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ANNUAL REPORT
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PAN AMERICAN SILVER Corporate Profile
Pan American Silver Corp. is one of the
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largest primary silver producers in the
world. We own and operate seven mines
across Mexico, Peru, Argentina and
Bolivia. Pan American also owns several
development projects in Mexico, Peru
and Argentina.
Our vision is to be the world’s pre-eminent silver
producer, with a reputation for excellence in discovery,
engineering, innovation and sustainable development.
We aim to achieve this by:
• Generating sustainable profits and superior
returns on investments through the safe, efficient
and environmentally sound development and
operation of silver assets.
• Constantly replacing and growing our mineable
silver reserves and resources through targeted
near-mine exploration and global business
development.
• Fostering positive long-term relationships with
our employees, shareholders, communities and
local governments through open and honest
communication and ethical and sustainable
business practices.
• Continually searching for opportunities to upgrade
and improve the quality of our silver assets both
internally and through acquisition.
• Encouraging our employees to be innovative,
responsive and entrepreneurial throughout our
entire organization.
The Company is headquartered in Vancouver, B.C. and
our shares trade on NASDAQ and the Toronto Stock
Exchange under the ticker “PAAS”.
To find out more, visit Pan American Silver’s
website at: www.panamericansilver.com
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2016 Highlights
Scorecard and 2017 Targets
Chairman’s Message
CEO Message
Management’s Discussion
and Analysis
Consolidated Financial
Statements
Notes to Consolidated
Financial Statements
IBC
Advisory
Certain of the statements and information in this annual
report constitute “forward-looking statements” within the
meaning of the United States Private Securities Litigation
Reform Act of 1995 and “forward-looking information”
within the meaning of applicable Canadian provincial
securities laws. Please refer to the inside back cover
of this annual report for an important note to readers
regarding forward-looking statements and information.
All financial data in this report is stated in US dollars
unless otherwise noted.
Company at a Glance
2016 Silver Production by Mine
Manantial
Espejo
12%
La Colorada
23%
San
Vicente
18%
Morococha
10%
15%
15%
Huaron
7%
Alamo
Dorado
Dolores
25.4 Moz
total silver
production in 2016
Our Operating Mines
Dolores
La Colorada
Location: Chihuahua, Mexico
Location: Zacatecas, Mexico
Ownership: 100%
Ownership: 100%
Mine Type: Open Pit/Underground
Mine Type: Underground
Nominal Plant Capacity: Projected
to increase from 16,200 tonnes per
day to 20,000 tonnes per day by the
end of 2017
2016 Silver Production (Moz): 3.84
By-Products: Gold
Estimated Mine Life: ~ 11 years
Silver Reserves (Contained Moz)(1):
Proven 36.1; Probable 17.9; Total 54.0
Currently under
expansion to
increase silver and
gold production.
Nominal Plant Capacity: Projected to
increase from 1,250 tonnes per day to
1,800 tonnes per day by the end of 2017
2016 Silver Production (Moz): 5.80
By-Products: Gold, zinc, lead
Estimated Mine Life: ~ 13 years
Silver Reserves (Contained Moz)(1):
Proven 51.3; Probable 46.8; Total 98.1
High-grade silver mine
currently under expansion,
with significant increases
expected in silver, zinc
and lead production.
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Pan American has
a portfolio of high-
quality assets diversified
throughout the Americas,
with long-life mines offering
a solid production profile
and exploration potential.
(1) For complete mineral reserve details, please see pages 73 to 74.
(2) All figures reflect Pan American’s ownership in the projects.
Alamo Dorado
Location: Sonora, Mexico
Ownership: 100%
Mine Type: Open Pit
Nominal Plant Capacity:
4,000 tonnes per day
2016 Silver Production (Moz): 1.86
By-Products: Gold
Estimated Mine Life: < 1 year
Mine to transition to
reclamation phase in 2017.
Morococha
Location: Junin, Peru
Ownership: 92.3%
Huaron
Location: Pasco, Peru
Ownership: 100%
Mine Type: Underground
Mine Type: Underground
Nominal Plant Capacity:
2,000 tonnes per day
Nominal Plant Capacity:
2,300 tonnes per day
2016 Silver Production (Moz)(2): 2.54
2016 Silver Production (Moz): 3.81
By-Products: Gold, zinc, lead, copper
By-Products: Gold, zinc, lead, copper
Estimated Mine Life: ~ 9 years
Estimated Mine Life: ~ 14 years
Silver Reserves (Contained Moz)(1,2):
Proven 14.6; Probable 12.8; Total 27.4
Silver Reserves (Contained Moz)(1):
Proven 30.8; Probable 20.6; Total 51.4
Mechanization of
operations has helped
to improve productivity
and reduce costs.
Mechanization
efforts have helped
improve productivity
and efficiency.
Manantial Espejo
San Vicente
Location: Santa Cruz, Argentina
Location: Potosí, Bolivia
Ownership: 100%
Ownership: 95%
Mine Type: Open Pit/Underground
Mine Type: Underground
Nominal Plant Capacity:
2,000 tonnes per day
Nominal Plant Capacity:
950 tonnes per day
2016 Silver Production (Moz): 3.14
2016 Silver Production (Moz)(2): 4.43
By-Products: Gold
By-Products: Gold, zinc, lead, copper
Estimated Mine Life: ~ 4 years
Estimated Mine Life: ~ 8 years
Silver Reserves (Contained Moz)(1):
Proven 8.0; Probable 3.8; Total 11.8
Silver Reserves (Contained Moz)(1,2):
Proven 29.4; Probable 9.2; Total 38.6
Evaluating synergies with
recently acquired Joaquin
project.
Pan American’s highest
grade silver mine.
2016 Highlights
Cash Costs(1)
35%
down
from 2015
AISCSOS(2)
32%
down
from 2015
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Financial Highlights
($ millions, except per share amounts)
Revenue
Net Earnings (Loss)
Per share (Basic)
Net Cash Generated from Operating Activities
Adjusted Earnings (Loss)(3)
Per share (Basic)(3)
Cash and Short-Term Investments at Dec. 31
Total Debt(4)
Working Capital at Dec. 31(5)
Dividends
Per share
Approximate Revenue
Generated by Metal
Silver
50%
Copper
Lead
8%
4%
Zinc
12%
27%
Gold
$774.8 M
total revenue in 2016
2016
774.8
101.8
0.66
214.8
86.6
0.57
217.6
43.3
428.6
7.6
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2015
674.7
(231.6)
(1.49)
88.7
(41.3)
(0.27)
226.6
59.8
392.2
41.7
0.275
(1) Cash Costs per ounce of silver, net of by-products (“Cash Costs”) is
calculated as the net cost of producing an ounce of silver, our primary
payable metal, after deducting revenues gained from incidental
by-product metals production. Cash Costs is a Non-GAAP measure.
(2) All-in sustaining costs per silver ounce sold, net of by-products
(“AISCSOS”) reflects the full cost of operating our consolidated business
given it includes the cost of replacing silver ounces through exploration,
the cost of ongoing capital investments (sustaining capital), general
and administrative expenses, as well as other items that affect the
Company’s consolidated cash flow. AISCSOS is a Non-GAAP measure.
(3) The Company considers Adjusted Earnings to better reflect
normalized earnings, as it eliminates items that may be volatile from
period to period, or relate to positions that will settle in future periods.
Adjusted Earnings is a Non-GAAP measure.
(4) Total Debt is calculated as the total current and non-current
portions of long-term debt, finance lease liabilities, and loans payable.
Total debt is a Non-GAAP measure.
(5) Working Capital is calculated as current assets less current
liabilities. Working Capital is a Non-GAAP measure.
See the Alternative Performance (Non-GAAP Measures) section in
the Management’s Discussion & Analysis on page 54.
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Realized silver price
Mineral Reserves(6, 7, 8) (as at December 31, 2016)
Classification
Million
tonnes
Silver
grams per
tonne
Contained
silver (million
ounces)
Gold
grams per
tonne
Contained gold
(thousand
ounces)
Copper % Lead % Zinc %
Proven
Probable
Proven +
Probable
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39.8
107.0
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112.5
285.8
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1,361.5
678.8
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1.32
1.42
1.36
3.18
2.91
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(6) Prices used to estimate mineral reserves for 2016 were $18.50 per
ounce of silver, $1,300 per ounce of gold, $2,200 per tonne of zinc,
$2,000 per tonne of lead, and $5,000 per tonne of copper, except at
Manantial Espejo where $17.00 per ounce of silver and $1,200 per
ounce of gold were used for planned 2017 production, reverting to
$18.50 per ounce of silver and $1,300 per ounce of gold thereafter.
Metal prices used for La Bolsa were $14.00 per ounce of silver and
$825 per ounce of gold.
(7) Mineral reserve estimates were prepared under the supervision of,
or were reviewed by, Christopher Emerson, FAusIMM, Vice President
Business Development and Geology and Martin G. Wafforn, P.Eng.,
Senior Vice President Technical Services and Process Optimization,
each of whom are Qualified Persons as that term is defined in National
Instrument 43-101 (“NI 43-101”).
(8) Base metals grades (copper, lead and zinc) are only for the
Company’s mines that produce that base metal.
See pages 73 to 74 for complete reserves and resources information.
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PAN AMERICAN SILVER
Scorecard and 2017 Targets
Performance Measure
2016 Target(1)
2016 Actual
2017 Target
Silver production (million ounces)
24.0 – 25.0
Gold production (thousand ounces)
175 – 185
Base metal production
(thousand tonnes)
Zinc
Lead
Copper
46.0 – 48.0
15.0 – 15.5
13.0 – 13.5
Cash costs(2)
$9.45 – $10.45
All-in sustaining costs per silver
ounce sold (AISCSOS)(2)
$13.60 – $14.90
Sustaining capital (millions)(3)
$65.0 – $75.0
Project capital (millions)(3)
$135.0 – $140.0
25.4
183.9
51.9
20.2
14.4
$6.29
$10.17
$79.5
$119.0
24.5 – 26.0
155 – 165
56.5 – 58.5
19.0 – 20.0
8.8 – 9.3
$6.45 – $7.45
$11.50 – $12.90
$82.0 – $88.0
$58.0 – $62.0
Exceeded Target
Achieved Target
Not Achieved
2016 Achievements
• Progressed the La Colorada mine expansion, successfully
commissioning both the new sulphide processing plant and
the new mine shaft.
value for assets embedded within Pan American’s portfolio
while providing potential for future value appreciation
through Pan American’s ownership in Maverix Metals Inc.
• Progressed the Dolores Mine expansion, commencing
construction on the pulp agglomeration plant and
energizing the new 115kV power line.
• More than replaced reserves depleted through mining,
ending 2016 with silver mineral reserves of 285.8 million
ounces.(4)
• Advanced a new silver exploration project in Mexico
through the option agreement with Kootenay Silver Inc.
• Spun out certain royalties, precious metals streams, and
payment agreements to Maverix Metals Inc., realizing
• Monetized the majority of Pan American’s interest in
Compania Minera Shalipayco SAC, while retaining a
free carry of our remaining 25% interest to commercial
production in this large zinc development project.
• Successfully completed Project Access in Bolivia with
Global Affairs Canada, improving quality of life and
economic independence for 482 families near our San
Vicente mine.
• Centro Mexicano para la Filantopia (CEMEFI) awarded
all of Pan American’s Mexican mines with the Socially
Responsible Company (ESR) designation.
(1) Target amount per guidance included in the annual Management’s
Discussion & Analysis for fiscal 2015 dated March 24, 2016.
(2) Cash Costs and AISCSOS are Non-GAAP measures; see the
Alternative Performance (Non-GAAP Measures) section in the
Management’s Discussion & Analysis on page 54. Cash costs and
AISCSOS guidance for 2017 are based on the following metal price
and exchange rate assumptions: $17.00 per ounce of silver, $1,200 per
ounce of gold, $2,500 per tonne of zinc, $2,100 per tonne of lead, and
$5,400 per tonne of copper, 20 Mexican pesos per US dollar, 3.30
Peruvian soles per US dollar, 17.05 Argentine pesos per US dollar,
7 Bolivian bolivianos per US dollar.
(3) 2016 actuals differ from targets mainly due to increased
exploration and machinery purchases for sustaining capital, and
timing of expenditures for project capital.
(4) See pages 73 to 74 for complete reserves and resources
information.
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2016 ANNUAL REPORT 2017 Objectives
• Complete the underground development at La Colorada to
open new production areas and achieve ore mining rates of
1,800 tonnes per day by the end of 2017.
• Complete construction of the pulp agglomeration plant at the
Dolores mine and achieve ore mining rates of 1,500 tonnes per
day at the underground mine.
• Invest $21 million in near-site and regional exploration.
• Complete technical studies for the Joaquin project in
Argentina to determine how much of the high-grade portion of
Joaquin’s mineralized material can be economically treated at
our Manantial Espejo mine.
• Transition Alamo Dorado mine to the reclamation phase.
• Achieve zero fatalities through the fatality reduction program.
• Continue to improve our environmental and social
performance by implementing the Towards Sustainable
Mining protocols and guidelines as part of our membership
in the Mining Association of Canada.
To learn more about our
sustainability goals and
achievements, please visit our
most recent Sustainability
Report website at:
www.panamericansilver.com/
sustainability
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PAN AMERICAN SILVER Chairman’s Message
What a difference a year makes! One year
ago, at the dawn of 2016, silver and gold
prices reached a five-year low. Pan American
Silver’s shares hit their lowest price since
2003. Market sentiment towards precious
metals was certainly bearish. Yet as the year
progressed, silver and gold prices rallied and
Pan American’s
shares more
than doubled
in price. This
gratifying result
was not simply
due to higher
silver prices – it
also reflects
the significant
reduction in
operating costs
that resulted
from a multi-year effort to re-think and re-
configure Pan American’s higher cost mines
into lower cost operations.
Pan American will
continue to deliver
value to investors
desiring enhanced
exposure to silver.
The combination of higher revenues
and lower costs resulted in a dramatic
improvement in operating cash flow in 2016.
Pan American enters 2017 in a solid financial
position with a declining capital spending
profile from the pending completion of
the expansion projects in Mexico. Given
the recent performance and the improved
outlook for the Company, the Board of
Directors has determined that an increase in
the dividend was warranted; we declared a
dividend of $0.025 per common share for the
first quarter of 2017 – double the previous
dividend of $0.0125 per common share
approved for the fourth quarter of 2016.
In 2016, Michael Steinmann was appointed
as Pan American’s CEO, following Geoff
Burns’ retirement after 13 years of service to
the Company. Geoff continues to add value
for Pan American through his leadership
of a new royalty company, Maverix Metals
Inc., in which Pan American held an interest
of approximately 40% at the end of 2016.
Michael has been with Pan American for more
than 12 years, and has earned tremendous
respect for his work ethic, team management
and value creation for Pan American
shareholders. I cannot be more pleased
with his performance as Pan American’s
third CEO since the Company was founded
in 1994. Michael is supported by a talented
group of engineers, geologists, technicians,
miners, accountants, and support staff.
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2016 ANNUAL REPORT Pan American’s family of employees and
contractors produced the positive financial
results delivered in 2016, and are the reason
for the Company’s stellar reputation.
Pan American’s mission is: “To create value
through excellence in discovery, engineering,
innovation and sustainable development.”
I think 2016 was an excellent example of a
year in which we delivered on that mission.
We discovered more silver ounces and
stepped up our near mine-site and green
field exploration programs. We redesigned
our mining methods at our former high-cost
mines in Peru, resulting in dramatic and long-
term cost reductions. We innovated across
our operations from our head office to our
most remote locations. And we continued
our industry-leading mine safety programs,
environmental management and community
engagement. We value the relationships we
have developed with our communities and
employees because they are so important to
our success.
I believe silver prices have begun a new,
long-term bull market and I expect Pan
American will continue to deliver value to
investors desiring enhanced exposure to
silver. I mean “enhanced” because higher
silver prices improve both our income
statement in terms of our revenues, and our
balance sheet in terms of the capital value of
our silver reserves and resources. Investors
simply cannot gain that double exposure by
investing in silver ETFs or silver streaming
companies. Pan American has large silver
reserves and resources and offers exceptional
leverage to higher silver prices. Our silver
resources include the substantial resource at
our Navidad project in Argentina. Argentina
has taken positive and meaningful steps to
improve its fiscal system, and I look forward
to working with the Province of Chubut and
the national government to develop Navidad
into a world-leading silver mine that will
deliver value to all our stakeholders.
I wish to acknowledge and thank the many
people who were responsible for our excellent
results in 2016 - the thousands of employees
and contractors who work tirelessly at our
operations and offices, the governments
and communities where we work, our
Board of Directors for their guidance on
strategy and governance, and all our other
project partners.
I look forward to another great year for
Pan American Silver in 2017.
Respectfully submitted,
Ross Beaty, Chairman
March 22, 2017
2016 Highlights
$214.8 M
6,659
Net cash generated
from operating
activities
Total employees and
contractors across
our operations
555,860
Hours of safety training
with teams across
our operations
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PAN AMERICAN SILVER President’s Message
Dear Shareholders,
When Pan American set its vision more than
20 years ago to provide investors with the
best vehicle to gain exposure to silver, we
had only one mine in South America that
produced less than a million ounces of silver
per year. Today, we operate seven mines
in four countries and produce about 25
million ounces of silver annually, making Pan
American the world’s second largest primary
silver producer. We are proud of what we
have achieved, and we remain committed
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The robust cash flow
we generated in 2016
fortified a balance
sheet that is among
the best in the industry.
to our vision. We believe the
market for silver is strong
and growing, supported both
by silver as a store of value
and the expanding use in
industrial applications.
Further, we believe that Pan
American is best positioned
to deliver the value of an
investment in silver. We have proven expertise
in building and operating profitable mines. We
have a portfolio of quality assets diversified
throughout Mexico and South America. And,
we have proven and probable silver reserves
totaling 286 million ounces.(1) Our aim is
to build on that position of strength in the
coming years.
Strong 2016 performance
In 2016, Pan American achieved strong
operating and financial results, beating our
original guidance for production and cash
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costs. Silver production totaled 25.4 million
ounces at cash costs(2) of $6.29, down 35%
from 2015. All-in sustaining costs(2) of $10.17
were down 32% from 2015.
The reduction in 2016 costs primarily reflects
improved productivity. Over the last several
years we have invested in mechanization of
our mines in Peru, resulting in structurally
lower costs at those operations. Similarly,
the recent investment in new infrastructure
at our La Colorada and Dolores mines will
contribute to lower operating costs at
those mines.
The impressive performance on costs
combined with increased metal prices drove
higher profitability. Net earnings topped
$100 million, or $0.66 per share, in 2016.
Net cash generated from operating activities
of approximately $215 million was more
than double what we had generated in 2015.
The robust cash flow generation fortified a
balance sheet that is among the best in the
industry. Cash and cash equivalents at year-
end totaled approximately $218 million while
total debt declined to approximately $43
million.(2)
Maintaining a strong balance sheet is core
to Pan American’s strategy, enabling us to
manage the volatility of precious metal prices
on our cash flows, providing us with the
capacity to invest in our business during
low points in the cycle and avoiding
equity dilution.
2016 ANNUAL REPORT Improving operating margins through
mine expansions
We expect the expansions of our La Colorada
and Dolores mines in Mexico to result in
higher production rates and lower costs at
both operations. We proceeded with these
expansions during a downturn in the silver
market, which gave us access to the best
expertise in their construction.
The new mine shaft and sulphide processing
plant at La Colorada were completed last
year approximately 5% under budget and
ahead of schedule. We will continue to
advance development of the underground
mine through 2017. By the end of this year,
we expect processing rates to average 1,800
tonnes per day, resulting in annual silver
production from La Colorada of about 7.7
million ounces in 2018.
The expansion at Dolores remains on budget
and on schedule. We are targeting mid-2017
for commissioning of the pulp agglomeration
plant, and year end for achieving designed
processing rates at the new underground
mine. The Dolores expansion is expected to
increase silver and gold production through
a combination of greater throughput and
higher recoveries with associated operational
efficiencies helping to reduce cash costs.
Our investment in expansions at La Colorada
and Dolores contribute to a more stable,
stronger Pan American, better able to
generate attractive returns for shareholders
throughout the silver price cycle.
A diversified portfolio of producing assets
The increased production from La Colorada
and Dolores should more than offset the
expected declines from Alamo Dorado and
Manantial Espejo.
The Alamo Dorado mine has reached the
end of its life and we will complete processing
of the stockpile inventory during the first
quarter of this year. Over the 10 years
we operated this mine, it generated close
to $400 million in operating free cash
flow, providing an excellent return to
our shareholders.
At Manantial Espejo, we expect to complete
open-pit mining this year while underground
mining will continue into 2019. Early in 2017,
we acquired the Joaquin project, which is
145 kilometres from Manantial Espejo and
offers synergies with our current operation.
Processing capacity is available at the
Manantial Espejo plant, and Joaquin is within
trucking distance.
Our mines in Peru, Morococha and Huaron,
are long-life, steady-state operations. The
investment in the mechanization of those
mines will provide sustained benefits for
many years to come.
Within Pan American’s portfolio of assets, we
had interests and royalties that were acquired
or created over time
as part of other
transactions. The
market did not assign
any value to these
assets because they
were not core to our
operations. In 2016,
we pursued several
initiatives to extract
value for these assets.
The first was the
sale of certain
royalties, precious
metals streams, and
payment agreements
to Maverix Metals
Inc. At the end of
2016, Pan American held an approximate
40% (43% fully diluted) interest in Maverix,
retaining upside exposure to these assets
and to Maverix’s ability to grow and diversify
the portfolio.
Our investment in
expansions at La Colorada
and Dolores contribute to a
more stable, stronger Pan
American, better able to
generate attractive returns
for shareholders throughout
the silver price cycle.
The second transaction was the sale of
75% of our shares in Compañia Minera
Shalipayco S.A.C. to Votorantim Metals,
Compañia Minera Milpo S.A. (“Votorantim”)
for $15 million in cash and a 1% net smelter
return royalty. In addition, Votorantim will
provide Pan American with a free carry of
its remaining 25% ownership interest to
commercial production in this large zinc
development project located in Peru.
A path to growth
In 2017, we plan to invest $21 million in
exploration, up 45% from 2016, with
the objective of cultivating new growth
prospects. We have a successful track record
of replacing production with new reserves,
most notably at La Colorada where we have
increased reserves by 200% since 2010. We
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PAN AMERICAN SILVER are actively exploring at all of our operating
mine sites to replace production and grow
reserves. As well, we continue to invest in new
exploration targets.
through a proven track record of developing
silver resources. In 2016, that translated
into a total return to our shareholders of
about 133%.(4)
Of course, our Navidad project in southern
Argentina has the greatest potential to
transform our company. Over the past year,
Argentina’s federal government has indicated
support for responsible mining development,
however, open-pit mining must be approved
by the Province of Chubut to enable Pan
American to develop this resource. For Pan
American shareholders, Navidad provides
potential upside to one of the largest
undeveloped silver deposits in the world.
Outlook for silver
Over 2016, silver prices averaged $17.14 per
ounce, up 9% from 2015 but well below the
five-year average of $21.29 per ounce. Silver
prices reflect both investor sentiment and
industrial demand. As a safe-haven asset
class, investors seek precious metals as a
store of value in uncertain and turbulent
macro-economic environments.
Silver also has a strong underpinning from
industrial demand, which represents just
under half of the total demand for silver. The
use of technology, electronics and renewable
sources of power is growing in our modern
world, and the silver required for these
applications is increasing. For example, silver
demand from the photovoltaics industry
(generating electricity from solar cells) now
represents 14% of silver’s industrial demand,
up from only 1% a decade ago.
On the supply side, there has been little to no
growth in silver because many exploration
companies have responded to the precious
metals’ bear market cycle of the last few
years by not investing in exploration and new
projects. In fact, total physical demand for
silver outstripped total physical supply in
2016 for the 4th year in a row.(3)
Grounded in experience, vision for
the future
While there are several ways to gain exposure
to the silver price, Pan American provides
not only exposure to the commodity, but the
potential for enhanced shareholder value
Pan American has an experienced
management team, a geographically
diverse portfolio with successful reserve
replacement, and exploration potential.
We are focused on prudent financial
management to protect and create value
for shareholders throughout the silver
price cycle.
Our leadership team has been in place
for nearly a decade, garnering us a well-
deserved reputation as a responsible and
accomplished mine builder and operator.
We are also committed to being a leader
in environmental and social responsibility.
In 2016, we joined the Mining Association
of Canada and its Towards Sustainable
Mining program to support our efforts in
this area. Local communities are important
stakeholders in our business and we aim
to foster respectful, mutually beneficial
relationships with them. More information
on our corporate social responsibility
performance is available on our website.
Our record of success is a reflection of our
team and the many employees across our
organization. These individuals helped deliver
the strong operating performance in 2016
and are core to our future success. I wish to
extend my appreciation for their efforts over
the past year.
Pan American also benefits from a Board
of Directors with diverse experience and
credentials, chaired by a leader in the mining
business, Mr. Ross Beaty.
I have been a member of Pan American’s
team since 2004, and participated in the
development of all our currently operating
mines. Appointed as CEO in January 2016,
I am excited to be leading the company as
we fulfill our vision of being the world’s pre-
eminent silver producer.
(signed)
Michael Steinmann, President and CEO
March 22, 2017
(1) For complete reserves and resources information see pages 73 to 74.
(2) Cash Costs, AISCSOS and Total Debt are Non-GAAP measures; see the Alternative Performance
(Non-GAAP Measures) section in the Management’s Discussion & Analysis on page 54.
(3) Source: Thomson Reuters GFMS, November, 2016.
(4) Source: FactSet. Total Shareholder Return calculated as share price change on Nasdaq plus
reinvestment of dividends paid over 2016.
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2016 ANNUAL REPORT Management’s Discussion and Analysis
for the year ended December 31, 2016
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction
Core Business and Strategy
2016 Highlights and Key Notes
2017 Operating Outlook
Mid-Term Outlook
2016 Operating Performance
2016 Project Development Update
Overview of 2016 Financial Results
Liquidity Position
Capital Resources
Financial Instruments
Closure and Decommissioning Cost Provision
Contractual Commitments and Contingencies
Related Party Transactions
Alternative Performance (non-GAAP) Measures
Risks and Uncertainties
Significant Judgments and Key Sources of Estimation Uncertainty in the Application of Accounting
Policies
Changes in Accounting Standards
Corporate Governance, Social Responsibility, and Environmental Stewardship
Disclosure Controls and Procedures
Mineral Reserves and Resources
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CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
March 22, 2017
Introduction
This Management’s Discussion and Analysis (“MD&A”) is intended to help the reader understand the significant factors
that have affected the performance of Pan American Silver Corp. and its subsidiaries (collectively “Pan American”,
“we”, “us”, “our” or the “Company”) and such factors that may affect its future performance. This MD&A should be
read in conjunction with the Company’s audited consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31,
2016 (the “2016 Financial Statements”) and the related notes contained therein. All amounts in this MD&A and in
the 2016 Financial Statements are expressed in United States dollars (“USD”), unless identified otherwise. The
Company reports its financial position, results of operations and cashflows in accordance with International Financial
Reporting Standards (“IFRS”) as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board . Pan American’s significant
accounting policies are set out in Note 2 of the 2016 Financial Statements.
This MD&A refers to various non-Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (“non-GAAP”) measures, such as “all-in
sustaining cost per silver ounce sold", “cash costs per ounce of silver”, "total debt", “working capital’, “general and
administrative cost per silver ounce produced”, “adjusted earnings” and “basic adjusted earnings per share”, which
are used by the Company to manage and evaluate operating performance at each of the Company’s mines and are
widely reported in the mining industry as benchmarks for performance, but do not have standardized meaning. To
facilitate a better understanding of these non-GAAP measures as calculated by the Company, additional information
has been provided in this MD&A. Please refer to the section of this MD&A entitled “Alternative Performance (Non-
GAAP) Measures” for a detailed description of “all-in sustaining cost per silver ounce sold”, “cash costs per ounce of
silver”, “working capital”, “general and administrative cost per silver ounce produced”, “adjusted earnings“ and “basic
adjusted earnings per share”, as well as details of the Company’s by-product credits and a reconciliation of these
measures to the 2016 Financial Statements.
Any reference to “cash costs” or “cash costs per ounce of silver” in this MD&A should be understood to mean cash
costs per ounce of silver, net of by-product credits. Any reference to “AISCSOS” in this MD&A should be understood
to mean all-in sustaining costs per silver ounce sold, net of by-product credits.
Except for historical information contained in this MD&A, the following disclosures are forward-looking statements
within the meaning of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and forward-looking information within
the meaning of applicable Canadian provincial securities laws or are future oriented financial information and as such
are based on an assumed set of economic conditions and courses of action. Please refer to the cautionary note
regarding forward-looking statements and information at the back of this MD&A and the “Risks Related to Pan
American’s Business” contained in the Company’s most recent Annual Information Form on file with the Canadian
provincial securities regulatory authorities and Form 40-F on file with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
(the “SEC”). Additional information about Pan American and its business activities, including its Annual Information
Form, is available on SEDAR at www.sedar.com
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CORE BUSINESS AND STRATEGY
Pan American engages in silver mining and related activities, including exploration, mine development, extraction,
processing, refining and reclamation. The Company owns and operates silver mines located in Peru, Mexico, Argentina,
and Bolivia. In addition, the Company is exploring for new silver deposits and opportunities throughout North and
South America. The Company is listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange (“TSX”) (Symbol: PAAS) and on the Nasdaq
Global Select Market (“NASDAQ”) in New York (Symbol: PAAS).
Pan American’s vision is to be the world’s pre-eminent silver producer, with a reputation for excellence in discovery,
engineering, innovation and sustainable development. To achieve this vision, we base our business on the following
strategy:
• Generate sustainable profits and superior returns on investments through the safe, efficient and environmentally
sound development and operation of silver assets
• Constantly replace and grow our mineable silver reserves and resources through targeted near-mine exploration
and global business development
• Foster positive long-term relationships with our employees, our shareholders, our communities and our local
governments through open and honest communication and ethical and sustainable business practices
• Continually search for opportunities to upgrade and improve the quality of our silver assets both internally and
through acquisition
• Encourage our employees to be innovative, responsive and entrepreneurial throughout our entire organization
To execute this strategy, Pan American has assembled a sector-leading team of mining professionals with a depth of
knowledge and experience in all aspects of our business, which enables the Company to confidently advance early
stage projects through construction and into operation.
Pan American is determined to conduct its business in a responsible and sustainable manner. Caring for the
environment in which we operate, contributing to the long-term development of our host communities and ensuring
that our employees can work in a safe and secure manner are core values at Pan American. We are committed to
maintaining positive relations with our employees, the local communities and the government agencies, all of whom
we view as partners in our enterprise.
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2016 HIGHLIGHTS
OPERATIONS & PROJECT DEVELOPMENT
• Silver Production of 25.42 Million Ounces
Pan American produced 25.42 million ounces in 2016 compared with 26.12 million ounces in 2015. The anticipated
decrease in production reflected declining stockpile grades at Alamo Dorado, open-pit mining nearing completion at
Manantial Espejo, and mine sequencing into lower silver grade ore at Dolores.
• Record Gold Production of 183.9 Thousand Ounces
The Company set a new annual gold production record in 2016, producing 183.9 thousand ounces of gold, compared
with 183.7 thousand ounces in 2015. Gold production increases at Dolores were partially offset by decreases at
Manantial Espejo and Alamo Dorado.
• Reduced Annual Cash Costs Lower than Forecast
The Company recorded consolidated cash costs of $6.29 per payable ounce of silver, a 35% reduction from 2015 cash
costs of $9.70 per payable ounce of silver. Cash costs were significantly lower than our initial 2016 forecast of $9.45
to $10.45 per ounce, and within the November 14, 2016 revised 2016 forecast of $6.25 to $7.00 per ounce. The 2016
decrease reflected increased by-product credits, the benefit of export incentives at Manantial Espejo and lower direct
operating costs.
• Progress on the La Colorada & Dolores Expansion Projects
Pan American achieved significant progress in the expansion of its La Colorada and Dolores mines in Mexico during
2016. At the La Colorada mine, the new mine shaft and sulphide ore processing plant both began operating in the
third quarter of 2016. The new 115kV power line to La Colorada is targeted for completion in the second quarter of
2017, and additional development headings in the underground mine are advancing to enable increased ore mining
rates up to the designed 1,800 tonnes per day ("tpd") by the end of 2017. The La Colorada expansion project is
expected to increase annual silver production at La Colorada to approximately 7.7 million ounces in 2018, while also
significantly increasing zinc and lead production.
At Dolores, construction of the pulp agglomeration plant is approximately 65% complete and development of the
new underground mine is advancing towards delivering first ore by the end of 2017. The Dolores expansion is expected
to increase silver and gold production at Dolores through a combination of greater throughput and higher recoveries,
with associated operational efficiencies helping to reduce cash costs.
• Mineral Reserve Replacement
As at December 31, 2016 Pan American's mineral reserves were estimated to contain approximately 286 million
ounces of silver and 2.0 million ounces of gold compared with 280 million ounces of silver and 2.1 million ounces of
gold at December 31, 2015. For complete reserves and resources information see the Reserves and Resources section
of this MD&A.
FINANCIAL
•
Increased Revenues, Net Earnings, and Cash Generated from Operating Activities
2016 revenue of $774.8 million was $100.1 million or 15% higher than in 2015, largely a result of higher metal prices.
Realized silver prices per ounce averaged $17.35 for 2016 compared with $15.53 during 2015. Net earnings were
$101.8 million ($0.66 basic earnings per share) in 2016 compared with a net loss of $231.6 million ($1.49 basic loss
per share) in 2015. The increase in net earnings reflects higher revenue, lower production costs, no 2016 impairment
charges and gains from the sale of the Company's interest in Shalipayco to Votorantim Metais - Cajamarquilla S.A.
("Votorantim") and the sale of certain assets to Maverix Metals Inc. ("Maverix"), partially offset by higher income
taxes. Net cash generated from operating activities in 2016 of $214.8 million was more than double the $88.7 million
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generated in 2015. Strong operating cash flow facilitated the continued return of value to shareholders in 2016 by
way of $7.6 million in dividend payments.
• Strong Liquidity and Working Capital Position
The Company had cash and short-term investment balances of $217.6 million and working capital of $428.6 million
as at December 31, 2016. The Company's total debt outstanding was $43.3 million at the end of 2016. The Company
also had $263.8 million undrawn and available under its revolving credit facility as of December 31, 2016.
• Reduced All-in Sustaining Costs per Silver Ounce Sold Lower than Forecast
Consolidated AISCSOS of $10.17 was down 32% compared with $14.92 in 2015 and was lower than the initial 2016
forecast of $13.60 to $14.90, and also lower than the revised full year 2016 guidance of $10.75 to $11.50 issued on
November 14, 2016. The decrease in AISCSOS mainly reflects increased by-product credits, lower production costs,
positive inventory net realizable valuation ("NRV") adjustments at Manantial Espejo and Dolores, and export
incentives at Manantial Espejo.
2017 OPERATING OUTLOOK
These estimates are forward-looking statements and information that are subject to the cautionary note associated
with forward-looking statements and information at the end of this MD&A.
2017 Silver Production, Cash Costs and AISCSOS Forecasts:
La Colorada
Dolores
Alamo Dorado
Huaron
Morococha (92.3%)(2)
San Vicente (95.0%)(2)
Manantial Espejo
Consolidated Total
(1)
Silver Production
(million ounces)
6.40 - 6.90
4.00 - 4.50
0.25 - 0.30
3.65 -3.80
2.50 -2.60
4.40 -4.50
3.30 - 3.40
24.50 -26.00
Cash Costs
per ounce (1)
3.35 - 3.95
1.25 -2.25
18.00 -20.00
5.95 -6.95
3.15 -4.15
10.90 -11.90
15.35 -16.25
6.45 -7.45
AISCSOS (1)
5.00 - 5.90
11.00 - 12.50
18.40 - 19.40
9.25 - 10.50
8.25 - 9.75
13.80 - 14.80
16.90 - 18.10
11.50 - 12.90
Cash costs per ounce and AISCSOS are non-GAAP measurements. Please refer to section “Alternative Performance (Non-GAAP) Measures” for a detailed reconciliation of
how these measures are calculated. The cash cost forecasts assume by-product credit prices of $2,500/tonne ($1.13/lb) for zinc, $2,100/tonne ($0.95/lb.) for lead, $5,400/
tonne ($2.45/lb.) for copper, and $1,200/oz. for gold.
Reflects Pan American’s ownership in the operation.
(2)
The Company expects to produce between 24.50 million and 26.00 million ounces of silver in 2017, roughly similar
to 2016 consolidated production of 25.42 million ounces, with expected production increases at La Colorada and
Dolores offset by cessation of operations at Alamo Dorado.
Dolores’ 2017 silver production is expected to increase from 2016 levels driven by higher stacking rates and recoveries
following the commissioning of the agglomeration circuit during the second half of 2017. At La Colorada, the new
mineshaft commissioned in the third quarter of 2016 is expected to lead to an increase in the annual silver production,
as mining and milling rates gradually ramp up towards 1,800 tpd by year-end for an approximately 13% to 20% increase
in annual throughput rate compared to 2016. Silver production at the Company’s other operations in 2017 is expected
to be broadly consistent with that achieved in 2016.
Consolidated cash costs for 2017 are forecast to be between $6.45 and $7.45 per payable ounce of silver, net of by-
product credits, slightly higher than 2016 cash costs of $6.29 per ounce. The Company expects cash costs to decrease
at the La Colorada mine, offset by increases at Manantial Espejo as by-product gold credits are expected to decline,
and at Dolores where higher operating costs associated with the commissioning and start-up of the new pulp
agglomeration circuit are expected in the second half of 2017. It is expected that the improved recoveries realized
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from the pulp agglomeration circuit and higher throughputs will ultimately reduce both Dolores and consolidated
cash costs. 2017 Cash costs at the remaining operations are anticipated to be relatively steady.
Consolidated AISCSOS in 2017 is forecast to be between $11.50 and $12.90 , compared to the 2016 annual consolidated
AISCSOS of $10.17 (which included NRV inventory adjustments that reduced AISCSOS by $1.77 per ounce).
Consolidated AISCSOS is expected to remain at similar levels in 2017, as slightly lower forecast sustaining capital is
expected to be offset by slightly higher exploration expenses.
2017 By-product Production Forecasts:
La Colorada
Dolores
Alamo Dorado
Huaron
Morococha (1)
San Vicente (1)
Manantial Espejo
Consolidated Total
(1)
Gold
(koz)
3.3 - 3.5
109.1 - 115.0
1.4 - 1.5
0.3 - 0.4
2.9 - 3.1
0.5 - 0.55
37.5 - 41.0
155.0 -165.0
Zinc
(kt)
14.0 - 14.5
—
—
16.0 -16.5
20.2 -21.0
6.3 -6.5
—
56.5 -58.5
Lead
(kt)
7.5 -7.8
—
—
7.2 - 7.4
4.0 - 4.5
0.3 - 0.3
—
19.0 - 20.0
Copper
(kt)
—
—
0.01
6.0 - 6.2
2.1 - 2.4
0.7
—
8.8 - 9.3
Reflects Pan American’s ownership in the operation.
2017 gold production is expected to be between 155.0 and 165.0 thousand ounces, down from the 183.9 thousand
ounces produced in 2016. The anticipated decrease is due to lower gold grades at Manantial Espejo and cessation
of operations at Alamo Dorado, only partially offset by higher gold production from Dolores. Zinc production is
expected to increase in 2017, specifically at La Colorada and Morococha, which should more than offset a decrease
in zinc production at Huaron. Lead production is expected to remain stable in 2017, with increases at La Colorada
and Morococha offset by an expected decrease at Huaron. The expected increase in base metal production at La
Colorada reflects the increased throughput from the new sulphide plant, while the expected increases at Morococha
are driven by higher than expected zinc and lead grades. Copper production in 2017 is expected to decrease from
2016 levels, as Morococha mine sequencing shifts out of the Esperanza high-grade copper ore body into other zones
with higher zinc and lead content.
2017 Capital Expenditure Forecasts
In 2017, Pan American expects sustaining capital investments of between $82.0 million and $88.0 million, comparable
to the $89.4 million of sustaining capital invested in 2016. In addition, Pan American expects to invest between $58.0
million and $62.0 million to complete the expansion projects at La Colorada and Dolores. The following table details
the forecast capital investments at the Company's operations and projects in 2017:
La Colorada
Dolores
Huaron
Morococha
San Vicente
Manantial Espejo
Sustaining Capital Total
La Colorada projects
Dolores projects
Project Capital Total
Consolidated Total
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2017 Forecast Capital
Investment
($ millions)
10.5 - 11.5
39.0 - 40.0
8.0 - 9.0
9.0 - 10.0
12.0 - 13.0
3.5 - 4.5
82.0 - 88.0
6.5 - 7.5
51.5 - 54.5
58.0 - 62.0
140.0 - 150.0
Major components of the 2017 sustaining capital include:
• Dolores - approximately $20.0 million for pre-stripping activities and $15.4 million in equipment
replacements, rehabilitations, and leach pad and solution-pumping expansion works.
• Morococha - approximately $4.1 million in underground mine equipment additions, replacements and
overhauls.
•
La Colorada - approximately $3.7 million in ventilation raises, ore passes, equipment replacements and
overhauls, and approximately $3.5 million in tailings facility expansion work.
• San Vicente - approximately $4.0 million for tailings facility expansion.
• Approximately $11.5 million combined total to be spent on near mine exploration.
See the “2017 Mine Operations Forecasts” section of this MD&A for further details.
Project capital expenditures in 2017 consist of:
Between $51.5 million and $54.5 million to complete the expansion of the Dolores mine, allocated as follows:
• Approximately $30.0 million to complete and commission the new pulp agglomeration plant. Major
equipment installation has commenced and the start-up of the new plant is scheduled for mid-2017.
• Approximately $21.0 million to develop the underground mine. The current mine plan reflects production
commencing from the underground stoping areas towards the end of 2017.
• Approximately $1.0 million to complete the installation of a new overland conveyor on leach pad 3, which
was 75% complete at the end of 2016.
The remaining $6.5 million to $7.5 million will be directed to complete the La Colorada mine expansion:
•
•
•
completing the installation of a new powerline to the site;
continued development of the underground mine; and
installing a cyanide neutralization plant to help reduce capital and operating expenditures for future tailings
facility expansions, as well as to provide environmental benefits.
2017 General and Administrative Cost Forecast
Our 2017 general and administrative costs (“G&A”) are expected to be approximately $22.5 million, 5% lower than
our 2016 G&A. This figure is subject to fluctuations in the Canadian dollar (“CAD”) to USD exchange rate, the Company’s
share price performance, which impacts share based compensation expense, and the Company’s ability to allocate
certain costs incurred at head office that are directly attributable to operating subsidiaries.
The following table compares our 2017 forecast G&A against those incurred over the previous two years, as well as
G&A on a per ounce of silver produced basis, which is a non-GAAP measure.
Forecast
2017
Actual
2016
2015
General and administrative costs
(in ‘000s of USD)
Silver production (in ‘000s of ounces) (1)
General and administrative costs per silver ounce produced (2)
(1)
(2) G&A cost per silver ounce produced is a non-GAAP measure used by the Company to assess G&A costs relative to production. It is calculated as G&A costs divided by total ounces
Forecast silver production at the mid-point of the guidance given in this MD&A for the Company’s existing operations.
26,119
0.69
25,419
0.93
25,250
0.89
23,663
22,500
18,027
$
$
$
$
$
$
of silver production in the period.
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2017 Exploration and Project Development Expense Forecast
Exploration expenses for Pan American in 2017 are expected to total approximately $15.7 million, which is a $4.4
million increase from 2016 exploration expenses of $11.3 million. The increase is driven by additional spending at
La Negra as part of the option agreement with Kootenay Silver Inc. and increased surface drilling at Morococha and
Huaron. Exploration will continue to include advancing surface exploration on targets defined for certain Mexican
and Peruvian properties, as well as holding costs for various exploration properties, including Navidad.
2017 Mine Operation Forecasts
Management’s expectations of each mine’s operating performance in 2017 are set out below, including discussion
on expected production, cash costs, capital expenditures and AISCSOS.
• La Colorada mine
Forecast 2017 silver production of between 6.4 million to 6.9 million ounces is 10% to 19% higher than the 5.8 million
ounces produced in 2016. The 2017 mine plan contemplates a mining and milling rate that increases towards 1,800
tpd by the end of the year as the new sulphide plant, underground developments and shaft are phased into production.
Included in the overall processing rates, oxide ores will continue to be mined and processed in the oxide leach plant
at the current rate of 400 tpd. Concentrate production from sulphide ores mined and processed through the new
sulphide processing plant makes up the balance of production. With increased sulphide ore tonnages processed in
2017, it is expected that base metal by-product production will increase substantially relative to 2016 levels with zinc
increasing by 23% to 27% and lead increasing by 25% to 30%.
Forecast 2017 cash costs per ounce of between $3.35 and $3.95 are expected to be 36% to 46% lower than the $6.15
recorded in 2016. The drop in expected cash costs reflects the benefits from the expansion combined with higher
by-product credits per ounce due to higher zinc and lead production and higher base metal price expectations.
Planned sustaining capital expenditures of $10.5 million to $11.5 million are expected to be relatively similar to the
2016 level of $10.5 million. The major elements making up the 2017 sustaining capital plan are: $3.7 million in mine
related capital, the largest components being a ventilation raise, additional ore passes, and equipment replacements
and overhauls; $3.5 million in tailings facility expansion work; $1.4 million in near mine exploration; and $1.0 million
in camp improvements.
AISCSOS for 2017 is expected to be between $5.00 and $5.90, significantly lower than the $7.49 AISCSOS reported
in 2016. The expected benefits of the mine expansion described above, with higher by-product credits, and better
cost productivity, are primarily responsible for the decrease.
Capital expenditures relating to the expansion project for the La Colorada mine are expected to be $6.5 million to
$7.5 million in 2017. Please see the “2017 Capital Expenditure Forecast” section for a detailed description of these
expenditures.
• Dolores mine
Stacking rates at Dolores are expected to average 17,600 to 18,000 tpd onto leach pads in 2017, a 2% to 4% increase
from the 17,230 tpd achieved in 2016 due to the commissioning of the agglomeration circuit during the second half
of 2017. The ore processed in 2017 is expected to have similar silver and gold grades; however, recoveries are expected
to increase due to the enhanced ratio of ounces produced to ounces placed from pulp agglomeration during the later
half of the year. The silver production for 2017 is thus expected to increase to between 4.0 million and 4.5 million
ounces (between 4% and 17% increase) from 3.8 million ounces produced in 2016. Similarly, gold production is
expected to increase by 6% to 12% to between 109.1 koz and 115.0 koz.
Cash costs are expected to increase to between $1.25 to $2.25 per ounce from the 2016 level of negative $1.08 per
ounce, largely due to the cost associated with the pulp agglomeration plant commissioning.
Sustaining capital expenditures are forecast between $39.0 million to $40.0 million, consistent with the $40.4 million
invested during 2016 (the 2016 sustaining capital cash outflows of $48.1 million were higher than the $40.4 million
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invested due to the timing of cash payments for the capital investments). The majority of the 2017 sustaining capital
is in mine related capital, which is primarily comprised of: $20.0 million for pre-stripping activities; $7.0 million in
equipment replacements and rehabilitations; $8.4 million in leach pad and solution pumping expansion works; $2.3
million in various projects including electrical system upgrades, crusher dust suppression system upgrades, and other
equipment replacements and refurbishments; and $1.2 million on camp and ancillary upgrades.
AISCSOS for 2017 is expected to be between $11.00 and $12.50, compared to the 2016 AISCSOS of $8.29 (which
included NRV inventory adjustments that reduced AISCSOS by $5.85 per ounce). Excluding the effect of 2016 NRV
adjustments, AISCSOS is expected to decrease from those in 2016 due primarily to the lower sustaining capital
investments described above and increased silver and gold production.
Expansion project capital is expected to total $51.5 million to $54.5 million in 2017. Please see the “2017 Capital
Expenditure Forecast” section for a detailed description.
• Alamo Dorado mine
The Company expects to process stockpiles at the Alamo Dorado mine for the first few months of 2017 while intensive
mine reclamation efforts proceed. A total cost of $4.3 million for reclamation activities is expected in 2017, spread
relatively evenly throughout the year, compared with $4.7 million spent during 2016.
• Huaron mine
Throughput rates in 2017 are expected to remain consistent with the record-breaking mining and processing rates
achieved in 2016. Silver grades and recoveries in 2017 are expected to be roughly in-line with 2016 operating metrics,
resulting in stable silver production levels, with 2017 forecast production of between 3.65 million and 3.80 million
ounces compared to the 3.81 million ounces produced in 2016. Lead and zinc production are expected to decline
year-over-year due to lower grades and recoveries anticipated in 2017.
Cash costs per ounce of between $5.95 and $6.95 are forecast, which is a slight increase from the 2016 level of $5.79
per ounce, primarily driven by higher operating costs as a result of an increase in underground mine advances, greater
power consumption and modest wage and cost escalations. These increases are expected to be partially offset by
improved base metal prices resulting in larger by-product credits, and improved concentrate treatment terms.
2017 sustaining capital expenditures of between $8.0 million and $9.0 million are expected to be lower than the
$12.0 million in 2016. In 2017, sustaining capital is primarily comprised of: $1.9 million in near mine diamond drilling;
$1.6 million for camp upgrades; $1.8 million in equipment additions, replacements and overhauls; and $0.8 million
in raise bore developments.
AISCSOS for 2017 is expected to be between $9.25 and $10.50, representing a 6% to 17% decrease from the $11.11
reported in 2016, due primarily to lower sustaining capital expenditures.
• Morococha mine
Throughput rates in 2017 are expected to be consistent with the record-breaking mining and processing rates achieved
in 2016, while silver grades and recoveries remain similar year-over-year, resulting in consistent silver production.
The 2017 forecast silver production is between 2.50 million and 2.60 million ounces, compared to the 2.54 million
ounces produced in 2016. However, zinc and lead production are expected to significantly increase while copper
production declines in 2017 compared with 2016, as a result of mine sequencing shifting towards zinc and lead-rich
zones from copper-rich zones. Zinc and lead grades are expected to increase by approximately 20% and 36% year-
over-year, respectively, while copper grades decrease by 65%, with recoveries following the same trends.
Cash costs are anticipated to decrease by up to 25% to between $3.15 and $4.15 per ounce in 2017, primarily as a
result of higher base metal by-product credits, and better treatment and refining charges (“TCRC”), partially offset
by higher operating costs. Operating costs are expected to increase by approximately 8% primarily due to an increase
in underground mine advances, greater maintenance costs and modest wage and supply cost escalations.
Morococha’s expected sustaining capital of $9.0 million to $10.0 million for 2017 is 8% to 17% lower than the $10.9
million for 2016. The planned 2017 sustaining capital expenditures include: $4.1 million in underground mine
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equipment additions, replacements and overhauls; $2.2 million for near mine exploration; and $1.7 million for raise
bore developments.
AISCSOS for 2017 is expected to be between $8.25 and $9.75, roughly consistent with the $9.32 reported in 2016,
primarily due to the expected decrease in sustaining capital and increase in by-product production levels being offset
by higher operating costs.
• San Vicente mine
Throughput rates, silver grades and recoveries are expected to be reasonably consistent with those achieved for 2016,
leading to flat silver production. The 2017 forecast silver production is between 4.40 million and 4.50 million ounces,
compared to the 4.43 million ounces produced in 2016. Anticipated enhanced zinc recoveries, combined with slightly
increased throughput levels, should result in a 24% to 28% increase in zinc production. Copper and lead production
is expected to remain relatively flat with 2016 levels.
Cash costs in 2017 are expected to decline by up to $1.05 per ounce to between $10.90 and $11.90 per ounce
compared with 2016 due to larger by-product credits from higher base metal price assumptions and increased zinc
production, offsetting operating cost increases. The escalating operating costs reflects the currency fixed at 6.91
Bolivian bolivianos ("BOB") per USD, coupled with an expected modest rate of inflation.
Planned sustaining capital is between $12.0 million and $13.0 million in 2017, which reflects an increase from the
$5.0 million spent in 2016. Major components of 2017 sustaining capital spending include: $4.0 million for a tailings
facility expansion; $2.6 million for near mine exploration; $1.5 million on mine equipment refurbishment and
replacements; $1.7 million on a new ramp and substation development; and $0.5 million on environmental related
expenditures including further upgrades to the water treatment plant.
AISCSOS for 2017 is expected to be between $13.80 and $14.80, comparable to the $14.30 reported in 2016. Higher
than expected sustaining capital investments in 2017 are anticipated to be offset by higher by-product credits.
• Manantial Espejo mine
Open-pit operations at Manantial Espejo are expected to conclude in the first half of 2017, which is expected to result
in slightly higher throughput rates as the amount of harder open pit ore feed to the plant declines, and the processing
of material from stockpiles grows. Thus, the 2017 processing plan includes approximately 50%, 30% and 20% of the
ore feed coming from stockpiles, the open pit and underground sources, respectively. The combination is expected
to lead to processing similar silver grades but lower gold grades, resulting in a modest increase in silver production
to between 3.30 million and 3.40 million ounces compared to 3.14 million ounces produced in 2016, and a 39% to
44% decrease in gold production.
A sharp increase in cash costs is expected in 2017 from the $4.28 per ounce reported in 2016. Cash costs are expected
to be between $15.35 to $16.25 per ounce in 2017, with the increase primarily attributable to the anticipated decrease
in gold by-product credits from lower gold production and the cancellation of the Patagonia port credit in December
2016, which provided a credit of approximately $3.65 per ounce in 2016. These factors are expected to be partially
offset by lower operating costs, royalties and higher silver payable production. Operating costs are expected to be
lower than in 2016, driven primarily by the shutdown of open pit mining in 2017. Continued high inflation is expected
to be largely offset by anticipated currency devaluation.
Sustaining capital expenditure in 2017 of between $3.5 million and $4.5 million are expected to be slightly higher
than 2016 capital expenditures of $2.9 million. Approximately $2.5 million of the 2017 capital budget is for near mine
exploration with an additional $1.0 million for underground mining equipment.
AISCSOS for 2017 is expected to be between $16.90 and $18.10, a significant increase from the negative $2.08 reported
in 2016 (which included NRV inventory adjustments that reduced AISCSOS by $7.11 per ounce) due mainly to the
lower by-product credits and higher sustaining capital.
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2016 MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
MID-TERM OUTLOOK
The following table provides the Company’s estimates for silver production, gold production, cash costs, sustaining
capital expenditures, and AISCSOS for fiscal 2018 and 2019. The increase in production and decrease in mid-point
cash costs and AISCSOS reflect the impact of the Company’s mine expansion projects at La Colorada and Dolores.
These estimates are forward-looking statements and information that are subject to the cautionary note associated
with forward-looking statements and information at the end of this MD&A.
Silver production – million ounces
Gold production – thousand ounces
Cash costs – $/oz (1)
Sustaining capital – $ millions
AISCSOS – $/oz (1)
(1)
2018
26.0 - 28.0
170.0 - 185.0
5.60 - 7.10
75.0 - 85.0
10.00 - 12.20
2019
26.5 - 29.5
175.0 - 200.0
5.20 - 6.80
75.0 - 90.0
9.30 - 11.60
2018 and 2019 forecasted cash costs per silver ounce, net of by-product credits, and AISCSOS were calculated using the following by-product metal prices assumptions: Au
$1,200/oz, Zn $2,500/tonne, Pb $2,100/tonne, Cu $5,400/tonne. Exchange rates used relative to US$: Mexican Peso 20:1, Peruvian Sol 3.3:1, Argentinean Peso 17:1, Bolivian
Boliviano 7:1. Cash costs and AISCSOS are non-GAAP measures, please refer to the Alternative Performance (Non-GAAP) Measures section of the MD&A for detailed descriptions
of how these measures are calculated.
2016 OPERATING PERFORMANCE
The following table provides silver production and cash costs, net of by-product credits, at each of Pan American’s
operations for the respective three and twelve month periods ended December 31, 2016 and 2015:
Silver Production
(ounces ‘000s)
Cash Costs(1)
($ per ounce)
Three months ended
December 31,
Twelve months ended
December 31,
Three months ended
December 31,
Twelve months ended
December 31,
2016
2015
2016
2015
2016
2015
2016
2015
1,665
1,423
897
401
935
578
1,050
779
6,306
947
818
987
524
1,081
1,005
6,785
5,795
3,838
1,864
3,812
2,541
4,433
3,136
5,327
4,250
2,970
3,705
2,165
4,118
3,583
25,419
26,119
4.38
(5.93)
22.80
4.54
5.52
11.22
14.61
6.66
7.28
11.64
5.49
11.35
12.99
11.12
6.48
9.09
6.15
(1.08)
16.02
5.79
4.21
11.95
4.28
6.29
7.41
9.28
11.41
10.91
13.03
11.57
7.33
9.70
La Colorada
Dolores
Alamo Dorado
Huaron
Morococha(2)
San Vicente(3)
Manantial Espejo
Consolidated Total (4)
(1)
Cash costs is a non-GAAP measure. Please refer to the section “Alternative Performance (Non-GAAP) Measures” of this MD&A for a detailed description of the cash cost calculation,
details of the Company’s by-product credits and a reconciliation of this measure to the 2016 Financial Statements.
(2) Morococha data represents Pan American's 92.3% interest in the mine's production.
San Vicente data represents Pan American's 95.0% interest in the mine's production.
(3)
Totals may not add due to rounding.
(4)
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• 2016 Silver Production
The chart below presents silver production by mine in 2016:
Consolidated silver production of 6.31 million ounces in Q4 2016 was 0.48 million ounces lower than that produced
in the three months ended December 31, 2015 (“Q4 2015”). The decrease primarily reflected anticipated production
declines at Alamo Dorado and Manantial Espejo, which were 0.42 million ounces and 0.23 million less than that
produced in Q4 2015, respectively. These declines were partially offset from higher silver production at La Colorada,
which produced 0.24 million ounces more than in Q4 2015.
For the twelve-month period, silver production totaled 25.42 million ounces in 2016, 0.70 million ounces lower than
the 26.12 million ounces produced in 2015. The anticipated decrease in production reflected declining stockpile
grades at Alamo Dorado, open-pit mining nearing completion at Manantial Espejo, and mine sequencing into lower
silver grades ore at Dolores.
• 2016 Cash Costs
Consolidated cash costs per ounce of silver for the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2016, were $6.66
and $6.29, respectively, which compared to $9.09 and $9.70 for the three and twelve months ended December 31,
2015, representing reductions of 27% and 35%, respectively.
The quarter-over-quarter reduction in cash costs was the result of increased by-product credits, primarily from higher
zinc and lead production and improved prices for all by-product metals, as well as the benefit of export incentives
offered at Manantial Espejo.
The decline in annual cash costs was achieved through increased zinc and lead production and prices combined with
higher gold prices, the benefit of export incentives at Manantial Espejo, and lower direct operating costs, most notably
at Alamo Dorado, Dolores and Morococha.
Each operation’s cash costs and period-over-period variances are separately discussed in the “Individual Mine
Performance” section of this MD&A.
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2016 MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
• 2016 By-Product Production
The following table provides the Company’s by-product production for the three and twelve months ended December
31, 2016, and the comparable periods in 2015:
Gold – koz
Zinc – kt
Lead – kt
Copper – kt
By-Product Production
Three months ended
December 31,
Twelve months ended
December 31,
2016
43.9
13.2
5.5
3.1
2015
48.2
11.5
4.1
4.0
2016
183.9
51.9
20.2
14.4
2015
183.7
40.6
14.6
15.0
Gold production during Q4 2016 was 9% lower than Q4 2015, as anticipated, with production decreases of 8.3
thousand ounces and 6.5 thousand ounces at Manantial Espejo and Alamo Dorado, respectively, more than offsetting
the 10.6 thousand ounce increase at Dolores.
2016 annual gold production of 183.9 thousand ounces was comparable to the 183.7 thousand ounces produced in
2015. An increase of 23.6 thousand ounces at Dolores from improved gold grades offset declines of 12.0 thousand
ounces and 10.4 thousand ounces at Alamo Dorado and Manantial Espejo, respectively.
During Q4 2016, Pan American produced 13.2 thousand tonnes of zinc and 5.5 thousand tonnes of lead, 15% and
34% more than in Q4 2015, respectively. Q4 2016 copper production of 3.1 thousand tonnes was 0.90 thousand
tonnes less than in Q4 2015. Annual base metal production in 2016 of 51.9 thousand tonnes of zinc, 20.2 thousand
tonnes of lead, and 14.4 thousand tonnes of copper were 28% higher, 39% higher, and 4% lower, respectively,
compared with 2015 base metal production. Both the year-over-year and quarter-over-quarter variances in base
metal production were driven mainly by higher zinc and lead grades at La Colorada and the Peruvian mines, as well
as lower copper grades at the Peruvian mines.
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• 2016 Average Market Metal Prices
The following tables set out the average market price for each metal produced for the three and twelve months ended
December 31, 2016, together with prices for the comparable periods in 2015:
Silver/ounce
Gold/ounce
Zinc/tonne
Lead/tonne
Copper/tonne
Average Market Metal Prices
Three months ended
December 31,
2016
17.19 $
1,222 $
2,517 $
2,149 $
5,277 $
2015
14.77 $
1,106 $
1,613 $
1,681 $
4,892 $
Twelve months ended
December 31,
2016
17.14 $
1,251 $
2,095 $
1,872 $
4,860 $
2015
15.68
1,160
1,928
1,784
5,495
$
$
$
$
$
• 2016 AISCSOS
The following table reflects the quantities of payable silver sold and AISCSOS at each of Pan American’s operations
for the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2016, as compared to the same periods in 2015:
Payable Silver Sold
(ounces ‘000s)
AISCSOS(1)
($ per ounce)
Three months ended
December 31,
Twelve months ended
December 31,
Three months ended
December 31,
Twelve months ended
December 31,
2016
1,561
895
286
759
526
1,332
779
6,138
2015
1,263
1,048
726
774
483
1,448
978
6,719
2016
5,486
3,839
1,967
3,233
2,377
4,264
3,033
2015
5,109
4,448
2,944
3,009
1,995
4,019
3,655
24,200
25,180
2016
5.52
2.96
28.44
12.62
15.02
12.43
3.77
10.38
2015
9.75
21.55
7.93
18.74
21.02
11.00
10.96
14.76
2016
7.49
8.29
14.85
11.11
9.32
14.30
(2.08)
10.17
2015
9.57
12.67
12.72
16.89
19.21
11.91
18.81
14.92
La Colorada
Dolores
Alamo Dorado
Huaron
Morococha
San Vicente
Manantial Espejo
Consolidated Total (2)
(1)
AISCSOS is a non-GAAP measure. Please refer to the section “Alternative Performance (Non-GAAP) Measures” of this MD&A for a detailed description of the AISCSOS calculation
and a reconciliation of this measure to the 2016 Financial Statements. G&A costs are included in the consolidated AISCSOS, but not allocated in calculating AISCSOS for each
operation.
Totals may not add due to rounding.
(2)
Consolidated AISCSOS for the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2016, were $10.38 and $10.17,
respectively, which compared to $14.76 and $14.92 for the comparable periods of 2015, representing reductions of
30% and 32%, respectively.
The decrease in quarter-over-quarter AISCSOS mainly reflects: positive NRV inventory adjustments at Manantial
Espejo and Dolores; increased by-product credits from stronger by-product metal prices and higher quantities of zinc
and lead sold; lower production costs; and export incentives at Manantial Espejo. Partially offsetting these positive
impacts were increased sustaining capital (largely at Dolores), and a decrease in the volume of silver sold. The decrease
in annual AISCSOS was driven primarily by the same factors that were responsible for the reduction in quarter-over-
quarter AISCSOS described above.
•
Individual Mine Performance
The following tables summarize the 2016 metal production, cash costs and AISCSOS achieved for each individual
operation compared to the amounts initially forecast in the annual MD&A for the fiscal year ended December 31,
2015. Reported metal figures included in tables in this section are volumes of metal produced.
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2016 MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
For the purposes of these comparisons, the symbols have the following meanings:
Actual results were better than 2016 initial annual guidance range
Actual results met 2016 initial annual guidance range
Actual results fell short of initial 2016 annual guidance range
2016 Silver Production
(million ounces)
2016 Cash Costs(1)
($ per ounce)
2016 AISCSOS(1)
($ per ounce)
Forecast (2)
Actual
Forecast (2)
Actual
Forecast (2)
La Colorada
Dolores
Alamo Dorado
Huaron
Morococha(3)
San Vicente(3)
Manantial Espejo
Consolidated Total(4)
(1)
5.60 – 5.70
3.40 – 3.60
1.00 – 1.20
3.65 – 3.80
2.45 – 2.60
4.30 – 4.35
3.60 – 3.75
5.80
3.84
1.86
3.81
2.54
4.43
3.14
24.00 – 25.00
25.42
$7.75 – $8.25
$5.00 – $6.50
$13.50 – $14.50
$12.25 – $13.25
$12.00 – $13.75
$6.15
(1.08)
16.02
5.79
4.21
$9.25 – $10.30
$17.00 – $18.90
Actual
$7.49
$8.29
$13.80 – $15.30
$14.85
$14.40 – $16.00
$11.11
$15.40 – $17.10
$9.32
$11.25 – $11.75
11.95
$12.00 – $13.30
$14.30
$9.25 – $10.75
$9.45 – $10.45
4.28
$6.29
$10.0 – $11.10
$(2.08)
$13.60 – $ 14.90
$10.17
Cash Costs and AISCSOS are non-GAAP measures. Please refer to the “Alternative Performance (non-GAAP) Measures” section of this MD&A for a detailed description of the
AISCSOS calculation and a reconciliation of this measure to the 2016 Financial Statements.
Forecast amount per guidance included in the annual MD&A for fiscal 2015 dated March 24, 2016.
Production figures are only for Pan American’s ownership share of Morococha (92.3%), and San Vicente (95.0%).
Totals may not add due to rounding.
(2)
(3)
(4)
Forecast amount per guidance included in the annual MD&A for fiscal 2015 dated March 24, 2016.
Production figures are only for Pan American’s ownership share of Morococha (92.3%), and San Vicente (95.0%).
Totals may not add due to rounding.
La Colorada
Dolores
Alamo Dorado
Huaron
Morococha(2)
San Vicente(2)
Manantial Espejo
Consolidated Total(3)
(1)
(2)
(3)
La Colorada
Dolores
Alamo Dorado
Huaron
Morococha(2)
San Vicente(2)
Manantial Espejo
Consolidated Total(3)
(1)
(2)
(3)
2016 Gold Production
(koz)
2016 Zinc Production
(kt)
Forecast (1)
2.7 – 2.9
97.0 – 102.0
7.0 – 8.0
0.7 – 0.8
3.0 – 3.2
—
64.6 – 68.1
175.0 – 185.0
Actual
2.9
102.8
8.4
0.8
2.1
—
66.9
183.9
—
Forecast (1)
9.5 – 10.0
—
—
13.0 – 13.5
16.10 – 17.0
7.4 – 7.5
—
46.0 - 48.0
Actual
11.40
—
—
19.94
15.46
5.08
—
51.90
—
—
—
2016 Copper Production
(kt)
Forecast (1)
Actual
2016 Lead Production
(kt)
Forecast (1)
4.8 – 4.9
—
—
6.7 – 6.9
2.7 – 2.8
0.8 – 0.9
—
15.0 – 15.5
Actual
6.00
—
—
10.72
2.94
0.59
—
20.24
—
—
—
—
—
0.0 – 0.01
5.50 – 5.70
7.49 – 7.79
—
—
13.0 – 13.5
— —
— —
0.03
6.07
7.74
0.55
— —
14.40
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Forecast amount per guidance included in the annual MD&A for fiscal 2015 dated March 24, 2016.
Production figures are only for Pan American’s ownership share of Morococha (92.3%), and San Vicente (95.0%).
Totals may not add due to rounding.
Forecast amount per guidance included in the annual MD&A for fiscal 2015 dated March 24, 2016.
The sustaining capital amounts capitalized in 2016 were $9.9 million less than the $89.4 million of 2016 sustaining capital cash outflows, as shown in the tables included in the
following individual mine discussions as well as in the 2016 AISCSOS calculation, shown in the “Alternative Performance (non-GAAP) Measures” section of this MD&A. The
difference is due to the timing between the cash payment of capital investments compared to the period in which capital investments are made.
Totals may not add due to rounding.
(3)
An analysis of each operation for the year ended December 31, 2016, as compared to the operating performance for
the year ended December 31, 2015, as well as an analysis of the 2016 operating performance compared to
management’s initial 2016 forecast follows. The Project Capital amounts invested in 2016 are further discussed in
the 2016 Project Development Update section of this MD&A.
La Colorada
Dolores
Huaron
Morococha
San Vicente
Manantial Espejo
Sustaining Capital Sub-total(2)
La Colorada Expansion Project
Dolores Expansion Project
Project Capital Sub-total(3)
2016 Total Capital(3)
(1)
(2)
La Colorada mine
Tonnes milled - kt
Average silver grade – grams per tonne
Average zinc grade - %
Average lead grade - %
Average silver recovery - %
Average zinc recovery - %
Average lead recovery - %
Production:
Silver – koz
Gold – koz
Zinc – kt
Lead – kt
Cash cost per ounce net of by-products(1)
AISCSOS(2)
Payable silver sold - koz
Sustaining capital - (’000s)(3)
(1)
2016 Capital Investment ($ millions)
Actual (2)
Forecast (1)
$8.0 – $10.5
$39.0 – $42.0
$6.0 – $7.5
$7.0 – $8.5
$3.0 – $4.0
$2.0 – $2.5
$65.0 – $75.0
$64.0 – $66.5
$71.0 – $73.5
$135.0 – $140.0
$200.0 – $215.0
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
9.9
40.4
11.1
10.3
4.9
2.9
79.5
52.9
66.1
119.0
198.5
Twelve months ended
December 31
2016
528.8
377
2.63
1.31
90.3
82.2
86.5
5,795
2.93
11.40
6.00
6.15 $
7.49 $
5,486
10,545 $
2015
485.4
379
2.20
1.01
90.1
83.6
86.8
5,327
2.63
8.91
4.26
7.41
9.57
5,109
9,869
$
$
$
Cash costs is a non-GAAP measure. Please refer to the “Alternative Performance (non-GAAP) Measures” section of this MD&A for a detailed reconciliation of this measure to
our cost of sales.
AISCSOS is a non-GAAP measure. Please refer to the “Alternative Performance (non-GAAP) Measures” section of this MD&A for a detailed description of the AISCSOS calculation
and a reconciliation of this measure to the 2016 Financial Statements.
Sustaining capital expenditures excludes $54.0 million of investing activity cash outflow for the year ended December 31, 2016 (2015: $48.2 million) related to investment capital
incurred on the La Colorada expansion project as disclosed in the “2016 Project Development Update” section of this MD&A.
(2)
(3)
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2016 MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
2016 versus 2015
The La Colorada mine produced 9% more silver in 2016 compared with 2015 due to a 9% increase in throughput rates
and stable silver grades. The improved throughput was achieved as a result of the expansion project that was largely
completed in Q4 2016. During 2016, the mine also increased the production of zinc and lead by 28% and 41%,
respectively. The increase in base metals production was a function of a 9% higher throughput rate and improved
zinc and lead grades of 20% and 30%, respectively, as the expansion project predominately increases sulphide ore
production.
The 2016 cash costs of $6.15 per ounce of silver were $1.26 lower than the $7.41 per ounce cash costs in 2015. The
17% decrease reflects the combined effect of a 9% increase in payable silver ounces produced, and a 30% increase
in by-product credits per ounce. The increased by-product credits were driven by higher lead and zinc production
and prices.
2016 AISCSOS of $7.49 decreased 22% from $9.57 in 2015, due primarily to the increased by-product credits discussed
and a 7% increase in the number of silver ounces sold, partially offset by higher TCRCs and increased sustaining capital.
Sustaining capital cash outflows at La Colorada during 2016 totaled $10.5 million, slightly more than the $9.9 million
in 2015. Sustaining capital in 2016 related primarily to ventilation raise bores, equipment replacements and
rehabilitations, exploration drilling, tailings facility expansion and access road works. Sustaining capital excludes $54.0
million spent on the La Colorada expansion project during the year (2015 - $48.2 million), which is further described
in the 2016 Project Development Update section of this MD&A.
2016 versus Guidance
2016 silver production at La Colorada of 5.80 million ounces was 2% more than the high end of management’s original
forecast range of 5.60 million to 5.70 million ounces, primarily as a result of realizing higher than expected throughput
rates. Similarly, base metal production benefited from better than expected grades as well as throughput rates,
resulting in zinc and lead production exceeding the original guidance by 14% and 22%, respectively. The higher
throughput also resulted in 2016 gold production being on the high end of the amount forecast for 2016.
Actual 2016 cash costs of $6.15 per ounce were lower than the low end of management’s original forecast range of
between $7.75 and $8.25 per ounce. Cash costs at La Colorada in 2016 were positively influenced by larger than
expected by-product credits driven by higher zinc and lead prices and production, as well as greater payable silver
production than originally expected.
2016 AISCSOS of $7.49 was lower than the low end of management’s forecast range of between $9.25 and $10.30.
The main drivers were higher than expected zinc and lead by-product credits and the greater quantities of silver sold,
partially offset by higher than expected TCRCs.
Sustaining capital additions in 2016 totaled $9.9 million, which was consistent with the original forecast range of
$8.00 to $10.50 million. Sustaining capital cash outflows in 2016 of $10.5 million were higher than additions due to
the timing of cash payments for capital investments.
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Dolores mine
Tonnes placed - kt
Average silver grade – grams per tonne
Average gold grade – grams per tonne
Average silver produced to placed ratio - %
Average gold produced to placed ratio - %
Production:
Silver – koz
Gold – koz
Cash cost per ounce net of by-products(1)
AISCSOS(2)
Payable silver sold - koz
Twelve months ended
December 31,
2016
6,306.5
37
0.75
50.8
67.7
3,838
102.76
(1.08) $
8.29 $
3,839
2015
6,108.9
44
0.57
49.7
70.9
4,250
79.14
9.28
12.67
4,448
$
$
Sustaining capital - (’000s)(3)
(1)
25,162
Cash costs is a non-GAAP measure. Please refer to the “Alternative Performance (non-GAAP) Measures” section of this MD&A for a detailed reconciliation of this measure to
our cost of sales.
AISCSOS is a non-GAAP measure. Please refer to the “Alternative Performance (non-GAAP) Measures” section of this MD&A for a detailed description of the AISCSOS calculation
and a reconciliation of this measure to the 2016 Financial Statements.
Sustaining capital expenditures exclude $65.1 million of investing activity cash outflow for the year ended December 31, 2016 (2015: $28.0 million) related to investment capital
incurred on Dolores expansion projects, as disclosed in the “2016 Project Development Update” section of this MD&A.
48,079 $
(2)
(3)
$
2016 versus 2015
Dolores produced 3.84 million ounces of silver in 2016, which is 10% lower than the 4.25 million ounces produced
in 2015. The decline is a result of expected lower silver grades partially offset by increased throughput. Gold production
of 102.8 thousand ounces in 2016 was 30% higher than the 79.1 thousand ounces produced in 2015, and was primarily
due to an expected 32% improvement to grades.
Negative cash costs of $1.08 per ounce of silver in 2016 were $10.36 per ounce lower than in 2015. The significant
decrease in cash costs was mainly due to higher gold production and prices, and lower direct operating costs largely
driven by favorable diesel fuel prices, partially offset by lower payable silver production.
2016 AISCSOS of $8.29 decreased $4.38 from $12.67 in 2015. The decrease was largely due to increased by-product
credits from higher gold production and gold prices, decreased direct operating costs, and $11.0 million higher positive
NRV inventory adjustments, partially offset by a $22.9 million increase in sustaining capital expenditures.
2016 sustaining capital expenditures at Dolores totaled $48.1 million, comprised primarily of open pit pre-stripping,
leach pad expansion, and investments in mine equipment rehabilitations. The $22.9 million increase in sustaining
capital in 2016 over 2015 was primarily due to the timing of 2015 capital payments, which carried over to 2016, as
well as additional leach pad capital.
2016 versus Guidance
2016 silver production of 3.84 million ounces exceeded the top-end of management’s original guidance range of 3.40
million to 3.60 million ounces, primarily because of better than anticipated stacking rates. Gold production of 102.8
thousand ounces was slightly ahead of the high end of management’s guidance range of 97.0 thousand to 102.0
thousand ounces.
Negative cash costs of $1.08 per ounce of silver were significantly lower than the the low end of the original guidance
range of $5.00 to $6.50 per ounce. The better than expected cash costs were mainly the result of better than forecast
by-product credits from higher gold prices and lower than expected direct operating costs, largely driven by favorable
diesel credit government incentives, lower international fuel prices and the devalued Mexican peso ("MXN").
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2016 MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
2016 AISCSOS of $8.29 was lower than the low end of management’s forecast range of between $17.00 and $18.90,
primarily because of positive $22.4 million NRV adjustments in the year and the previously described higher than
expected gold by-product credits, partially offset by lower than expected quantities of silver sold.
Sustaining capital additions in 2016 totaled $40.4 million, which was within the original forecast range of $39.0 million
to $42.0 million. 2016 capital investments benefited from the devalued MXN. Sustaining capital cash outflows of $48.1
million were higher than additions due to the timing of cash payments for capital investments.
Alamo Dorado mine
Tonnes milled - kt
Average silver grade – grams per tonne
Average gold grade – grams per tonne
Average silver recovery - %
Production:
Silver – koz
Gold – koz
Copper – tonnes
Cash cost per ounce net of by-products(1)
AISCSOS(2)
Payable silver sold - koz
Sustaining capital - (’000s)
Twelve months ended
December 31,
2016
1,833.1
45
0.18
68.8
1,864
8.38
30
16.02 $
14.85 $
1,967
— $
2015
1,798.6
62
0.39
82.9
2,970
20.34
100
11.41
12.72
2,944
—
$
$
$
(1)
(2)
Cash costs is a non-GAAP measure. Please refer to the “Alternative Performance (non-GAAP) Measures” section of this MD&A for a detailed reconciliation of this measure to
our cost of sales.
AISCSOS is a non-GAAP measure. Please refer to the “Alternative Performance (non-GAAP) Measures” section of this MD&A for a detailed description of the AISCSOS calculation
and a reconciliation of this measure to the 2016 Financial Statements.
2016 versus 2015
Alamo Dorado silver production of 1.86 million ounces in 2016 was 37% lower than in 2015, primarily the result of
lower silver grades from processing of only surface stockpiles. Similarly, gold production decreased by 59%, primarily
due to lower grades contained in the processed surface stockpiles.
Cash costs for 2016 were $16.02 per ounce of silver, a $4.61 per ounce increase from $11.41 per ounce cash costs in
2015. The majority of the increase reflects a decline in payable silver and gold production due to reduced grades.
Partially offsetting these increases to cash costs were decreases in direct operating costs attributable to the
termination of open pit mining activities and favorable currency exchange rate movements.
2016 AISCSOS of $14.85 increased $2.13 from $12.72 in 2015. The increase was largely attributable to processing
lower grade stockpiled material, which resulted in a 33% decrease in the volume of silver ounces sold, and lower by-
product credits, driven by a 59% decrease in the quantity of gold sold, partially offset by higher gold prices.
No sustaining capital expenditures were incurred at Alamo Dorado during 2016 or 2015.
2016 versus Guidance
Alamo Dorado’s silver production in 2016 of 1.86 million ounces was 55% more than the high end of management’s
original forecast range of 1.00 million to 1.20 million ounces. The better than forecast production was due to higher
metal prices supporting continued processing of lower-grade surface stockpiles, whereas the mine was originally
expected to stop producing in mid 2016.
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Actual cash costs of $16.02 per ounce were higher than the high end of management’s original forecast range of
$13.50 to $14.50, due largely to the unexpected processing of lower margin, yet economic, stockpiles throughout
2016.
2016 AISCSOS of $14.85 was within management’s original forecast range of $13.80 to $15.30 per ounce, benefiting
from higher quantities of payable silver sold than produced.
As forecasted, there were no sustaining capital expenditures at Alamo Dorado during 2016.
Huaron mine
Tonnes milled - kt
Average silver grade – grams per tonne
Average zinc grade - %
Average lead grade - %
Average copper grade - %
Average silver recovery - %
Average zinc recovery - %
Average lead recovery - %
Average copper recovery - %
Production:
Silver – koz
Gold – koz
Zinc – kt
Lead – kt
Copper – kt
Cash cost per ounce net of by-products(1)
AISCSOS(2)
Payable silver sold – koz
Sustaining capital - (’000s)
Twelve months ended
December 31,
2016
904.4
157
3.01
1.51
0.90
84.1
74.3
79.4
75.5
3,812
0.81
19.94
10.72
6.07
5.79 $
11.11 $
3,233
11,994 $
2015
894.5
157
2.41
1.08
0.97
83.2
63.8
73.1
78.5
3,705
1.05
13.55
6.92
6.70
10.91
16.89
3,009
13,610
$
$
$
(1)
(2)
Cash costs is a non-GAAP measure. Please refer to the “Alternative Performance (non-GAAP) Measures” section of this MD&A for a detailed reconciliation of this measure to
our cost of sales.
AISCSOS is a non-GAAP measure. Please refer to the “Alternative Performance (non-GAAP) Measures” section of this MD&A for a detailed description of the AISCSOS calculation
and a reconciliation of this measure to the 2016 Financial Statements.
2016 versus 2015
Slightly higher year-over-year throughput rates and recoveries resulted in 3% higher silver production in 2016
compared with 2015. During 2016, Huaron produced 19.9 thousand tonnes of zinc and 10.7 thousand tonnes of lead,
which were 47% and 55% more than in 2015, respectively, while copper production of 6.1 thousand tonnes was 9%
less than 2015. The year-over-year differences in base metal production were a function of variations in grades and
recoveries due to mine sequencing.
Huaron cash costs of $5.79 per ounce declined 47% because of significantly higher by-product zinc and lead production
and prices, which more than offset lower copper production and prices.
2016 AISCSOS of $11.11 was 34% lower than the $16.89 in the previous year. The decrease was attributable to the
significantly higher by-product credits, which more than offset the higher TCRCs and higher direct operating costs
due to increased throughput and increases in certain consumables.
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2016 MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
Sustaining capital expenditures at the Huaron mine during 2016 totaled $12.0 million compared to $13.6 million in
2015. Capital investments in 2016 related primarily to equipment replacements, exploration drilling, and a tailings
storage facility expansion.
2016 versus Guidance
2016 throughput rates and silver grades were consistent with expectations, while recoveries were slightly better than
expected, which resulted in production of 3.81 million ounces being slightly higher than the high end of management’s
original 2016 guidance of 3.65 million ounces to 3.80 million ounces.
Zinc, lead, and copper production were 48%, 55%, and 6% higher than the high end of management’s forecast ranges
of between 13.00 and 13.50 thousand tonnes, 6.70 and 6.90 thousand tonnes, and 5.50 and 5.70 thousand tonnes,
respectively. By-product metal production exceeded management’s forecast amounts due to better than expected
grades and recoveries for all metals, except for copper where recoveries were lower than expected.
Actual 2016 cash costs of $5.79 per ounce were 53% lower than the low end of management's original forecast range
of $12.25 to $13.25 per ounce, primarily because of higher than anticipated by-product credits due to both price and
quantity.
2016 AISCSOS of $11.11 was 23% lower than the low end of management’s original forecast range of $14.40 to $16.00,
as a result of higher than anticipated by-product credits described above.
Sustaining capital additions in 2016 totaled $11.1 million, which was higher than the high end of management's
original forecast range of $6.0 million to $7.5 million due to capturing opportunities to secure additional narrow-vein
underground mining equipment and more significant exploration activities. Sustaining capital payments of $12.0
million were higher than additions due to the timing of payments versus accruals.
Morococha mine(1)
Tonnes milled – kt
Average silver grade – grams per tonne
Average zinc grade - %
Average lead grade - %
Average copper grade - %
Average silver recovery - %
Average zinc recovery - %
Average lead recovery - %
Average copper recovery - %
Production:
Silver – koz
Gold – koz
Zinc – kt
Lead – kt
Copper – kt
Cash cost per ounce net of by-products (2)
AISCSOS(3)
Payable silver sold (100%) - koz
Sustaining capital (100%) - (’000s)
Twelve months ended
December 31,
2016
672.8
135
3.15
0.75
1.44
88.4
73.2
60.0
82.6
2,541
2.14
15.46
2.94
7.74
4.21 $
9.32 $
2,377
10,945 $
2015
637.2
124
2.83
0.71
1.52
85.2
64.1
59.0
85.8
2,165
3.22
11.37
2.56
8.16
13.03
19.21
1,995
7,713
$
$
$
(1)
(2)
(3)
Production figures are for Pan American’s 92.3% share only, unless otherwise noted.
Cash costs is a non-GAAP measure. Please refer to the “Alternative Performance (non-GAAP) Measures” section of this MD&A for a detailed reconciliation of this measure to
our cost of sales.
AISCSOS is a non-GAAP measure. Please refer to the “Alternative Performance (non-GAAP) Measures” section of this MD&A for a detailed description of the AISCSOS calculation
and a reconciliation of this measure to the 2016 Financial Statements.
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2016 versus 2015
In 2016, higher silver grades, throughput, and recoveries led to a silver production increase of 17% as compared to
2015, a result of higher production rates from silver-rich ore bodies.
During 2016, Morococha produced 15.5 thousand tonnes of zinc and 2.9 thousand tonnes of lead, which were 36%
and 15% more than in 2015, respectively, while copper production of 7.7 thousand tonnes was 5% less than 2015.
The year-over-year difference in base metal production was a function of grades and recoveries on account of mine
sequencing.
Cash costs of $4.21 per ounce in 2016 declined 68% over 2015 because of substantially lower unit operating costs
per tonne, driven by benefits from mechanization of mining in larger ore bodies, a 15% increase in payable silver
production, and increased by-product credits per ounce from zinc and lead production and prices.
2016 AISCSOS of $9.32 was 51% lower than $19.21 in 2015. The year-over-year reduction was attributable to an 11%
reduction in production costs due to mechanization efforts in the larger ore bodies, a 9% increase in by-product
credits due to increased quantities and prices of both zinc and lead, and an 18% reduction in TCRCs on concentrate,
all of which more than offset a 42% increase in sustaining capital.
Sustaining capital expenditures during 2016 totaled $10.9 million, up $3.2 million from 2015. The increase is primarily
related to the Manuelita mine area deepening activities, additional mine equipment purchases and expanded
exploration drilling.
2016 versus Guidance
2016 silver production was in the mid-point of management’s guidance range of 2.45 million to 2.60 million ounces
as a result of better than expected recoveries being offset by lower realized silver grades.
Results for by-product metal production were mixed relative to guidance, all associated with mine sequencing
decisions. Gold and zinc underperformed guidance of 3.0 to 3.2 thousand ounces and 16.1 to 17.0 thousand tonnes
by 29% and 4%, respectively. Copper production was in the mid-point of management’s guidance range of 7.5 to 7.8
thousand tonnes, while lead production exceeded the higher end of management’s guidance of 2.7 to 2.8 thousand
tonnes, by 5%.
Actual 2016 cash costs of $4.21 per ounce were 65% below the low end of our forecast range of $12.00 to $13.75
per ounce. This was attributable to the lower than expected operating costs realized from efficiency gains related to
mechanized mining of the larger ore bodies, and lower than expected concentrate TCRC rates.
2016 AISCSOS of $9.32 was 39% lower than the lower end of management’s guidance range of $15.40 to $17.10. This
was a result of lower than anticipated production costs and TCRCs, partially offset by higher than expected sustaining
capital.
Sustaining capital additions in 2016 totaled $10.3 million, which were higher than the high end of management's
original forecast range of $7.0 to $8.5 million due to increased near mine exploration development, additional mine
equipment acquisitions, and better than expected advancements in the Manuelita mine deepening. Sustaining capital
cash payments of $10.9 million in 2016 exceeded additions due to the timing of payments versus accruals.
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2016 MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
San Vicente mine (1)
Tonnes milled – kt
Average silver grade – grams per tonne
Average zinc grade - %
Average lead grade - %
Average silver recovery - %
Average zinc recovery - %
Average lead recovery - %
Production:
Silver – koz
Zinc – kt
Lead – kt
Copper – kt
Cash cost per ounce net of by-products (2)
AISCSOS(3)
Payable silver sold (100%) - koz
Sustaining capital (100%) - (’000s)
Twelve months ended
December 31,
2016
338.9
443
2.05
0.32
93.2
73.0
84.2
4,433
5.08
0.59
0.55
11.95 $
14.30 $
4,264
4,963 $
2015
330.8
422
2.65
0.32
92.6
77.6
80.4
4,118
6.82
0.84
—
11.57
11.91
4,019
3,286
$
$
$
(1)
(2)
(3)
Production figures are for Pan American’s 95.0% share only, unless otherwise noted.
Cash costs is a non-GAAP measure. Please refer to the “Alternative Performance (non-GAAP) Measures” section of this MD&A for a detailed reconciliation of this measure to
our cost of sales.
AISCSOS is a non-GAAP measure. Please refer to the “Alternative Performance (non-GAAP) Measures” section of this MD&A for a detailed description of the AISCSOS calculation
and a reconciliation of this measure to the 2016 Financial Statements.
2016 versus 2015
San Vicente achieved record silver production in 2016, which rose 8% over 2015, primarily due to higher grades and
throughput. Production of lead declined 30% in 2016, due to marketing some of the concentrates as higher value
copper-silver concentrate as opposed to lead-silver concentrate. As a result, copper production of 0.6 thousand tonnes
was commercialized in 2016, more than offsetting the foregone revenue from the lower lead production. Zinc
production was 26% lower than in 2015 because of lower zinc grades.
2016 cash costs of $11.95 per ounce increased 3% due to higher royalties resulting from increased metal prices,
partially offset by higher silver payable production, and higher by-product credits. By-product credits in 2016 reflect
higher zinc and lead prices and the addition of copper production, offset by lower payable zinc and lead production.
2016 AISCSOS increased by 20% to $14.30 from $11.91 in 2015, primarily due to the higher royalty costs from higher
metal prices, and higher TCRCs, partially offset by 6% higher silver sales.
Sustaining capital expenditures during 2016 and 2015 totaled $5.0 million and $3.3 million, respectively, and were
comprised mainly of mine infrastructure, and equipment rebuilds and replacements.
2016 versus Guidance
Attributable silver production in 2016 of 4.43 million ounces was 2% above the high end of management’s forecast
range of 4.30 million to 4.35 million ounces, primarily because of higher than expected silver grades. Base metal
production of zinc and lead were 31% and 26% below the low end of management’s forecast ranges of between 7.4
to 7.5 thousand tonnes and 0.8 to 0.9 thousand tonnes, respectively. Zinc grades were lower than expected, and
production shifted from lead to copper to take advantage of commercial opportunities, resulting in unanticipated
copper production of 0.6 thousand tonnes.
Actual cash costs of $11.95 per ounce of silver were 2% above the high end of management’s forecasted range of
$11.25 to $11.75 per ounce, primarily as a result of higher royalty costs.
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Similarly, 2016 AISCSOS of $14.30 was 7% above the high end of management’s forecast range of between $12.00
and $13.30, mainly due to higher than expected royalties and TCRCs.
Sustaining capital additions in 2016 totaled $4.9 million, higher than the high end of management's original forecast
range of $3.0 to $4.0 million due primarily to increased near mine exploration activities. Sustaining capital cash
payments of $5.0 million exceeded additions due to timing of payments versus accruals.
Manantial Espejo mine
Tonnes milled - kt
Average silver grade – grams per tonne
Average gold grade – grams per tonne
Average silver recovery - %
Average gold recovery - %
Production:
Silver – koz
Gold – koz
Cash cost per ounce net of by-products (1)
AISCSOS(2)
Payable silver sold - koz
Twelve months ended
December 31,
2016
753.6
143
2.94
90.2
93.8
3,136
66.89
4.28 $
(2.08) $
3,033
2015
774.9
158
3.28
91.6
95.1
3,583
77.32
7.33
18.81
3,655
$
$
Sustaining capital - (’000s)
(1)
14,061
Cash costs is a non-GAAP measure. Please refer to the “Alternative Performance (non-GAAP) Measures” section of this MD&A for a detailed reconciliation of this measure to
our cost of sales.
AISCSOS is a non-GAAP measure. Please refer to the “Alternative Performance (non-GAAP) Measures” section of this MD&A for a detailed description of the AISCSOS calculation
and a reconciliation of this measure to the 2016 Financial Statements.
2,868 $
(2)
$
2016 versus 2015
2016 silver production at Manantial Espejo was 12% lower than in 2015 mainly due to a 9% decrease in silver grades
and a 3% decrease in throughput that resulted primarily from harder ores encountered at the Concepcion pit, as well
as a two-week labour related work stoppage in the second quarter. 2016 gold production of 66.89 thousand ounces
was 13% less than 2015 as a result of lower grades due to mine sequencing and decreased throughput.
2016 cash costs of $4.28 per silver ounce were $3.05 per ounce lower than the $7.33 per ounce in 2015. The main
factors driving the significant decline were: the devaluation of the local currency; lower diesel prices; reduced direct
selling costs from the elimination of the export tariff and a new export incentive credit; and higher by-product credits
from improved gold prices offset by lower gold production. These factors were partially offset by a decline in payable
silver ounces produced.
AISCSOS in 2016 decreased $20.89 from 2015 to negative $2.08. The majority of this decrease was attributable to
the year-over-year variance in NRV inventory adjustments, where 2016 positive NRV inventory adjustments decreased
AISCSOS by $7.11 per ounce compared to negative NRV adjustments that increased 2015 AISCSOS by $6.24 per ounce.
The remainder of the decrease was due to lower direct operating costs, lower direct selling costs, and lower sustaining
capital. These factors were partially offset by the decrease in number of silver ounces sold.
Sustaining capital expenditures in 2016 totaled $2.9 million, an $11.2 million decrease from $14.1 million in 2015.
The significant decrease reflects the cessation of pre-stripping activities in the open-pit mine, which occurred in 2015.
The 2016 sustaining capital consisted primarily of exploration drilling and equipment refurbishments.
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2016 MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
2016 versus Guidance
2016 silver production was 13% lower than the bottom end of management’s original forecast range of 3.60 million
to 3.75 million ounces due to harder ores encountered at the Concepcion pit hampering throughput, and an
unanticipated two-week labour related work stoppage in the second quarter. Gold production of 66.89 thousand
ounces in 2016 was within Management's original forecast of 64.60 thousand to 68.10 thousand ounces, as a result
of higher than anticipated gold grades.
2016 cash costs of $4.28 per silver ounce were significantly lower than the low end of the forecast range of $9.25 to
$10.75 per ounce. The main drivers for the lower than expected cash costs were higher than expected by-product
credits from higher gold prices, lower than expected direct operating and selling costs from improved productivity,
the elimination of the export tariff and the addition of an export incentive credit.
2016 AISCSOS of negative $2.08 was significantly lower than the low end of management’s original forecast range of
between $10.00 and $11.10; this was mainly due to the unanticipated $21.5 million in positive NRV adjustments that
reduced 2016 AISCSOS by $7.11 per ounce. In addition, 2016 AISCSOS reflects higher than expected by-product
credits and lower than expected direct selling costs, partially offset by lower than expected silver sales.
Sustaining capital additions in 2016 totaled $2.9 million and were relatively consistent with management's original
forecast range of $2.0 to $2.5 million.
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2016 PROJECT DEVELOPMENT UPDATE
The following table reflects the amounts spent at each of Pan American’s major projects in 2016 as compared to 2015.
Project Development Investment
(thousands of USD)
La Colorada Expansion (1)
Dolores Projects (2)
Total
$
$
$
Amounts capitalized for the projects during the year were $1.1 million less than the project cash outflows as a result of changes in accounts payable balances
(2015: $0.4 million more)
Amounts capitalized for the project during the year were $1.0 million more than the project cash outflows as a result of changes in accounts payable balances
(2015: $2.9 million less)
$
$
$
(1)
(2)
2016
52,854
66,116
118,970
2015
48,601
25,093
73,694
• La Colorada Expansion Project
During 2016, the Company invested $52.9 million in the La Colorada expansion project and achieved the following
milestones:
• Commissioning the new 618-metre deep mine shaft in fully automatic mode took place in early September,
ahead of schedule. The shaft was constructed with a safety performance of zero lost-time accidents
experienced, and operated as expected throughout Q4 2016.
• Commissioned the new sulphide ore processing plant in early August 2016. The design production
throughput of 1,600 tonnes of ore per day was routinely achieved throughout Q3-2016 and Q4-2016.
• Advanced the underground mine development. Ore production is expected to ramp up through 2017 to
reach the designed 1,800 tpd by the end of the year, which will provide sufficient ore to enable the new
sulphide ore plant and mine shaft to operate at full rates.
• Advanced the construction of the new 115kV power line, including the receipt of environmental approvals
and construction permits. One additional permit is required to complete the installation of the first section
of the power line. Energization of the new line is expected in Q2 2017.
The $52.9 million invested in 2016 was less than the low end of management's original forecast range of $64.0 million
to $66.5 million due largely to project management efficiencies, along with favorable foreign exchange rates and
supplier terms resulting in the project advancing on schedule and under budget. The work remaining includes
completing and energizing the new power line, and the project related underground development in the Estrella vein.
The project is expected to be completed approximately 5% under budget.
• Dolores Projects
During 2016, the Company invested $66.1 million in the Dolores expansion projects, with efforts directed at:
• Advancing construction of the new pulp agglomeration plant, which involved: obtaining the necessary
construction permits; the completion of civil earthworks; the completion of all detailed engineering; the
receipt of all major equipment; the installation of two of three pressure filters, setting the rod mill and
the secondary crusher; and progressing the installation of structural steel, piping and electrical systems
for the plant.
• Advancing the underground mine development, including: completing the main ramp decline; advancing
a total of 2,800 metres of underground drift development; completing the first of two raise bore holes to
surface to allow for mine ventilation; and diamond drilling of the mineral zone from the new underground
openings.
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2016 MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
• Completed and energized the new 98 kilometre, 115 kV power line in early September on budget. The
new power line connects the mine to the national power grid and is expected to result in annual savings
of approximately $9.0 million.
The 2016 investment of $66.1 million was slightly lower than the low end of the $71.0 million to $73.5 million range
originally forecast due to activities being behind the schedule originally anticipated. Overall, the Dolores expansion
project is on schedule for an anticipated commissioning of the pulp agglomeration plant by mid-2017 and underground
operations entering production by the end of 2017. The Dolores pulp agglomeration plant and underground expansion
project has an estimated capital investment of approximately $112.4 million. By the end of 2017, this project is expected
to increase silver and gold production through a combination of greater throughput and higher recoveries, with
associated operational efficiencies helping to reduce cash costs.
OVERVIEW OF 2016 FINANCIAL RESULTS
• Selected Annual and Quarterly Information
The following tables set out selected quarterly results for the past twelve quarters as well as selected annual results
for the past three years, which are stated in thousands of USD, except for the per share amounts. The dominant
factors affecting results in the quarters and years presented below are volatility of metal prices realized, industry
wide cost pressures, and the timing of the sales of production which varies with the timing of shipments. The fourth
quarter of 2015 included impairment charges to Morococha, Dolores, and Alamo Dorado, while the third quarter of
2015 included impairment charges to Manantial Espejo. The fourth quarter of 2014 included impairment charges
related to Dolores, Manantial Espejo, Alamo Dorado and certain exploration and development properties, including
Navidad.
2016
Quarter Ended
(In thousands of USD, other than per share amounts)
March 31
June 30
Sept 30
Dec 31
Revenue
Mine operating earnings
Attributable earnings for the period
Basic earnings per share
Diluted earnings per share
Cash flow from operating activities
Cash dividends paid per share
Other financial information
Total assets
Total long-term financial liabilities(1)
Total attributable shareholders’ equity
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
158,275 $
192,258 $
233,646 $
190,596 $
16,698 $
1,738 $
0.01 $
0.01 $
771 $
0.0125 $
44,730 $
33,804 $
0.22 $
0.22 $
66,019 $
0.0125 $
88,495 $
42,766 $
0.28 $
0.28 $
102,346 $
0.0125 $
48,956 $
21,777 $
0.14 $
0.14 $
45,668 $
0.0125 $
Year
Ended
Dec 31
774,775
198,879
100,085
0.66
0.66
214,804
0.0500
$
$
$
1,898,141
118,594
1,396,298
(1)
Total long-term financial liabilities are comprised of non-current liabilities excluding deferred tax liabilities, deferred revenue, and share purchase warrant liabilities. .
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Year
Ended
Dec 31
674,688
(32,089)
2015
Quarter Ended
(In thousands of USD, other than per share amounts)
March 31
June 30
Sept 30
Dec 31
Revenue
Mine operating earnings (loss)
Attributable loss for the period
Basic loss per share
Diluted loss per share
Cash flow from operating activities (1)
Cash dividends paid per share
Other financial information
Total assets
Total long-term financial liabilities
Total attributable shareholders’ equity
2014
(In thousands of USD, other than per share amounts)
Revenue
Mine operating earnings (loss)
Attributable earnings (loss) for the period
Basic earnings (loss) per share
Diluted earnings (loss) per share
Cash flow from operating activities
Cash dividends paid per share
Other financial information
Total assets
Total long-term financial liabilities
Total attributable shareholders’ equity
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
178,125 $
174,189 $
159,414 $
162,960 $
2,630 $
(19,371) $
(0.13) $
(0.13) $
11,848 $
0.125 $
(952) $
(7,322) $
(0.05) $
(0.05) $
20,577 $
0.05 $
(25,996) $
(67,048) $
(0.44) $
(0.44) $
32,866 $
0.05 $
(7,771) $
(132,909) $
(226,650)
(0.88) $
(0.88) $
23,401 $
0.05 $
(1.49)
(1.49)
88,692
0.275
Quarter Ended
March 31
June 30
Sept 30
Dec 31
$
$
$
1,715,037
114,354
1,297,222
Year
Ended
Dec 31
209,734 $
200,847 $
31,576 $
6,844 $
0.05 $
0.05 $
36,125 $
0.125 $
10,245 $
(5,472) $
(0.04) $
(0.04) $
48,895 $
0.125 $
178,265 $
(12,378) $
(20,254) $
(0.13) $
(0.15) $
38,345 $
0.125 $
163,096 $
(21,369) $
751,942
8,073
(526,706) $
(545,588)
(3.48) $
(3.48) $
823 $
0.125 $
(3.60)
(3.60)
124,188
0.50
$
$
$
2,017,873
79,823
1,563,092
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•
Income Statement, 2016 vs. 2015 :
Net earnings of $101.8 million was recorded in 2016 compared to a net loss of $231.6 million in 2015, which
corresponds to a basic earnings and loss per share of $0.66 and ($1.49), respectively.
The following table highlights the key items that resulted in the net earnings for the year ended December 31, 2016,
versus the net loss for the year ended December 31, 2015:
Net loss, year ended December 31, 2015
(in thousands of USD)
Increased revenue:
Higher realized metal prices
Higher quantities of metal sold
Beneficial settlement adjustments
Decreased direct selling costs
Total increase in revenue
Decreased cost of sales:
Lower production costs net of increased royalty charges
Lower depreciation and amortization
Total decrease in cost of sales
Decreased impairment charges
Increased net gain on asset sales, commodity contracts, and derivatives
Increased dilution gain, net of share of loss from associate
Increased investment income and other expense, net
Decreased foreign exchange loss
Decreased exploration and project development expense
Increased income tax expense
Increased general and administrative expense
Increased interest and finance expense
Net earnings, year ended December 31, 2016
$
(231,556)
$
$
67,292
7,102
15,154
10,539
95,991
34,890
$
$
$
100,087
130,881
150,268
19,830
7,946
5,193
3,950
606
(78,645)
(5,636)
(1,099)
101,825
The $333.4 million year-over-year increase to net earnings was primarily attributable to the $150.3 million decrease
in pre-tax impairment charges, the $130.9 million decrease in cost of sales expense, the $100.1 million increase in
revenue, and a $24.7 million increased gain on sale of mineral properties, plant and equipment, partially offset by
the $78.6 million increase in income tax expense. The following describes these factors in more detail.
Revenue for the year ended December 31, 2016 was $774.8 million, a 15% increase from the $674.7 million of
revenue in 2015. The major factors behind the revenue increase were: a $67.3 million price variance from higher
metal prices realized for all metals, except copper; a $15.2 million increase from positive settlement adjustments in
2016 compared to negative adjustments in 2015; a $10.5 million decrease in direct selling costs, primarily relating
to the 2016 benefit of Argentine export incentives; and a positive $7.1 million variance from higher quantities of base
metals sold, net of lower quantities of silver and gold sold.
The following table reflects the metal prices that the Company realized, and the quantities of metal sold during each
year. The Company’s 2016 average realized prices increased for all metals sold except copper. Year-over-year realized
silver and gold prices increased by 12% and 8%, respectively. For base metals, the average realized prices for zinc and
lead increased by 13% and 8%, respectively, while realized copper prices declined 9% from 2015. During 2016, the
Company sold 4% less silver and 5% less gold than in 2015, resulting from the timing of sales and lower silver
production. Base metals sales volumes increased 32%, 39%, and 6% from 2015 for zinc, lead and copper, respectively.
Zinc and lead sales volume increases were largely attributable to increased production, while the increase in copper
sales volumes was driven by the timing of sales.
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Realized Metal Prices
Quantities of Metal Sold
Year ended
December 31,
2016
2015
Silver(1) – koz
Gold(1) – koz
Zinc(1) – kt
Lead(1) – kt
Copper(1) – kt
(1) Metal price stated as dollars per ounce for silver and gold, and dollars per tonne for zinc, lead and copper.
17.35 $
1,251 $
2,133 $
1,892 $
4,816 $
15.53
1,162
1,889
1,745
5,314
$
$
$
$
$
Year ended
December 31,
2016
24,200
180.0
45.8
18.8
13.5
2015
25,180
190.2
34.7
13.5
12.8
Mine operating earnings for the year ended December 31, 2016 were $198.9 million, a $231.0 million increase from
mine operating losses of $32.1 million recorded in the year ended December 31, 2015. The year-over-year increase
was the result of the previously discussed $100.1 million revenue increase combined with a net $130.9 million
decrease in cost of sales. The year-over-year costs of sales decrease was the result of decreased production costs
and depreciation and amortization expense, partially offset by increased royalty costs.
2016 production costs of $428.3 million were $103.7 million, 19% lower than in 2015. The decline was largely
attributable to a cost reducing variance in NRV inventory adjustments, along with lower direct operating costs. There
were positive, production cost reducing inventory NRV adjustments of $42.8 million in 2016, compared to negative,
production cost increasing, inventory NRV adjustments of $10.9 million in 2015. The positive year-over-year variance
was primarily driven by metal price increases, and related to Manantial Espejo and Dolores, where positive
adjustments of $21.5 million and $22.4 million were recognized in 2016, respectively. Lower direct operating costs
were primarily from Alamo Dorado, Manantial Espejo, Dolores and Morococha mines. Production costs generally
continue to benefit from productivity gains and lower consumable costs, aided by favorable exchange rate changes.
Decreased mining activities at Alamo Dorado, and to a lesser degree Manantial Espejo, also contributed to the cost
reduction.
Depreciation and amortization expense of $116.0 million in 2016 was $34.9 million lower than in 2015. The reduction
was attributable to the decrease in depreciable assets, resulting largely from asset impairment charges taken in 2015,
partially offset by the increase in certain depreciable assets, mainly at the Dolores mine. The decline in depreciation
and amortization was most significant at the Manantial Espejo and Alamo Dorado mines, partially offset by a
depreciation and amortization increase at Dolores.
Royalty costs in 2016 were $31.6 million, $7.7 million higher than those in 2015, because of the year-over-year
increases in metal prices discussed above.
G&A expenses for the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015 were $23.7 million and $18.0 million, respectively.
The increase in G&A from 2015 was driven by severance costs and increased accruals for certain annual bonuses
recorded in 2016 compared with 2015. Share-based compensation expense for 2016 and 2015 was $3.8 million and
$2.6 million, respectively.
Exploration and project development expenses for the year ended December 31, 2016 were $11.3 million,
comparable to the $11.9 million expense in 2015. Both 2016 and 2015 exploration and project development
expenditures were primarily related to activities near the Company’s existing mines, at select greenfield projects,
and on the holding and maintenance costs associated with the Navidad project, where approximately $3.4 million
was spent in 2016 compared to approximately $6.8 million in 2015.
Foreign exchange (“FX”) losses for the year ended December 31, 2016 were $9.1 million compared with $13.0 million
of losses incurred in 2015. The losses in 2016 are largely on MXN denominated treasury balances, and MXN and
Argentinian peso (“ARS”) denominated Value Added Tax (“VAT”) receivables. Losses in 2015 resulted largely from
MXN and CAD denominated treasury balances, and MXN and ARS denominated VAT receivables. The MXN devalued
approximately 17% during 2016 compared to approximately 14% during 2015. The ARS devalued approximately 18%
in 2016 compared to approximately 35% in 2015. The CAD appreciated 3% during 2016 compared to the approximate
16% devaluation in 2015.
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Impairments of mineral properties, plant and equipment assets of $150.3 million pre-tax ($106.0 million net of tax)
were recorded in 2015, with no impairment charges recorded in 2016. The total 2015 pre-tax impairment of $150.3
million was comprised of total impairments of: $90.4 million to depletable mineral properties; $14.6 million to non-
depletable mineral properties; and $45.3 million to plant and equipment assets.
When events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value of mineral properties plant and equipment
assets may not be recoverable, or previous impairments on assets are recoverable, the Company assesses impairment,
or if previous impairment charges should be reversed. This assessment is done at the cash-generating unit (“CGU”)
level, which is considered to be individual mine sites or development properties. The discount rates used to present
value the Company’s life of mine cash flows are derived from the Company’s weighted average cost of capital, which
was calculated as 6.4% for 2016 (2015 – 6.4%), with rates applied to the various mines and projects ranging from 5%
to 9% depending on the Company’s assessment of country risk, project risk, and other potential risks specific to each
CGU.
The key assumptions in determining the recoverable value of the Company’s mineral properties are metal prices,
operating and capital costs, foreign exchange rates and discount rates. The Company’s key assumptions for each
impairment and impairment reversal test included the most current operating and capital costs information and risk-
adjusted project specific discount rates.
The Company used an average of analysts’ consensus pricing for the first four years of its economic modeling for the
purposes of the impairment and impairment reversal analysis ("Consensus prices"), and the Company's reserve prices
for the long-term price assumptions for the remainder of each asset’s life. The net increase in metal prices over 2016
led to the Company increasing the price assumptions used to estimate mineral reserves at year-end. The prices used
can be found in the key assumptions section below.
Management determined that fourth quarter changes in operating assumptions for the Dolores and Manatial Espejo
mines, including but not limited to changes in year-end reserves and resources and mine-life estimates, when
considered together with increases to the Company's reserve prices and to Consensus prices, could be indicative of
changes in the assets' recoverable amounts significant enough to warrant either reversals of previous impairment
charges, or additional impairment charges. As a result, management estimated the recoverable amounts of these
mines as at December 31, 2016, determined on a fair value less costs to sell basis, and concluded that the carrying
values were supportable and that no impairment charges or reversals were required.
The decrease in metal prices in the later half of 2015 led to the Company lowering its price assumptions used to
estimate mineral reserves at year-end. As a result of the year-end reserve price reduction, and observed declines in
near-term and mid-term consensus metal prices referenced in the Company’s life of mine cash flow models,
management concluded that there was an indication of impairment to certain assets in the third and fourth quarter
of 2015. Based on the Company’s estimation of the recoverable amounts of its mineral properties as at September
30, 2015, and December 31, 2015, determined on a fair value less costs to sell basis, the Company concluded that
impairment charges were required during the year in respect of the Dolores, Alamo Dorado, Morococha, and
Manantial Espejo mines.
As at December 31, 2015, the Company determined that the $434.3 million Net Carrying Amount of the Dolores mine
including mineral properties, plant and equipment, and stockpile inventories, net of associated deferred tax assets
and closure and decommissioning liabilities (the “Net Carrying Amount”), was greater than its then estimated
recoverable amount of $413.6 million when using a 5.25% risk-adjusted discount rate. Based on the assessment at
December 31, 2015, the Company recorded a further impairment charge related to the Dolores mine of $31.7 million
before tax ($20.7 million net of tax).
As at December 31, 2015, the Company determined that the $12.9 million Net Carrying Amount of the Alamo Dorado
mine was greater than its then estimated recoverable amount of $nil when using a 4.00% risk-adjusted discount rate.
Based on this assessment, the Company wrote off the carrying value of the Alamo Dorado mine’s mineral property,
plant and equipment assets included in the impairment charge of $9.1 million before tax ($6.0 million net of tax).
As at December 31, 2015, the Company determined that the $112.4 million Net Carrying Amount of the Morococha
mine was greater than its then-estimated recoverable amount of $36.3 million when using a 6.50% risk-adjusted
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discount rate. Based on the assessment at December 31, 2015, the Company recorded an impairment charge related
to the Morococha mine of $80.7 million before tax ($59.1 million net of tax).
As at September 30, 2015, the Company determined that the Net Carrying Amount of the Manantial Espejo mine of
approximately $83.4 million was greater than its then-estimated recoverable amount of $29.9 million, when using
an 8.25% risk-adjusted discount rate. Based on this assessment, the Company recorded an impairment charge related
to the Manantial Espejo mineral property, plant and equipment assets of $28.8 million before tax ($20.2 million net
of tax).
Key assumptions
The metal prices used to calculate the recoverable amounts at December 31, 2016, December 31, 2015 and September
30, 2015 for those assets where impairment or reversal of impairment indicators were determined to be present,
are based on analyst consensus prices and the Company’s long-term reserve prices, and are summarized in the
following tables:
Metal prices used at December 31, 2016
Commodity
Silver - $/oz
Gold - $/oz
Zinc - $/tonne
Lead - $/tonne
Copper - $/tonne
$
$
$
$
$
Metal prices used at December 31, 2015
Commodity
Silver - $/oz
Gold - $/oz
Zinc - $/tonne
Lead - $/tonne
Copper - $/tonne
$
$
$
$
$
Metal prices used at September 30, 2015
2017
19.34 $
1,312 $
2,572 $
2,111 $
5,239 $
2016
16.01 $
1,156 $
2,026 $
1,836 $
5,219 $
Consensus prices
2018
19.65 $
1,333 $
2,637 $
2,143 $
5,555 $
Consensus prices
2017
16.78 $
1,174 $
2,224 $
1,949 $
5,528 $
2019
19.73 $
1,324 $
2,575 $
2,162 $
5,891 $
2018
17.11 $
1,192 $
2,341 $
1,943 $
5,926 $
Long term
prices
18.50
1,300
2,200
2,000
5,000
Long term
prices
17.00
1,180
1,800
1,800
5,000
2020
20.99 $
1,337 $
2,485 $
2,154 $
6,215 $
2019
17.56 $
1,214 $
2,465 $
2,011 $
6,087 $
Commodity
Silver - $/oz
Gold - $/oz
Consensus prices
2015
16.17 $
1,183 $
2016
16.35 $
1,183 $
2017
17.35 $
1,201 $
2018
18.06 $
1,227 $
$
$
Long term
prices
18.50
1,250
The key assumptions in determining the recoverable value of the Company’s mineral properties are individual metal
prices, operating and capital costs, foreign exchange rates and discount rates. At December 31, 2016, the Company
performed a sensitivity analysis on all key assumptions that assumed a modest (10%) adverse change to each individual
assumption while holding the other assumptions constant.
At December 31, 2016, an adverse 10% movement in any of the major assumptions in isolation did not cause the
recoverable amount to be below the CGU carrying value for any of La Colorada, Alamo Dorado, San Vicente, Huaron,
Morococha, or the Navidad project. For the Manantial Espejo mine, which in 2015 had its carrying values adjusted
to fair value less cost to sell through impairment charges, a modest increase in operating costs would reduce the
recoverable amount below the carrying amount. In the case of the Dolores mine, which in 2015 had its carrying
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values adjusted to fair value less cost to sell through impairment charges, a modest adverse change in any one key
assumption would reduce the recoverable amount below the carrying amount.
At December 31, 2015, an adverse 10% movement in any of the major assumptions in isolation did not cause the
recoverable amount to be below the CGU carrying value for any of La Colorada, San Vicente and Huaron. In the case
of the Dolores mine, the Alamo Dorado mine, the Manantial Espejo mine, the Morococha mine, and the Navidad
project and certain non-core exploration properties, which all have had their carrying values adjusted to fair value
less cost to sell through impairment charges, a modest adverse change in any one key assumption would reduce the
recoverable amount below the carrying amount.
Gain on sale of mineral properties, plant and equipment for the year ended December 31, 2016 totaled $25.1 million
compared to $0.4 million in 2015. The 2016 gains were primarily comprised of an $18.3 million gain recognized on
the sale of a portion of the Company's interest in Compania Minera Shalipayco S.A.C. ("Shalipayco") to Votorantim
Metais - Cajamarquilla S.A. ("Votorantim"), and a $6.6 million gain recognized in relation to the Maverix Metals Inc.
("Maverix") transaction.
In Q2 2016, the Company sold 75% of the shares in Shalipayco for $15.0 million in cash and a one percent (1%) net
smelter returns royalty with a fair value of $3.3 million. Shalipayco is the owner of the Shalipayco zinc development
project located in the departments of Pasco and Junin, Peru.
In July 2016, the Company closed its plan of arrangement with Maverix, whereby the Company transferred certain
royalties and precious metals streams and payment agreements (the "Portfolio Assets") to Maverix in exchange for
an approximately sixty three percent (63%) interest in Maverix on a fully diluted basis (the "Maverix Transaction").
A $6.6 million gain was recorded on the proportion of the Portfolio Assets transferred to owners of Maverix, other
than the Company.
Share of loss from associate and dilution gain for the year ended December 31, 2016 was a net gain of $7.9 million,
compared to $nil in 2015. With regard to the Maverix Transaction, it was determined that the Company has significant
influence over, but does not control Maverix. As such, the investment in Maverix is considered an investment in
associate, accounted for using the equity method, whereby the Company records its portion of Maverix's income or
loss based on Pan American's fully diluted ownership interest in Maverix. During 2016, a $3.0 million loss was
recognized for the Company's portion of Maverix's 2016 estimated losses. Further, in Q4 2016, Pan American exercised
share purchase warrants in Maverix, and received replacement warrants in connection with Maverix acquiring
additional royalties from Gold Fields Netherlands Services BV, a wholly owned subsidiary of Gold Fields Limited ("Gold
Fields"). As a result, Pan American's ownership was diluted to approximately 40% of the total number of the issued
and outstanding common shares of Maverix (approximately 43% on a fully-diluted basis). The net result of the
transaction was the recognition of an $11.0 million dilution gain in Q4 2016, representing the difference between
the fair value of the portion of the Gold Fields assets acquired by the Company and the interest in Maverix lost from
dilution.
Investment income for the year ended December 31, 2016 totaled $1.4 million, comparable to $2.5 million in 2015,
and continued to consist mainly of interest income and net gains from the sale of securities within the Company’s
short-term investment portfolio.
Interest and finance expense for the year ended December 31, 2016 was $9.6 million compared to $8.5 million
recorded for the year ended December 31, 2015. The expenses were comprised of accretion of the Company’s closure
liabilities and interest and fees associated with the revolving credit facility, short-term loans and leases. The
comparable year-over-year amounts were the net result of increased accretion expense related to certain closure
liabilities, offset by decreased interest paid as debt balances were reduced during 2016.
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Income tax expense for the year ended December 31, 2016 was $74.4 million, which was a $78.6 million increase
from the $4.2 million recovery recorded in 2015. The 2016 and 2015 income tax expense and recovery were comprised
of current and deferred income taxes as follows:
(In thousands of USD, except as noted)
Current tax expense (recovery)
Recognized in profit or loss in current year
Adjustments recognized in the current year with respect to prior years
Deferred tax expense (recovery)
Deferred tax expense (recovery) recognized in the current year
Adjustments recognized in the current year with respect to prior years
Adjustments to deferred tax attributable to changes in tax rates and laws
Reduction in deferred tax liabilities due to tax impact of impairment of mineral
properties, plant, and equipment
De-recognition of previously recognized deferred tax assets
Benefit from previously unrecognized losses
Increase in deferred tax liabilities due to tax impact of net realizable value reversal
(charge) to inventory
Income tax expense (recovery)
2016
2015
$
44,751
(720)
44,031
27,942
1,124
1,302
—
—
(7,861)
7,908
30,415
74,446
$
18,079
(2,225)
15,854
(14,241)
(1,747)
—
(44,512)
44,218
—
(3,771)
(20,053)
(4,199)
$
$
The increase in income tax expense from 2015 was primarily a consequence of the increase in net earnings in 2016
compared to 2015, and the effects of various temporary and permanent differences. These factors resulted in an
effective tax rate that varies considerably from the comparable period, and from the amount that would result from
applying the Canadian federal and provincial statutory income tax rates to earnings before income taxes, as shown
in the following table:
(In thousands of USD, except as noted)
Earnings (loss) before taxes and non-controlling interest
Statutory Canadian income tax rate
Income tax expense (recovery) based on above rates
Increase (decrease) due to:
Non-deductible expenditures
Foreign tax rate differences
Change in net deferred tax assets not recognized:
- Argentina exploration expenditures
- Other deferred tax assets
De-recognition of deferred tax assets previously recognized
Non-taxable portion of net earnings of affiliates
Changes to temporary differences
Non-taxable unrealized gains on derivative financial instruments
Effect of other taxes paid (mining and withholding)
Effect of foreign exchange on tax expense
Impairment charges and net realizable value adjustments
Other
Income tax expense (recovery)
Effective income tax rate
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2016 MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
$
$
$
2016
176,271
26.00%
45,830
$
$
5,082
9,729
1,794
(14,406)
—
(4,852)
1,429
—
13,678
14,323
—
1,839
74,446
42.23%
$
2015
(235,755)
26.00%
(61,296)
5,683
(17,626)
2,717
8,800
44,218
(4,915)
(1,767)
(72)
6,628
12,941
2,219
(1,729)
(4,199)
1.78%
The main factors that affected the effective tax rates for the year ended December 31, 2016 and the comparable
period of 2015 were foreign exchange fluctuations, changes in the non-recognition of certain deferred tax assets,
mining taxes paid and withholding taxes on payments from foreign subsidiaries and foreign tax rate differences. The
Company expects that these and other factors will continue to cause volatility in effective tax rates in the future.
• Statement of Cash Flows, 2016 vs. 2015:
Cash flow from operations for the year ended December 31, 2016 was $214.8 million, $126.1 million more than the
$88.7 million generated in 2015. The increase was driven primarily by increased cash revenues, decreased cash
production costs, decreased realized FX losses, offset by working capital changes, higher royalties and increased cash
G&A expenses. Changes in non-cash operating working capital in 2016 resulted in a use of cash of $5.5 million
compared to a source of cash of $19.8 million in 2015.
The net decrease in cash from non-cash working capital movements arose largely on changes in trade and other
receivables balances (“Receivables”) and accounts payable and accrued liability balances (“Payables”). Receivables
increases in 2016 resulted in a $29.1 million use of cash, a $56.6 million variance to the $27.5 million source of cash
in 2015. This was partially offset by increases in Payables in 2016, which increased 2016 cash flows by $13.7 million
compared to the $26.8 million decrease to 2015 operating cash flows.
Investing activities utilized $139.9 million for the year ended December 31, 2016, inclusive of $56.9 million generated
on net sales of short-term investments. Other investing activities for the year consisted primarily of $202.7 million
on mineral properties, plant and equipment investments, and $16.3 million generated on the sale of mineral
properties, plant and equipment, which was mainly attributable to the Shalipayco transaction. 2015 investing
activities used $52.4 million, inclusive of $91.3 million generated on net sales of short-term investments, $146.7
million of which was spent on mineral properties, plant and equipment at the Company’s various operations and
projects.
Financing activities in 2016 used $28.2 million compared to $47.8 million used for the year ended December 31,
2015. Cash used in financing activities during 2016 consisted mainly of $19.5 million of short-term loan repayments
and $7.6 million paid as dividends. In 2016 there were also $3.0 million of lease repayments. In 2015, $41.7 million
was paid as dividends, $36.2 million was used for the repayment of the convertible debenture offset by a corresponding
$36.2 million draw on the revolving credit facility. In 2015 there were also $7.5 million of lease repayments and $2.0
million generated from additional short-term debt proceeds.
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•
Income Statement: Q4 2016 vs. Q4 2015
Net earnings of $22.3 million were recorded in Q4 2016 compared to a net loss of $137.0 million in Q4 2015, which
corresponds to basic income and losses per share of $0.14 and $0.88 in Q4 2016 and Q4 2015, respectively.
The following table highlights the key items driving the difference between the net earnings in Q4 2016 as compared
to the net loss recorded in Q4 2015:
Net loss, three months ended December 31, 2015
(in thousands of USD)
Increased revenue:
Increased realized metal prices
Lower quantities of metal sold
Decreased direct selling costs
Increased negative settlement adjustments
Total increase in revenue
Decreased cost of sales:
Lower production costs net of increased royalty charges
Lower depreciation and amortization
Total decrease in cost of sales
Decreased impairment charges
Increased dilution gain, net of share of loss from associate
Increased investment income and other expense, net
Increased net gain on asset sales, commodity contracts and derivatives
Decreased general and administrative expense
Increased income tax expense
Increased exploration and project development expense
Increased foreign exchange loss
Decreased interest and finance expense
Net earnings, three months ended December 31, 2016
$
(136,958)
$
$
37,112
(9,991)
4,339
(3,824)
15,206
13,885
$
$
$
27,636
29,091
121,512
8,484
2,135
404
298
(28,899)
(748)
(470)
(201)
22,284
The $159.2 million quarter-over-quarter increase to net earnings was primarily attributable to the $121.5 million
decrease in pre-tax impairment charges, the $29.1 million decrease in cost of sales expense and the $27.6 million
increase in revenue, partially offset by the $28.9 million increase in income tax expense.
Revenue for Q4 2016 was $190.6 million, a $27.6 million increase from the $163.0 million of revenue recognized in
Q4 2015. The major factors behind the revenue increase were: a $37.1 million price variance from higher metal prices
realized for all metals sold; and a $4.3 million decrease in direct selling costs, primarily relating to the 2016 benefit
of Argentine export incentives. These factors were partially offset by: a negative $10.0 million variance from lower
quantities silver, gold and copper sold, net of higher quantities of zinc and lead sold; and a $3.8 million increase in
negative settlement adjustments.
The following table reflects the metal prices realized by the Company and the quantities of metal sold during each
quarter:
Realized Metal Prices
Three months ended
December 31,
Quantities of Metal Sold
Three months ended
December 31,
2016
2015
2016
Silver(1) – koz
Gold(1) – koz
Zinc(1) – kt
Lead(1) – kt
Copper(1) – kt
(1) Metal price stated as dollars per ounce for silver and gold, and dollars per tonne for zinc, lead and copper, inclusive of final settlement adjustments on concentrate sales.
17.65
1,212
2,587
2,178
5,282
6,138
43.8
11.5
5.0
3.0
14.66
1,109
1,672
1,684
4,871
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
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2015
6,719
47.3
10.2
3.7
3.4
Realized prices for all metals sold increased from those realized in Q4 2015. Increased quarter-over-quarter realized
silver and zinc prices of 20% and 55%, respectively, had the most significant impact on increased revenues. Gold,
lead, and copper realized prices increased 9%, 29%, and 8%, respectively.
Mine operating earnings of $49.0 million in Q4 2016 were $56.7 million higher than the $7.8 million of mine operating
losses recorded in Q4 2015.
The quarter-over-quarter increase was the result of a net $29.1 million decrease in cost of sales combined with the
previously discussed $27.6 million increase in revenue. The costs of sales decrease was the result of decreased
production costs and depreciation and amortization expense, partially offset by increased royalty costs.
Q4 2016 production costs of $110.5 million were $17.4 million lower than in Q4 2015, primarily attributable to cost
reducing NRV inventory adjustments of $10.7 million in Q4 2016, compared to negative, production cost increasing
NRV inventory adjustments of $5.0 million in Q4 2015.
Depreciation and amortization expense of $23.0 million in Q4 2016 was $13.9 million lower than in Q4 2015. The
reduced depreciation was attributable to the decrease in depreciable assets resulting largely from asset impairment
charges taken in 2015, partially offset by the increase in certain depreciable assets, mainly at the Dolores mine.
Royalty costs in Q4 2016 were $8.1 million, $2.2 million higher than in Q4 2015, because of the quarter-over-quarter
increases in metal prices discussed above.
Exploration and project development expenses were $3.1 million in Q4 2016 compared to the $2.3 million incurred
in Q4 2015. The expenses recorded in each quarter primarily related to exploration and project development activities
near the Company’s existing mines, at select greenfield projects, and on the holding and maintenance costs associated
with the Navidad project, where approximately $0.4 million was spent in Q4 2016 compared to approximately $0.9
million in Q4 2015.
G&A expense was $5.6 million in Q4 2016 compared to $5.9 million recorded in Q4 2015. Share-based compensation
was $0.6 million in Q4 2016 compared to $0.2 million in Q4 2015.
FX losses in Q4 2016 were $4.4 million, similar to $4.0 million of losses incurred in Q4 2015. Losses in Q4 2016 were
driven primarily by the effect of a 6% devaluation of the MXN and 2% devaluation of ARS on local currency denominated
treasury and MXN and VAT receivables balances. The Q4 2015 loss was primarily the result of losses on CAD and ARS
denominated treasury balances and MXN and ARS denominated VAT receivables.
Impairments of mining assets were $nil in Q4 2016 compared to $121.5 million before tax ($85.4 million net of tax),
in Q4 2015. The Q4 2015 impairments related to the previously discussed 2015 impairments, with the exception of
the Manantial Espejo impairment which occurred in Q3 2015.
Share of loss from associate and dilution gain for Q4 2016 was $8.5 million and related to the previously discussed
$11.0 million dilution gain, which represents the difference between the Company's portion of the fair value of the
Gold Fields assets acquired by Maverix and the reduced interest in Maverix from dilution, partially offset by the
Company's portion of Maverix's estimated Q4 2016 based on Pan American's fully diluted ownership interest in
Maverix. There is no comparable Q4 2015 amount as the Maverix investment was acquired in 2016.
Interest and finance expense for Q4 2016 was $2.7 million as compared to $2.5 million in Q4 2015, and consisted of
accretion of the Company’s closure liabilities and interest expense associated with the revolving credit facility, short-
term loans and leases.
Income tax expense during Q4 2016 was $20.9 million compared to an income tax recovery of $8.0 million in Q4
2015. The primary reasons for the change in the quarter-over-quarter tax expense (recovery) were the increased
taxable income in Q4 2016, the tax impact of impairment charges and the de-recognition of previously recognized
deferred tax assets in Q4 2015.The main factors that affected the effective tax rates for Q4 2016 versus the expected
statutory rate were similar to those described above for the full year 2016.
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• Statement of Cash Flows: Q4 2016 vs. Q4 2015
Cash flow from operations in Q4 2016 totaled $45.7 million, $22.3 million more than the $23.4 million generated in
Q4 2015. The increase was primarily the result of higher cash mine operating earnings driven entirely by the increase
in cash revenues. Also benefiting operating cash flows was a reduction in realized FX losses, partially offset by a $7.2
million increase in income tax payments and a $3.8 million decrease in cash from changes in non-cash operating
working capital accounts.
Investing activities utilized $66.5 million in Q4 2016, inclusive of $3.2 million used on the purchase of short-term
investments. The balance of Q4 2016 investing activities consisted primarily of spending $56.5 million on mineral
property, plant and equipment at the Company’s mines and projects, as previously described in the “Operating
Performance” section of this MD&A. In Q4 2015, investing activities utilized $35.0 million inclusive of $18.2 million
generated on the net sale of short-term investments, and $53.7 million spent on mineral property, plant and
equipment additions at the Company’s various operations and projects.
Financing activities in Q4 2016 used $7.8 million compared to $8.6 million in Q4 2015. Cash used in financing activities
in Q4 2016 consisted of $1.9 million paid as dividends to shareholders, $5.2 million used for short-term debt
repayments, and $0.7 million of lease repayments. In Q4 2015, $7.6 million of dividends were paid, $0.4 million was
used for short-term debt repayment (net of proceeds), and $0.6 million of lease payments were made. The $36.2
million repayment of convertible debentures in Q4 2015 was offset by a corresponding $36.2 million draw on the
revolving credit facility in Q4 2015.
• 2016 and Q4 2016 Adjusted Earnings
Adjusted earnings and basic adjusted earnings per share are non-GAAP measures that the Company considers to
better reflect normalized earnings as it eliminates items that may be volatile from period to period, relate to positions
that will settle in future periods. Neither adjusted earnings nor basic adjusted earnings per share have any standardized
meaning prescribed by GAAP and are therefore unlikely to be comparable to similar measures presented by other
companies.
Please refer to the section of this MD&A entitled “Alternative Performance (Non-GAAP) Measures” for a detailed
description of “adjusted earnings” and “basic adjusted earnings per share”, and a reconciliation of these annual and
fourth quarter measures to the 2016 Financial Statements.
Annual Adjusted Earnings in 2016 were $86.6 million, representing a basic adjusted earnings per share of $0.57,
which was $127.9 million, or $0.84 per share, higher than 2015 adjusted net loss of $41.3 million, and basic loss per
share of $0.27, respectively.
The following chart illustrates the key factors leading to the change from adjusted net loss for the year ended December
31, 2015 to the adjusted earnings achieved in 2016:
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Adjusted Earnings in Q4 2016 was $19.0 million, representing a basic adjusted earnings per share of $0.12, which
was $31.7 million, or $0.20 per share, higher than Q4 2015 adjusted loss of $12.7 million, and basic loss per share of
$0.08, respectively.
The following chart illustrates the key factors leading to the change from the Q4 2015 adjusted net losses to the
adjusted earnings for Q4 2016:
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LIQUIDITY POSITION
The Company’s cash and cash equivalents balance at December 31, 2016 was $180.9 million, which was an increase
of $46.9 million from the balance at December 31, 2015. The Company’s short-term investments balance at
December 31, 2016, was $36.7 million, which was a decrease of $55.9 million from the $92.7 million balance at
December 31, 2015. The modest decrease in liquidity in 2016 of $9.0 million was necessary to supplement operating
cash flows of $214.8 million and $16.3 million in asset sale proceeds in order to fund $202.7 million of mineral
properties, plant and equipment investments, $22.6 million of short-term debt and lease repayments, $7.6 million
in dividend payments and $5.5 million used to settle Maverix warrants.
Pan American’s investment objectives for its cash balances are to preserve capital, to provide liquidity and to maximize
returns. The Company’s strategy to achieve these objectives is to invest excess cash balances in a portfolio of primarily
fixed income instruments with specified credit rating targets established by the Board of Directors, and by diversifying
the currencies in which it maintains its cash balances. The Company does not own any asset-backed commercial paper
or other similar, known, at-risk investments in its investment portfolio.
Working capital at December 31, 2016, was $428.6 million, which was an increase of $36.4 million from December 31,
2015 working capital of $392.2 million. The increase in working capital was mainly attributable to increased trade
and other receivables and inventories of $43.1 million and $33.0 million, respectively, and a $19.6 million decrease
in short term debt, partially offset by a $30.7 million increase in accounts payable and accrued liabilities, a $22.3
million increase in net current tax liabilities, and the previously discussed $9.0 million decrease in cash and short-
term investments.
On April 15, 2015 the Company entered into a $300.0 million secured revolving credit facility with a 4-year term (the
“Credit Facility”) and upfront costs of $3.0 million. On May 31, 2016, the Company amended its Credit Facility by
extending the term by one year, with additional upfront costs of $0.4 million. As part of the amendment, the financial
covenants were amended to require the Company to maintain a tangible net worth (exclusive of any prospective
write-downs of certain assets) of greater than $1,036.4 million plus 50% of the positive net earnings for each
subsequent fiscal quarter. In addition, the financial covenants continue to include the requirement for the Company
to maintain a leverage ratio less than or equal to 3.5:1 and an interest coverage ratio more than or equal to 3.0:1. As
of December 31, 2016 the Company was in compliance with all covenants required by the Credit Facility.
The terms of the Credit Facility provide the Company with the flexibility of various borrowing and letter of credit
options. With respect to loans drawn based on the average annual rate of interest at which major banks in the London
interbank market are offering deposits in US dollars ("LIBOR"), the interest margin on such loan is between 2.125%
and 3.125% over LIBOR, depending on the Company's leverage ratio at the time of a specified reporting period. On
December 29, 2015, the Company made a $36.2 million drawdown on the Credit Facility by way of LIBOR loan at an
annual rate of 2.55%. As of December 31, 2016, and at the date of this MD&A, $36.2 million remained drawn on the
Credit Facility through LIBOR loans with an average annual rate of 2.55%.
The Company’s financial position at December 31, 2016, and the operating cash flows that are expected over the
next twelve months lead management to believe that the Company’s liquid assets are sufficient to satisfy our 2016
working capital requirements, fund currently planned capital expenditures, and to discharge liabilities as they come
due. The Company remains well positioned to take advantage of further strategic opportunities as they become
available. Liquidity risks are discussed further in the “Risks and Uncertainties” section of this MD&A.
The impact of inflation on the Company’s financial position, operational performance, or cash flows over the next
twelve months cannot be determined with any degree of certainty.
CAPITAL RESOURCES
Total attributable shareholders’ equity at December 31, 2016, was $1,396.3 million, an increase of $99.1 million from
December 31, 2015, primarily because of the $100.1 million net earnings attributable to shareholders for the year
ended December 31, 2016, $7.6 million in dividends paid, and a $5.7 million impact of share-based compensation in
2016. As of December 31, 2016, the Company had approximately 152.3 million common shares outstanding for a
share capital balance of $2,304.0 million (December 31, 2015, 151.9 million and $2,298.4 million). The basic weighted
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average number of common shares outstanding was 152.1 million and 151.7 million for the years ended December 31,
2016, and 2015, respectively.
As at December 31, 2016, the Company had approximately 1.3 million stock options outstanding (each exercisable
for one common share of the Company), with exercise prices in the range of CAD $9.76 to CAD $40.22 and a weighted
average life of 50 months. Approximately 1.0 million of the stock options were vested and exercisable at December 31,
2016, with an average weighted exercise price of CAD $18.02 per share.
The following table sets out the common shares and options outstanding as at the date of this MD&A:
Common shares
Options
Total
Outstanding as at
March 22, 2017
153,106,664
1,043,294
154,149,958
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
A part of the Company’s operating and capital expenditures is denominated in local currencies other than USD. These
expenditures are exposed to fluctuations in USD exchange rates relative to the local currencies. From time to time,
the Company mitigates part of this currency exposure by accumulating local currencies, entering into contracts
designed to fix or limit the Company’s exposure to changes in the value of local currencies relative to the USD, or
assuming liability positions to offset financial assets subject to currency risk. The Company held cash and short-term
investments of $6.5 million in CAD, $9.4 million in MXN, $0.8 million in PEN, $3.5 million in ARS, and $4.3 million in
BOB at December 31, 2016. Risks relating to FX rates are discussed in the “Risks and Uncertainties” section of this
MD&A.
At December 31, 2016, the Company had outstanding collars made up of put and call contracts on its foreign currency
exposure of MXN purchases with a nominal value of $81.0 million and settlement dates between January 2017 and
December 2017. The positions have a weighted average floor of $19.36 and an average cap of $22.91. The Company
recorded losses of $0.8 million and $0.2 million on the MXN forward contracts for the three months ended
December 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively, and losses of $1.5 million and $0.2 million during the year ended
December 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively.
From time to time, Pan American mitigates the price risk associated with its base metal production by committing
some of its future production under forward sales or option contracts. Risks relating to metal prices and hedging
activities undertaken in relation to metal prices are discussed in the “Risks and Uncertainties” section of this MD&A.
During 2016, in order to limit its exposure to lower zinc prices on a portion of its zinc production, the Company used
put and call contracts to collar the prices on 22,115 tonnes of zinc, of which contracts for 10,265 tonnes remained
outstanding at December 31, 2016. The outstanding contracts have a weighted average floor and cap of $2,043 and
$2,887, respectively. The outstanding contracts have settlement dates between January 2017 and December 2017.
The Company recorded losses of $1.1 million and $nil on zinc positions during the three months ended December 31,
2016 and 2015, respectively, and losses of $4.3 million and $nil on zinc positions during the year ended December 31,
2016 and 2015, respectively.
Further, in 2016, in order to limit its exposure to lower lead prices on a portion of its lead production, the Company
used put and call contracts to collar the prices on 3,720 tonnes of lead, of which contracts for 620 tonnes remained
outstanding at December 31, 2016. The outstanding contracts have a fixed minimum price of $1,650 and a maximum
price of $1,965 per tonne. The outstanding contracts have settlement dates between January 2017 and February
2017. The Company recorded gains of $0.1 million and $nil on lead positions during the three months ended
December 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively, and losses of $0.2 million and $nil on lead positions during the years
ended December 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively.
During Q1 2015, the Company entered into diesel swap contracts designed to fix or limit the Company’s exposure to
higher fuel prices (the “Diesel Swaps”). The Diesel Swaps had an initial notional value of $13.0 million. During the
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fourth quarter of 2015, the Company entered into additional Diesel Swaps with an initial notional value of $12.5
million. A total of $nil of the notional amounts of the Diesel Swaps remained outstanding as of December 31, 2016.
The Company recorded losses of $nil and $2.4 million on the Diesel Swaps during the three months ended
December 31, 2016, and 2015; and recorded gains of $1.0 million and losses of $3.1 million during the years ended
December 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively.
Other than the contracts described above, there were no other gains or losses on any commodity or foreign currency
contracts in either the three or twelve months ended December 31, 2016 and 2015.
The Company maintains short-term bank loans in Argentina, which at December 31, 2016, had a balance outstanding
of $nil million (December 31, 2015 - $19.6 million). These loans were denominated in ARS as at December 31, 2016,
and were drawn for the purposes of short-term cash management and to partially offset the FX exposure of holding
local currency denominated financial assets.
Derivative financial assets and liabilities are measured at fair value. Cash and cash equivalents, short-term investments,
accounts receivable, accounts payable and accrued liabilities approximate their fair value due to the relatively short
periods to maturity of these financial instruments.
The Company had the right to pay all or part of the liability associated with the Company’s previously outstanding
convertible notes in cash on the conversion date. Accordingly, the Company classified the convertible notes as a
financial liability with an embedded derivative. The financial liability and embedded derivative were recognized
initially at their respective fair values. The embedded derivative was recognized at fair value with changes in fair value
reflected in profit or loss and the debt liability component recognized at amortized cost using the effective interest
method. Interest gains and losses related to the debt liability component or embedded derivatives were recognized
in profit or loss.
During the fourth quarter of 2015, the Company recorded a gain (loss) on the revaluation of the conversion feature
of the convertible notes of $nil. For the year ended December 31, 2015, the Company recorded a gain on the
revaluation of the conversion feature of the convertible notes of $0.3 million.
Fair value estimates are made at a specific point in time, based on relevant market information and information about
the financial instrument. These estimates are subjective in nature and involve uncertainties and matters of significant
judgment and, therefore, cannot be determined with precision. Changes in assumptions could significantly affect the
estimates. The classification of financial instruments and the significant assumptions made in determining the fair
value of financial instruments are described in Note 7 of the 2016 Financial Statements.
CLOSURE AND DECOMMISSIONING COST PROVISION
The estimated future closure and decommissioning costs are based principally on the requirements of relevant
authorities and the Company’s environmental policies. The provision is measured using management’s assumptions
and estimates for future cash outflows. The Company accrues these costs, which are determined by discounting costs
using rates specific to the underlying obligation. Upon recognition of a liability for the closure and decommissioning
costs, the Company capitalizes these costs to the related mine and amortizes such amounts over the life of each mine
on a unit-of-production basis except in the case of exploration projects for which the offset to the liability is expensed.
The accretion of the discount due to the passage of time is recognized as an increase in the liability and a finance
expense.
The total inflated and undiscounted amount of estimated cash flows required to settle the Company’s estimated
future closure and decommissioning costs is $122.1 million (2015 - $107.2 million) which has been inflated using
inflation rates of between 1% and 23% (2015 - between 1% and 17%). The inflated and discounted provision on the
statement of financial position as at December 31, 2016, using discount rates between 1% and 30% (2015 - between
1% and 20%), is $55.6 million (2015 - $50.5 million). Spending with respect to decommissioning obligations at the
Alamo Dorado and Manantial Espejo mines began in 2016, while the remainder of the obligations are expected to
be paid through 2040 or later if mine life is extended. Revisions made to the reclamation obligations in 2016 were
primarily a result of increased site disturbance from the ordinary course of operations at the mines as well as revisions
to the estimates based on periodic reviews of closure plans and related costs, actual expenditures incurred, and
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2016 MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
concurrent closure activities completed. These obligations will be funded from operating cash flows, reclamation
deposits, and cash on hand.
The accretion of the discount charged to 2016 earnings as finance expense was $4.4 million (2015 - $3.2 million).
Reclamation expenditures incurred during the current year were $6.1 million (2015 - $2.8 million).
CONTRACTUAL COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
The Company does not have any off-balance sheet arrangements or commitments that have a current or future effect
on its financial condition, changes in financial condition, revenues or expenses, results of operations, liquidity, capital
expenditures or capital resources, that are material. The Company had the following contractual obligations at
December 31, 2016:
Payments due by period
Total
Within 1
year(1)
2 - 3 years
4- 5 years
After 5
years
$
$
$
(In thousands of USD, except as noted)
Current liabilities
Credit facility
Finance lease obligations(2)
Severance accrual
Employee compensation(3)
Loss on commodity contracts
Provisions(4)
Income taxes payable
Total contractual obligations(4)
(1)
—
—
—
2,274
—
—
266
—
2,540
Includes all current liabilities as per the statement of financial position plus items presented separately in this table that are expected to be paid but not accrued in December
31, 2016 statement of financial position of the Company. A reconciliation of the current liabilities balance per the statement of financial position to the total contractual obligations
within one year per the contractual maturities schedule, is shown in the table below.
141,002
960
3,720
689
3,996
2,815
3,262
25,911
182,355
141,002
38,440
7,321
3,986
6,918
2,815
4,719
25,911
231,112
36,200
—
365
—
—
629
—
37,194
1,280
3,601
658
2,922
—
562
—
9,023
— $
— $
$
$
$
$
$
December 31, 2016
Current portion of:
Accounts payable and other liabilities
Credit facility
Current portion of finance lease
Current severance liability
Employee Compensation & RSU’s
Unrealized loss on commodity contracts
Provisions(4)
Income tax payable
Total contractual obligations within one year(4)
Future interest
component
Within 1 year
$
141,002
$
— $
141,002
—
3,559
689
1,812
2,815
3,262
25,911
960
161
—
2,184
—
—
—
$
179,050
$
3,305
$
960
3,720
689
3,996
2,815
3,262
25,911
182,355
(2)
(3)
(4)
Includes lease obligations in the amount of $7.3 million (December 31, 2015 - $4.1 million) with a net present value of $7.1 million (December 31, 2015 - $4.0 million) discussed
further in Note 17 of the 2016 Financial Statements.
Includes RSU obligation in the amount of $4.8 million (December 31, 2015 – $2.5 million) that will be settled in cash or shares. The restricted share units vest in two installments,
50% in December 2016, and 50% in December 2017.
Amounts above do not include payments related to the Company’s anticipated closure and decommissioning obligation or the deferred credit arising from the Aquiline acquisition
discussed in Notes 16 and 19 of the 2016 Financial Statements.
RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
The Company’s related parties include its subsidiaries, associates over which it exercises significant influence, and
key management personnel. During its normal course of operation, the Company enters into transactions with its
related parties for goods and services. All related party transactions for the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015
have been disclosed in the 2016 Financial Statements. Related party transactions with Maverix have been disclosed
in Note 12 of the 2016 Financial Statements.
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During 2016, a former director of the Company was paid approximately $0.1 million for consulting services. During
2015, a company indirectly owned by a trust of which another former director of the Company is a beneficiary, was
paid approximately $1.4 million for consulting services. These transactions were in the normal course of operations
and are measured at the exchange amount, which is the amount of consideration established and agreed to by the
parties. There are no ongoing contractual or other commitments associated with this arrangement or with another
related party.
ALTERNATIVE PERFORMANCE (NON-GAAP) MEASURES
• AISCSOS
AISCSOS is a non-GAAP financial measure. AISCSOS does not have any standardized meaning prescribed by IFRS and
is therefore unlikely to be comparable to similar measures presented by other companies. We believe that AISCSOS
reflects a comprehensive measure of the full cost of operating our consolidated business given it includes the cost
of replacing silver ounces through exploration, the cost of ongoing capital investments (sustaining capital), general
and administrative expenses, as well as other items that affect the Company’s consolidated cash flow. To facilitate a
better understanding of this measure as calculated by the Company, the following table provides the detailed
reconciliation of this measure to the applicable cost items, as reported in the consolidated income statements for
the respective periods:
(In thousands of USD, except as noted)
Direct operating costs
Net realizable value (“NRV”) inventory adjustments
Production costs (1)
A
Royalties
Direct selling costs (2)
Less by-product credits(2)
Cash cost of sales net of by-products (3)
Sustaining capital(4)
Exploration and project development
Reclamation cost accretion
General and administrative expense
All-in sustaining costs(3)
Payable ounces sold (in thousands)
All-in sustaining cost per silver ounce sold, net of
by-products
All-in sustaining cost per silver ounce sold, net of
by-products (excludes NRV adjustments)
(1)
B
C
B/C
(B-A)/
C
Three months ended
December 31,
2016
2015
Twelve months ended
December 31,
2016
2015
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
120,496
$
122,845
$
472,806
$
(10,715)
5,028
109,781
$
127,873
$
(42,815)
429,991
$
8,142
20,656
(109,571)
29,009
24,976
3,068
1,090
5,592
63,735
6,138.2
10.38
12.13
$
$
$
$
$
5,941
24,995
(92,138)
66,671
23,476
2,320
810
5,890
99,167
6,719.5
14.76
14.01
$
$
$
$
$
31,608
80,319
(424,442)
117,476
89,394
11,334
4,363
23,663
246,230
24,199.5
10.17
11.94
$
$
$
$
$
521,169
10,861
532,031
23,901
90,858
(377,954)
268,835
73,701
11,940
3,239
18,027
375,744
25,179.8
14.92
14.49
For the purposes of AISCSOS, Alamo Dorado production costs for the three and twelve month periods ended December 31, 2016 have been decreased by $0.6 million and
increased by $1.7 million, respectively, to exclude non-cash adjustments to the closure and decommissioning liabilities that are included in production costs as presented in the
consolidated statements of income.
Included in the revenue line of the annual and interim consolidated income statements and are reflective of realized metal prices for the applicable periods.
Totals may not add due to rounding.
Please refer to the table below.
(2)
(3)
(4)
As part of the AISCSOS measure, sustaining capital is included while expansionary or acquisition capital (referred to
by the Company as non-sustaining capital) is not. Inclusion of sustaining capital only is a measure of capital costs
associated with current ounces sold as opposed to investment capital, which is expected to increase future production.
For the periods under review, the items noted below are associated with the La Colorada expansion project, the
Dolores’ leach pad and other expansionary expenditures considered to be investment capital projects.
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Reconciliation of payments for mineral properties,
plant and equipment and sustaining capital
(in thousands of USD)
Payments for mineral properties, plant and equipment(1)
Add/(Subtract)
Advances received for leases
Non-Sustaining capital (Dolores, La Colorada projects, and other)
Sustaining Capital(2)
(1)
(2)
As presented on the annual and interim consolidated statements of cash flows.
Totals may not add due to rounding
$
$
Three months ended
December 31,
Twelve months ended
December 31,
2016
56,477
$
2015
53,705
$
2016
202,661
$
2015
146,735
2,213
(33,714)
2,571
(32,800)
6,151
(119,418)
24,976
$
23,476
$
89,394
$
3,491
(76,524)
73,702
(In thousands of USD, except as noted)
La
Colorada
Dolores
Alamo
Dorado
Huaron Morococha
San
Vicente
Manantial
Espejo
PASCORP Consolidated
Three months ended December 31, 2016
Direct operating costs
NRV inventory adjustments
Production costs
Royalties
Direct selling costs
Less by-product credits
Cash cost of sales net of by-products (1)
Sustaining capital
Exploration and project development
Reclamation cost accretion
General & administrative expense
All-in sustaining costs(1)
Payable ounces sold (thousand)
All-in sustaining cost per silver ounce
sold, net of by-products
All-in sustaining cost per silver ounce
sold, net of by-products (excludes NRV
adjustments)
$
$
(1)
Totals may not add due to rounding.
14,674
28,664
—
(6,350)
14,674
135
3,712
22,314
1,604
23
7,266
2,224
9,490
33
125
17,991
15,547
10,016
26,336
—
—
—
(6,589)
17,991
15,547
10,016
19,747
—
7,735
—
5,643
5,598
4,634
772
(1,215)
(12,238)
(32,868)
(1,609)
(21,206)
(18,379)
(5,372)
(17,898)
6,283
2,229
31
72
—
8,615
1,561
(8,927)
8,039
10,772
628
179
—
—
—
104
—
4,520
4,355
576
126
—
2,812
4,892
109
86
—
14,876
1,631
—
54
—
2,652
8,144
9,576
7,899
16,561
895
286
759
526
1,332
1,406
1,097
—
433
—
2,935
779
5.52 $
2.96 $
28.44 $
12.62 $
15.02 $
12.43 $
3.77
5.52 $
10.06 $
20.68 $
12.62 $
15.02 $
12.43 $
12.22
120,496
(10,715)
109,781
8,142
20,656
(109,571)
29,009
24,976
3,068
1,090
5,592
63,735
6,138
10.38
12.13
1,723
37
5,592
7,352
$
$
55
Twelve months ended December 31, 2016
(In thousands of USD, except as noted)
La
Colorada
Dolores
Alamo
Dorado
Huaron Morococha
San
Vicente
Manantial
Espejo
PASCORP Consolidated
Direct operating costs
NRV inventory adjustments
Production costs
Royalties
Direct selling costs
Less by-product credits
Cash cost of sales net of by-products (1)
Sustaining capital
Exploration and project development
Reclamation cost accretion
General & administrative expense
All-in sustaining costs(1)
50,879
121,162
40,172
67,911
58,868
34,959
98,856
—
(22,434)
1,173
—
—
—
(21,554)
50,879
98,728
41,345
67,911
58,868
401
13,554
6,224
107
235
376
—
—
32,443
25,702
34,959
20,929
15,697
77,302
3,818
(7,562)
(34,737)
(123,811)
(13,156)
(77,754)
(74,754)
(15,774)
(84,456)
30,098
10,545
186
287
—
(18,751)
28,800
48,079
1,792
714
—
—
—
416
—
22,600
11,994
837
505
—
9,817
10,945
1,053
345
—
55,811
(10,898)
4,963
—
218
—
2,868
—
1,731
7,465
148
—
23,663
472,806
(42,815)
429,991
31,608
80,319
(424,442)
117,476
89,394
11,334
4,363
23,663
41,116
31,834
29,216
35,935
22,159
60,991
(6,299)
31,276
246,230
Payable ounces sold (thousand)
5,486
3,839
1,967
3,233
2,377
4,264
3,033
All-in sustaining cost per silver ounce
sold, net of by-products
All-in sustaining cost per silver ounce
sold, net of by-products (excludes NRV
adjustments)
$
$
(1)
Totals may not add due to rounding.
7.49 $
8.29 $
14.85 $
11.11 $
9.32 $
14.30 $
(2.08)
7.49 $
14.14 $
14.26 $
11.11 $
9.32 $
14.30 $
5.03
24,200
10.17
11.94
$
$
Three months ended December 31, 2015
(In thousands of USD, except as noted)
La
Colorada
Dolores
Alamo
Dorado
Huaron Morococha
San
Vicente
Manantial
Espejo
PASCORP Consolidated
Direct operating costs
NRV inventory adjustments
Production costs
Royalties
Direct selling costs
Less by-product credits
Cash cost of sales net of by-products (1)
Sustaining capital
Exploration and project development
Reclamation cost accretion
General & administrative expense
All-in sustaining costs(1)
11,454
29,065
14,034
16,999
14,707
11,747
—
3,132
684
—
—
—
11,454
32,198
14,718
16,999
14,707
11,747
73
3,009
1,225
31
97
252
—
7,451
—
7,711
3,542
4,615
24,837
1,212
26,049
1,004
1,926
(5,415)
(21,110)
(9,369)
(14,752)
(15,587)
(5,031)
(20,874)
9,121
2,965
172
59
—
12,344
10,064
86
90
—
5,698
—
—
58
—
9,698
4,599
53
150
—
6,831
2,516
722
96
—
14,873
996
—
56
—
8,105
2,337
—
274
—
12,317
22,585
5,756
14,500
10,165
15,925
10,716
Payable ounces sold (thousand)
1,263
1,048
726
774
483
1,448
978
1,287
26
5,890
7,202
122,845
5,028
127,873
5,941
24,995
(92,138)
66,671
23,476
2,320
810
5,890
99,167
6,719
All-in sustaining cost per silver ounce
sold, net of by-products
All-in sustaining cost per silver ounce
sold, net of by-products (excludes NRV
adjustments)
$
$
(1)
Totals may not add due to rounding.
9.75 $
21.55 $
7.93 $
18.74 $
21.02 $
11.00 $
10.96
$
14.76
9.75 $
18.56 $
6.98 $
18.74 $
21.02 $
11.00 $
9.72
$
14.01
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(In thousands of USD, except as noted)
La
Colorada
Dolores
Alamo
Dorado
Huaron Morococha
San
Vicente
Manantial
Espejo
PASCORP Consolidated
Twelve months ended December 31, 2015
Direct operating costs
NRV inventory adjustments
Production costs
Royalties
Direct selling costs
48,842
132,343
60,159
66,878
66,096
32,211
114,640
(11,417)
(522)
48,842
120,926
59,637
66,878
66,096
385
11,877
5,289
132
344
682
—
—
26,986
31,424
32,211
14,051
11,147
22,800
137,440
3,832
8,609
Less by-product credits
(22,585)
(96,066)
(23,446)
(58,027)
(68,480)
(13,047)
(96,302)
Cash cost of sales net of by-products (1)
Sustaining capital
38,519
9,869
30,281
25,162
Exploration and project development
Reclamation cost accretion
General & administrative expense
All-in sustaining costs(1)
Payable ounces sold (thousand)
254
237
—
48,879
5,109
37,217
—
—
232
—
35,837
13,610
765
600
—
544
362
—
56,348
37,450
50,813
4,448
2,944
3,009
29,041
7,713
1,202
384
—
38,339
1,995
44,362
3,286
—
226
—
47,873
4,019
53,579
14,061
—
1,096
—
68,736
3,655
9,175
103
18,027
27,305
521,169
10,861
532,031
23,901
90,858
(377,954)
268,836
73,701
11,940
3,239
18,027
375,744
25,180
All-in sustaining cost per silver ounce
sold, net of by-products
All-in sustaining cost per silver ounce
sold, net of by-products (excludes NRV
adjustments)
$
$
(1)
Totals may not add due to rounding.
9.57 $
12.67 $
12.72 $
16.89 $
19.21 $
11.91 $
18.81
$
14.92
9.57 $
15.24 $
12.90 $
16.89 $
19.21 $
11.91 $
12.57
$
14.49
• Cash Costs per Ounce of Silver, net of by-product credits
Pan American produces by-product metals incidentally to our silver mining activities. We have adopted the practice
of calculating the net cost of producing an ounce of silver, our primary payable metal, after deducting revenues gained
from incidental by-product production, as a performance measure. This performance measurement has been
commonly used in the mining industry for many years and was developed as a relatively simple way of comparing
the net production costs of the primary metal for a specific period against the prevailing market price of that metal.
Cash costs per ounce metrics, net of by-product credits, is used extensively in our internal decision making processes.
We believe the metric is also useful to investors because it facilitates comparison, on a mine-by-mine basis,
notwithstanding the unique mix of incidental by-product production at each mine, of our operations’ relative
performance on a period-by-period basis, and against the operations of our peers in the silver industry on a consistent
basis. Cash costs per ounce is conceptually understood and widely reported in the silver mining industry. However,
cash cost per ounce of silver is a non-GAAP measure and does not have a standardized meaning prescribed by GAAP
and the Company’s method of calculating cash costs may differ from the methods used by other entities.
To facilitate a better understanding of these measures as calculated by the Company, the following table provides
the detailed reconciliation of these measures to the production costs, as reported in the consolidated income
statements for the respective periods:
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$
Total Cash Costs per ounce of Payable Silver, net of
by-product credits
(in thousands of U.S. dollars except as noted)
Production costs
Add/(Subtract)
Royalties
Smelting, refining, and transportation charges
Worker’s participation and voluntary payments
Change in inventories
Other
Non-controlling interests (1)
Metal inventories recovery (write-down)
Cash Operating Costs before by-product credits(2)
Less gold credit
Less zinc credit
Less lead credit
Less copper credit
Cash Operating Costs net of by-product credits (2)
Payable Silver Production (koz)
A
B
Three months ended
December 31,
2016
110,466 $
2015
127,873 $
Twelve months ended
December 31,
2016
428,333 $
2015
532,031
8,142
22,204
(876)
(3,473)
358
(811)
10,715
146,725
(52,888)
(28,486)
(11,226)
(14,667)
39,457
5,924.8
5,941
24,319
62
(3,115)
882
(1,072)
(5,028)
149,860
(52,562)
(15,855)
(6,477)
(17,030)
57,936
6,370.8
31,608
91,371
(3,397)
(11,937)
(5,660)
(3,358)
42,815
569,775
(227,196)
(93,428)
(35,890)
(63,404)
149,857
23,817.9
23,901
94,804
(147)
(19,114)
(6,537)
(4,331)
(10,861)
609,746
(208,800)
(66,831)
(24,488)
(71,635)
237,992
24,530.8
Cash Costs per ounce net of by-product credits
A/B
$
6.66 $
9.09 $
6.29 $
9.70
(1)
(2)
Figures presented in the reconciliation table above are on a 100% basis as presented in the consolidated financial statements with an adjustment line item to account for the
portion of the Morococha and San Vicente mines owned by non-controlling interests, an expense item not included in operating cash costs. The associated tables below are for
the Company’s share of ownership only.
Figures in this table and in the associated tables below may not add due to rounding.
Three months ended December 31, 2016 (1)
(in thousands of USD except as noted)
Cash Costs before by-product credits
Less gold credit
Less zinc credit
Less lead credit
Less copper credit
Sub-total by-product credits
A
b1
b2
b3
b4
B=( b1+
b2+ b3+
b4)
La
Colorada
Dolores
Alamo
Dorado
Huaron Morococha
San
Vicente
Manantial
Espejo
Consolidated
Total
$ 19,118
29,875 $ 10,704 $ 25,766 $
19,496 $ 14,034 $
26,259 $
145,251
(841)
(35,183)
(1,690)
—
(7,801)
(3,513)
—
—
—
—
— (11,056)
—
31
(6,005)
(5,122)
(165)
(7,361)
(1,444)
(7,849)
(86)
(14,905)
(1,568)
(136)
(1,095)
—
—
—
(52,870)
(27,787)
(11,098)
(14,035)
$ (12,155) $ (35,183) $ (1,659) $ (22,183) $
(16,819) $
(2,885) $ (14,905) $
(105,790)
Cash Costs net of by-product credits
C=(A+B) $
6,962 $ (5,308) $
9,046 $
3,583 $
2,676 $
11,149 $
11,354 $
39,462
Payable ounces of silver (thousand)
D
1,588
895
397
789
485
994
777
5,925
Cash cost per ounce net of by-products
C/D
$
4.38 $
(5.93) $
22.80 $
4.54 $
5.52 $
11.22 $
14.61 $
6.66
(1) Totals may not add due to rounding
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2016 MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
Cash Costs before by-product credits
Less gold credit
Less zinc credit
Less lead credit
Less copper credit
Sub-total by-product credits
A
b1
b2
b3
b4
B=( b1+
b2+ b3+
b4)
Twelve months ended December 31, 2016(1)
(in thousands of USD except as noted)
La
Colorada
Dolores
Alamo
Dorado
Huaron Morococha
San
Vicente
Manantial
Espejo
Consolidated
Total
$ 68,057 $124,570 $ 39,891 $ 96,284 $
75,586 $ 61,779 $
97,388 $
563,555
(2,929) (128,696)
(10,251)
(2)
(897)
(335)
(83,992) $
(227,103)
(20,636)
(10,487)
—
—
—
—
— (34,638)
(26,841)
(8,611)
— (18,967)
(5,166)
(795)
(100)
(24,113)
(33,701)
(2,534)
—
—
—
(90,726)
(35,415)
(60,448)
$ (34,052) $(128,696) $ (10,351) $ (77,720) $
(66,605) $ (12,275) $ (83,992) $
(413,692)
Cash Costs net of by-product credits
C=(A+B) $ 34,004 $ (4,126) $ 29,539 $ 18,565 $
8,981 $
49,504 $
13,396 $
149,862
Payable ounces of silver (thousand)
D
5,531
3,831
1,844
3,208
2,132
4,143
3,130
23,818
Cash cost per ounce net of by-products
C/D
$
6.15 $
(1.08) $
16.02 $
5.79 $
4.21
$11.95
$
4.28 $
6.29
(1) Totals may not add due to rounding
Cash Costs before by-product credits
Less gold credit
Less zinc credit
Less lead credit
Less copper credit
Sub-total by-product credits
A
b1
b2
b3
b4
B=( b1+
b2+ b3+
b4)
Three months ended December 31, 2015 (1)
(in thousands of USD except as noted)
La
Colorada
Dolores
Alamo
Dorado
Huaron Morococha
San
Vicente
Manantial
Espejo
Consolidated
Total
$ 15,861 $ 31,089 $ 13,353 $ 23,380 $
21,143 $ 14,376 $
29,203 $
148,405
(595)
(20,095)
(8,726)
(24)
(5,299)
(3,107)
(330)
(3,664)
(1,040)
(181)
(5,750)
(10,241)
(63)
(22,699)
(3,006)
(274)
—
(52,531)
(15,390)
(6,376)
(16,172)
(3,420)
(1,956)
—
$ (5,971) $ (20,095) $ (8,907) $ (14,179) $
(15,275) $
(3,343) $ (22,699) $
(90,469)
Cash Costs net of by-product credits
C=(A+B) $
9,890 $ 10,995 $
4,446 $
9,200 $
5,868 $
11,033 $
6,505 $
57,936
Payable ounces of silver (thousand)
D
1,359
945
810
810
452
992
1,003
6,371
Cash cost per ounce net of by-products
C/D
$
7.28 $
11.64 $
5.49 $
11.35 $
12.99 $
11.12 $
6.48 $
9.09
(1)
Totals may not add due to rounding.
Cash Costs before by-product credits
Less gold credit
Less zinc credit
Less lead credit
Less copper credit
Sub-total by-product credits
A
b1
b2
b3
b4
B=( b1+
b2+ b3+
b4)
Twelve months ended December 31, 2015(1)
(in thousands of USD except as noted)
La
Colorada
Dolores
Alamo
Dorado
Huaron Morococha
San
Vicente
Manantial
Espejo
Consolidated
Total
$ 61,748 $ 130,918 $ 57,178 $ 93,503 $
88,542 $ 56,262 $ 115,548 $
603,698
(2,586)
(91,551)
(23,187)
(174)
(1,594)
(241)
(89,320) $
(208,654)
(14,429)
(7,049)
—
—
—
—
— (21,416)
(17,973)
(10,932)
— (11,586)
(4,261)
(1,173)
(439)
(27,189)
(40,606)
—
—
—
—
(64,750)
(24,069)
(68,233)
$ (24,064) $ (91,551) $ (23,626) $ (60,365) $
(64,434) $ (12,346) $ (89,320) $
(365,706)
Cash Costs net of by-product credits
C=(A+B) $ 37,683 $ 39,367 $ 33,553 $ 33,137 $
24,107 $
43,916 $
26,228 $
237,992
Payable ounces of silver (thousand)
D
5,089
4,242
2,941
3,037
1,851
3,796
3,576
24,531
Cash cost per ounce net of by-products
C/D
$
7.41 $
9.28 $
11.41 $
10.91 $
13.03
$11.57
$
7.33 $
9.70
(1)
Totals may not add due to rounding.
59
• Adjusted Earnings and Basic Adjusted Earnings Per Share
Adjusted earnings and basic adjusted earnings per share are non-GAAP measures that the Company considers to
better reflect normalized earnings as it eliminates items that may be volatile from period to period, relate to positions
that will settle in future periods. Certain items that become applicable in a period may be adjusted for, with the
Company retroactively presenting comparable periods with an adjustment for such items and conversely, items no
longer applicable may be removed from the calculation. The Company adjusts certain items in the periods that they
occurred but does not reverse or otherwise unwind the effect of such items in future periods. Neither adjusted
earnings nor basic adjusted earnings per share have any standardized meaning prescribed by GAAP and are therefore
unlikely to be comparable to similar measures presented by other companies.
The following table shows a reconciliation of adjusted loss and earnings for the three and twelve months ended
December, 2016 and 2015, to the net (loss) earnings for each period.
(In thousands of USD, except as noted)
Net earnings (loss) for the period
Adjust derivative gain
Adjust impairment of mineral properties
Adjust write-down of other assets
Adjust unrealized foreign exchange losses (gains)
Adjust net realizable value of heap inventory
Adjust unrealized (gain) loss on commodity contracts
Adjust share of loss from associate and dilution gain
Adjust gain on sale of assets
Adjust for effect of taxes relating to the above(1)
Adjust for effect of foreign exchange on taxes(1)
Adjusted earnings (loss) for the period
Weighted average shares for the period
Adjusted earnings (loss) loss per share for the period
$
$
$
$
$
2015
(136,958) $
$
Three months ended
December 31,
2016
22,284
—
—
—
4,139
(6,619)
(435)
(8,484)
(157)
2,180
$
(4)
121,512
2,678
(1,319)
6,366
2,989
—
(38)
(10,131) $
$
Year ended
December 31,
2016
101,825
—
—
—
5,759
(14,110)
(21)
(7,946)
(25,100)
11,870
$
6,057
18,965
$
$
2,220
$
(12,685) $
14,323
86,600
$
$
152,263
151,715
152,118
0.12
$
(0.08) $
0.57
$
2015
(231,556)
(278)
150,268
22,812
860
6,401
2,835
—
(372)
(5,172)
12,941
(41,261)
151,664
(0.27)
(1) The impact of unrealized foreign exchange rate changes on deferred income tax balances has been added as a new adjusting item, along
with a modification in the quantification of the estimated effect of taxes. For comparative purposes, 2015 adjusted earnings have been
recalculated and are thus different from those originally reported. The effect of these new adjusting items on 2015 annual and fourth
quarter adjusted earnings was an increase of $0.11 per share and $0.04 per share, respectively, from those originally reported.
• Total Debt
Total debt is a non-GAAP measure calculated as the total current and non-current portions of: long-term debt; finance
lease liabilities; and loans payable. Total debt does not have any standardized meaning prescribed by GAAP and is
therefore unlikely to be comparable to similar measures presented by other companies. The Company and certain
investors use this information to evaluate the financial debt leverage of the Company.
• Working Capital
Working capital is a non-GAAP measure calculated as current assets less current liabilities. Working capital does not
have any standardized meaning prescribed by GAAP and is therefore unlikely to be comparable to similar measures
presented by other companies. The Company and certain investors use this information to evaluate whether the
Company is able to meet its current obligations using its current assets.
• General and Administrative Costs per Silver Ounce Produced
General and administrative costs per silver ounce produced (“G&A per ounce”) is a non-GAAP measure that is
calculated by dividing G&A expense recorded in a period by the number of silver ounces produced in the same period.
G&A per ounce does not have any standardized meaning prescribed by GAAP and is therefore unlikely to be
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2016 MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
comparable to similar measures presented by other companies. The Company and certain investors use this
information to evaluate corporate expenses incurred in a period relative to the amount of consolidated silver produced
during the same period.
RISKS AND UNCERTAINTIES
The Company is exposed to many risks in conducting its business, including but not limited to: metal price risk as the
Company derives its revenue from the sale of silver, zinc, lead, copper, and gold; credit risk in the normal course of
dealing with other companies; foreign exchange risk as the Company reports its financial statements in USD whereas
the Company operates in jurisdictions that utilize other currencies; the inherent risk of uncertainties in estimating
mineral reserves and mineral resources; political risks; and environmental risks and risks related to its relations with
employees. These and other risks are described below and in Pan American’s Annual Information Form (available on
SEDAR at www.sedar.com), Form 40-F filed with the SEC, and the 2016 Financial Statements. Readers are encouraged
to refer to these documents for a more detailed description of some of the risks and uncertainties inherent to Pan
American’s business.
• Foreign Jurisdiction Risk
Pan American currently conducts operations in Peru, Mexico, Argentina and Bolivia. All of these jurisdictions are
potentially subject to a number of political and economic risks, including those described in the following section.
The Company is unable to determine the impact of these risks on its future financial position or results of operations
and the Company’s exploration, development and production activities may be substantially affected by factors
outside of Pan American’s control. These potential factors include, but are not limited to: royalty and tax increases
or claims by governmental bodies, expropriation or nationalization, lack of an independent judiciary, foreign exchange
controls, import and export regulations, cancellation or renegotiation of contracts and environmental and permitting
regulations. The Company currently has no political risk insurance coverage against these risks.
All of Pan American’s current production and revenue is derived from its operations in Peru, Mexico, Argentina and
Bolivia. As Pan American’s business is carried on in a number of developing countries, it is exposed to a number of
risks and uncertainties, including the following: expropriation or nationalization without adequate compensation,
particularly in jurisdictions such as Argentina and Bolivia who have a history of expropriation; changing political and
fiscal regimes, and economic and regulatory instability; unanticipated changes to royalty and tax regulations;
unreliable or undeveloped infrastructure; labour unrest and labour scarcity; difficulty obtaining key equipment and
components for equipment; regulations and restrictions with respect to imports and exports; high rates of inflation;
extreme fluctuations in currency exchange rates and the imposition of currency controls; the possible unilateral
cancellation or forced renegotiation of contracts, and uncertainty regarding enforceability of contractual rights;
inability to obtain fair dispute resolution or judicial determinations because of bias, corruption or abuse of power;
difficulties enforcing judgments generally, including judgments obtained in Canadian or United States courts against
assets and entities located outside of those jurisdictions; difficulty understanding and complying with the regulatory
and legal framework respecting the ownership and maintenance of mineral properties, mines and mining operations,
and with respect to permitting; local opposition to mine development projects, which include the potential for
violence, property damage and frivolous or vexatious claims; violence and more prevalent or stronger organized crime
groups; terrorism and hostage taking; military repression and increased likelihood of international conflicts or
aggression; increased public health concerns; and potential practical restrictions on the ability of Pan American's
subsidiaries to transfer funds to Pan American. Certain of these risks and uncertainties are illustrated well by
circumstances in Bolivia and Argentina.
The Company’s Mexican operations, Alamo Dorado and La Colorada, have suffered from armed robberies of doré in
the past. The Company has instituted a number of additional security measures and a more frequent shipping schedule
in response to these incidents. The Company has subsequently renewed its insurance policy to mitigate some of the
financial loss that would result from such criminal activities in the future, however a substantial deductible amount
would apply to any such losses in Mexico.
Local opposition to mine development projects has arisen periodically in some of the jurisdictions in which we operate,
and such opposition has at times been violent. There can be no assurance that similar local opposition will not arise
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in the future with respect to Pan American’s foreign operations. If Pan American were to experience resistance or
unrest in connection with its foreign operations, it could have a material adverse effect on Pan American’s operations
or profitability.
In early 2009, a new constitution was enacted in Bolivia that further entrenched the government’s ability to amend
or enact laws, including those that may affect mining, and which enshrined the concept that all natural resources
belong to the Bolivian people and that the state was entrusted with its administration.
On May 28, 2014, the Bolivian government enacted Mining Law No. 535 (the “New Mining Law”). Among other things,
the New Mining Law established a new Bolivian mining authority to provide principal mining oversight (varying the
role of COMIBOL) and set out a number of new economic and operational requirements relating to state participation
in mining projects. Further, the New Mining Law provided that all pre-existing contracts were to migrate to one of
several new forms of agreement within a prescribed period of time. As a result, we anticipate that our current joint
venture agreement with COMIBOL relating to the San Vicente mine will be subject to migration to a new form of
agreement and may require renegotiation of some terms in order to conform to the New Mining Law requirements.
We are assessing the potential impacts of the New Mining Law on our business and are awaiting further regulatory
developments, but the primary effects on the San Vicente operation and our interest therein will not be known until
such time as we have, if required to do so, renegotiated the existing contract, and the full impact may only be realized
over time. In the meantime, we understand that pre-existing agreements will be respected during the period of
migration and we will take appropriate steps to protect and, if necessary, enforce our rights under our existing
agreement with COMIBOL. There is, however, no guarantee that governmental actions, including possible
expropriation or additional changes in the law, and the migration of our contract will not impact our involvement in
the San Vicente operation in an adverse way and such actions could have a material adverse effect on us and our
business.
On June 25, 2015, the Bolivian government enacted the new Conciliation and Arbitration Law No. 708 (the “New
Conciliation and Arbitration Law”), which endeavors to set out newly prescribed arbitral norms and procedures,
including for foreign investors. However, whether the New Conciliation and Arbitration Law applies specifically to
pre-existing agreements between foreign investors and COMIBOL, and how this new legislation interacts with the
New Mining Law, remains somewhat unclear. As a result, we await clarification by regulatory authorities and will
continue to assess the potential impacts of the New Conciliation and Arbitration Law on our business.
Under the previous political regime in Argentina, the government intensified the use of price, foreign exchange, and
import controls in response to unfavourable domestic economic trends. Among other the things, the Argentine
government has imposed restrictions on the importation of goods and services and increased administrative
procedures required to import equipment, materials and services required for operations at Manantial Espejo. In
support of this policy, in May 2012, the government mandated that mining companies establish an internal function
to be responsible for substituting Argentinian-produced goods and materials for imported goods and materials and
required advance government review of plans to import goods and materials. In addition, the government of Argentina
also tightened control over capital flows and foreign exchange in an attempt to curtail the outflow of hard currencies
and protect its foreign currency reserves, including mandatory repatriation and conversion of foreign currency funds
in certain circumstances, informal restrictions on dividend, interest, and service payments abroad and limitations on
the ability of individuals and businesses to convert Argentine pesos into USD or other hard currencies, exposing us
to additional risks of Peso devaluation and high domestic inflation. While a new federal government was elected in
Argentina in late 2015 and has since taken steps to ease some of the previously instituted controls and restrictions,
particularly relaxing certain rules relating to the inflow and outflow of foreign currencies, some of the policies of the
previous government continue to adversely affect the Company’s Argentine operations. It is unknown whether these
more recent changes will be lasting, what, if any, additional steps will be taken by the current administration or what
financial and operational impacts these and any future changes might have on the Company. As such, the Company
continues to monitor and assess the situation in Argentina.
In most cases, the effect of these risks and uncertainties cannot be accurately predicted and, in many cases, their
occurrence is outside of our control. Although we are unable to determine the impact of these risks on our future
financial position or results of operations, many of these risks and uncertainties have the potential to substantially
affect our exploration, development and production activities and could therefore have a material adverse impact
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on our operations and profitability. Management and the Board of Directors continuously assess risks that the
Company is exposed to, and attempt to mitigate these risks where practical through a range of risk management
strategies, including employing qualified and experienced personnel.
• Metal Price Risk
Pan American derives its revenue from the sale of silver, zinc, lead, copper, and gold. The Company’s sales are directly
dependent on metal prices, and metal prices have historically shown significant volatility and are beyond the
Company’s control. The table below illustrates the effect of changes in silver and gold prices on anticipated revenues
for 2017, expressed in percentage terms. This analysis assumes that quantities of silver and gold produced and sold
remain constant under all price scenarios presented.
2017 Revenue Metal Price Sensitivity
The Company takes the view that its precious metals production should not be hedged, thereby, allowing the Company
to maintain maximum exposure to precious metal prices. From time to time, Pan American mitigates the price risk
associated with its base metal production by committing some of its forecasted base metal production under forward
sales and option contracts, as described under the “Financial Instruments” section of this MD&A. Decisions relating
to hedging may have material adverse effects upon our financial performance, financial position, and results of
operations. Since base metal and gold revenue are treated as a by-product credit for purposes of calculating cash
costs per ounce of silver and AISCSOS, these non-GAAP measures are highly sensitive to base metal and gold prices.
The table below illustrates this point by plotting the expected cash cost per ounce according to our 2017 forecast
against various price assumptions for the Company’s two main by-product credits, zinc and gold expressed in
percentage terms:
2017 Cash Cost Metal Price Sensitivity
The Board of Directors continually assesses the Company’s strategy towards its base metal exposure, depending on
market conditions. If metal prices decline significantly below levels used in the Company’s most recent impairment
tests, for an extended period of time, the Company may need to reassess its price assumptions, and a significant
decrease in the price assumptions could be an indicator of potential impairment. A description of the impact of metal
price changes on certain Company assets is included in the Key Assumption and Sensitivity sections included in both
the 2016 Financial Statements (included in Note 11), and in this MD&A (included in the Income Statement analysis
section).
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• Trading and Credit Risk
The zinc, lead, and copper concentrates produced by Pan American are sold through long-term supply arrangements
to metal traders or integrated mining and smelting companies. The terms of the concentrate contracts may require
us to deliver concentrate that has a value greater than the payment received at the time of delivery, thereby introducing
us to credit risk of the buyers of our concentrates. Should any of these counterparties not honour supply arrangements,
or should any of them become insolvent, we may incur losses for products already shipped and be forced to sell our
concentrates in the spot market or we may not have a market for our concentrates and therefore our future operating
results may be materially adversely impacted. For example, the Doe Run Peru smelter, a significant buyer of our
production in Peru, experienced financial difficulties in the first quarter of 2009 and closed. The Doe Run Peru smelter
remains closed and we are owed approximately $8.2 million under the terms of our contract with Doe Run Peru. We
continue to pursue all legal and commercial avenues to collect the amount outstanding.
As at December 31, 2016, we had receivable balances associated with buyers of our concentrates of $45.0 million
(2015 - $21.3 million). All of this receivable balance is owed by twelve well known concentrate buyers and the vast
majority of our concentrate is sold to those same counterparts.
Silver doré production is refined under long term agreements with fixed refining terms at three separate refineries
worldwide. We generally retain the risk and title to the precious metals throughout the process of refining and
therefore are exposed to the risk that the refineries will not be able to perform in accordance with the refining contract
and that we may not be able to fully recover our precious metals in such circumstances. As at December 31, 2016,
we had approximately $28.5 million contained in precious metal inventory at refineries (2015 - $21.4 million). We
maintain insurance coverage against the loss of precious metals at our mine sites, in-transit to refineries, and while
at the refineries.
Refined silver and gold is sold in the spot market to various bullion traders and banks. Credit risk may arise from these
activities if we are not paid for metal at the time it is delivered, as required by spot sale contracts.
We maintain trading facilities with several banks and bullion dealers for the purposes of transacting our trading
activities. None of these facilities are subject to margin arrangements. Our trading activities can expose us to the
credit risk of our counterparties to the extent that our trading positions have a positive mark-to-market value.
Supplier advances for products and services yet to be provided are a common practice in some jurisdictions in which
the Company operates. These advances represent a credit risk to the Company to the extent that supplies do not
deliver products or perform services as expected. As at December 31, 2016, the Company had made $28.8 million
of supplier advances (December 31, 2015 - $12.5 million), which are reflected in “Trade and other receivables” on
the Company’s balance sheet.
Management constantly monitors and assesses the credit risk resulting from our concentrate sales, refining
arrangements, and commodity contracts. Furthermore, management carefully considers credit risk when allocating
prospective sales and refining business to counterparties. In making allocation decisions, management attempts to
avoid unacceptable concentration of credit risk to any single counterparty.
From time to time, we may invest in equity securities of other companies. Just as investing in Pan American is inherent
with risks such as those set out in this MD&A, by investing in other companies we will be exposed to the risks associated
with owning equity securities and those risks inherent in the investee companies.
• Liquidity Risk
Liquidity risk is the risk that we will not be able to meet our financial obligations as they come due. The volatility of
the metals markets can impact our ability to forecast cash flow from operations.
We must maintain sufficient liquidity to meet our short-term business requirements, taking into account our
anticipated cash flows from operations, our holdings of cash and cash equivalents, and committed loan facilities.
We manage our liquidity risk by continuously monitoring forecasted and actual cash flows. We have in place a rigorous
reporting, planning and budgeting process to help determine the funds required to support our normal operating
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requirements on an ongoing basis and our expansion plans. We continually evaluate and review capital and operating
expenditures in order to identify, decrease, and limit all non-essential expenditures.
• Exchange Rate Risk
Pan American reports its financial statements in USD; however, the Company operates in jurisdictions that utilize
other currencies. As a consequence, the financial results of the Company’s operations, as reported in USD, are subject
to changes in the value of the USD relative to local currencies. Since the Company’s revenues are denominated in
USD and a portion of the Company’s operating costs and capital spending are in local currencies, the Company is
negatively impacted by strengthening local currencies relative to the USD and positively impacted by the inverse. The
local currencies that the Company has the most exposure to are the PEN, MXN and ARS. In order to mitigate this
exposure, the Company maintains a portion of its cash balances in PEN, MXN, ARS and CAD and, from time to time,
enters into forward currency positions to match anticipated spending as discussed in this in MD&A in the “Financial
Instruments” section. The following table illustrates the effect of changes in the exchange rate of PEN and MXN
against the USD on anticipated cost of sales for 2017, expressed in percentage terms:
2017 Cost of Sales Exchange Rate Sensitivity
In order to mitigate this exposure, the Company maintains a portion of its cash balances in PEN, MXN and CAD and,
from time to time, enters into forward currency positions to match anticipated spending as discussed in the "Financial
Instruments" section of this MD&A.
The Company’s balance sheet contains various monetary assets and liabilities, some of which are denominated in
foreign currencies. Accounting convention dictates that these balances are translated at the end of each period, with
resulting adjustments being reflected as foreign exchange gains or losses on the Company’s income statement.
In addition to the foregoing, governmental restrictions and controls relating to exchange rates also impact our
operations. In Argentina, for example, the government has at times established official exchanges rates that were
significantly different than the unofficial exchange rates more readily utilized in the local economy to determine prices
and value. Maintaining monetary assets in ARS also exposes us to the risks of ARS devaluation and high domestic
inflation.
• Taxation Risks
Pan American is exposed to tax related risks. In assessing the probability of realizing income tax assets recognized,
the Company makes estimates related to expectations of future taxable income, applicable tax planning opportunities,
expected timing of reversals of existing temporary differences and the likelihood that tax positions taken will be
sustained upon examination by applicable tax authorities. In making its assessments, we give additional weight to
positive and negative evidence that can be objectively verified. Estimates of future taxable income are based on
forecasted cash flows from operations and the application of existing tax laws in each jurisdiction. We consider relevant
tax planning opportunities that are within the Company’s control, are feasible and within management’s ability to
implement. Examination by applicable tax authorities is supported based on individual facts and circumstances of
the relevant tax position examined in light of all available evidence. Where applicable tax laws and regulations are
either unclear or subject to ongoing varying interpretations, it is reasonably possible that changes in these estimates
can occur that materially affect the amounts of income tax assets recognized. Also, future changes in tax laws could
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limit the Company from realizing the tax benefits from the deferred tax assets. We reassess unrecognized income tax
assets at each reporting period.
• Claims and Legal Proceedings
Pan American is subject to various claims and legal proceedings covering a wide range of matters that arise in the
ordinary course of business activities. Many of these claims relate to current or ex-employees, some of which involve
claims of significant value, for matters ranging from workplace illnesses such as silicosis to claims for additional profit-
sharing and bonuses in prior years. Furthermore, we are in some cases the subject of claims by local communities,
indigenous groups or private land owners relating to land and mineral rights and such claimants may seek sizable
monetary damages against us and/or the return of surface or mineral rights that are valuable to us and which may
significantly impact our operations and profitability if lost. Each of these matters is subject to various uncertainties
and it is possible that some of these matters may be resolved unfavourably to us. We establish provisions for matters
that are probable and can be reasonably estimated. We also carry liability insurance coverage, however such insurance
does not cover all risks to which we might be exposed and in other cases, may only partially cover losses incurred by
the Company. In addition, we may be involved in disputes with other parties in the future that may result in litigation,
which may result in a material adverse effect on our financial position, cash flow and results of operations.
SIGNIFICANT JUDGMENTS AND KEY SOURCES OF ESTIMATION
UNCERTAINTY IN THE APPLICATION OF ACCOUNTING POLICIES
In preparing financial statements in accordance with IFRS, management is required to make estimates and
assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the consolidated financial statements. These critical accounting
estimates represent management estimates and judgments that are uncertain and any changes in these could
materially impact the Company’s financial statements. Management continuously reviews its estimates, judgments,
and assumptions using the most current information available.
Readers should also refer to Note 2 of the 2016 Financial Statements, for the Company’s summary of significant
accounting policies.
Significant Judgments in the Application of Accounting Policies
Judgments that have the most significant effect on the amounts recognized in the Company’s consolidated financial
statements are as follows:
Capitalization of evaluation costs: The Company has determined that evaluation costs capitalized during the year
relating to the operating mines and certain other exploration interests have potential future economic benefits and
are potentially economically recoverable, subject to impairment analysis. In making this judgement, the Company
has assessed various sources of information including but not limited to the geologic and metallurgic information,
history of conversion of mineral deposits to proven and probable mineral reserves, scoping and feasibility studies,
proximity to existing ore bodies, operating management expertise and required environmental, operating and other
permits.
Commencement of commercial production: During the determination of whether a mine has reached an operating
level that is consistent with the use intended by management, costs incurred are capitalized as mineral property,
plant and equipment and any consideration from commissioning sales are offset against costs capitalized. The
Company defines commencement of commercial production as the date that a mine has achieved a sustainable level
of production based on a percentage of design capacity along with various qualitative factors including but not limited
to the achievement of mechanical completion, continuous nominated level of production, the working effectiveness
of the plant and equipment at or near expected levels and whether there is a sustainable level of production input
available including power, water and diesel.
Assets’ carrying values and impairment charges: In determining carrying values and impairment charges, the
Company looks at recoverable amounts, defined as the higher of value in use or fair value less cost to sell in the case
of assets, and at objective evidence that identifies significant or prolonged decline of fair value on financial assets
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indicating impairment. These determinations and their individual assumptions require that management make a
decision based on the best available information at each reporting period.
Functional currency: The functional currency for the Company and its subsidiaries is the currency of the primary
economic environment in which each operates. The Company has determined that its functional currency and that
of its subsidiaries is the USD. The determination of functional currency may require certain judgments to determine
the primary economic environment. The Company reconsiders the functional currency used when there is a change
in events and conditions which determined the primary economic environment.
Business combinations: Determination of whether a set of assets acquired and liabilities assumed constitute a
business may require the Company to make certain judgments, taking into account all facts and circumstances. A
business consists of inputs, including non-current assets and processes, including operational processes, that when
applied to those inputs have the ability to create outputs that provide a return to the Company and its shareholders.
Deferral of stripping costs: In determining whether stripping costs incurred during the production phase of a mining
property relate to mineral reserves and mineral resources that will be mined in a future period and therefore should
be capitalized, the Company treats the costs of removal of the waste material during a mine’s production phase as
deferred, where it gives rise to future benefits. These capitalized costs are subsequently amortized on a unit of
production basis over the reserves that directly benefit from the specific stripping activity. As at December 31, 2016,
the carrying amount of stripping costs capitalized was $40.3 million at Dolores (2015 - $39.5 million was capitalized
comprised of Manantial Espejo $3.2 million and Dolores $36.3 million).
Determination of control of subsidiaries and joint arrangements: Determination of whether the Company has control
of subsidiaries or joint control of joint arrangements requires an assessment of the activities of the investee that
significantly affect the investee's returns, including strategic, operational and financing decision-making,
appointment, remuneration and termination of the key management personnel and when decisions related to those
activities are under the control of the Company or require unanimous consent from the investors. Based on assessment
of the relevant facts and circumstances, primarily, the Company's limited board representation and restricted
influence over operating, strategic and financing decisions, the Company concluded that it does not control Maverix
and as a result classified it as an investment in associate subject to significant influence.
Key Sources of Estimation Uncertainty in the Application of Accounting Policies
Key sources of estimation uncertainty that have a significant risk of causing a material adjustment to the carrying
amounts of assets and liabilities are:
Revenue recognition: Revenue from the sale of concentrate to independent smelters is recorded at the time the risks
and rewards of ownership pass to the buyer using forward market prices on the expected date that final sales prices
will be fixed. Variations between the prices set under the smelting contracts may be caused by changes in market
prices and result in an embedded derivative in the accounts receivable. The embedded derivative is recorded at fair
value each period until final settlement occurs, with changes in the fair value classified in revenue. In a period of high
price volatility, as experienced under current economic conditions, the effect of mark-to-market price adjustments
related to the quantity of metal which remains to be settled with independent smelters could be significant. For
changes in metal quantities upon receipt of new information and assay, the provisional sales quantities are adjusted.
Estimated recoverable ounces: The carrying amounts of the Company’s mining properties are depleted based on
recoverable ounces. Changes to estimates of recoverable ounces and depletable costs including changes resulting
from revisions to the Company’s mine plans and changes in metal price forecasts can result in a change to future
depletion rates.
Mineral reserve estimates: The figures for mineral reserves and mineral resources are disclosed in accordance with
NI 43-101 issued by the Canadian Securities Administrators, and in accordance with “Estimation of Mineral Resources
and Mineral Reserves Best Practice Guidelines – adopted November 23, 2003” prepared by the Canadian Institute
of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum (“CIM”) Standing Committee on Reserve Definitions. There are numerous
uncertainties inherent in estimating mineral reserves and mineral resources, including many factors beyond the
Company’s control. Such estimation is a subjective process, and the accuracy of any mineral reserve or mineral
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resource estimate is a function of the quantity and quality of available data and of the assumptions made and
judgments used in engineering and geological interpretation. Differences between management’s assumptions
including economic assumptions such as metal prices and market conditions could have a material effect in the future
on the Company’s financial position and results of operation.
Valuation of Inventory: In determining mine production costs recognized in the consolidated income statement, the
Company makes estimates of quantities of ore stacked in stockpiles, placed on the heap leach pad and in process
and the recoverable silver in this material to determine the average costs of finished goods sold during the year.
Changes in these estimates can result in a change in mine operating costs of future periods and carrying amounts of
inventories.
Depreciation and amortization rates for mineral property, plant and equipment and mineral interests: Depreciation
and amortization expenses are allocated based on assumed asset lives and depreciation and amortization rates.
Should the asset life or depreciation rate differ from the initial estimate, an adjustment would be made in the
consolidated income statement prospectively. A change in the mineral reserve estimate for assets depreciated using
the units of production method would impact depreciation expense prospectively.
Impairment and impairment reversal of mining interests: While assessing whether any indications of impairment,
or reversal of previous impairments, exist for mining interests, consideration is given to both external and internal
sources of information. Information the Company considers include changes in the market, economic and legal
environment in which the Company operates that are not within its control and affect the recoverable amount of
mining interests. Internal sources of information include the manner in which mineral property, plant and equipment
are being used or are expected to be used and indications of the economic performance of the assets. Estimates
include but are not limited to estimates of the discounted future after-tax cash flows expected to be derived from
the Company’s mining properties, costs to sell the mining properties and the appropriate discount rate. Material and
prolonged changes in metal price forecasts, material changes in estimated future costs of production or estimated
future capital costs, material changes in the amount of recoverable mineral reserves and mineral resources and/or
material changes in the current economics can result in a write-down, or reversal of previous impairment charges,
taken on the carrying amounts of the Company’s mining interests. Impairments and impairment reversals of mining
interests are discussed in Note 11 of the 2016 Financial Statements.
Estimation of decommissioning and restoration costs and the timing of expenditures: The cost estimates are updated
annually during the life of a mine to reflect known developments, (e.g. revisions to cost estimates and to the estimated
lives of operations), and are subject to review at regular intervals. Decommissioning, restoration and similar liabilities
are estimated based on the Company’s interpretation of current regulatory requirements, constructive obligations
and are measured at the best estimate of expenditure required to settle the present obligation of decommissioning,
restoration or similar liabilities that may occur upon decommissioning of the mine at the end of the reporting period.
The carrying amount is determined based on the net present value of estimated future cash expenditures for the
settlement of decommissioning, restoration or similar liabilities that may occur upon decommissioning of the mine.
Such estimates are subject to change based on changes in laws and regulations and negotiations with regulatory
authorities. Refer to Note 16 of the 2016 Financial Statements for details on decommissioning and restoration costs.
Income taxes and recoverability of deferred tax assets: In assessing the probability of realizing income tax assets
recognized, the Company makes estimates related to expectations of future taxable income, applicable tax planning
opportunities, expected timing of reversals of existing temporary differences and the likelihood that tax positions
taken will be sustained upon examination by applicable tax authorities. In making its assessments, the Company gives
additional weight to positive and negative evidence that can be objectively verified. Estimates of future taxable income
are based on forecasted cash flows from operations and the application of existing tax laws in each jurisdiction. The
Company considers relevant tax planning opportunities that are within the Company’s control, are feasible and within
management’s ability to implement. Examination by applicable tax authorities is supported based on individual facts
and circumstances of the relevant tax position examined in light of all available evidence. Where applicable tax laws
and regulations are either unclear or subject to ongoing varying interpretations, it is reasonably possible that changes
in these estimates can occur that materially affect the amounts of income tax assets recognized. Also, future changes
in tax laws could limit the Company from realizing the tax benefits from the deferred tax assets. The Company
reassesses unrecognized income tax assets at each reporting period.
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Accounting for acquisitions: The provisional fair value of assets acquired and liabilities assumed and the resulting
goodwill, if any, requires that management make certain judgments and estimates taking into account information
available at the time of acquisition about future events, including, but not restricted to, estimates of mineral reserves
and mineral resources required, exploration potential, future operating costs and capital expenditures, future metal
prices, long-term foreign exchange rates and discount rates. Changes to the provisional values of assets acquired and
liabilities assumed, deferred income taxes and resulting goodwill, if any, are retrospectively adjusted when the final
measurements are determined (within one year of the acquisition date).
Contingencies: Due to the size, complexity and nature of the Company’s operations, various legal and tax matters
are outstanding from time to time. In the event the Company’s estimates of the future resolution of these matters
changes, the Company will recognize the effects of the changes in its consolidated financial statements on the date
such changes occur. Refer to Note 29 of the 2016 Financial Statements for further discussion on contingencies.
Changes in Accounting Standards
Application of new and revised accounting standards
The Company has applied the amendments to IFRSs included in the Annual Improvements to IFRSs 2012-2014 Cycle
which were effective for annual periods beginning on or after January 1, 2016. The amendments did not have an
impact on the Company's consolidated financial statements.
Changes in accounting standards not yet effective
The Company has not early adopted any amendment, standard or interpretation that has been issued by the IASB
but is not yet effective.
IFRS 9 Financial Instruments (“IFRS 9”) was issued by the IASB on July 24, 2014 and will replace IAS 39 Financial
Instruments: Recognition and Measurement. IFRS 9 utilizes a single approach to determine whether a financial
asset is measured at amortized cost or fair value and a new mixed measurement model for debt instruments having
only two categories: amortized cost and fair value. The approach in IFRS 9 is based on how an entity manages its
financial instruments in the context of its business model and the contractual cash flow characteristics of the
financial assets. Final amendments released on July 24, 2014 also introduce a new expected loss impairment model
and limited changes to the classification and measurement requirements for financial assets. IFRS 9 is effective for
annual periods beginning on or after January 1, 2018. The Company is currently evaluating the impact the final
standard and amendments on its consolidated financial statements.
IFRS 15, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (“IFRS 15”) In May 2014, the IASB and the Financial Accounting
Standards Board (“FASB”) completed its joint project to clarify the principles for recognizing revenue and to develop
a common revenue standard for IFRS and US GAAP. As a result of the joint project, the IASB issued IFRS 15, Revenue
from Contracts with Customers, and will replace IAS 18, Revenue, IAS 11, Construction Contracts, and related
interpretations on revenue. IFRS 15 establishes principles to address the nature, amount, timing and uncertainty of
revenue and cash flows arising from an entity’s contracts with customers. The standard is effective for annual periods
beginning on or after January 1, 2018. The Company plans to apply IFRS 15 at the date it becomes effective. The
Company is in the process of analyzing IFRS 15 and determining the effect on its consolidated financial statements
as a result of adopting this standard.
IFRS 16, Leases (“IFRS 16”) In January 2016, the IASB issued IFRS 16 - Leases which replaces IAS 17 - Leases and its
associated interpretative guidance. IFRS 16 applies a control model to the identification of leases, distinguishing
between a lease and a service contract on the basis of whether the customer controls the asset being leased. For
those assets determined to meet the definition of a lease, IFRS 16 introduces significant changes to the accounting
by lessees, introducing a single, on-balance sheet accounting model that is similar to current finance lease accounting,
with limited exceptions for short-term leases or leases of low value assets. Lessor accounting remains similar to
current accounting practice. The standard is effective for annual periods beginning on or after January 1, 2019, with
early application permitted for entities that apply IFRS 15. The Company is currently evaluating the impact the final
standard is expected to have on its consolidated financial statements.
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IFRIC Interpretation 22 Foreign Currency Transactions and Advance Consideration ("IFRIC 22") On December 8,
2016, the IASB issued IFRIC 22, which addresses the exchange rate to use in transactions that involve advance
consideration paid or received in a foreign currency. The Standard provides guidance on how to determine the date
of the transaction for the purpose of determining the spot exchange rate used to translate the asset, expense or
income on initial recognition that relates to, and is recognized on the de-recognition of, a non-monetary prepayment
asset or a non-monetary deferred income liability. It is effective January 1, 2018. The Company is currently assessing
the impact on the adoption of this interpretation.
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE, SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY, AND
ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP
Governance
Pan American adheres to high standards of corporate governance and closely follows the requirements established
by both the Canadian Securities Administrators and the SEC in the United States. We believe that our current corporate
governance systems meet or exceed these requirements.
Our Board of Directors oversees the direction and strategy of the business and the affairs of the Company. The Board
is comprised of eight directors, seven of whom are independent. The Board’s wealth of experience allows it to
effectively oversee the development of corporate strategies, provide management with long-term direction, consider
and approve major decisions, oversee the business generally and evaluate corporate performance. The Nominating
and Governance Committee, appointed by the Board of Directors, oversees the effective functioning of the Board
and the implementation of governance best practices.
We believe that good corporate governance is important to the effective performance of the Company and plays a
significant role in protecting the interests of all stakeholders while helping to maximize value.
Corporate Social Responsibility
The Health, Safety, Environment, and Communities Committee, appointed by the Board of Directors, provides
oversight for the corporate social initiatives of the Company and reports directly to the Board. We are committed to
creating sustainable value in the communities where our people work and live. Guided by research conducted by our
local offices, we participate in, and contribute to numerous community programs. They typically center on education
and health, nutrition, environmental awareness, local infrastructure and alternative economic activities. Some of
our key initiatives are:
•
Strengthening the production chain of livestock breeding.
• Value adding through the development of alpaca textiles weaving workshops with product
commercialization in North America.
•
Improving nutrition, focusing on children and women.
• Promoting community health with emphasis on immunizations, optometry, and focusing on oral health.
• Promoting tourism and local areas of interest such as the Stone Forest in Huayllay in Peru.
• Encouraging education for children and adults by contributing to teacher’s salaries, and providing
continuous support through different scholarships at a local and national level.
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Environmental Stewardship
We are committed to operating our mines and developing our new projects in an environmentally responsible manner.
Guided by our Corporate Environmental Policy, we take every practical measure to minimize the environmental
impacts of our operations in each phase of the mining cycle, from early exploration through development, construction
and operation, up to and after the mine’s closure.
We build and operate mines in varied environments across the Americas. From the Patagonian plateau to the Sierra
Madre in Mexico, our mines are generally located in isolated places where information about environmental and
cultural values is often limited. Our mines in Peru and Bolivia are situated in historic mining districts where previous
operations have left significant environmental liabilities that have potential to impact on surrounding habitats and
communities.
We manage these challenges using best practice methods in environmental impact assessment and teams of leading
local and international professionals who clearly determine pre-existing environmental values at each location. These
extensive baseline studies often take years of work and cover issues such as biodiversity and ecosystems, surface and
groundwater resources, air quality, soils, landscape, archeology and paleontology, and the potential for acid rock
drainage in the natural rocks of each new mineral deposit or historic waste facilities. The data collected often
significantly advances scientific knowledge about the environments and regions where we work.
The baseline information is then used interactively in the design of each new mine or to develop management and
closure plans for historic environmental liabilities, in open consultation with local communities and government
authorities. We conduct detailed modeling and simulation of the environmental effects of each alternative design in
order to determine the optimum solution, always aiming for a net benefit.
Once construction and operations begin, we conduct regular monitoring of all relevant environmental variables in
order to measure real impacts against baseline data and report to the government and communities on our progress.
Community participation in environmental monitoring is encouraged across all our mines. We implement
management systems, work procedures and regular staff training to ensure optimum day-to-day management of
issues like waste separation and disposal, water conservation, spill prevention, and incident investigation and analysis.
We conduct corporate environmental audits of our operations to ensure optimum environmental performance.
Environmental staff from all mines participate in the audits which improves integration and consolidation of company-
wide standards across our operations. In 2016, audits were conducted on the Huaron, Morococha, and San Vicente
mines. In 2015, audits were conducted on the La Colorada, Dolores, Alamo Dorado, and Manantial Espejo mines. No
material issues were identified in either the 2016 or 2015 environmental audits.
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DISCLOSURE CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
Pan American’s management considers the meaning of internal control to be the processes established by
management to provide reasonable assurance about the achievement of the Company’s objectives regarding
operations, reporting and compliance. Internal control is designed to address identified risks that threaten any of
these objectives.
As of December 31, 2016, the Company carried out an evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation
of the Company’s management, including the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, of the
effectiveness of the design and operation of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures. Based on that
evaluation, the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have concluded that, as of December 31, 2016, the
Company’s disclosure controls and procedures were effective.
Changes in Internal Controls over Financial Reporting
There has been no change in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting during the year ended
December 31, 2016 that has materially affected or is reasonably likely to materially affect, its internal control over
financial reporting.
Management’s Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting
Management of Pan American is responsible for establishing and maintaining an adequate system of internal control,
including internal controls over financial reporting. Internal control over financial reporting is a process designed by,
or under the supervision of, the President and Chief Executive Officer and the Chief Financial Officer and effected by
the Board of Directors, management and other personnel to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability
of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with
International Financial Reporting Standards. It includes those policies and procedures that:
a) pertain to the maintenance of records that in reasonable detail accurately and fairly reflect the transactions
and dispositions of the assets of Pan American,
b) are designed to provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit
preparation of financial statements in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards as issued
by the International Accounting Standards Board, and that receipts and expenditures of Pan American are
being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and Pan American’s directors, and
c) are designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized
acquisition, use or disposition of Pan American’s assets that could have a material effect on the annual financial
statements or interim financial reports.
The Company’s management, including its President and Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, believe
that due to its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements
on a timely basis. Also, projections of any evaluation of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting
to future periods are subject to the risk that the controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions,
or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.
Management assessed the effectiveness of Pan American’s internal control over financial reporting as at December 31,
2016, based on the criteria set forth in Internal Control – Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of
Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO). Based on this assessment, management concludes
that, as of December 31, 2016, Pan American’s internal control over financial reporting is effective.
Management reviewed the results of management’s assessment with the Audit Committee of the Company’s Board
of Directors. Deloitte LLP, an independent registered public accounting firm, was engaged, as approved by a vote of
the Company’s shareholders, to audit and provide independent opinions on the Company’s consolidated financial
statements and the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2016.
Deloitte LLP has provided such opinions.
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MINERAL RESERVES AND RESOURCES
Pan American Silver Corporation Mineral Reserves as of December 31, 2016 (1,2)
Property
Location
Classification Tonnes
(Mt)
Ag
(g/t)
Contained
Ag (Moz)
Au
(g/t)
Contained
Au (koz)
Huaron
Peru
Morococha (92.3%) (3)
Peru
La Colorada
Dolores
La Bolsa
Mexico
Mexico
Mexico
Manantial Espejo
Argentina
San Vicente (95%) (3)
Bolivia
Totals (4)
Proven
Probable
Proven
Probable
Proven
Probable
Proven
Probable
Proven
Probable
Proven
Probable
Proven
Probable
Proven +
5.7
3.8
2.6
2.2
3.7
4.0
41.6
22.5
9.5
6.2
2.2
0.5
2.0
0.5
107.0
169
167
173
181
432
362
27
25
10
7
111
244
464
531
83
30.8
20.6
14.6
12.8
51.3
46.8
36.1
17.9
3.1
1.4
8.0
3.8
29.4
9.2
285.8
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
0.33
0.32
0.77
0.65
0.67
0.57
1.17
3.32
N/A
N/A
0.70
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
39.1
41.2
1,034.9
472.4
203.0
113.1
84.4
52.2
N/A
N/A
2,040.3
Cu
(%)
0.37
0.38
0.58
0.44
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
0.46
0.56
0.43
Contained
Cu (kt)
20.70
14.60
15.30
9.80
9.10
3.00
72.40
Pb
(%)
1.46
1.62
1.18
1.64
1.72
1.24
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
0.39
0.45
1.36
Contained
Pb (kt)
82.40
62.00
31.10
36.20
63.40
49.80
7.70
2.40
334.9
Zn
(%)
3.02
3.10
3.78
4.21
3.08
2.06
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
3.00
2.52
3.06
Contained
Zn (kt)
171.00
118.90
99.60
93.20
113.80
82.90
59.00
13.50
752.0
(1) Prices used to estimate mineral reserves for 2016 were $18.50 per ounce of silver, $1,300 per ounce of gold, $2,200 per tonne of zinc, $2,000 per
tonne of lead, and $5,000 per tonne of copper, except at Manantial Espejo where $17.00 per ounce of silver and $1,200 per ounce of gold were
used for planned 2017 production, reverting to $18.50 per ounce of silver and $1,300 per ounce of gold thereafter. Metal prices used for La Bolsa
were $14.00 per ounce of silver and $825 per ounce of gold.
(2) Mineral reserve estimates were prepared under the supervision of, or were reviewed by, Christopher Emerson, FAusIMM, Vice President Business
Development and Geology and Martin G. Wafforn, P.Eng., Senior Vice President Technical Services and Process Optimization, each of whom are
Qualified Persons as that term is defined in National Instrument 43-101 (“NI 43-101).
(3) This information represents the portion of mineral reserves attributable to Pan American based on its ownership interest in the operating entity
as indicated.
Totals may not add up due to rounding.
(4)
Pan American Silver Corporation Mineral Resources as of December 31, 2016 (1,2)
Location
Classification
Property
Huaron
Morococha (92.3%) (3)
La Colorada
Dolores
La Bolsa
Peru
Peru
Mexico
Mexico
Mexico
Manantial Espejo
Argentina
San Vicente (95%) (3)
Bolivia
Navidad
Argentina
Pico Machay
Peru
Calcatreu
Argentina
Measured
Indicated
Measured
Indicated
Measured
Indicated
Measured
Indicated
Measured
Indicated
Measured
Indicated
Measured
Indicated
Measured
Indicated
Measured
Indicated
Indicated
Tonnes
(Mt)
2.2
1.7
0.4
Ag (g/
t)
165
164
161
Contained Ag
(Moz)
11.8
9.1
2.0
Au (g/
t)
N/A
N/A
N/A
Contained Au
(koz)
N/A
N/A
N/A
1.1
0.5
2.0
1.9
3.2
1.4
4.5
0.1
0.4
0.8
0.1
15.4
139.8
4.7
5.9
8.0
127
206
200
13
24
11
9
125
207
202
194
137
126
N/A
N/A
26
4.6
3.1
12.7
0.8
2.5
0.3
1.1
0.5
2.6
5.0
0.5
67.8
564.5
N/A
N/A
6.6
N/A
0.31
0.18
0.22
0.43
0.90
0.50
1.65
2.04
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
0.91
0.67
2.63
N/A
4.7
11.5
13.8
44.0
31.4
59.8
6.7
25.4
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
137.5
127.1
676.0
Cu (%)
Pb (%)
Zn (%)
0.27
0.33
0.25
0.56
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
0.30
0.33
0.10
0.04
N/A
N/A
N/A
1.57
1.56
1.09
0.93
0.45
0.39
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
0.14
0.17
1.44
0.79
N/A
N/A
N/A
2.93
2.99
3.31
3.26
0.85
0.63
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
2.45
2.30
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Totals (4)
2.32
(1) Prices used to estimate mineral resources for 2016 were $18.50 per ounce of silver, $1,300 per ounce of gold, $2,200 per tonne of zinc, $2,000
Measured
1,137.9
695.5
194.0
0.86
1.11
0.06
118
per tonne of lead, and $5,000 per tonne of copper, except at Dolores and Manantial Espejo, where $25.00 per ounce of silver and $1,400 per
ounce of gold were used. Metal prices used for La Bolsa were $14.00 per ounce of silver and $825 per ounce of gold. Metal prices for Navidad
were $12.52 per ounce of silver and $1,100 per tonne of lead. Metal prices used for Calcatreu were $12.50 per ounce of silver and $650 per
ounce of gold.
(2) Mineral resource estimates were prepared under the supervision of, or were reviewed by, Christopher Emerson, FAusIMM, Vice President
Business Development and Geology and Martin G. Wafforn, P.Eng., Senior Vice President Technical Services and Process Optimization, each of
whom are Qualified Persons as that term is defined in NI 43-101.
(3) This information represents the portion of mineral resources attributable to Pan American based on its ownership interest in the operating
entity as indicated.
(4) Totals may not add up due to rounding.
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Pan American Silver Corporation Mineral Resources as of December 31, 2016 (1,2)
Ag (g/t)
Classification
Property
Location
Tonnes
(Mt)
Contained Ag
(Moz)
Au (g/t)
Contained Au
(koz)
Cu (%)
Pb (%)
Zn (%)
Huaron
Morococha (92.3%) (3)
La Colorada
Dolores
La Bolsa
Peru
Peru
Mexico
Mexico
Mexico
Inferred
Inferred
Inferred
Inferred
Inferred
Manantial Espejo
Argentina
Inferred
San Vicente (95%) (3)
Bolivia
Inferred
Navidad
Pico Machay
Calcatreu
Totals (4)
Argentina
Inferred
Peru
Inferred
Argentina
Inferred
Inferred
103.7
6.2
3.9
1.8
1.7
13.7
0.5
2.8
45.9
23.9
3.4
164
214
313
37
8
211
330
81
N/A
17
92
32.7
26.6
17.8
2.0
3.3
3.5
29.7
119.4
N/A
1.8
236.9
N/A
N/A
0.35
1.01
0.51
2.60
N/A
N/A
0.58
2.06
0.70
N/A
N/A
19.7
54.6
222.4
42.6
N/A
N/A
445.7
226.0
1,011.1
0.34
0.29
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
0.28
0.02
N/A
N/A
0.08
1.56
1.30
2.65
N/A
N/A
N/A
0.33
0.57
N/A
N/A
0.77
2.81
3.58
4.58
N/A
N/A
N/A
2.42
N/A
N/A
N/A
2.83
(1) Prices used to estimate mineral resources for 2016 were $18.50 per ounce of silver, $1,300 per ounce of gold, $2,200 per tonne of zinc, $2,000
per tonne of lead, and $5,000 per tonne of copper, except at Dolores and Manantial Espejo, where $25.00 per ounce of silver and $1,400 per
ounce of gold were used. Metal prices used for La Bolsa were $14.00 per ounce of silver and $825 per ounce of gold. Metal prices for Navidad
were $12.52 per ounce of silver and $1,100 per tonne of lead. Metal prices used for Calcatreu were $12.50 per ounce of silver and $650 per
ounce of gold.
(2) Mineral resource estimates were prepared under the supervision of, or were reviewed by, Christopher Emerson, FAusIMM, Vice President
Business Development and Geology and Martin G. Wafforn, P.Eng., Senior Vice President Technical Services and Process Optimization, each of
whom are Qualified Persons as that term is defined in NI 43-101.
(3) This information represents the portion of mineral resources attributable to Pan American based on its ownership interest in the operating entity
as indicated.
(4) Totals may not add up due to rounding.
General Notes Applicable to the Foregoing Tables:
Mineral reserves and resources are as defined by the Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum.
Pan American reports mineral resources and mineral reserves separately. Reported mineral resources do not include
amounts identified as mineral reserves. Mineral resources that are not mineral reserves have no demonstrated
economic viability.
Pan American does not expect these mineral reserve and resource estimates to be materially affected by metallurgical,
environmental, permitting, legal, taxation, socio-economic, political, and marketing or other relevant issues.
See the Company's Annual Information Form dated March 22, 2017, available at www.sedar.com for further
information on the Company's material mineral properties, including information concerning associated QA/QC and
data verification matters, the key assumptions, parameters and methods used by the Company to estimate mineral
reserves and mineral resources, and for a detailed description of known legal, political, environmental, and other
risks that could materially affect the Company's business and the potential development of the Company's mineral
reserves and resources.
Grades are shown as contained metal before mill recoveries are applied.
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Scientific and technical information contained in this MD&A has been reviewed and approved by Martin Wafforn,
P.Eng., Senior Vice President Technical Services and Processing Optimization, and Christopher Emerson, FAusIMM,
Vice President Business Development and Geology, each of whom are Qualified Persons, as the term is defined in NI
43-101.
For more detailed information regarding the Company’s material mineral properties and technical information related
thereto, including a complete list of current technical reports applicable to such properties, please refer to the
Company’s Annual Information Form dated March 22, 2017, filed at www.sedar.com or the Company’s most recent
Form 40-F filed with the SEC.
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Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements and Information
Certain of the statements and information in this MD&A constitute “forward-looking statements” within the meaning
of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and “forward-looking information” within the
meaning of applicable Canadian provincial securities laws relating to the Company and its operations. All statements,
other than statements of historical fact, are forward-looking statements. When used in this MD&A, the words, “will”,
“believes”, “expects”, “intents”, “plans”, “forecast”, “objective”, “guidance”, “outlook”, “potential”, “anticipated”,
“budget”, and other similar words and expressions, identify forward-looking statements or information. These
forward-looking statements or information relate to, among other things: future economic and operational
performance; future production of silver, gold and other metals produced by the Company; future cash costs per
ounce of silver and all-in sustaining costs per silver ounce sold; the anticipated price of silver and other metals; the
sufficiency of the Company’s current working capital, anticipated operating cash flow or its ability to raise necessary
funds; timing of production and the cash costs of production at each of the Company’s properties; the estimated cost
of and availability of funding necessary for sustaining capital; the successful implementation and effects of ongoing
or future development and expansion plans, including the expansion projects at the Company’s Dolores and La
Colorada mines, and the anticipated financial and operational results of such projects; the effects of transactions on
the future performance of the Company; forecast capital and non-operating spending; the timing and method of
payment of compensation; anticipated volatility in effective tax rates and contributing factors; and the Company’s
plans and expectations for its properties and operations.
These statements and information reflect the Company’s current views with respect to future events and are
necessarily based upon a number of assumptions and estimates that, while considered reasonable by the Company,
are inherently subject to significant business, economic, competitive, political and social uncertainties and
contingencies. Many factors, both known and unknown, could cause actual results, performance or achievements to
be materially different from the results, performance or achievements that are or may be expressed or implied by
such forward-looking statements or information contained in this MD&A and the Company has made assumptions
and estimates based on or related to many of these factors. Such factors include, without limitation: fluctuations in
spot and forward markets for silver, gold, base metals and certain other commodities (such as natural gas, fuel, oil
and electricity); fluctuations in currency markets (such as the Peruvian sol, Mexican peso, Argentine peso, Bolivian
boliviano and Canadian dollar versus the U.S. dollar); risks related to the technological and operational nature of the
Company’s business; changes in national and local government, legislation, taxation, controls or regulations and
political, legal or economic developments in Canada, the United States, Mexico, Peru, Argentina, Bolivia or other
countries where the Company may carry on business, including the risk of expropriation relative to certain of our
operations, particularly in Argentina and Bolivia; risks and hazards associated with the business of mineral exploration,
development and mining (including environmental hazards, industrial accidents, unusual or unexpected geological
or structural formations, pressures, cave-ins and flooding); risks relating to the credit worthiness or financial condition
of suppliers, refiners and other parties with whom the Company does business; inadequate insurance, or inability to
obtain insurance, to cover these risks and hazards; employee relations; relationships with and claims by the local
communities and indigenous populations; availability and increasing costs associated with mining inputs and labour;
the speculative nature of mineral exploration and development, including the risk of obtaining necessary licenses
and permits and the presence of laws and regulations that may impose restrictions on mining, including those currently
in the province of Chubut, Argentina; diminishing quantities or grades of mineral reserves as properties are mined;
global financial conditions; the Company’s ability to complete and successfully integrate acquisitions and to mitigate
other business combination risks; challenges to, or difficulty in maintaining, the Company’s title to properties and
continued ownership thereof; the actual results of current exploration activities, conclusions of economic evaluations,
and changes in project parameters to deal with unanticipated economic or other factors; increased competition in
the mining industry for properties, equipment, qualified personnel, and their costs; having sufficient cash to pay
obligations as they come due; and those factors identified under the caption “Risks Related to Pan American’s
Business” in the Company’s most recent Form 40-F and Annual Information Form filed with the United States Securities
and Exchange Commission and Canadian provincial securities regulatory authorities. Investors are cautioned against
attributing undue certainty or reliance on forward-looking statements or information. Although the Company has
attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially, there may be other factors
that cause results not to be as anticipated, estimated, described, or intended. The Company does not intend, and
does not assume any obligation, to update these forward-looking statements or information to reflect changes in
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assumptions or in circumstances or any other events affecting such statements or information, other than as required
by applicable law.
Cautionary Note to U.S. Investors Concerning Estimates of Mineral Reserves and
Resources
This MD&A has been prepared in accordance with the requirements of Canadian securities laws, which differ from
the requirements of U.S. securities laws. Unless otherwise indicated, all mineral reserve and resource estimates
included in this MD&A have been prepared in accordance with Canadian National Instrument 43-101 - Standards of
Disclosure for Mineral Projects (“NI 43-101”) and the Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy, and Petroleum
classification system. NI 43-101 is a rule developed by the Canadian Securities Administrators that establishes
standards for all public disclosure an issuer makes of scientific and technical information concerning mineral projects.
Canadian standards, including NI 43-101, differ significantly from the requirements of the United Sates Securities and
Exchange Commission (the “SEC”), and information concerning mineralization, deposits, mineral reserve and resource
information contained or referred to herein may not be comparable to similar information disclosed by U.S. companies.
In particular, and without limiting the generality of the foregoing, this MD&A uses the terms “measured resource”,
“indicated resources” and “inferred resources”. U.S. investors are advised that, while such terms are recognized and
required by Canadian Securities laws, the SEC does not recognize them. The requirements of NI 43-101 for
identification of “reserves” are not the same as those of the SEC, and reserves reported by Pan American Silver Corp.,
in compliance with NI 43-101, may not qualify as “reserves” under SEC standards. Under U.S. standards, mineralization
may not be classified as a “reserve” unless the determination has been made that the mineralization could be
economically and legally produced for extracted at the time the reserve determination is made. U.S. investors are
cautioned not to assume that any part of a “measured resource” or “indicated resource” will ever be converted in
to a “reserve”. U.S. investors should also understand that “inferred resources” have a great amount of uncertainty
as to their existence and great uncertainty as to their economic and legal feasibility. It cannot be assumed that all
or any part of the “inferred resources” exist, are economically or legally mineable or will ever be upgraded to a
higher category. Under Canadian Securities laws, estimated “inferred resources” may not form the basis of feasibility
or pre-feasibility studies, except in rare cases. Disclosure of “contained ounces” in a mineral resource is permitted
disclosure under Canadian Securities laws. However, the SEC normally only permits issuers to report mineralization
that does not constitute “reserves” by SEC standards as in place tonnage and grade, without reference to unit
measures. Accordingly, information concerning mineral deposits set forth may not be comparable with information
made in public companies that report in accordance with U.S. standards.
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CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND NOTES
FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2016 AND DECEMBER 31, 2015
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Management’s Responsibility For Financial Reporting
The accompanying Consolidated Financial Statements of Pan American Silver Corp. were prepared by management,
which is responsible for the integrity and fairness of the information presented, including the many amounts that
must of necessity be based on estimates and judgments. These Consolidated Financial Statements were prepared in
accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards ("IFRS") as issued by the International Accounting
Standards Board (“IASB”). Financial information appearing throughout our management’s discussion and analysis is
consistent with these Consolidated Financial Statements.
In discharging our responsibility for the integrity and fairness of the consolidated financial statements and for the
accounting systems from which they are derived, we maintain the necessary system of internal controls designed to
ensure that transactions are authorized, assets are safeguarded and proper records are maintained. These controls
include quality standards in hiring employees, policies and procedure manuals, a corporate code of conduct and
accountability for performance within appropriate and well-defined areas of responsibility.
The Board of Directors oversees management’s responsibilities for financial reporting through an Audit Committee,
which is composed entirely of directors who are neither officers nor employees of Pan American Silver Corp. This
Committee reviews our consolidated financial statements and recommends them to the Board for approval. Other
key responsibilities of the Audit Committee include reviewing our existing internal control procedures and planned
revisions to those procedures, and advising the directors on auditing matters and financial reporting issues.
Deloitte LLP, Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm appointed by the shareholders of Pan American Silver
Corp. upon the recommendation of the Audit Committee and Board, have performed an independent audit of the
Consolidated Financial Statements and their report follows. The auditors have full and unrestricted access to the Audit
Committee to discuss their audit and related findings.
"signed"
Michael Steinmann
Chief Executive Officer
March 22, 2017
"signed"
A. Robert Doyle
Chief Financial Officer
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2016 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
To the Board of Directors and Shareholders of Pan American Silver Corp.
We have audited the accompanying consolidated financial statements of Pan American Silver Corp. and subsidiaries (the
“Company”), which comprise the consolidated statements of financial position as at December 31, 2016 and December 31,
2015, and the consolidated income statements, consolidated statements of comprehensive income (loss), consolidated
statements of cash flows and consolidated statements of changes in equity for the years then ended, and a summary of
significant accounting policies and other explanatory information.
Management's Responsibility for the Consolidated Financial Statements
Management is responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of these consolidated financial statements in accordance
with International Financial Reporting Standards as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board, and for such
internal control as management determines is necessary to enable the preparation of consolidated financial statements that
are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.
Auditor's Responsibility
Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these consolidated financial statements based on our audits. We conducted our
audits in accordance with Canadian generally accepted auditing standards and the standards of the Public Company
Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we comply with ethical requirements and plan and
perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the consolidated financial statements are free from material
misstatement.
An audit involves performing procedures to obtain audit evidence about the amounts and disclosures in the consolidated
financial statements. The procedures selected depend on the auditor's judgment, including the assessment of the risks of
material misstatement of the consolidated financial statements, whether due to fraud or error. In making those risk
assessments, the auditor considers internal control relevant to the entity's preparation and fair presentation of the
consolidated financial statements in order to design audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances. 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 financial statements.
We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained in our audits is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our audit
opinion.
Opinion
In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Pan
American Silver Corp. and subsidiaries as at December 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015, and their financial performance and
their cash flows for the years then ended in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards as issued by the
International Accounting Standards Board.
Other Matter
We have also audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States),
the Company’s internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2016, based on the criteria established in Internal
Control – Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission
and our report dated March 22, 2017 expressed an unqualified opinion on the Company’s internal control over financial
reporting.
/s/ Deloitte LLP
Chartered Professional Accountants
Vancouver, Canada
March 22, 2017
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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
To the Board of Directors and Shareholders of Pan American Silver Corp.
We have audited the internal control over financial reporting of Pan American Silver Corp. and subsidiaries (the “Company”)
as of December 31, 2016, based on the criteria established in Internal Control-Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the
Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission. The Company's management is responsible for
maintaining effective internal control over financial reporting and for its assessment of the effectiveness of internal control
over financial reporting, included in the accompanying Management’s Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting.
Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Company's internal control over financial reporting based on our audit.
We conducted our audit in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States).
Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether effective internal
control over financial reporting was maintained in all material respects. Our audit included obtaining an understanding of
internal control over financial reporting, assessing the risk that a material weakness exists, testing and evaluating the design
and operating effectiveness of internal control based on the assessed risk, and performing such other procedures as we
considered necessary in the circumstances. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.
A company's internal control over financial reporting is a process designed by, or under the supervision of, the company's
principal executive and principal financial officers, or persons performing similar functions, and effected by the company's
board of directors, management, and other personnel to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial
reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with International Financial
Reporting Standards as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board. A company's internal control over financial
reporting includes those policies and procedures that (1) pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail,
accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets of the company; (2) provide reasonable assurance
that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with International
Financial Reporting Standards as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board, and that receipts and expenditures
of the company are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and directors of the company; and (3)
provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use, or disposition of the
company's assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.
Because of the inherent limitations of internal control over financial reporting, including the possibility of collusion or
improper management override of controls, material misstatements due to error or fraud may not be prevented or detected
on a timely basis. Also, projections of any evaluation of the effectiveness of the internal control over financial reporting to
future periods are subject to the risk that the controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the
degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.
In our opinion, the Company maintained, in all material respects, effective internal control over financial reporting as of
December 31, 2016, based on the criteria established in Internal Control – Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the
Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission.
We have also audited, in accordance with Canadian generally accepted auditing standards and the standards of the Public
Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States), the consolidated financial statements as at and for the year ended
December 31, 2016 of the Company and our report dated March 22, 2017 expressed an unmodified/unqualified opinion on
those financial statements.
/s/ Deloitte LLP
Chartered Professional Accountants
Vancouver, Canada
March 22, 2017
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2016 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Pan American Silver Corp.
Consolidated Statements of Financial Position
As at December 31, 2016 and 2015
(in thousands of U.S. dollars)
Assets
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents (Note 25)
Short-term investments (Note 8)
Trade and other receivables (Note 7)
Income taxes receivable
Inventories (Note 9)
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
Non-current assets
Mineral properties, plant and equipment (Note 10)
Long-term refundable tax
Deferred tax assets (Note 28)
Investment in associates (Note 12)
Other assets (Note 13)
Goodwill (Note 11)
Total Assets
Liabilities
Current liabilities
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities (Note 14)
Loans payable (Note 15)
Derivative financial instruments (Note 7)
Current portion of provisions (Note 16)
Current portion of finance lease (Note 17)
Income tax payable
Non-current liabilities
Long-term portion of provisions (Note 16)
Deferred tax liabilities (Note 28)
Long-term portion of finance lease (Note 17)
Long-term debt (Note 18)
Deferred revenue (Note 12)
Other long-term liabilities (Note 19)
Share purchase warrants (Note 12)
Total Liabilities
Equity
Capital and reserves (Note 20)
Issued capital
Share option reserve
Investment revaluation reserve
Deficit
Total Equity attributable to equity holders of the Company
Non-controlling interests
Total Equity
Total Liabilities and Equity
Commitments and Contingencies (Notes 7, 29); subsequent events (Note 31)
See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements
APPROVED BY THE BOARD ON MARCH 22, 2017
"signed" Ross Beaty, Director
"signed" Michael Steinmann, Director
December 31,
2016
December 31,
2015
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
180,881
36,729
130,117
17,460
237,329
10,337
612,853
1,222,727
7,664
1,727
49,734
379
3,057
1,898,141
143,502
—
2,815
8,499
3,559
25,911
184,286
51,444
170,863
3,542
36,200
11,561
27,408
13,833
499,137
133,963
92,678
87,041
27,373
204,361
6,748
552,164
1,145,221
8,994
3,730
1,450
421
3,057
1,715,037
112,829
19,578
2,835
8,979
2,238
13,481
159,940
45,892
142,127
1,759
36,200
—
30,503
—
416,421
2,303,978
22,946
434
(931,060)
1,396,298
2,706
1,399,004
1,898,141
$
2,298,390
22,829
(458)
(1,023,539)
1,297,222
1,394
1,298,616
1,715,037
81
2016
2015
$
774,775
$
674,688
(428,333)
(115,955)
(31,608)
(575,896)
198,879
(23,663)
(11,334)
(9,054)
—
(4,944)
25,100
7,946
1,542
184,472
—
1,350
(9,551)
176,271
(74,446)
(532,031)
(150,845)
(23,901)
(706,777)
(32,089)
(18,027)
(11,940)
(13,004)
(150,268)
(324)
372
—
(4,762)
(230,042)
278
2,461
(8,452)
(235,755)
4,199
$
$
$
$
$
101,825
$
(231,556)
$
$
$
$
100,085
1,740
101,825
0.66
0.66
152,118
152,504
(226,650)
(4,906)
(231,556)
(1.49)
(1.49)
151,664
151,664
Pan American Silver Corp.
Consolidated Income Statements
For the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015
(in thousands of U.S. dollars except per share amounts)
Revenue (Note 26)
Cost of sales
Production costs (Note 21)
Depreciation and amortization (Note 10)
Royalties
Mine operating earnings (loss)
General and administrative
Exploration and project development
Foreign exchange losses
Impairment charges (Note 11)
Losses on commodity, diesel fuel swaps, and foreign currency contracts (Note 7)
Gain on sale of mineral properties, plant and equipment (Note 10)
Share of loss from associate and dilution gain (Note 12)
Other income (expense) (Note 27)
Earnings (loss) from operations
Gain on derivatives (Note 7)
Investment income
Interest and finance expense (Note 23)
Earnings (loss) before income taxes
Income tax (expense) recovery (Note 28)
Net earnings (loss) for the year
See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements.
Attributable to:
Equity holders of the Company
Non-controlling interests
Earnings (loss) per share attributable to common shareholders (Note 24)
Basic earnings (loss) per share
Diluted earnings (loss) per share
Weighted average shares outstanding (in 000’s) Basic
Weighted average shares outstanding (in 000’s) Diluted
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2016 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Pan American Silver Corp.
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss)
For the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015
(in thousands of U.S. dollars)
Net earnings (loss) for the year
Items that may be reclassified subsequently to net earnings:
Unrealized net gains (losses) on available for sale securities
(net of $nil tax in 2016 and 2015)
Reclassification adjustment for realized (gains) losses on equity securities included in earnings
(net of $nil tax in 2016 and 2015)
Total comprehensive earnings (loss) for the year
Total comprehensive earnings (loss) attributable to:
Equity holders of the Company
Non-controlling interests
See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements.
2016
2015
$
101,825
$
(231,556)
912
(20)
(1,459)
1,486
102,717
$
(231,529)
100,977
1,740
102,717
$
$
(226,623)
(4,906)
(231,529)
$
$
$
83
Pan American Silver Corp.
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
For the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015
(in thousands of U.S. dollars)
Cash flow from operating activities
Net earnings (loss) for the year
Current income tax expense (Note 28)
Deferred income tax expense (recovery) (Note 28)
Interest expense (Note 23)
Depreciation and amortization (Note 10)
Impairment charges (Note 11)
Accretion on closure and decommissioning provision (Note 16)
Unrealized losses on foreign exchange
Share-based compensation expense
Losses on commodity, diesel fuel swaps, and foreign currency contracts (Note 7)
Gain on derivatives (Note 7)
Share of loss from associate and dilution gain (Note 12)
Gain on sale of mineral properties, plant and equipment
Net realizable value adjustment for inventories (Note 21)
Changes in non-cash operating working capital (Note 25)
Operating cash flows before interest and income taxes
Interest paid
Interest received
Income taxes paid
Net cash generated from operating activities
Cash flow from investing activities
Payments for mineral properties, plant and equipment
Net proceeds from sales of short-term investments
Proceeds from sale of mineral properties, plant and equipment
Net (payments) proceeds from commodity, diesel fuel swaps, and foreign currency contracts
Exercise of warrants and other payments
Net cash used in investing activities
Cash flow from financing activities
Proceeds from issue of equity shares
Distributions to non-controlling interests
Dividends paid
Payment of convertible debenture
Proceeds from credit facility
(Payment of) proceeds from short-term loans (Note 15)
Payment of equipment leases
Net cash used in financing activities
Effects of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the year
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the year
Supplemental cash flow information (Note 25).
See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements.
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2016 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
2016
2015
$
101,825
$
(231,556)
44,031
30,415
2,115
115,955
—
4,363
5,759
3,826
4,944
—
(7,946)
(25,100)
(42,815)
(5,545)
231,827
(2,553)
1,382
(15,852)
214,804
$
15,854
(20,053)
3,640
150,845
150,268
3,239
860
2,569
324
(278)
—
(372)
10,861
19,840
106,041
(4,472)
1,012
(13,889)
88,692
(202,661) $
56,870
16,319
(4,965)
(5,460)
(139,897) $
(146,735)
91,296
647
2,511
(111)
(52,392)
$
2,399
(428)
(7,606)
—
—
(19,536)
(3,047)
(28,218) $
229
46,918
133,963
180,881
$
—
(545)
(41,703)
(36,235)
36,200
1,978
(7,531)
(47,836)
(694)
(12,230)
146,193
133,963
$
$
$
$
$
$
Pan American Silver Corp.
Consolidated Statements of Changes in Equity
For the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015
(in thousands of U.S. dollars, except for number of shares)
Attributable to equity holders of the Company
Issued
shares
Issued
capital
Share
option
reserve
Investment
revaluation
reserve
Retained
deficit
Total
Non-
controlling
interests
Total
equity
Balance, December 31, 2014
151,643,372
$ 2,296,672
$
22,091
$
(485) $ (755,186) $ 1,563,092
$
6,845
$ 1,569,937
Total comprehensive loss
Net loss for the year
Other comprehensive income
Shares issued as compensation
(Note 25)
Distributions by subsidiaries to
non-controlling interests
Share-based compensation on
option grants
Dividends paid
—
—
—
—
—
—
240,362
1,718
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
738
—
—
27
27
—
—
—
—
(226,650)
(226,650)
(4,906)
(231,556)
—
27
—
27
(226,650)
(226,623)
(4,906)
(231,529)
—
—
—
1,718
—
1,718
—
738
(545)
(545)
—
—
738
(41,703)
(41,703)
(41,703)
Balance, December 31, 2015
151,883,734
$ 2,298,390
$
22,829
$
(458) $(1,023,539) $ 1,297,222
$
1,394
$ 1,298,616
Total comprehensive loss
Net earnings for the year
Other comprehensive income
Shares issued on the exercise of
stock options
Shares issued as compensation
(Note 25)
Share-based compensation on
option grants
Distributions by subsidiaries to
non-controlling interests
Dividends paid
—
—
—
254,146
196,772
—
—
—
—
—
—
3,223
2,365
—
—
—
—
—
—
(824)
—
941
—
—
—
892
892
—
—
—
—
—
100,085
100,085
—
892
100,085
100,977
—
—
—
—
2,399
2,365
941
—
(7,606)
(7,606)
1,740
—
1,740
—
—
—
(428)
—
101,825
892
102,717
2,399
2,365
941
(428)
(7,606)
Balance, December 31, 2016
152,334,652
$ 2,303,978
$
22,946
$
434
$ (931,060) $ 1,396,298
$
2,706
$ 1,399,004
See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements.
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Pan American Silver Corp.
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
As at December 31, 2016 and 2015
(Tabular amounts are in thousands of U.S. dollars except number of shares, options, warrants, and per share amounts)
1. Nature of Operations
Pan American Silver Corp. is the ultimate parent company of its subsidiary group (collectively, the “Company”, or “Pan American”).
Pan American Silver Corp. is incorporated and domiciled in Canada, and its office is at Suite 1500 – 625 Howe Street, Vancouver,
British Columbia, V6C 2T6.
The Company is engaged in the production and sale of silver, gold and base metals including copper, lead and zinc as well as
other related activities, including exploration, extraction, processing, refining and reclamation. The Company’s primary product
(silver) is produced in Peru, Mexico, Argentina and Bolivia. Additionally, the Company has project development activities in Peru,
Mexico and Argentina, and exploration activities throughout South America, Mexico, and the United States.
At December 31, 2016 the Company’s principal producing properties were comprised of the Huaron and Morococha mines located
in Peru, the Alamo Dorado, La Colorada and Dolores mines located in Mexico, the San Vicente mine located in Bolivia and the
Manantial Espejo mine located in Argentina.
The Company’s significant development project at December 31, 2016 was the Navidad project in Argentina.
2.
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
a. Statement of Compliance
These consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards
(“IFRS”) as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board (“IASB”). IFRS comprises IFRSs, International Accounting
Standards (“IAS”), and interpretations issued by the IFRS Interpretations Committee (“IFRICs”) and the former Standing
Interpretations Committee (“SIC”).
These consolidated financial statements were approved for issuance by the Board of Directors on March 22, 2017.
b. Basis of Preparation
The Company’s accounting policies have been applied consistently in preparing these consolidated annual financial statements
for the year ended December 31, 2016, and the comparative information as at December 31, 2015.
c. Significant Accounting Policies
Principles of Consolidation: The financial statements consolidate the financial statements of Pan American and its subsidiaries.
All intercompany balances, transactions, unrealized profits and losses arising from intra-company transactions have been
eliminated in full. The results of subsidiaries acquired or sold are consolidated for the periods from or to the date on which control
passes. Control is achieved where the Company is exposed, or has rights, to variable returns from its involvement with an investee
and has the ability to affect those returns through its power over the investee. This occurs when the Company has existing rights
that give it the current ability to direct the relevant activities, is exposed, or has rights, to variable returns from its involvement
with the investee, when the investor's returns from its involvement have the potential to vary as a result of the investee's
performance and the ability to use its power over the investee to affect the amount of the investor's returns. Where there is a
loss of control of a subsidiary, the consolidated financial statements include the results for the part of the reporting period during
which the Company has control. Subsidiaries use the same reporting period and same accounting policies as the Company.
For partly owned subsidiaries, the net assets and net earnings attributable to non-controlling shareholders are presented as “net
earnings attributable to non-controlling interests” in the consolidated statements of financial position, and in the consolidated
income statements. Total comprehensive income is attributable to the owners of the Company and to the non-controlling interests
even if this results in the non-controlling interest having a deficit balance.
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Pan American Silver Corp.
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
As at December 31, 2016 and 2015
(Tabular amounts are in thousands of U.S. dollars except number of shares, options, warrants, and per share amounts)
The consolidated financial statements include the wholly-owned and partially-owned subsidiaries of the Company; the most
significant at December 31, 2016 and 2015 are presented in the following table:
Subsidiary
Location
Pan American Silver Huaron S.A.
Peru
Compañía Minera Argentum S.A.
Peru
Minera Corner Bay S.A. de C.V.
Mexico
Plata Panamericana S.A. de C.V.
Mexico
Compañía Minera Dolores S.A. de C.V. Mexico
Minera Tritón Argentina S.A.
Pan American Silver (Bolivia) S.A.
Minera Argenta S.A.
Argentina
Bolivia
Argentina
Ownership
Interest
Accounting
Operations and Development
Projects Owned
Huaron mine
100% Consolidated
92% Consolidated Morococha mine
100% Consolidated
100% Consolidated
100% Consolidated
100% Consolidated Manantial Espejo mine
95% Consolidated
100% Consolidated
Alamo Dorado mine
La Colorada mine
Dolores mine
San Vicente mine
Navidad Project
Investments in associates: An associate is an entity over which the investor has significant influence but not control and that is
neither a subsidiary nor an interest in a joint venture. Significant influence is presumed to exist where the Company has between
20% and 50% of the voting rights, but can also arise where the Company has less than 20%, if the Company has the power to
participate in the financial and operating policy decisions affecting the entity. The Company’s share of the net assets and net
earnings or loss is accounted for in the consolidated financial statements using the equity method of accounting.
Basis of measurement: These consolidated financial statements have been prepared on a historical cost basis except for derivative
financial instruments, share purchase warrants and assets classified as at fair value through profit or loss or available-for-sale
which are measured at fair value. Additionally, these consolidated financial statements have been prepared using the accrual
basis of accounting, except for cash flow information.
Currency of presentation: The consolidated financial statements are presented in United States dollars (“USD”), which is the
Company’s and each of the subsidiaries' functional and presentation currency, and all values are rounded to the nearest thousand
except where otherwise indicated.
Business combinations: Upon the acquisition of a business, the acquisition method of accounting is used, whereby the purchase
consideration is allocated to the identifiable assets, liabilities and contingent liabilities (identifiable net assets) acquired on the
basis of fair value at the date of acquisition. When the cost of the acquisition exceeds the fair value attributable to the Company’s
share of the identifiable net assets, the difference is treated as goodwill, which is not amortized and is reviewed for impairment
annually or more frequently when there is an indication of impairment. If the fair value attributable to the Company’s share of
the identifiable net assets exceeds the cost of acquisition, the difference is immediately recognized in the consolidated income
statement. Acquisition related costs, other than costs to issue debt or equity securities of the acquirer, including investment
banking fees, legal fees, accounting fees, valuation fees, and other professional or consulting fees are expensed as incurred. The
costs to issue equity securities of the Company as consideration for the acquisition are reduced from share capital as share
issuance costs. The costs to issue debt securities are capitalized and amortized using the effective interest method.
Non-controlling interests are measured either at fair value or at the non-controlling interests’ proportionate share of the
recognized amounts of the acquirers’ identifiable net assets as at the date of acquisition. The choice of measurement basis is
made on a transaction by transaction basis.
Control of a business may be achieved in stages. Upon the acquisition of control, any previously held interest is re-measured to
fair value at the date control is obtained resulting in a gain or loss upon the acquisition of control.
If the initial accounting for a business combination is incomplete by the end of the reporting period in which the combination
occurs, the Company reports provisional amounts for the items for which the accounting is incomplete. These provisional amounts
are adjusted during the measurement period, or additional assets or liabilities are recognized, to reflect new information obtained
about facts and circumstances that existed at the acquisition date that, if known, would have affected the amounts recognized
at that date.
Revenue recognition: Revenue associated with the sale of commodities is recognized when all significant risks and rewards of
ownership of the asset sold are transferred to the customer, usually when insurance risk and title has passed to the customer
and the commodity has been delivered to the shipping agent. At this point the Company retains neither continuing managerial
involvement to the degree usually associated with ownership nor effective control over the commodities and the costs incurred,
or to be incurred, in respect of the sale, can be reliably measured. Revenue is recognized at the fair value of the consideration
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Pan American Silver Corp.
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
As at December 31, 2016 and 2015
(Tabular amounts are in thousands of U.S. dollars except number of shares, options, warrants, and per share amounts)
receivable, to the extent that it is probable that economic benefits will flow to the Company and the revenue can be reliably
measured. Sales revenue is recognized at the fair value of consideration received, which in most cases is based on invoiced
amounts.
The Company’s concentrate sales contracts with third-party smelters, in general, provide for a provisional payment based upon
provisional assays and quoted metal prices. Final settlement is based on applicable commodity prices set on specified quotational
periods, typically ranging from one month prior to shipment, and can extend to three months after the shipment arrives at the
smelter and is based on average market metal prices. For this purpose, the selling price can be measured reliably for those
products, such as silver, gold, zinc, lead and copper, for which there exists an active and freely traded commodity market such
as the London Metals Exchange and the value of product sold by the Company is directly linked to the form in which it is traded
on that market.
Sales revenue is commonly subject to adjustments based on an inspection of the product by the customer. In such cases, sales
revenue is initially recognized on a provisional basis using the Company’s best estimate of contained metal, and adjusted
subsequently. Revenues are recorded under these contracts at the time title passes to the buyer based on the expected settlement
period. Revenue on provisionally priced sales is recognized based on estimates of the fair value of the consideration receivable
based on forward market prices. At each reporting date provisionally priced metal is marked to market based on the forward
selling price for the quotational period stipulated in the contract. Variations between the price recorded at the shipment date
and the actual final price set under the smelting contracts are caused by changes in metal prices and result in an embedded
derivative in the accounts receivable. The embedded derivative is recorded at fair value each period until final settlement occurs,
with the fair value adjustments recognized in revenue.
Refining and treatment charges under the sales contract with third-party smelters are netted against revenue for sales of metal
concentrate.
The Company recognizes deferred revenue in the event it receives payments from customers in consideration for future
commitments to deliver metals and before such sale meets the criteria for revenue recognition. The Company recognizes amounts
in revenue as the metals are delivered to the customer. Specifically, for the metal agreements entered into with Maverix Metals
Inc. ("Maverix"), the Company determines the amortization of deferred revenue to the Consolidated Income Statement on a per
unit basis using the estimated total quantity of metal expected to be delivered to Maverix over the terms of the contract. The
Company estimates the current portion of deferred revenue based on quantities anticipated to be delivered over the next twelve
months
Financial instruments: A financial instrument is any contract that gives rise to a financial asset of one entity and a financial liability
or equity instrument of another entity.
(i) Financial assets
The Company classifies its financial assets in the following categories: at fair value through profit or loss, loans and receivables,
available-for-sale and held-to-maturity investments. The classification depends on the purpose for which the financial assets
were acquired. Management determines the classification of financial assets at initial recognition.
(a) Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss
Financial assets are classified as at fair value through profit or loss when the financial asset is either held for trading or it is
designated as at fair value through profit and loss. Derivatives are included in this category and are classified as current assets
or non-current assets based on their maturity date. The Company does not acquire financial assets for the purpose of selling in
the short term. Financial assets carried at fair value through profit or loss are initially recognized at fair value. The directly
attributable transaction costs are expensed in the income statement in the period in which they are incurred. Subsequent changes
in fair value are recognized in net earnings.
(b) Loans and receivables
Loans and receivables are non-derivative financial assets with fixed or determinable payments that are not quoted in an active
market. Loans and receivables comprise ‘trade and other receivables’, ‘other assets’ and ‘cash and cash equivalents’ in the
statement of financial position. Loans and receivables are carried at amortized cost less any impairment.
(c) Available-for-sale financial assets
Available-for-sale financial assets are non-derivatives that are either specifically designated as available-for- sale or not classified
in any of the other categories. They are included in non-current assets unless the Company intends to dispose of the investment
within 12 months of the statement of financial position date. Changes in the fair value of available-for-sale financial assets
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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
As at December 31, 2016 and 2015
(Tabular amounts are in thousands of U.S. dollars except number of shares, options, warrants, and per share amounts)
denominated in a currency other than the functional currency of the holder, other than equity investments, are analyzed between
translation differences and other changes in the carrying amount of the security. The translation differences are recognized in
the consolidated income statement. Any impairment charges are also recognized in the consolidated income statement, while
other changes in fair value are recognized in the investment revaluation reserve. When financial assets classified as available-
for-sale are sold, the accumulated fair value adjustments previously recognized in the investment revaluation reserve are
reclassified to the consolidated income statement. Dividends on available-for-sale equity instruments are also recognized in the
consolidated income statement within investment income when the Company’s right to receive payments is established.
(d) Held-to-maturity investments
Non-derivative financial assets with fixed or determinable payments and fixed maturity are classified as held-to-maturity when
the Company has the positive intention and ability to hold to maturity. Other long-term investments that are intended to be held-
to-maturity, such as bonds, are measured at amortized cost. This cost is computed as the amount initially recognized minus
principal repayments, plus or minus the cumulative amortization using the effective interest method of any difference between
the initially recognized amount and the maturity amount. This calculation includes all fees paid or received between parties to
the contract that are an integral part of the effective interest rate, transaction costs and all other premiums and discounts. For
investments carried at amortized cost, gains and losses are recognized in income when the investments are derecognized or
impaired, as well as through the amortization process.
(ii) Financial liabilities
Borrowings and other financial liabilities are classified as other financial liabilities and 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 the income statement over the period to maturity using the
effective interest method.
Borrowings and other financial liabilities are classified as current liabilities unless the Company has an unconditional right to
defer settlement of the liability for at least 12 months after the statement of financial position date.
(iii) Derivative financial instruments
When the Company enters into derivative contracts, these transactions are designed to reduce exposures related to assets and
liabilities, firm commitments or anticipated transactions. All derivatives are initially recognized at their fair value on the date the
derivative contract is entered into and are subsequently re-measured at their fair value at each statement of financial position
date.
Embedded derivatives: Derivatives embedded in other financial instruments or other host contracts are treated as separate
derivatives when their risks and characteristics are not closely related to their host contracts.
(iv) Fair value
Fair value is 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. Where relevant market prices are available, these are used to determine fair values. In
other cases, fair values are calculated using quotations from independent financial institutions, or by using valuation techniques
consistent with general market practice applicable to the instrument.
•
The fair values of cash and short term borrowings approximate their carrying values as a result of their short maturity or
because they carry floating rates of interest.
• Derivative financial assets and liabilities are measured at fair value.
(v)
Impairment of financial assets
Available-for-sale financial assets
The Company assesses at each statement of financial position date whether there is objective evidence that a financial asset or
a group of financial assets is impaired. In the case of equity securities classified as available for sale, an evaluation is made as to
whether a decline in fair value is ‘significant’ or ‘prolonged’ based on an analysis of indicators such as significant adverse changes
in the technological, market, economic or legal environment in which the investee operates.
If an available-for-sale financial asset is impaired, an amount comprising the difference between its cost (net of any principal
payment and amortization) and its current fair value, less any impairment loss previously recognized in the consolidated income
statement is transferred from the investment revaluation reserve to the consolidated income statement. Reversals in respect of
equity instruments classified as available-for-sale are not recognized in the consolidated income statement. Reversals of
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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
As at December 31, 2016 and 2015
(Tabular amounts are in thousands of U.S. dollars except number of shares, options, warrants, and per share amounts)
impairment losses on debt instruments are reversed through the consolidated income statement if the increase in fair value of
the instrument can be objectively related to an event occurring after the impairment loss was recognized.
(vi) Derecognition of financial assets and liabilities
Financial assets
A financial asset is derecognized when its contractual rights to the cash flows that comprise the financial asset expire or
substantially all the risks and rewards of the asset are transferred.
Financial liabilities
Gains and losses on discharge, cancellation or expiry of a financial liability are recognized within finance income and finance
costs, respectively.
Where an existing financial liability is replaced by another from the same lender on substantially different terms, or the terms
of an existing liability are substantially modified, such an exchange or modification is treated as a settlement of the original liability
and the recognition of a new liability, and any difference in the respective carrying amounts is recognized in the income statement.
(vii) Trade receivables
Trade receivables are recognized initially at fair value and are subsequently measured at amortized cost reduced by any provision
for impairment. A provision for impairment of trade receivables is established when there is objective evidence that the Company
will not be able to collect all amounts due. Indicators of impairment would include financial difficulties of the debtor, likelihood
of the debtor’s insolvency, default in payment or a significant deterioration in credit worthiness. Any impairment is recognized
in the income statement within ‘doubtful accounts provision’. When a trade receivable is uncollectable, it is written off against
the provision for impairment. Subsequent recoveries of amounts previously written off are credited against ‘doubtful accounts
provision’ in the income statement.
(viii) Accounts payable and accrued liabilities
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities are recognized initially at fair value and subsequently measured at amortized cost using
the effective interest method.
(ix) Share purchase warrant liabilities
Share purchase warrant liabilities are recognized initially at fair value and subsequently measured at amortized cost using the
effective interest rate method.
Derivative Financial Instruments: The Company utilizes metals and currency contracts, including forward contracts to manage
exposure to fluctuations in metal prices and foreign currency exchange rates. For metals production, these contracts are intended
to reduce the risk of falling prices on the Company’s future sales. Foreign currency derivative financial instruments, such as
forward contracts are used to manage the effects of exchange rate changes on foreign currency cost exposures. Such derivative
financial instruments are initially recognized at fair value on the date on which a derivative contract is entered into and are
subsequently re-measured at fair value. Derivatives are carried as assets when the fair value is positive and as liabilities when
the fair value is negative and any gains or losses arising from changes in fair value on derivatives are taken directly to earnings
for the year. The fair value of forward currency and commodity contracts is calculated by reference to current forward exchange
rates and prices for contracts with similar maturity profiles.
Derivatives, including certain conversion options and warrants with exercise prices in a currency other than the functional currency,
are recognized at fair value with changes in fair value recognized in profit or loss.
Normal purchase or sale exemption: Contracts that were entered into and continue to be held for the purpose of the receipt or
delivery of a nonfinancial item in accordance with the Company’s expected purchase, sale or usage requirements fall under the
exemption from IAS 32 and IAS 39, which is known as the “normal purchase or sale exemption” (with the exception of those with
quotational period clauses, which result in the recognition of an embedded derivative. Refer to note 7b for more information).
For these contracts and the host part of the contracts containing embedded derivatives, they are accounted for as executory
contracts. The Company recognizes such contracts in its statement of financial position only when one of the parties meets its
obligation under the contract to deliver either cash or a non-financial asset.
Convertible Notes: The Company settled all of its outstanding convertible notes during the year ended December 31, 2015.
Previously, the Company had the right to pay all or part of the liability associated with the Company’s convertible notes in cash
on the conversion date. Accordingly, the Company previously classified the convertible notes as a financial liability with an
embedded derivative. The financial liability and embedded derivative was recognized initially at their respective fair values. The
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Pan American Silver Corp.
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
As at December 31, 2016 and 2015
(Tabular amounts are in thousands of U.S. dollars except number of shares, options, warrants, and per share amounts)
embedded derivative was subsequently recognized at fair value with changes in fair value reflected in profit or loss and the debt
liability component was recognized at amortized cost using the effective interest method. Interest gains and losses related to the
debt liability component or embedded derivatives was recognized in profit or loss. On conversion, the equity instrument would
have been measured at the carrying value of the liability component and the fair value of the derivative component on the
conversion date.
Cash and cash equivalents: Cash and cash equivalents include cash on hand and cash in banks. It also includes short-term money
market investments that are readily convertible to cash with original terms of three months or less. Cash and cash equivalents
are classified as loans and receivables and therefore are stated at amortized cost, less any impairment.
Short-term investments: Short-term investments are classified as “available-for-sale”, and consist of highly-liquid debt securities
with original maturities in excess of three months and equity securities. These debt and equity securities are initially recorded
at fair value, which upon their initial measurement is equal to their cost. Subsequent measurements and changes in the market
value of these debt and equity securities are recorded as changes to other comprehensive income. Investments are assessed
quarterly for potential impairment.
Inventories: Inventories include work in progress, concentrate ore, doré, processed silver and gold, heap leach inventory, and
operating materials and supplies. Work in progress inventory includes ore stockpiles and other partly processed material.
Stockpiles represent ore that has been extracted and is available for further processing. The classification of inventory is
determined by the stage at which the ore is in the production process. Inventories of ore are sampled for metal content and are
valued based on the lower of cost or estimated net realizable value based upon the period ending prices of contained metal.
Cost is determined on a weighted average basis or using a first-in-first-out basis and includes all costs incurred in the normal
course of business including direct material and direct labour costs and an allocation of production overheads, depreciation and
amortization, and other costs, based on normal production capacity, incurred in bringing each product to its present location
and condition. Material that does not contain a minimum quantity of metal to cover estimated processing expenses to recover
the contained metal is not classified as inventory and is assigned no value. The work in progress inventory is considered part of
the operating cycle which the Company classifies as current inventory and hence heap leach and stockpiles are included in current
inventory. Quantities are assessed primarily through surveys and assays.
The costs incurred in the construction of the heap leach pad are capitalized. Heap leach inventory represents silver and gold
contained in ore that has been placed on the leach pad for cyanide irrigation. The heap leach process is a process of extracting
silver and gold by placing ore on an impermeable pad and applying a diluted cyanide solution that dissolves a portion of the
contained silver and gold, which is then recovered during the metallurgical process. When the ore is placed on the pad, an estimate
of the recoverable ounces is made based on tonnage, ore grade and estimated recoveries of the ore type placed on the pad. The
estimated recoverable ounces on the pad are used to compile the inventory cost.
The Company uses several integrated steps to scientifically measure the metal content of the ore placed on the leach pads. The
tonnage, grade, and ore type to be mined in a period was first estimated using the Mineral Reserve model. As the ore body is
drilled in preparation for the blasting process, samples are taken of the drill residue which is assayed to determine their metal
content and quantities of contained metal. The estimated recoverable ounces carried in the leach pad inventory are adjusted
based on actual recoveries being experienced. Actual and estimated recoveries achieved are measured to the extent possible
using various indicators including, but not limited to, individual cell recoveries, the use of leach curve recovery and trends in the
levels of carried ounces depending on the circumstances or cumulative pad recoveries.
The Company then processes the ore through the crushing facility where the output is again weighed and sampled for assaying.
A metallurgical reconciliation with the data collected from the mining operation is completed with appropriate adjustments made
to previous estimates. The crushed ore is then transported to the leach pad for application of the leaching solution. The samples
from the automated sampler are assayed each shift and used for process control. The quantity of leach solution is measured by
flow meters throughout the leaching and precipitation process. The pregnant solution from the heap leach is collected and passed
through the processing circuit to produce precipitate which is retorted and then smelted to produce doré bars.
The Company allocates direct and indirect production costs to by-products on a systematic and rational basis. With respect to
concentrate and doré inventory, production costs are allocated based on the silver equivalent ounces contained within the
respective concentrate and doré.
The inventory is stated at lower of cost or net realizable value, with cost being determined using a weighted average cost method.
The ending inventory value of ounces associated with the leach pad is equal to opening recoverable ounces plus recoverable
ounces placed less ounces produced plus or minus ounce adjustments.
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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
As at December 31, 2016 and 2015
(Tabular amounts are in thousands of U.S. dollars except number of shares, options, warrants, and per share amounts)
The estimate of both the ultimate recovery expected over time and the quantity of metal that may be extracted relative to the
time the leach process occurs requires the use of estimates which rely upon laboratory test work and estimated models of the
leaching kinetics in the heap leach pads. Test work consists of leach columns of up to 400 days duration with 150 days being the
average, from which the Company projects metal recoveries up to three years in the future. The quantities of metal contained
in the ore are based upon actual weights and assay analysis. The rate at which the leach process extracts gold and silver from
the crushed ore is based upon laboratory column tests and actual experience. The assumptions used by the Company to measure
metal content during each stage of the inventory conversion process include estimated recovery rates based on laboratory testing
and assaying. The Company periodically reviews its estimates compared to actual experience and revises its estimates when
appropriate. The ultimate recovery will not be known until the leaching operations cease.
Supplies inventories are valued at the lower of average cost and net realizable value using replacement cost plus cost to dispose,
net of obsolescence. Concentrate and doré inventory includes product at the mine site, the port warehouse and product held
by refineries. At times, the Company has a limited amount of finished silver at a minting operation where coins depicting Pan
American’s emblem are stamped.
Mineral Properties, Plant, and Equipment: On initial acquisition, mineral properties, plant and equipment are valued at cost,
being the purchase price and the directly attributable costs of acquisition or construction required to bring the asset to the
location and condition necessary for the asset to be capable of operating in the manner intended by management. When provisions
for closure and decommissioning are recognized, the corresponding cost is capitalized as part of the cost of the related assets,
representing part of the cost of acquiring the future economic benefits of the operation. The capitalized cost of closure and
decommissioning activities is recognized in mineral property, plant and equipment and depreciated accordingly.
In subsequent periods, buildings, plant and equipment are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation and any impairment in
value, whilst land is stated at cost less any impairment in value and is not depreciated.
Each asset's or part’s estimated useful life has due regard to both its own physical life limitations and the present assessment of
economically recoverable reserves of the mine property at which the item is located, and to possible future variations in those
assessments. Estimates of remaining useful lives and residual values are reviewed annually. Changes in estimates are accounted
for prospectively.
The expected useful lives are included below in the accounting policy for depreciation of property, plant, and equipment. The
net carrying amounts of mineral property, land, buildings, plant and equipment are reviewed for impairment either individually
or at the cash-generating unit level when events and changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amounts may not be
recoverable. To the extent that these values exceed their recoverable amounts, that excess is recorded as an impairment provision
in the financial year in which this is determined.
In countries where the Company paid Value Added Tax (“VAT”) and where there is uncertainty of its recoverability, the VAT
payments have either been deferred with mineral property costs relating to the property or expensed if it relates to mineral
exploration. If the Company ultimately recovers previously deferred amounts, the amount received will be applied to reduce
mineral property costs or taken as a credit against current expenses depending on the prior treatment.
Expenditure on major maintenance or repairs includes the cost of the replacement of parts of assets and overhaul costs. Where
an asset or part of an asset is replaced and it is probable that future economic benefits associated with the item will be available
to the Company, the expenditure is capitalized and the carrying amount of the item replaced derecognized. Similarly, overhaul
costs associated with major maintenance are capitalized and depreciated over their useful lives where it is probable that future
economic benefits will be available and any remaining carrying amounts of the cost of previous overhauls are derecognized. All
other costs are expensed as incurred.
Where an item of mineral property, plant and equipment is disposed of, it is derecognized and the difference between its carrying
value and net sales proceeds is disclosed as earnings or loss on disposal in the income statement. Any items of mineral property,
plant or equipment that cease to have future economic benefits are derecognized with any gain or loss included in the financial
year in which the item is derecognized.
Operational Mining Properties and Mine Development: When it has been determined that a mineral property can be economically
developed as a result of establishing proven and probable reserves (which occurs upon completion of a positive economic analysis
of the mineral deposit), the costs incurred to develop such property including costs to further delineate the ore body and remove
overburden to initially expose the ore body prior to the start of mining operations, are also capitalized. Such costs are amortized
using the units-of-production method over the estimated life of the ore body based on proven and probable reserves.
Costs associated with commissioning activities on constructed plants are deferred from the date of mechanical completion of
the facilities until the date the Company is ready to commence commercial production. Any revenues earned during this period
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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
As at December 31, 2016 and 2015
(Tabular amounts are in thousands of U.S. dollars except number of shares, options, warrants, and per share amounts)
are recorded as a reduction in deferred commissioning costs. These costs are amortized using the units-of-production method
(described below) over the life of the mine, commencing on the date of commercial production.
Acquisition costs related to the acquisition of land and mineral rights are capitalized as incurred. Prior to acquiring such land or
mineral rights, the Company makes a preliminary evaluation to determine that the property has significant potential to
economically develop the deposit. The time between initial acquisition and full evaluation of a property’s potential is dependent
on many factors including: location relative to existing infrastructure, the property’s stage of development, geological controls
and metal prices. If a mineable deposit is discovered, such costs are amortized when production begins. If no mineable deposit
is discovered, such costs are expensed in the period in which it is determined the property has no future economic value. In
countries where the Company has paid VAT and where there is uncertainty of its recoverability, the VAT payments have either
been deferred with mineral property costs relating to the property or expensed if it relates to mineral exploration. If the Company
ultimately makes recoveries of the VAT, the amount received will be applied to reduce mineral property costs or taken as a credit
against current expenses depending on the prior treatment.
Major development expenditures on producing properties incurred to increase production or extend the life of the mine are
capitalized while ongoing mining expenditures on producing properties are charged against earnings as incurred. Gains or losses
from sales or retirements of assets are included in gain or loss on sale of assets.
Depreciation of Mineral Property, Plant and Equipment: The carrying amounts of mineral property, plant and equipment (including
initial and any subsequent capital expenditure) are depreciated to their estimated residual value over the estimated useful lives
of the specific assets concerned, or the estimated life of the associated mine or mineral lease, if shorter. Estimates of residual
values and useful lives are reviewed annually and any change in estimate is taken into account in the determination of remaining
depreciation charges, and adjusted if appropriate, at each statement of financial position date. Changes to the estimated residual
values or useful lives are accounted for prospectively. Depreciation commences on the date when the asset is available for use
as intended by management.
Units of production basis
For mining properties and leases and certain mining equipment, the economic benefits from the asset are consumed in a pattern
which is linked to the production level. Except as noted below, such assets are depreciated on a units of production basis.
In applying the units of production method, depreciation is normally calculated using the quantity of material extracted from
the mine in the period as a percentage of the total quantity of material to be extracted in current and future periods based on
proven and probable reserves.
Straight line basis
Assets within operations for which production is not expected to fluctuate significantly from one year to another or which have
a physical life shorter than the related mine are depreciated on a straight line basis.
Mineral properties, plant and equipment are depreciated over their useful life, or over the remaining life of the mine if shorter.
The major categories of property, plant and equipment are depreciated on a unit of production and/or straight-line basis as
follows:
•
Land – not depreciated
• Mobile equipment – 3 to 7 years
• Buildings and plant facilities – 25 to 50 years
• Mining properties and leases – based on reserves on a unit of production basis. Capitalized evaluation and development
expenditure – based on applicable reserves on a unit of production basis
•
Exploration and evaluation – not depreciated until mine goes into production
• Assets under construction – not depreciated until assets are ready for their intended use
Exploration and Evaluation Expenditure: relates to costs incurred on the exploration and evaluation of potential mineral reserves
and resources and includes costs such as exploratory drilling and sample testing and the costs of pre-feasibility studies. Exploration
expenditures relates to the initial search for deposits with economic potential. Evaluation expenditures arise from a detailed
assessment of deposits or other projects that have been identified as having economic potential.
Expenditures on exploration activity are not capitalized.
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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
As at December 31, 2016 and 2015
(Tabular amounts are in thousands of U.S. dollars except number of shares, options, warrants, and per share amounts)
Capitalization of evaluation expenditures commences when there is a high degree of confidence in the project’s viability and
hence it is probable that future economic benefits will flow to the Company.
Evaluation expenditures, other than that acquired from the purchase of another mining company, is carried forward as an asset
provided that such costs are expected to be recovered in full through successful development and exploration of the area of
interest or alternatively, by its sale.
Purchased exploration and evaluation assets are recognized as assets at their cost of acquisition or at fair value if purchased as
part of a business combination.
In the case of undeveloped projects there may be only inferred resources to form a basis for the impairment review. The review
is based on a status report regarding the Company’s intentions for the development of the undeveloped project. In some cases,
the undeveloped projects are regarded as successors to ore bodies, smelters or refineries currently in production. Where this is
the case, it is intended that these will be developed and go into production when the current source of ore is exhausted or to
replace the reduced output, which results where existing smelters and/or refineries are closed. It is often the case that
technological and other improvements will allow successor smelters and/or refineries to more than replace the capacity of their
predecessors. Subsequent recovery of the resulting carrying value depends on successful development or sale of the undeveloped
project. If a project does not prove viable, all unrecoverable costs associated with the project, net of any related impairment
provisions, are written off.
An impairment review is performed, either individually or at the cash generating unit level, when there are indicators that the
carrying amount of the assets may exceed their recoverable amounts. To the extent that this occurs, the excess is expensed in
the financial year in which this is determined. Capitalized exploration and evaluation assets are reassessed on a regular basis and
these costs are carried forward provided that the conditions discussed above for expenditure on exploration activity and evaluation
expenditures are met.
Expenditures are transferred to mining properties and leases or assets under construction once the technical feasibility and
commercial viability of extracting a mineral resource are demonstrable and the work completed to date supports the future
development of the property. In order to demonstrate technical feasibility and commercial viability, the Company evaluates the
individual project and its established mineral reserves, assesses the relevant findings and conclusions from the Company’s
activities and in applicable technical or other studies relating to the project, and considers whether and how any additional factors
and circumstances might impact the project, particularly in light of the Company’s capabilities, risk tolerance and desired economic
returns. The Company conducts its managerial evaluation for commercial viability by assessing the factors it considers relevant
to the commercial development of the project, taking into consideration the exploration and technical evaluation activities and
work undertaken in relation to the project. If the asset demonstrates technical feasibility and commercial viability, the asset is
reclassified to mineral properties, plant and equipment. Assessment for impairment is conducted before reclassification.
Deferred Stripping Costs: In open pit mining operations, it is necessary to remove overburden and other waste in order to access
the ore body. During the preproduction phase, these costs are capitalized as part of the cost of the mine property and subsequently
amortized over the life of the mine (or pit) on a units of production basis.
The costs of removal of the waste material during a mine’s production phase are deferred where they give rise to future benefits.
These capitalized costs are subsequently amortized on a unit of production basis over the reserves that directly benefit from the
specific stripping activity.
Asset Impairment: Management reviews and evaluates its assets for impairment when events or changes in circumstances indicate
that the related carrying amounts may not be recoverable. Impairment is normally assessed at the level of cash-generating units
which are identified as the smallest identifiable group of assets that generate cash inflows that are largely independent of the
cash inflows from other assets. In addition, an impairment loss is recognized for any excess of carrying amount over the fair value
less costs to sell of a non-current asset or disposal group held for sale. When an impairment review is undertaken, recoverable
amount is assessed by reference to the higher of value in use (being the net present value of expected future cash flows of the
relevant cash generating unit) and fair value less costs to sell (“FVLCTS”). The best evidence of FVLCTS is the value obtained from
an active market or binding sale agreement. Where neither exists, FVLCTS is based on the best information available to reflect
the amount the Company could receive for the cash generating unit in an arm’s length transaction. This is often estimated using
discounted cash flow techniques.
Where the recoverable amount is assessed using discounted cash flow techniques, the resulting estimates are based on detailed
mine and/or production plans. 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 and which meet the requirements of IAS 36 “Impairment of Assets.”
The cash flow forecasts are based on best estimates of expected future revenues and costs, including the future cash costs of
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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
As at December 31, 2016 and 2015
(Tabular amounts are in thousands of U.S. dollars except number of shares, options, warrants, and per share amounts)
production, capital expenditure, close down, restoration and environmental clean-up. These may include net cash flows expected
to be realized from extraction, processing and sale of mineral resources that do not currently qualify for inclusion in proven or
probable ore reserves. Such non reserve material is included where there is a high degree of confidence in its economic extraction.
This expectation is usually based on preliminary drilling and sampling of areas of mineralization that are contiguous with existing
reserves. Typically, the additional evaluation to achieve reserve status for such material has not yet been done because this would
involve incurring costs earlier than is required for the efficient planning and operation of the mine.
Where the recoverable amount of a cash generating unit is dependent on the life of its associated ore, expected future cash flows
reflect 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,
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 flow forecasts are based on estimates of future commodity prices, which assume market prices will revert
to the Company’s assessment of the long term average price, generally over a period of three to five years. These assessments
often differ from current price levels and are updated periodically.
The discount rates applied to the future cash flow forecasts represent an estimate of the rate the market would apply having
regard to the time value of money and the risks specific to the asset for which the future cash flow estimates have not been
adjusted, including appropriate adjustments for the risk profile of the countries in which the individual cash generating units
operate. The great majority of the Company’s sales are based on prices denominated in USD. To the extent that the currencies
of countries in which the Company produces commodities strengthen against the USD without commodity price offset, cash
flows and, therefore, net present values are reduced. Non-financial assets other than goodwill that have suffered impairment
are tested for possible reversal of the impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the impairment
may have reversed.
Closure and Decommissioning Costs: The mining, extraction and processing activities of the Company normally give rise to
obligations for site closure or rehabilitation. Closure and decommissioning works can include facility decommissioning and
dismantling; removal or treatment of waste materials; site and land rehabilitation. The extent of work required and the associated
costs are dependent on the requirements of relevant authorities and the Company’s environmental policies. Provisions for the
cost of each closure and rehabilitation program are recognized at the time that environmental disturbance occurs. When the
extent of disturbance increases over the life of an operation, the provision is increased accordingly. Costs included in the provision
encompass all closure and decommissioning activity expected to occur progressively over the life of the operation and at the
time of closure in connection with disturbances at the reporting date. Routine operating costs that may impact the ultimate
closure and decommissioning activities, such as waste material handling conducted as an integral part of a mining or production
process, are not included in the provision. Costs arising from unforeseen circumstances, such as the contamination caused by
unplanned discharges, are recognized as an expense and liability when the event gives rise to an obligation which is probable
and capable of reliable estimation. The timing of the actual closure and decommissioning expenditure is dependent upon a
number of factors such as the life and nature of the asset, the operating license conditions, and the environment in which the
mine operates. Expenditures may occur before and after closure and can continue for an extended period of time dependent on
closure and decommissioning requirements. Closure and decommissioning provisions are measured at the expected value of
future cash flows, discounted to their present value and determined according to the probability of alternative estimates of cash
flows occurring for each operation. Discount rates used are specific to the underlying obligation. Significant judgements and
estimates are involved in forming expectations of future activities and the amount and timing of the associated cash flows. Those
expectations are formed based on existing environmental and regulatory requirements which give rise to a constructive or legal
obligation.
When provisions for closure and decommissioning are initially recognized, the corresponding cost is capitalized as a component
of the cost of the related asset, representing part of the cost of acquiring the future economic benefits of the operation. The
capitalized cost of closure and decommissioning activities is recognized in Property, plant and equipment and depreciated
accordingly. The value of the provision is progressively increased over time as the effect of discounting unwinds, creating an
expense recognized in finance expenses. Closure and decommissioning provisions are also adjusted for changes in estimates.
Those adjustments are accounted for as a change in the corresponding capitalized cost, except where a reduction in the provision
is greater than the un-depreciated capitalized cost of the related assets, in which case the capitalized cost is reduced to nil and
the remaining adjustment is recognized in the income statement. In the case of closed sites, changes to estimated costs are
recognized immediately in the income statement. Changes to the capitalized cost result in an adjustment to future depreciation
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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
As at December 31, 2016 and 2015
(Tabular amounts are in thousands of U.S. dollars except number of shares, options, warrants, and per share amounts)
and finance charges. Adjustments to the estimated amount and timing of future closure and decommissioning cash flows are a
normal occurrence in light of the significant judgements and estimates involved.
The provision is reviewed at the end of each reporting period for changes to obligations, legislation or discount rates that impact
estimated costs or lives of operations and adjusted to reflect current best estimate. The cost of the related asset is adjusted for
changes in the provision resulting from changes in the estimated cash flows or discount rate and the adjusted cost of the asset
is depreciated prospectively.
Foreign Currency Translation: The Company’s functional currency and that of its subsidiaries is the USD as this is the principal
currency of the economic environments in which they operate. Transaction amounts denominated in foreign currencies
(currencies other than USD) are translated into USD at exchange rates prevailing at the transaction dates. Carrying values of
foreign currency monetary assets and liabilities are re-translated at each statement of financial position date to reflect the U.S.
exchange rate prevailing at that date.
Gains and losses arising from translation of foreign currency monetary assets and liabilities at each period end are included in
earnings except for differences arising on decommissioning provisions which are capitalized for operating mines.
Share-based Payments: The Company makes share-based awards, including restricted share units ("RSUs), performance share
units ("PSUs"), shares and options, to certain employees.
For equity-settled awards, the fair value is charged to the income statement and credited to equity, on a straight-line basis over
the vesting period, after adjusting for the estimated number of awards that are expected to vest. The fair value of the equity-
settled awards is determined at the date of grant. Non-vesting conditions and market conditions, such as target share price upon
which vesting is conditioned, are factored into the determination of fair value at the date of grant. All other vesting conditions
are excluded from the determination of fair value and included in management’s estimate of the number of awards ultimately
expected to vest.
The fair value is determined by using option pricing models. At each statement of financial position date prior to vesting, the
cumulative expense representing the extent to which the vesting period has expired and management’s best estimate of the
awards that are ultimately expected to vest is computed (after adjusting for non-market performance conditions). The movement
in cumulative expense is recognized in the income statement with a corresponding entry within equity. No expense is recognized
for awards that do not ultimately vest, except for awards where vesting is conditional upon a market condition, which are treated
as vested irrespective of whether or not the market condition is satisfied, provided that all other performance conditions are
satisfied.
Where the terms of an equity-settled award are modified, as a minimum an expense is recognized as if the terms had not been
modified over the original vesting period. In addition, an expense is recognized for any modification, which increases the total
fair value of the share-based payment arrangement, or is otherwise beneficial to the employee as measured at the date of
modification, over the remainder of the new vesting period.
Where an equity-settled award is cancelled, it is treated as if it had vested on the date of cancellation, and any expense not yet
recognized for the award is recognized immediately. Any compensation paid up to the fair value of the awards at the cancellation
or settlement date is deducted from equity, with any excess over fair value being treated as an expense in the income statement.
However, if a new award is substituted for the cancelled award, and designated as a replacement award on the date that it is
granted, the new awards are treated as if they are a modification of the original award, as described in the previous paragraph.
Leases: The determination of whether an arrangement is, or contains a lease is based in the substance of the arrangement at
the inception date, including whether the fulfillment of the arrangement is dependent on the use of a specific asset or assets or
whether the arrangement conveys a right to use the asset. A reassessment after inception is only made in specific circumstances.
Assets held under finance leases, where substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership of the asset have passed to the
Company, are capitalized in the statement of financial position at the lower of the fair value of the leased property or the present
value of the minimum lease payments during the lease term calculated using the interest rate implicit in the lease agreement.
These amounts are determined at the inception of the lease and are depreciated over the shorter of their estimated useful lives
or the lease term. The capital elements of future obligations under leases and hire purchase contracts are included as liabilities
in the statement of financial position. The interest elements of the lease or hire purchase obligations are charged to the income
statement over the periods of the leases and hire purchase contracts and represent a constant proportion of the balance of
capital repayments outstanding.
Leases where substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership have not passed to the Company are classified as operating
leases. Rentals payable under operating leases are charged to the income statement on a straight-line basis over the lease term.
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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
As at December 31, 2016 and 2015
(Tabular amounts are in thousands of U.S. dollars except number of shares, options, warrants, and per share amounts)
Income Taxes: Taxation on the earnings or loss for the year comprises current and deferred tax. Taxation 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 which case the tax is recognized in other comprehensive income or equity.
Current tax is the expected tax payable on the taxable income for the year using rates enacted or substantively enacted at the
year end, and includes any adjustment to tax payable in respect of previous years.
Deferred tax is provided using the statement of financial position liability method, providing for the tax effect of temporary
differences between the carrying amount of assets and liabilities for financial reporting purposes and the amounts used for tax
assessment or deduction purposes. Where an asset has no deductible or depreciable amount for income tax purposes, but has
a deductible amount on sale or abandonment for capital gains tax purposes, that amount is included in the determination of
temporary differences.
The tax effect of certain temporary differences is not recognized, principally with respect to goodwill; temporary differences
arising on the initial recognition of assets or liabilities (other than those arising in a business combination or in a manner that
initially impacted accounting or taxable earnings); and temporary differences relating to investments in subsidiaries, jointly
controlled entities and associates to the extent that the Company is able to control the reversal of the temporary difference and
the temporary difference is not expected to reverse in the foreseeable future. The amount of deferred tax recognized is based
on the expected manner and timing of realization or settlement of the carrying amount of assets and liabilities, with the exception
of items that have a tax base solely derived under capital gains tax legislation, using tax rates enacted or substantively enacted
at period end. To the extent that an item’s tax base is solely derived from the amount deductible under capital gains tax legislation,
deferred tax is determined as if such amounts are deductible in determining future assessable income.
The carrying amount of deferred income tax assets is reviewed at each statement of financial position date and reduced to the
extent that it is no longer probable that sufficient taxable earnings will be available to allow all or part of the deferred income
tax asset to be utilized. To the extent that an asset not previously recognized fulfils the criteria for recognition, a deferred income
tax asset is recorded.
Deferred tax is measured on an undiscounted basis at the tax rates that are expected to apply in the periods in which the asset
is realized or the liability is settled, based on tax rates and tax laws enacted or substantively enacted at the statement of financial
position date.
Current and deferred taxes relating to items recognized in other comprehensive income or directly in equity are recognized in
other comprehensive income or equity and not in the income statement. Mining taxes and royalties are treated and disclosed
as current and deferred taxes if they have the characteristics of an income tax. Judgements are required about the application
of income tax legislation. These judgements and assumptions are subject to risk and uncertainty, hence there is a possibility that
changes in circumstances will alter expectations, which may impact the amount of deferred tax assets and deferred tax liabilities
recognized on the statement of financial position and the amount of other tax losses and temporary differences not yet recognized.
In such circumstances, some or the entire carrying amount of recognized deferred tax assets and liabilities may require adjustment,
resulting in a corresponding credit or charge to the income statement.
Deferred tax assets, including those arising from tax losses, capital losses and temporary differences, are recognized only where
it is probable that taxable earnings will be available against which the losses or deductible temporary differences can be utilized.
Assumptions about the generation of future taxable earnings and repatriation of retained earnings depend on management’s
estimates of future cash flows. These depend on estimates of future production and sales volumes, commodity prices, reserves,
operating costs, closure and decommissioning costs, capital expenditures, dividends and other capital management transactions.
Earnings (loss) Per Share: Basic earnings (loss) per share is calculated by dividing earnings attributable to ordinary equity holders
of the parent entity by the weighted average number of ordinary shares outstanding during the period.
The diluted earnings per share calculation is based on the earnings attributable to ordinary equity holders and the weighted
average number of shares outstanding after adjusting for the effects of all potential ordinary shares. This method requires that
the number of shares used in the calculation be the weighted average number of shares that would be issued on the conversion
of all the dilutive potential ordinary shares into ordinary shares. This method assumes that the potential ordinary shares converted
into ordinary shares at the beginning of the period (or at the time of issuance, if not in existence at beginning of the period). The
number of dilutive potential ordinary shares is determined independently for each period presented.
For convertible securities that may be settled in cash or shares at the holder’s option, returns to preference shareholders and
income charges are added back to net earnings used for basic EPS and the maximum number of ordinary shares that could be
issued on conversion is used in computing diluted earnings per share.
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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
As at December 31, 2016 and 2015
(Tabular amounts are in thousands of U.S. dollars except number of shares, options, warrants, and per share amounts)
Borrowing Costs and Upfront Costs: Borrowing costs that are directly attributable to the acquisition, construction or production
of qualifying assets are capitalized. Qualifying assets are assets that require a substantial amount of time to prepare for their
intended use, including mineral properties in the evaluation stage where there is a high likelihood of commercial exploitation.
Qualifying assets also include significant expansion projects at the operating mines. Borrowing costs are considered an element
of the historical cost of the qualifying asset. Capitalization ceases when the asset is substantially complete or if construction is
interrupted for an extended period. Where the funds used to finance a qualifying asset form part of general borrowings, the
amount capitalized is calculated using a weighted average of rates applicable to the relevant borrowings during the period. Where
funds borrowed are directly attributable to a qualifying asset, the amount capitalized represents the borrowing costs specific to
those borrowings. Where surplus funds available out of money borrowed specifically to finance a project are temporarily invested,
the total borrowing cost is reduced by income generated from short-term investments of such funds.
Upfront costs incurred in connection with entering new credit facilities are recorded as Other assets and are amortized over the
life of the respective credit facilities.
3. Changes in Accounting Standards
Application of new and revised accounting standards
The Company has applied the amendments to IFRSs included in the Annual Improvements to IFRSs 2012-2014 Cycle which were
effective for annual periods beginning on or after January 1, 2016. The amendments did not have an impact on the Company's
consolidated financial statements.
Changes in accounting standards not yet effective
The Company has not early adopted any amendment, standard or interpretation that has been issued by the IASB but is not yet
effective.
IFRS 9 Financial Instruments (“IFRS 9”) was issued by the IASB on July 24, 2014 and will replace IAS 39 Financial Instruments:
Recognition and Measurement. IFRS 9 utilizes a single approach to determine whether a financial asset is measured at amortized
cost or fair value and a new mixed measurement model for debt instruments having only two categories: amortized cost and
fair value. The approach in IFRS 9 is based on how an entity manages its financial instruments in the context of its business
model and the contractual cash flow characteristics of the financial assets. Final amendments released on July 24, 2014 also
introduce a new expected loss impairment model and limited changes to the classification and measurement requirements
for financial assets. IFRS 9 is effective for annual periods beginning on or after January 1, 2018. The Company is currently
evaluating the impact the final standard and amendments on its consolidated financial statements.
IFRS 15, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (“IFRS 15”) In May 2014, the IASB and the Financial Accounting Standards
Board (“FASB”) completed its joint project to clarify the principles for recognizing revenue and to develop a common revenue
standard for IFRS and US GAAP. As a result of the joint project, the IASB issued IFRS 15, Revenue from Contracts with Customers,
and will replace IAS 18, Revenue, IAS 11, Construction Contracts, and related interpretations on revenue. IFRS 15 establishes
principles to address the nature, amount, timing and uncertainty of revenue and cash flows arising from an entity’s contracts
with customers. The standard is effective for annual periods beginning on or after January 1, 2018. The Company plans to apply
IFRS 15 at the date it becomes effective. The Company is in the process of analyzing IFRS 15 and determining the effect on its
consolidated financial statements as a result of adopting this standard.
IFRS 16, Leases (“IFRS 16”) In January 2016, the IASB issued IFRS 16 - Leases which replaces IAS 17 - Leases and its associated
interpretative guidance. IFRS 16 applies a control model to the identification of leases, distinguishing between a lease and a
service contract on the basis of whether the customer controls the asset being leased. For those assets determined to meet
the definition of a lease, IFRS 16 introduces significant changes to the accounting by lessees, introducing a single, on-balance
sheet accounting model that is similar to current finance lease accounting, with limited exceptions for short-term leases or
leases of low value assets. Lessor accounting remains similar to current accounting practice. The standard is effective for annual
periods beginning on or after January 1, 2019, with early application permitted for entities that apply IFRS 15. The Company is
currently evaluating the impact the final standard is expected to have on its consolidated financial statements.
IFRIC Interpretation 22 Foreign Currency Transactions and Advance Consideration ("IFRIC 22") On December 8, 2016, the IASB
issued IFRIC 22, which addresses the exchange rate to use in transactions that involve advance consideration paid or received
in a foreign currency. The Standard provides guidance on how to determine the date of the transaction for the purpose of
determining the spot exchange rate used to translate the asset, expense or income on initial recognition that relates to, and is
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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
As at December 31, 2016 and 2015
(Tabular amounts are in thousands of U.S. dollars except number of shares, options, warrants, and per share amounts)
recognized on the de-recognition of, a non-monetary prepayment asset or a non-monetary deferred income liability. It is effective
January 1, 2018. The Company is currently assessing the impact on the adoption of this interpretation.
4.
Significant Judgements in Applying Accounting Policies
Judgements that have the most significant effect on the amounts recognized in the Company’s consolidated financial statements
are as follows:
•
•
Capitalization of evaluation costs: The Company has determined that evaluation costs capitalized during the year relating to
the operating mines and certain other exploration interests have potential future economic benefits and are potentially
economically recoverable, subject to the impairment analysis as discussed in Note 11. In making this judgement, the Company
has assessed various sources of information including but not limited to the geologic and metallurgic information, history
of conversion of mineral deposits to proven and probable mineral reserves, scoping and feasibility studies, proximity to
existing ore bodies, operating management expertise and required environmental, operating and other permits.
Commencement of commercial production: During the determination of whether a mine has reached an operating level that
is consistent with the use intended by management, costs incurred are capitalized as mineral property, plant and equipment
and any consideration from commissioning sales are offset against costs capitalized. The Company defines commencement
of commercial production as the date that a mine has achieved a sustainable level of production based on a percentage of
design capacity along with various qualitative factors including but not limited to the achievement of mechanical completion,
continuous nominated level of production, the working effectiveness of the plant and equipment at or near expected levels
and whether there is a sustainable level of production input available including power, water and diesel.
• Assets’ carrying values and impairment charges: In determining carrying values and impairment charges the Company looks
at recoverable amounts, defined as the higher of value in use or fair value less cost to sell in the case of non-financial assets,
and at objective evidence that identifies significant or prolonged decline of fair value on financial assets classified as available-
for-sale indicating impairment. These determinations and their individual assumptions require that management make a
decision based on the best available information at each reporting period.
•
Functional currency: The functional currency for the Company and its subsidiaries is the currency of the primary economic
environment in which each operates. The Company has determined that its functional currency and that of its subsidiaries
is the USD. The determination of functional currency may require certain judgements to determine the primary economic
environment. The Company reconsiders the functional currency used when there is a change in events and conditions which
determined the primary economic environment.
• Business combinations: Determination of whether a set of assets acquired and liabilities assumed constitute a business may
require the Company to make certain judgments, taking into account all facts and circumstances. A business consists of
inputs, including non-current assets and processes, including operational processes, that when applied to those inputs have
the ability to create outputs that provide a return to the Company and its shareholders.
• Determination of control of subsidiaries and joint arrangements: Determination of whether the Company has control of
subsidiaries or joint control of joint arrangements requires an assessment of the activities of the investee that significantly
affect the investee's returns, including strategic, operational and financing decision-making, appointment, remuneration and
termination of the key management personnel and when decisions related to those activities are under the control of the
Company or require unanimous consent from the investors. Based on assessment of the relevant facts and circumstances,
primarily, the Company's limited board representation and restricted influence over operating, strategic and financing
decisions, the Company concluded that it does not control Maverix and as a result classified it as an investment in associate
subject to significant influence (Note 12).
• Deferral of stripping costs: In determining whether stripping costs incurred during the production phase of a mining property
relate to mineral reserves that will be mined in a future period and therefore should be capitalized, the Company treats the
costs of removal of the waste material during a mine’s production phase as deferred, where it gives rise to future benefits.
These capitalized costs are subsequently amortized on a unit of production basis over the reserves that directly benefit from
the specific stripping activity. As at December 31, 2016, the carrying amount of stripping costs capitalized was $40.3 million
comprised entirely of Dolores (2015 - $39.5 million was capitalized comprised of Manantial Espejo $3.2 million and Dolores
$36.3 million).
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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
As at December 31, 2016 and 2015
(Tabular amounts are in thousands of U.S. dollars except number of shares, options, warrants, and per share amounts)
• Replacement convertible debenture: As part of the 2009 Aquiline transaction, the Company issued a replacement convertible
debenture that allowed the holder to convert the debenture into either 363,854 Pan American shares or a Silver Stream
contract. The holder subsequently selected the Silver Stream contract. The Silver Stream contract is classified and accounted
for as a deferred credit. In determining the appropriate classification of the convertible debenture as a deferred credit, the
Company evaluated the economics underlying the contract as of the date the Company assumed the obligation. As at
December 31, 2016, the carrying amount of the deferred credit arising from the Aquiline acquisition was $20.8 million (2015
- $20.8 million).
5. Key Sources of Estimation Uncertainty in the Application of
Accounting Policies
Key sources of estimation uncertainty that have a significant risk of causing a material adjustment to the carrying amounts of
assets and liabilities are:
• Revenue recognition: Revenue from the sale of concentrate to independent smelters is recorded at the time the risks and
rewards of ownership pass to the buyer using forward market prices on the expected date that final sales prices will be fixed.
Variations between the prices set under the smelting contracts may be caused by changes in market prices and result in an
embedded derivative in the accounts receivable. The embedded derivative is recorded at fair value each period until final
settlement occurs, with changes in the fair value classified in revenue. In a period of high price volatility, as experienced
under current economic conditions, the effect of mark-to-market price adjustments related to the quantity of metal which
remains to be settled with independent smelters could be significant. For changes in metal quantities upon receipt of new
information and assay, the provisional sales quantities are adjusted.
•
Estimated recoverable ounces: The carrying amounts of the Company’s mining properties are depleted based on recoverable
ounces. Changes to estimates of recoverable ounces and depletable costs including changes resulting from revisions to the
Company’s mine plans and changes in metal price forecasts can result in a change to future depletion rates.
• Mineral reserve estimates: The figures for mineral reserves and mineral resources are disclosed in accordance with National
Instrument 43 -101, “Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects”, issued by the Canadian Securities Administrators and in
accordance with “Estimation of Mineral Resources and Mineral Reserves Best Practice Guidelines – adopted November 23,
2003”, prepared by the Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum ("CIM") Standing Committee on Reserve
Definitions. There are numerous uncertainties inherent in estimating mineral reserves and mineral resources, including many
factors beyond the Company’s control. Such estimation is a subjective process, and the accuracy of any mineral reserve or
mineral resource estimate is a function of the quantity and quality of available data and of the assumptions made and
judgments used in engineering and geological interpretation. Differences between management’s assumptions including
economic assumptions such as metal prices and market conditions could have a material effect in the future on the Company’s
financial position and results of operation.
• Valuation of Inventory: In determining mine production costs recognized in the consolidated income statement, the Company
makes estimates of quantities of ore stacked in stockpiles, placed on the heap leach pad and in process and the recoverable
silver in this material to determine the average costs of finished 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. Refer to Note 9 for
details.
• Depreciation and amortization rates for mineral properties, plant and equipment and mineral interests: Depreciation and
amortization expenses are allocated based on assumed asset lives and depreciation and amortization rates. Should the asset
life or depreciation rate differ from the initial estimate, an adjustment would be made in the consolidated income statement
prospectively. A change in the mineral reserve estimate for assets depreciated using the units of production method would
impact depreciation expense prospectively.
•
Impairment, or impairment reversal, of mining interests: While assessing whether any indications of impairment, or
impairment reversal, exist for mining interests, consideration is given to both external and internal sources of information.
Information the Company considers include changes in the market, economic and legal environment in which the Company
operates that are not within its control that affect the recoverable amount of mining interests. Internal sources of information
include the manner in which mineral property, plant and equipment are being used or are expected to be used and indications
of the economic performance of the assets. Estimates include but are not limited to estimates of the discounted future after-
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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
As at December 31, 2016 and 2015
(Tabular amounts are in thousands of U.S. dollars except number of shares, options, warrants, and per share amounts)
•
•
tax cash flows expected to be derived from the Company’s mining properties, costs to sell the mining properties and the
appropriate discount rate. Changes in metal price forecasts, increases or decreases in estimated future costs of production,
increases or decreases in estimated future capital costs, reductions or increases in the amount of recoverable mineral reserves
and mineral resources and/or adverse or favorable current economics can result in a write-down or write-up of the carrying
amounts of the Company’s mining interests. Impairments and impairment reversals of mining interests are discussed in Note
11.
Estimation of decommissioning and reclamation costs and the timing of expenditures: The cost estimates are updated annually
during the life of a mine to reflect known developments, (e.g. revisions to cost estimates and to the estimated lives of
operations), and are subject to review at regular intervals. Decommissioning, restoration and similar liabilities are estimated
based on the Company’s interpretation of current regulatory requirements, constructive obligations and are measured at
the best estimate of expenditures required to settle the present obligation of decommissioning, restoration or similar
liabilities that may occur upon decommissioning of the mine at the end of its productive life. The carrying amount is
determined based on the net present value of estimated future cash expenditures for the settlement of decommissioning,
restoration or similar liabilities that may occur upon decommissioning of the mine. Such estimates are subject to change
based on changes in laws and regulations and negotiations with regulatory authorities. Refer to Note 16 for details on
decommissioning and restoration costs.
Income taxes and recoverability of deferred tax assets: In assessing the probability of realizing income tax assets recognized,
the Company makes estimates related to expectations of future taxable income, applicable tax planning opportunities,
expected timing of reversals of existing temporary differences and the likelihood that tax positions taken will be sustained
upon examination by applicable tax authorities. In making its assessments, the Company gives additional weight to positive
and negative evidence that can be objectively verified. Estimates of future taxable income are based on forecasted cash
flows from operations and the application of existing tax laws in each jurisdiction. The Company considers relevant tax
planning opportunities that are within the Company’s control, are feasible and within management’s ability to implement.
Examination by applicable tax authorities is supported based on individual facts and circumstances of the relevant tax position
examined in light of all available evidence. Where applicable tax laws and regulations are either unclear or subject to ongoing
varying interpretations, it is reasonably possible that changes in these estimates can occur that materially affect the amounts
of income tax assets recognized. Also, future changes in tax laws could limit the Company from realizing the tax benefits
from the deferred tax assets. The Company reassesses unrecognized income tax assets at each reporting period.
• Accounting for acquisitions: The provisional fair value of assets acquired and liabilities assumed and the resulting goodwill,
if any, requires that management make certain judgments and estimates taking into account information available at the
time of acquisition about future events, including, but not restricted to, estimates of mineral reserves and resources acquired,
exploration potential, future operating costs and capital expenditures, future metal prices, long-term foreign exchange rates
and discount rates. Changes to the provisional values of assets acquired and liabilities assumed, deferred income taxes and
resulting goodwill, if any, are retrospectively adjusted when the final measurements are determined if related to conditions
existing at the date of acquisition (within one year of the acquisition date).
•
Contingencies: Due to the size, complexity and nature of the Company’s operations, various legal and tax matters are
outstanding from time to time. In the event the Company’s estimates of the future resolution of these matters change, the
Company will recognize the effects of the changes in its consolidated financial statements on the date such changes occur.
Refer to Note 29 for further discussion on contingencies.
6. Management of Capital
The Company’s objective when managing its capital is to maintain its ability to continue as a going concern while at the same
time maximizing the growth of its business and providing returns to its shareholders. The Company’s capital structure consists
of shareholders’ equity (comprising issued capital plus share option reserve plus deficit, plus investment revaluation reserve)
with a balance of $1.4 billion as at December 31, 2016 (2015 - $1.3 billion). The Company manages its capital structure and makes
adjustments based on changes to its economic environment and the risk characteristics of the Company’s assets. The Company’s
capital requirements are effectively managed based on the Company having a thorough reporting, planning and forecasting
process to help identify the funds required to ensure the Company is able to meet its operating and growth objectives.
The Company is not subject to externally imposed capital requirements and the Company’s overall strategy with respect to capital
risk management remains unchanged from the year ended December 31, 2015. Refer to Note 18 for details of the Company’s
revolving credit facility and related covenants.
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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
As at December 31, 2016 and 2015
(Tabular amounts are in thousands of U.S. dollars except number of shares, options, warrants, and per share amounts)
7.
Financial Instruments
a) Financial assets and liabilities classified as at fair value through profit or loss (“FVTPL”)
The Company’s financial assets and liabilities classified as at FVTPL are as follows:
Current derivative liabilities
Zinc contracts
Lead Contracts
Foreign currency contracts
Diesel fuel swaps
December 31,
2016
December 31,
2015
$
$
1,769
54
992
—
2,815
$
$
—
—
168
2,667
2,835
In addition, trade and other receivables include accounts receivable arising from sales of metal concentrates and have been
designated and classified as at FVTPL. The total trade and other receivables are as follows:
Trade receivables from provisional concentrates sales
Not arising from sale of metal concentrates(1)
Trade and other receivables
(1)
Accounted for at amortized cost.
December 31,
2016
December 31,
2015
$
$
44,960
85,157
130,117
$
$
21,272
65,769
87,041
The net (losses) gains on derivatives for the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015 were comprised of the following:
(Losses) gains on commodity and diesel fuel swap and foreign currency contracts:
Realized (losses) gains on foreign currency, diesel fuel swap and commodity contracts
Unrealized gains (losses) on foreign currency, diesel fuel swap and commodity contracts
Gain on derivatives:
Gain on conversion feature of convertible notes
b) Normal purchase or sale exemption
2016
2015
$
$
$
(4,965) $
21
(4,944) $
—
— $
2,511
(2,835)
(324)
278
278
Contracts that were entered into and continue to be held for the purpose of the receipt or delivery of a nonfinancial item in
accordance with the Company’s expected purchase, sale or usage requirements fall in the exemption from IAS 32 and IAS 39,
which is known as the ”normal purchase or sale exemption”. These contracts 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
financial position only when one of the parties meets its obligation under the contract to deliver either cash or a non-financial
asset.
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Pan American Silver Corp.
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
As at December 31, 2016 and 2015
(Tabular amounts are in thousands of U.S. dollars except number of shares, options, warrants, and per share amounts)
c) Financial assets designated as available-for-sale
The Company’s short-term investments are designated as available-for-sale. The unrealized gains (losses) on available-for-sale
investments recognized in other comprehensive income (loss) for the years ended December 31, were as follows:
Unrealized net gains (losses) on available for sale securities
Reclassification adjustment for realized (gains) losses on equity securities included in earnings
Twelve months ended
December 31,
$
$
2016
912
(20)
892
$
$
2015
(1,459)
1,486
27
d) Risk
Overview
The Company has exposure to risks of varying degrees of significance which could affect its ability to achieve its strategic objectives
for growth and shareholder returns. The principle financial risks to which the Company is exposed are metal price risk, credit
risk, interest rate risk, foreign exchange rate risk, and liquidity risk. The Company’s Board of Directors has overall responsibility
for the establishment and oversight of the Company’s risk management framework and reviews the Company’s policies on an
ongoing basis.
Metal Price Risk
Metal price risk is the risk that changes in metal prices will affect the Company’s income or the value of its related financial
instruments. The Company derives its revenue from the sale of silver, gold, lead, copper, and zinc. The Company’s sales are directly
dependent on metal prices that have shown significant volatility and are beyond the Company’s control. Consistent with the
Company’s mission to provide equity investors with exposure to changes in silver prices, the Company’s current policy is to not
hedge the price of silver. A 10% increase in all metal prices for the year ended December 31, 2016, would result in an increase
of approximately $82.7 million (2015 – $72.8 million) in the Company’s revenues. A 10% decrease in all metal prices for the same
period would result in a decrease of approximately $85.0 million (2015 - $76.5 million) in the Company’s revenues. The Company
also enters into provisional concentrate contracts to sell the zinc, lead and copper concentrates produced by the Huaron,
Morococha, San Vicente and La Colorada mines. A 10% increase in metal prices (zinc, lead, copper and silver) on open positions
for provisional concentrate contracts for the year ended December 31, 2016 would result in an increase of approximately $4.7
million (2015 - $6.2 million) in the Company’s before tax earnings which would be reflected in 2016 results. A 10% decrease in
metal prices for the same period would result in a decrease of approximately $4.7 million (2015 - $6.2 million) in the Company’s
before tax earnings.
The Company mitigates the price risk associated with its base metal production by committing some of its forecasted base metal
production from time to time under forward sales and option contracts. The Board of Directors continually assesses the Company’s
strategy towards its base metal exposure, depending on market conditions. At December 31, 2016, the Company had outstanding
contracts to sell some of its base metals production.
Credit Risk
Credit risk is the risk of financial loss to the Company if a customer or counterparty to a financial instrument fails to meet its
contractual obligations and arises principally from the Company’s trade receivables. The carrying value of financial assets
represents the maximum credit exposure.
The Company has long-term concentrate contracts to sell the zinc, lead and copper concentrates produced by the Huaron,
Morococha, San Vicente and La Colorada mines. Concentrate contracts are common business practice in the mining industry. The
terms of the concentrate contracts may require the Company to deliver concentrate that has a value greater than the payment
received at the time of delivery, thereby introducing the Company to credit risk of the buyers of concentrates. Should any of
these counterparties not honor supply arrangements, or should any of them become insolvent, the Company may incur losses
for products already shipped and be forced to sell its concentrates on the spot market or it may not have a market for its
concentrates and therefore its future operating results may be materially adversely impacted. At December 31, 2016 the Company
had receivable balances associated with buyers of its concentrates of $45.0 million (2015 - $21.3 million). The vast majority of
the Company’s concentrate is sold to seven well-known concentrate buyers.
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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
As at December 31, 2016 and 2015
(Tabular amounts are in thousands of U.S. dollars except number of shares, options, warrants, and per share amounts)
Silver doré production from La Colorada, Alamo Dorado, Dolores and Manantial Espejo is refined under long term agreements
with fixed refining terms at three separate refineries worldwide. The Company generally retains the risk and title to the precious
metals throughout the process of refining and therefore is exposed to the risk that the refineries will not be able to perform in
accordance with the refining contract and that the Company may not be able to fully recover precious metals in such circumstances.
At December 31, 2016 the Company had approximately $28.5 million (2015 - $21.4 million) of value contained in precious metal
inventory at refineries. The Company maintains insurance coverage against the loss of precious metals at the Company’s mine
sites, in-transit to refineries and whilst at the refineries.
The Company maintains trading facilities with several banks and bullion dealers for the purposes of transacting the Company’s
trading activities. None of these facilities are subject to margin arrangements. The Company’s trading activities can expose the
Company to the credit risk of its counterparties to the extent that our trading positions have a positive mark-to-market value.
However, the Company minimizes this risk by ensuring there is no excessive concentration of credit risk with any single
counterparty, by active credit management and monitoring.
Refined silver and gold is sold in the spot market to various bullion traders and banks. Credit risk may arise from these activities
if the Company is not paid for metal at the time it is delivered, as required by spot sale contracts.
Supplier advances for products and services yet to be provided are a common practice in some jurisdictions in which the Company
operates. These advances represent a credit risk to the Company to the extent that suppliers do not deliver products or perform
services as expected. As at December 31, 2016, the Company had made $28.8 million (2015 - $12.5 million) of supplier advances,
which are reflected in “Trade and other receivables” on the Company’s balance sheet.
Management constantly monitors and assesses the credit risk resulting from its refining arrangements, concentrate sales and
commodity contracts with its refiners, trading counterparties and customers. Furthermore, management carefully considers
credit risk when allocating prospective sales and refining business to counterparties. In making allocation decisions, Management
attempts to avoid unacceptable concentration of credit risk to any single counterparty.
At December 31, 2016, the Company has recorded an allowance for doubtful accounts provision in the amount of $7.6 million
(2015 – $7.6 million). $7.6 million relates to amounts owing from Doe Run Peru (“DRP”) (2015 – $7.6 million), one of the buyers
of concentrates from the Company’s Peruvian operations, for deliveries of concentrates that occurred in early 2009. The Company
will continue to pursue every possible avenue to recover the amounts owed by DRP. At December 31, 2016, no additional
provisions for doubtful accounts were recorded.
Cash and cash equivalents, trade accounts receivable and other receivables that represent the maximum credit risk to the Company
consist of the following:
Cash and cash equivalents
Short-term investments
Trade accounts receivable(1)
Insurance receivable(1)
Royalty receivable(1)
Employee loans(1)
(1)
Included in Trade and other receivables.
$
December 31,
2016
2015
$
180,881
36,729
44,960
—
20
1,048
133,963
92,678
21,272
3,713
61
1,140
The Company invests its cash and cash equivalents which also has credit risk with the objective of maintaining safety of principal
and providing adequate liquidity to meet all current payment obligations.
Interest Rate Risk
Interest rate risk is the risk that the fair values and future cash flows of the Company will fluctuate because of changes in market
interest rates. At December 31, 2016, the Company has $7.1 million in lease obligations (2015 - $4.0 million), that are subject to
an annualized interest rate of 2.2% and an amount drawn on the credit facility of $36.2 million (2015 - $36.2 million) at an annual
interest rate of 2.125% to 3.125% over LIBOR. The interest paid by the Company for the year ended December 31, 2016 on its
lease obligations was $0.1 million (2015 – $0.4 million). The Company has repaid all short term loans in Argentina during the year
ended December 31, 2016 (2015 - the Company had received short term loans in Argentina totaling $5.3 million Argentinean
Pesos (USD $0.6 million) at an annual interest rate of 40%, USD $12.3 million at an annual interest rate of 4% and the Company
had drawn on an available line of credit in Argentina for $89.1 million Argentinean Pesos (USD $6.7 million) at an interest rate of
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Pan American Silver Corp.
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
As at December 31, 2016 and 2015
(Tabular amounts are in thousands of U.S. dollars except number of shares, options, warrants, and per share amounts)
30.0%). The interest paid by the Company for the year ended December 31, 2016 on the credit facility was $1.0 million (2015 –
$nil). The interest paid by the Company for the year ended December 31, 2016 on the convertible notes was $nil (2015 – $1.6
million).
The average interest rate earned by the Company during the year ended December 31, 2016 on its cash and short-term investments
was 0.3% (2015 - 0.88%). A 10% increase or decrease in the interest earned from financial institutions on cash and short-term
investments would result in a $0.1 million increase or decrease in the Company’s before tax earnings (2015 – $0.2 million).
Foreign Exchange Rate Risk
The Company reports its financial statements in USD; however, the Company operates in jurisdictions that utilize other currencies.
As a consequence, the financial results of the Company’s operations as reported in USD are subject to changes in the value of
the USD relative to local currencies. Since the Company’s sales are denominated in USD and a portion of the Company’s operating
costs and capital spending are in local currencies, the Company is negatively impacted by strengthening local currencies relative
to the USD and positively impacted by the inverse.
In order to mitigate this exposure, from time to time the Company has purchased Peruvian Nuevo Sol (“PEN”), Mexican Peso
(“MXN”) and Canadian Dollar ("CAD") to match anticipated spending. At December 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015, the
Company had no outstanding contracts to purchase CAD or PEN. During the year ended December 31, 2016 the Company entered
into collared positions for its foreign currency exposure of MXN purchases with puts and call contracts which have a nominal
value of $81.0 million and have settlement dates between January 2017 and December, 2017. The positions have a weighted
average floor of $19.36 and average cap of $22.91. The Company recorded losses of $1.5 million on MXN forward contracts in
the year ended December 31, 2016 (2015 - losses of $0.2 million).
The Company’s net earnings are affected by the revaluation of its monetary assets and monetary liabilities at each balance sheet
date. The Company has reviewed its monetary assets and monetary liabilities and is exposed to foreign exchange risk through
financial assets and liabilities and deferred income tax liabilities denominated in currencies other than USD as shown in the table
below. The Company estimates that a 10% change in the exchange rate of the foreign currencies in which its December 31, 2016
non-USD net monetary liabilities were denominated would result in an income before taxes change of about $19.2 million (2015
- $12.7 million).
The Company is exposed to currency risk through the following financial assets and liabilities, and deferred income tax assets
and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies:
At December 31, 2016
Canadian Dollar
Mexican Peso
Argentinian Peso
Bolivian Boliviano
European Euro
Peruvian Nuevo Sol
Cash and
short-term
investments
Other current
and
non-current
assets
Income taxes
receivable
(payable),
current and
non-
current
Accounts
payable
and accrued
liabilities and
non-
current
liabilities
Deferred tax
assets and
liabilities
$
6,513
$
338
$
(45) $
(142) $
(356)
9,416
3,485
4,329
37
817
29,079
24,062
184
—
2,158
5,884
367
(3,365)
(262)
(11,031)
(45,388)
(27,245)
(13,476)
—
(8,913)
$
24,597
$
55,821
$
(8,452) $
(95,164) $
(150,394)
—
(8,464)
(53)
(9,867)
(169,134)
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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
As at December 31, 2016 and 2015
(Tabular amounts are in thousands of U.S. dollars except number of shares, options, warrants, and per share amounts)
Cash and
short-term
investments
Other current
and
non-current
assets
$
$
12,999
9,202
46
1,334
8
1,692
229
29,309
25,961
10,077
—
2,158
Income taxes
receivable
(payable),
current and
non-
current
Accounts
payable
and accrued
liabilities and
non-
current
liabilities
Deferred tax
assets and
liabilities
$
— $
(549) $
7,074
2,294
(556)
(373)
5,454
(34,000)
(38,817)
(13,171)
(19)
(8,913)
(238)
(124,375)
—
(4,144)
(183)
(9,457)
$
25,281
$
67,734
$
13,893
$
(95,469) $
(138,397)
At December 31, 2015
Canadian Dollar
Mexican Peso
Argentinian Peso
Bolivian Boliviano
European Euro
Peruvian Nuevo Sol
Liquidity Risk
Liquidity risk is the risk that the Company will not be able to meet its financial obligations as they come due. The Company
manages its liquidity risk by continuously monitoring forecasted and actual cash flows. The Company has in place a rigorous
planning and budgeting process to help determine the funds required to support the Company’s normal operating requirements
on an ongoing basis and its expansion plans. The Company strives to maintain sufficient liquidity to meet its short-term business
requirements, taking into account its anticipated cash flows from operations, its holdings of cash and short-term investments,
and its committed loan facilities.
e) Contractual Maturities
In the normal course of business, the Company enters into contracts that give rise to commitments for future minimum
payments. The following table summarizes the remaining contractual maturities of the Company's financial and non-financial
liabilities, shown in contractual undiscounted cashflow:
Current liabilities
Credit Facility
Finance lease obligations(2)
Severance accrual
Employee compensation(3)
Loss on commodity contracts
Provisions(4)
Income taxes payable
Total contractual obligations(4)
Payments due by period 2016
Total
141,002
38,440
7,321
3,986
6,918
2,815
4,719
25,911
231,112
Within 1 year(1)
141,002
$
960
3,720
689
3,996
2,815
3,262
25,911
182,355
$
$
$
2 - 3 years
4- 5 years
$
— $
— $
1,280
3,601
658
2,922
—
562
—
9,023
$
36,200
—
365
—
—
629
—
37,194
$
$
After 5
years
—
—
—
2,274
—
—
266
—
2,540
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Pan American Silver Corp.
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
As at December 31, 2016 and 2015
(Tabular amounts are in thousands of U.S. dollars except number of shares, options, warrants, and per share amounts)
Current liabilities
Credit Facility
Loan obligation (Note 15)
Finance lease obligations(2)
Severance accrual
Employee compensation(3)
Loss on commodity contracts
Provisions(4)
Income taxes payable
Total contractual obligations(4)
Payments due by period 2015
Total
111,700
39,400
19,680
4,124
3,811
3,178
2,835
4,419
13,481
202,628
Within 1 year(1)
111,700
$
960
19,680
2,319
720
1,707
2,835
2,962
13,481
156,364
$
$
$
2 - 3 years
4- 5 years
$
— $
— $
After 5
years
1,920
—
1,805
1,444
1,471
—
405
—
7,045
$
36,520
—
—
975
—
—
733
—
38,228
$
$
—
—
—
—
672
—
—
319
—
991
(1)
Includes all current liabilities in the consolidated statement of financial position at December 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015 plus items presented separately in this table that
are expected to be paid but not accrued in the books of the Company. A reconciliation of the current liabilities balance in the statement of financial position to the total contractual
obligations within one year, per the contractual maturities schedule is shown in the table below.
December 31, 2016
Current portion of:
Accounts payable and other liabilities
Credit facility
Current portion of finance lease
Current severance liability
Employee Compensation & RSU’s
Unrealized loss on commodity contracts
Provisions(4)
Income tax payable
Total contractual obligations within one year(4)
December 31, 2015
Current portion of:
Accounts payable and other liabilities
Credit facility
Loan obligation
Current portion of finance lease
Current severance liability
Employee Compensation & RSU’s
Unrealized loss on commodity contracts
Provisions(4)
Income tax payable
Total contractual obligations within one year(4)
Future interest
component
Within 1 year
$
141,002
$
— $
141,002
—
3,559
689
1,812
2,815
3,262
25,911
960
161
—
2,184
—
—
—
179,050
$
3,305
$
960
3,720
689
3,996
2,815
3,262
25,911
182,355
Future interest
component
Within 1 year
111,700
$
— $
—
19,578
2,238
720
409
2,835
2,962
13,481
960
102
81
—
1,298
—
—
—
$
153,923
$
2,441
$
111,700
960
19,680
2,319
720
1,707
2,835
2,962
13,481
156,364
$
$
(2)
(3)
(4)
Includes lease obligations in the amount of $7.3 million (December 31, 2015 - $4.1 million) with a net present value of $7.1 million (December 31, 2015 - $4.0 million) discussed
further in Note 17.
Includes RSU obligation in the amount of $4.8 million (2015 – $2.5 million) that will be settled in cash. The RSUs vest in two instalments, 50% in December 2016 and 50% in
December 2017.
Amounts above do not include payments related to the Company’s anticipated closure and decommissioning obligation (current of $5.2 million, long-term $50.4 million)
discussed in Note 16 (2015 - current $6.0 million , long-term $44.5 million), the deferred credit arising from the Aquiline acquisition ($20.8 million) (2015 - $20.8 million)
discussed in Note 19, and deferred tax liabilities of $170.9 million discussed in Note 28 (2015 - $142.1 million).
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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
As at December 31, 2016 and 2015
(Tabular amounts are in thousands of U.S. dollars except number of shares, options, warrants, and per share amounts)
Fair Value of Financial Instruments
The carrying value of the conversion feature on the Minefinders Notes was stated at fair value and the carrying value of cash and
cash equivalents, short-term investments, trade and other receivables, accounts payable and accrued liabilities approximate their
fair value due to the relatively short periods to maturity of these financial instruments.
Fair value estimates are made at a specific point in time, based on relevant market information and information about the financial
instrument. These estimates are subjective in nature and involve uncertainties and matters of significant judgement and,
therefore, cannot be determined with precision. Changes in assumptions could significantly affect the estimates.
The following table sets forth the Company’s financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value, grouped into Levels 1 to 3
based on the degree to which the fair value is observable. The hierarchy gives the highest priority to unadjusted quoted prices
in active markets for identical assets or liabilities (Level 1 measurement) and the lowest priority to unobservable inputs (Level 3
measurements). The three levels of the fair value hierarchy are described as follows:
Level 1: Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets that are accessible at the measurement date for identical, unrestricted assets
or liabilities;
Level 2: Quoted prices in markets that are not active, or inputs that are observable, either directly or indirectly, for substantially
the full term of the asset or liability; and
Level 3: Prices or valuation techniques that require inputs that are both significant to the fair value measurement and unobservable
(supported by little or no observable market data).
At December 31, 2016 and 2015, the levels in the fair value hierarchy into which the Company’s financial assets and liabilities
are measured and recognized on the Consolidated Statements of Financial Position at fair value are categorized as follows:
Assets and Liabilities:
Short-term investments
Trade receivables from provisional concentrate sales
Zinc contracts
Lead contracts
Foreign currency contracts
Assets and Liabilities:
Short-term investments
Trade receivables from provisional concentrate sales
Foreign currency contracts
Diesel swap contracts
Fair Value at December 31, 2016
Level 2
Level 1
Total
Level 3
36,729
44,960
(1,769)
(54)
(992)
78,874
$
$
36,729
—
—
—
—
36,729
$
$
— $
44,960
(1,769)
(54)
(992)
42,145
$
—
—
—
—
—
—
Fair Value at December 31, 2015
Level 2
Level 1
Total
Level 3
92,678
21,272
(168)
(2,667)
111,115
$
$
92,678
—
—
—
92,678
$
$
— $
21,272
(168)
(2,667)
18,437
$
—
—
—
—
—
$
$
$
$
The methodology and assessment of inputs for determining the fair value of financial assets and liabilities as well as the levels
of hierarchy for the Company’s financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value remains unchanged from that at December 31,
2015.
Valuation Techniques
Short-term investments and other investments
The Company’s short-term investments and other investments are valued using quoted market prices in active markets and as
such are classified within Level 1 of the fair value hierarchy and are primarily money market securities and U.S. Treasury securities.
The fair value of the investment securities is calculated as the quoted market price of the investment and in the case of equity
securities, the quoted market price multiplied by the quantity of shares held by the Company.
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Pan American Silver Corp.
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
As at December 31, 2016 and 2015
(Tabular amounts are in thousands of U.S. dollars except number of shares, options, warrants, and per share amounts)
Derivative Financial Instruments
The Company’s commodity swaps, diesel fuel swaps and foreign currency contracts are valued using observable market prices
and as such are classified as Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy. As of December 31, 2016, the unrealized losses on foreign currency,
diesel fuel swap and commodity contracts was $2.8 million (2015 - losses of $2.8 million).
During the year ended December 31, 2016 the Company entered into collared positions for its foreign currency exposure of MXN
purchases with puts and call contracts (Note 7d, Foreign Exchange Rate Risk).
During the year ended December 31, 2015, the Company entered into diesel swap contracts designated to fix or limit the
Company’s exposure to higher fuel prices (the “Diesel fuel swaps”). The Diesel fuel swaps had an initial notional value of $25.5
million of which $nil remained outstanding as at December 31, 2016 (December 31, 2015 - $14.7 million). The Company recorded
gains of $1.0 million on the Diesel fuel swaps in the year ended December 31, 2016 (2015 - losses of $3.1 million).
During the year ended December 31, 2015 the Company entered into copper swap contracts designated to fix or limit the
Company’s exposure to lower copper prices (the “Copper swaps”). The copper swaps were on 4,080 metric tonnes (“MT”) of
copper at an average price of $6,044 USD/MT. The Company did not enter into any copper swap contracts during the year ended
December 31, 2016. The Company recorded gains of $3.0 million on the copper contracts in the year ended December 31, 2015.
There were no copper swap contracts outstanding as at December 31, 2016 or December 31, 2015.
During the year ended December 31, 2016, in order to limit its exposure to lower zinc prices on a portion of its zinc production,
the Company used put and call contracts to collar the prices on 22,115 tonnes of zinc, of which only contracts for 10,265 tonnes
of zinc remained outstanding at December 31, 2016. The outstanding contracts have a weighted average floor and cap of $2,043
and $2,887, respectively. The remaining contracts have settlement dates between January 2017 and December 2017. The
Company recorded losses of $4.3 million on zinc positions during the year ended December 31, 2016.
Further, during the year ended December 31, 2016, in order to limit its exposure to lower lead prices on a portion of its lead
production, the Company used put and call contracts to collar the prices on 3,720 tonnes of lead, of which only contracts for 620
tonnes remained outstanding at December 31, 2016. The outstanding contracts have a fixed minimum price of $1,650 and a
maximum price of $1,965 per tonne. These remaining contracts have settlement dates between January 2017 and February
2017. The Company recorded losses of $0.2 million on the lead positions during the year ended December 31, 2016.
Convertible notes
The Company’s unrealized gains and losses on the conversion feature of the Minefinders Notes were valued using observable
inputs and as such were classified as Level 2 of the fair market value hierarchy. The conversion feature on the Minefinders Notes
was considered an embedded derivative and previously re-measured at fair value each reporting period. The fair value of the
conversion feature of the convertible notes was determined using a model that included the volatility and price of the Company’s
common shares and a credit spread structure with reference to the corresponding fair value of the debt component of the
convertible notes. The notes were settled in December 2015 along with all accrued interest.
Receivables from Provisional Concentrate Sales
A portion of the Company’s trade receivables arose from provisional concentrate sales and are valued using quoted market prices
based on the forward London Metal Exchange (“LME”) for copper, zinc and lead and the London Bullion Market Association P.M.
fix (“London P.M. fix”) for gold and silver.
8.
Short-Term Investments
Available for Sale
December 31, 2016
December 31, 2015
Fair
Value
Cost
Accumulated
unrealized
holding gains
Fair Value
Cost
Accumulated
unrealized
holding losses
Short-term investments
$
36,729
$
36,295
$
434
$
92,678
$
93,136
$
(458)
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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
As at December 31, 2016 and 2015
(Tabular amounts are in thousands of U.S. dollars except number of shares, options, warrants, and per share amounts)
9.
Inventories
Inventories consist of:
Concentrate inventory
Stockpile ore (1)
Heap leach inventory and in process (2)
Doré and finished inventory (3)
Materials and supplies
December 31,
2016
December 31,
2015
$
12,891
$
31,964
109,705
36,864
45,905
17,216
18,988
82,846
33,981
51,330
$
237,329
$
204,361
(1)
(2)
(3)
Includes an impairment charge of $6.0 million to reduce the cost of inventory to NRV at Manantial Espejo and Dolores mines (December 31, 2015 – $28.8 million at Manantial
Espejo, Dolores and Alamo Dorado mines).
Includes an impairment charge of $1.5 million to reduce the cost of inventory to NRV at Manantial Espejo mine (December 31, 2015 - $21.3 million at Manantial Espejo and
Dolores mines).
Includes an impairment charge of $3.4 million to reduce the cost of inventory to NRV at Manantial Espejo and Alamo Dorado mines (December 31, 2015 - $3.7 million at Manantial
Espejo and Dolores mines).
Production costs, including depreciation and amortization, and royalties for the year ended December 31, 2016 were $575.9
million (2015 - $706.8 million). Production costs represent cost of inventories sold during the year. During 2016, a $42.8 million
(2015 - $10.9 million net realizable value loss) net realizable value recovery was recognized, primarily driven by increased metal
prices, and included in production costs (Note 21). Inventories held at net realizable value amounted to $48.2 million (2015 –
$119.0 million). A portion of the Stockpile ore amounting to $18.4 million (2015 – $4.5 million) and a portion of the heap leach
inventory amounting to $65.2 million (2015 - $57.6 million) are expected to be recovered or settled after more than twelve
months.
10. Mineral Properties, Plant and Equipment
Acquisition costs of investment and non-producing properties together with costs directly related to mine development
expenditures are capitalized. Exploration expenditures on investment and non-producing properties are charged to expense in
the period they are incurred.
Capitalization of evaluation expenditures commences when there is a high degree of confidence in the project’s viability and
hence it is probable that future economic benefits will flow to the Company. Evaluation expenditures, other than that acquired
from the purchase of another mining company, are carried forward as an asset provided that such costs are expected to be
recovered in full through successful development and exploration of the area of interest or alternatively, by its sale. Evaluation
expenditures include delineation drilling, metallurgical evaluations, and geotechnical evaluations amongst others.
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Pan American Silver Corp.
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
As at December 31, 2016 and 2015
(Tabular amounts are in thousands of U.S. dollars except number of shares, options, warrants, and per share amounts)
Mineral properties, plant and equipment consist of:
Mining Properties
Depletable
Non-depletable
Reserves
and Resources
Reserves
and Resources
Exploration
and Evaluation
Plant and
Equipment
Total
Carrying value
As at January 1, 2016
Net of accumulated depreciation
$
620,035
$
120,351
$
276,307
$
128,528
$
1,145,221
Additions
Disposals
Depreciation and amortization
Depreciation charge captured in inventory
Transfers
Closure and decommissioning – changes in estimate
As at December 31, 2016
Cost as at December 31, 2016
Accumulated depreciation and impairments
Carrying value – December 31, 2016
$
$
$
88,331
—
(34,803)
(9,675)
21,976
8,637
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
(61,773)
—
(16,354)
—
112,506
(1,208)
(81,152)
—
51,021
—
200,837
(1,208)
(115,955)
(9,675)
(5,130)
8,637
694,501
$
58,578
$
259,953
$
209,695
$
1,222,727
1,916,954
(1,222,453)
$
$
70,675
(12,097)
661,357
(401,404)
$
820,687
(610,992)
$
3,469,673
(2,246,946)
694,501
$
58,578
$
259,953
$
209,695
$
1,222,727
Mining Properties
Depletable
Non-depletable
Reserves
and Resources
Reserves
and Resources
Exploration
and Evaluation
Plant and
Equipment
Total
Carrying value
As at January 1, 2015
Net of accumulated depreciation
$
646,374
$
129,944
$
281,401
$
208,672
$
1,266,391
Additions
Disposals
Depreciation and amortization
Depreciation charge captured in inventory
Impairment charges
Transfers
Capitalized borrowing costs
Closure and decommissioning – changes in estimate
As at December 31, 2015
Cost as at December 31, 2015
Accumulated depreciation and impairments
Carrying value –
December 31, 2015
114,092
—
(69,479)
15,661
(90,431)
(5,249)
1,994
7,073
620,035
1,502,411
(882,376)
$
$
—
—
—
—
(14,571)
4,978
—
—
120,351
341,331
(220,980)
$
$
—
—
—
—
—
(5,094)
—
—
276,307
677,846
(401,539)
$
$
42,461
(255)
(81,366)
—
(45,266)
4,282
—
—
128,528
720,786
(592,258)
$
$
156,553
(255)
(150,845)
15,661
(150,268)
(1,083)
1,994
7,073
1,145,221
3,242,374
(2,097,153)
620,035
$
120,351
$
276,307
$
128,528
$
1,145,221
$
$
$
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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
As at December 31, 2016 and 2015
(Tabular amounts are in thousands of U.S. dollars except number of shares, options, warrants, and per share amounts)
December 31, 2016
Accumulated
Depreciation
and
Impairment
Cost
Carrying
Value
Cost
December 31, 2015
Accumulated
Depreciation
and
Impairment
Carrying
Value
$
185,850
$
(95,195) $
90,655
$
171,574
$
(82,896) $
222,517
197,199
262,516
1,358,923
361,553
124,618
24,465
(183,289)
(197,199)
(81,888)
(837,478)
(347,855)
(74,251)
(16,290)
39,228
—
180,628
521,445
13,698
50,367
8,175
214,855
198,950
200,083
921,169
360,735
130,595
25,237
(177,621)
(198,950)
(72,732)
(512,308)
(341,457)
(72,230)
(16,441)
88,678
37,234
—
127,351
408,861
19,278
58,365
8,796
2,737,641
$
(1,833,445) $
904,196
$
2,223,198
$
(1,474,635) $
748,563
4,900
$
(1,462) $
3,438
$
4,977
$
(1,462) $
(376,101)
(16,929)
(6,436)
(12,573)
190,471
95,100
3,238
26,284
566,572
399,348
9,674
38,606
(376,101)
(225,947)
(6,436)
(12,573)
3,515
190,471
173,401
3,238
26,033
(413,501) $
318,531
(2,246,946) $
1,222,727
$
$
1,019,177
3,242,375
$
$
(622,519) $
396,658
(2,097,154) $
1,145,221
566,572
112,029
9,674
38,857
732,032
3,469,673
$
$
Huaron mine, Peru
Morococha mine, Peru
Alamo Dorado mine, Mexico
La Colorada mine, Mexico
Dolores mine, Mexico
Manantial Espejo mine, Argentina
San Vicente mine, Bolivia
Other
Total
Land and Exploration and Evaluation:
Land
Navidad project, Argentina
Minefinders projects, Mexico
Morococha, Peru
Other
Total non-producing properties
Total mineral properties, plant and
equipment
Project Development
$
$
$
$
Dolores Mine, Mexico
During the year ended December 31, 2016 the Company capitalized $106.6 million of mineral properties, plant and equipment
(2015 - $53.1 million) which included deferred stripping costs of $18.5 million, pulp agglomeration construction costs of $40.5
million, underground development costs of $17.2 million, powerline construction costs of $6.8 million, and pad 3 construction
additions of $1.6 million (2015 - deferred stripping costs of $18.1 million, powerline construction costs of $11.5 million and pad
3 construction additions of $2.2 million). For the year ended December 31, 2016, the Company capitalized $nil in interest related
to the capital expenditures (2015 - $2.0 million at a 8.7% capitalization rate).
La Colorada, Mexico
During the year ended December 31, 2016 the Company capitalized $52.9 million of mineral properties, plant and equipment
(2015 - $45.4 million) which included shaft construction costs of $19.3 million, sulfide plant construction costs of $12.8 million,
underground development costs of $2.9 million, and powerline construction costs of $6.1 million. (2015 - shaft construction costs
of $11.3 million, sulfide plant construction costs of $21.3 million, underground development of $2.4 million, and powerline
construction costs of $2.6 million)
Disposals
On May 8, 2016, the Company recorded a gain on sale of assets of $18.3 million on the sale of a 75% interest in the shares of
Shalipayco S.A.C. (“Shalipayco”) for consideration of $15.0 million in cash and a one percent (1%) Net Smelter Returns Royalty
(the “NSR”) on the property, which was subsequently disposed, on July 11, 2016 (Note 12) for proceeds of $3.3 million. Shalipayco
is the owner of the Shalipayco zinc development project located in the provinces of Pasco and Junin, Peru.
On July 11, 2016, the Company recorded a gain on sale of assets in the amount of $6.6 million ($0.6 million gain after taxes) as
a result of the disposition of certain royalties, precious metals streams, and payment arrangements (Note 12).
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Pan American Silver Corp.
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
As at December 31, 2016 and 2015
(Tabular amounts are in thousands of U.S. dollars except number of shares, options, warrants, and per share amounts)
11. Impairment of Non-Current Assets and Goodwill
Non-current assets are tested for impairment when events or changes in circumstance indicate that the carrying amount may
not be recoverable, or previous impairment on assets are recoverable. The Company performs an impairment test for goodwill
at each financial year end and when events or changes in circumstances indicate that the related carrying value may not be
recoverable. The Company considers its internal discounted cash flow economic models as a proxy for the calculation of fair value
less cost to sell, given a willing market participant would use such models in establishing a value for the properties. The Company
considers impairment, or if previous impairment charges should be reversed, at the cash generating unit (“CGU”) level, which is
considered to be an individual mine or a development property. The CGU carrying amount for purposes of this test includes the
carrying value of the mineral properties plant and equipment less deferred tax liabilities and closure and decommissioning
liabilities related to each CGU.
The Company’s key assumptions for determining the recoverable amounts of its various CGUs, for the purpose of testing for
impairment or impairment reversals, include the most current operating and capital costs information and risk adjusted project
specific discount rates. The Company uses an average of analysts’ consensus prices for the first four years of its economic modeling,
and long term reserve prices for the remainder of each asset’s life. The prices used can be found in the key assumptions and
sensitivity section below.
During the fourth quarter of 2016, management determined that changes in operating assumptions for the Dolores and Manatial
Espejo mines, including but not limited to changes in year-end reserves and resources and mine-life estimates, when considered
together with increases to the Company's reserve prices and to consensus prices, could be indicative of changes in the assets'
recoverable amounts significant enough to warrant either reversals of previous impairment charges, or additional impairment
charges. As a result, management estimated the recoverable amounts of these mines as at December 31, 2016, determined on
a fair value less costs to sell basis, and concluded that the carrying values were supportable and that no impairment charges or
reversals were required.
Impairment at December 31, 2015
The sustained decrease in metal prices, that was most pronounced during the second half of 2015, led to the Company lowering
its long term reserve prices at year-end. The year-end reserve price reduction and observed declines in near-term and mid-term
period consensus metal prices referenced in the Company’s life of mine cash flow models, led management to conclude that
there was an indication of impairment to certain assets in the third and fourth quarter of 2015. Based on the Company’s estimation
of the recoverable amounts of its mineral properties as at September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2015, determined on a fair
value less costs to sell basis, the Company concluded that impairment charges were required during the year on the Dolores,
Manantial Espejo, Morococha, and Alamo Dorado mines.
As at December 31, 2015, the Company determined the carrying value of the Dolores mine, including mineral properties, plant
and equipment, and stockpile inventories, net of associated deferred tax liabilities and closure and decommissioning liabilities
of $434.3 million (the “Net Carrying Amount”), was greater than its then estimated recoverable amount of $413.6 million when
using a 5.25% risk adjusted discount rate. Based on the assessment at December 31, 2015, the Company recorded an impairment
charge related to the Dolores mine of $31.7 million before tax ($20.7 million net of tax).
As at December 31, 2015, the Company determined that the $12.9 million Net Carrying Amount of the Alamo Dorado mine, was
greater than its then estimated recoverable amount of $nil when using a 4.00% risk adjusted discount rate. Based on this
assessment the Company wrote–off the carrying value of the Alamo Dorado mine’s mineral properties, plant and equipment
assets of $9.1 million before tax ($6.0 million net of tax).
As at December 31, 2015, the Company determined that the $112.4 million Net Carrying Amount of the Morococha mine, was
greater than its then estimated recoverable amount of $36.3 million when using a 6.50% risk adjusted discount rate. Based on
the assessment at December 31, 2015, the Company recorded an impairment charge related to the Morococha mine of $80.7
million before tax ($59.1 million net of tax).
As at September 30, 2015, the Company determined that the Net Carrying Amount of the Manantial Espejo mine of approximately
$83.4 million was greater than its then estimated recoverable amount of $29.9 million, when using an 8.25% risk adjusted discount
rate. Based on this assessment the Company recorded an impairment charge related to the Manantial Espejo mineral properties,
plant and equipment of $28.8 million before tax ($20.2 million net of tax).
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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
As at December 31, 2016 and 2015
(Tabular amounts are in thousands of U.S. dollars except number of shares, options, warrants, and per share amounts)
Key assumptions and sensitivity
The metal prices used to calculate the recoverable amounts at December 31, 2016, December 31, 2015, and September 30, 2015
are based on analyst consensus prices and the Company’s long term reserve prices, and are summarized in the following tables:
Metal prices used at December 31, 2016:
Commodity Prices
Silver price - $/oz.
Gold price - $/oz.
Zinc price - $/tonne
Copper price - $/tonne
Lead price - $/tonne
Metal prices used at December 31, 2015:
Commodity Prices
Silver price - $/oz.
Gold price - $/oz.
Zinc price - $/tonne
Copper price - $/tonne
Lead price - $/tonne
Metal prices used at September 30, 2015:
Commodity Prices
Silver price - $/oz.
Gold price - $/oz.
2017-2020 average
$19.93
$1,327
$2,567
$5,725
$2,142
2016-2019 average
$16.87
$1,184
$2,264
$5,690
$1,935
2015-2018 average
$16.98
$1,199
Long term
$18.50
$1,300
$2,200
$5,000
$2,000
Long term
$17.00
$1,180
$1,800
$5,000
$1,800
Long term
$18.50
$1,250
In 2016, the discount rates used to present value the Company’s life of mine cash flows were derived from the Company’s weighted
average cost of capital which was calculated as 6.4% (2015 – 6.4%), with rates applied to the various mines and projects ranging
from 5.00% to 9.00% (2015 - 4.00% to 10.00%), depending on the Company’s assessment of country risk, project risk, and other
potential risks specific to each CGU.
The key assumptions in determining the recoverable value of the Company’s mineral properties are individual metal prices,
operating and capital costs, foreign exchange rates and discount rates. At December 31, 2016, the Company performed a sensitivity
analysis on all key assumptions that assumed a modest (10%) adverse change to each individual assumption while holding the
other assumptions constant.
At December 31, 2016, an adverse 10% movement in any of the major assumptions in isolation did not cause the recoverable
amount to be below the CGU carrying value for any of La Colorada, Alamo Dorado, San Vicente, Huaron, Morococha, or the
Navidad project. For the Manantial Espejo mine, which in 2015 had its carrying values adjusted to fair value less cost to sell
through impairment charges, a modest increase in operating costs would reduce the recoverable amount below the carrying
amount. In the case of the Dolores mine, which in 2015 had its carrying values adjusted to fair value less cost to sell through
impairment charges, a modest adverse change in any one key assumption would reduce the recoverable amount below the
carrying amount.
At December 31, 2015, an adverse 10% movement in any of the major assumptions in isolation did not cause the recoverable
amount to be below the CGU carrying value for any of La Colorada, San Vicente and Huaron. In the case of the Dolores mine, the
Alamo Dorado mine, the Manantial Espejo mine, the Morococha mine, and the Navidad project and certain non-core exploration
properties, which all have had their carrying values adjusted to fair value less cost to sell through impairment charges, a modest
adverse change in any one key assumption would reduce the recoverable amount below the carrying amount.
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Pan American Silver Corp.
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
As at December 31, 2016 and 2015
(Tabular amounts are in thousands of U.S. dollars except number of shares, options, warrants, and per share amounts)
Goodwill
Goodwill arose when the Company acquired Minefinders in 2012 and consists of:
As at December 31, 2014
Impairments
As at December 31, 2015
Impairments
As at December 31, 2016
12. Investment in Associates
Investment in associates consist of:
Investment in Maverix Metals Inc. ("Maverix")
Investment in other
The following table shows a continuity of the Company's investment in Maverix:
Acquisition cost of investment in associate, July 11, 2016
Dilution gain
Adjustment for change in ownership interest
Loss in associate
Balance of investment in associate, December 31, 2016
Investment in Maverix:
$
$
$
3,057
—
3,057
—
3,057
December 31,
2016
December 31,
2015
$
$
$
$
48,284
1,450
49,734
$
$
2016
29,371
$
10,979
10,967
(3,033)
48,284
$
—
1,450
1,450
2015
—
—
—
—
—
On July 11, 2016 Maverix (formerly, MacMillan Minerals Inc.) and the Company closed a plan of arrangement (the "Arrangement")
pursuant to which Maverix acquired 13 royalties, precious metals streams and payment agreements (the "Portfolio") from the
Company. The chair of the board of Maverix is the Company's former CEO and two of the Company's senior executives serve on
the board of Maverix.
As part of the Arrangement, Pan American received 42,850,000 common shares (the "Shares") and 20,000,000 common share
purchase warrants (the "Initial Warrants") in exchange for the Portfolio. The Initial Warrants are exercisable without restriction
for five years, at the option of the Company with one-half exercisable at $0.546 per share and the other half exercisable at $0.78
per share. Following the close of the Arrangement, Maverix had a total of 79,837,856 issued and outstanding common shares,
of which the Company held approximately 54 percent on a non-diluted basis.
As a result of the Company's limited board representation in Maverix and restricted influence over Maverix's operating, strategic
and financing decisions, the Company concluded that it has significant influence over, but does not control Maverix. As such,
the investment in Maverix is considered an Investment in Associate, accounted for using the equity method, whereby the Company
will record its portion of Maverix's income or loss based on Pan American's ownership interest in Maverix. Maverix was initially
recorded based on the fair value of the Company’s acquired interest, and the book value of the portion of the Portfolio retained
through the Company's ownership in Maverix.
On December 23, 2016, Maverix closed a transaction with Gold Fields Netherlands Services BV (a wholly owned subsidiary of
Gold Fields Limited) and certain of its affiliates (collectively “Gold Fields”), where Maverix acquired a portfolio of eleven (11)
royalties from Gold Fields (the “GFI Royalty Portfolio”); and Maverix issued to Gold Fields a total of 42.85 million common shares
and 10 million common share purchase warrants. Concurrent with this, the Company exercised 10 million Initial Warrants having
an exercise price of $0.546 (CDN$0.70) per Maverix common share for aggregate proceeds of $5.5 million paid to Maverix (the
"Warrant Exercise"). The Warrant Exercise was carried out as part of an early warrant exercise incentive arrangement with the
Company pursuant to which Maverix issued to the Company 6.5 million Maverix common share purchase warrants (the
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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
As at December 31, 2016 and 2015
(Tabular amounts are in thousands of U.S. dollars except number of shares, options, warrants, and per share amounts)
"Inducement Warrants") with an exercise price of $1.204 (CDN$1.60) per common share of Maverix and expiring on July 8, 2021
(collectively, the "Gold Fields Transaction").
The Company also concluded that the Initial Warrants and the Inducement Warrants represent an in substance ownership interest
in Maverix rather than a derivative financial asset and were thus a component of the Maverix Investment in Associate. A
corresponding warrant liability of $11.7 million was initially recognized as the aggregate exercise price of the Initial Warrants
discounted at 2.6%. The exercise of 10 million Initial Warrants triggered the de-recognition of $4.8 million in warrant liability and
a further $7.0 million in warrant liablity was recorded for the Inducement Warrants (calculated as the aggregate exercise price
discounted at 2.6%). Based on this treatment, the Company's share of Maverix income or loss was recorded, from July 11, 2016
to December 23, 2016, based on its 63% interest and 43% for the period of December 24, 2016 to December 31, 2016, representing
the Company’s fully diluted ownership. As at December 31, 2016, the warrant liability was $13.8 million.
Deferred Revenue:
Included in the Portfolio are precious metal streams whereby the Company will sell 100% of the future gold production from La
Colorada and 5% of the future gold production from La Bolsa, which is in the exploration stage, to Maverix for $650 and $450
per ounce, respectively (the "Streams").
A deferred revenue liability of $7.8 million was recognized on July 11, 2016 for the Streams and represents the fair value of the
differential between the fixed contracted gold prices in the streams, and the assumed future market gold prices included in the
underlying La Colorada and La Bolsa mine models. The liability recognized by the Company is the portion of the deferred revenue
to be paid to Maverix owners other than Pan American through its ownership in Maverix. On December 23, 2016, the Company
recorded an additional $4.0 million of deferred revenue as a result of the diluted ownership in Maverix that arose on the Gold
Fields Transaction. The deferred revenue related to the Streams will be recognized as revenue by Pan American as the gold
ounces are delivered to Maverix. As at December 31, 2016, the deferred revenue liability was $11.6 million.
During the 173 days ended December 31, 2016, $0.2 million of revenue was recognized for the delivery of 604 ounces of gold
from La Colorada to Maverix. All transactions with Maverix were in normal course and measured at exchange amounts, which
were the amounts of consideration established and agreed to by the Company and Maverix.
Income Statement Impacts:
The initial transaction on July 11, 2016 resulted in the recognition of an initial gain on the sale of assets in the amount of $6.6
million ($0.6 million gain after taxes).
The Gold Fields Transaction resulted in a $11.0 million dilution gain recorded in share of loss from associate and dilution gain
comprised of $23.0 million gain recorded for the proportionate increase in assets acquired offset by a $8.1 million loss recorded
for the dilution of ownership in Maverix and a $3.9 million loss recorded as a result of the Inducement Warrants in Maverix.
The Company also recognized a share of loss from associate of $3.0 million recorded in share of loss from associate and dilution
gain which represents the Company's 63% share of Maverix's loss from the date of acquisition of interest in Maverix until the
Gold Fields Transaction and 43% for the remaining period ended December 31, 2016.
13. Other Assets
Other assets consist of:
Reclamation bonds
Lease receivable
Other assets
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December 31,
2016
December 31,
2015
$
$
199
$
91
89
379
$
199
185
37
421
Pan American Silver Corp.
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
As at December 31, 2016 and 2015
(Tabular amounts are in thousands of U.S. dollars except number of shares, options, warrants, and per share amounts)
14. Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities consist of:
Trade accounts payable(1)
Royalties payable
Other accounts payable and trade related accruals
Payroll and related benefits
Severance accruals
Other taxes payable
Advances on concentrate inventory
Other
December 31,
2016
December 31,
2015
$
$
45,344
4,612
48,767
24,971
688
1,791
33
17,296
143,502
$
$
53,570
1,947
28,796
17,366
720
1,220
—
9,210
112,829
(1) No interest is charged on the trade accounts payable ranging from 30 to 60 days from the invoice date. The Company has policies in place to ensure that all payables are paid
within the credit terms.
15. Loans payable
Loans payable
Net loans payable(1)
(1)
As at December 31, 2015
Due
January 6, 2016
January 15, 2016
January 23, 2016
January 29, 2016
January 29, 2016
February 28, 2016
March 9, 2016
March 9, 2016
December 31,
2016
December 31,
2015
$
$
— $
— $
19,578
19,578
Argentine Peso
$
5,291
$
89,065
—
—
—
—
—
—
US$
—
—
2,305
300
2,500
3,195
3,200
800
Int. Rate
Total US$
40.00% $
30.00%
3.90%
5.30%
3.82%
4.25%
3.35%
3.85%
406
6,872
2,305
300
2,500
3,195
3,200
800
$
94,356
$
12,300
$
19,578
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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
As at December 31, 2016 and 2015
(Tabular amounts are in thousands of U.S. dollars except number of shares, options, warrants, and per share amounts)
16. Provisions
December 31, 2014
Revisions in estimates and obligations incurred
Charged (credited) to earnings:
-new provisions
-change in estimate
-exchange gains on provisions
Charged in the year
Reclamation expenditures
Accretion expense (Note 23)
December 31, 2015
Revisions in estimates and obligations incurred
Charged (credited) to earnings:
-new provisions
-change in estimate
-exchange gains on provisions
Charged in the year
Reclamation expenditures
Accretion expense (Note 23)
December 31, 2016
Maturity analysis of total provisions:
Current
Non-Current
Closure and
Decommissioning
Litigation
$
$
$
$
$
43,173
6,859
$
5,011
—
—
—
—
—
(2,818)
3,239
50,453
6,875
—
—
—
—
(6,080)
4,363
55,611
$
$
125
(86)
(377)
(255)
—
—
4,418
—
347
(104)
(32)
(297)
—
—
4,332
$
$
Total
48,184
6,859
125
(86)
(377)
(255)
(2,818)
3,239
54,871
6,875
347
(104)
(32)
(297)
(6,080)
4,363
59,943
December 31,
2016
December 31,
2015
$
$
8,499
51,444
59,943
$
$
8,979
45,892
54,871
Closure and Decommissioning Cost Provision
The total inflated and undiscounted amount of estimated cash flows required to settle the Company’s estimated future closure
and decommissioning costs is $122.1 million (2015 - $107.2 million) which has been inflated using inflation rates of between 1%
and 23% (2015 – between 1% and 17%). The total provision for closure and decommissioning cost is calculated using discount
rates of between 1% and 30% (2015 - between 1% and 20%). Revisions made to the reclamation obligations in 2016 were primarily
a result of increased site disturbance at the mines as well as revisions to the estimate based on periodic reviews of closure plans,
actual expenditures incurred and concurrent closure activities completed. These obligations will be funded from operating cash
flows, reclamation deposits and cash on hand.
The accretion expense charged to 2016 earnings as finance expense was $4.4 million (2015 - $3.2 million). Reclamation
expenditures paid during the current year were $6.1 million (2015 - $2.8 million).
Litigation Provision
The litigation provision consists of amounts accrued for labour claims at several of the Company’s mine operations. The balance
of $4.3 million at December 31, 2016 (2015 - $4.4 million) represents the Company’s best estimate for all known and anticipated
future obligations related to the above claims. The amount and timing of any expected payments are uncertain as their
determination is outside the control of the Company.
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Pan American Silver Corp.
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
As at December 31, 2016 and 2015
(Tabular amounts are in thousands of U.S. dollars except number of shares, options, warrants, and per share amounts)
17. Finance Lease Obligations
Lease obligations(1)
Maturity analysis of finance leases:
Current
Non-Current
December 31,
2016
December 31,
2015
$
7,101
$
3,997
December 31,
2016
December 31,
2015
$
$
3,559
3,542
7,101
$
$
2,238
1,759
3,997
(1)
Represents equipment lease obligations at several of the Company’s subsidiaries. A reconciliation of the total future minimum lease payments at December 31 to their present
value is presented in the table below.
Less than a year
2 years
3 years
4 years
5 years
Less future finance charges
Present value of minimum lease payments
18. Long Term Debt
Credit Facility
Total long-term debt
Maturity analysis of Long Term Debt:
Current
Non-Current
December 31,
2016
December 31,
2015
$
3,720
$
3,242
359
—
—
7,321
(220)
$
7,101
$
2,319
1,030
775
—
—
4,124
(127)
3,997
December 31,
2016
December 31,
2015
$
$
36,200
36,200
$
$
36,200
36,200
December 31,
2016
December 31,
2015
$
$
— $
36,200
36,200
$
—
36,200
36,200
On April 15, 2015 the Company entered into a $300.0 million secured revolving credit facility with a 4-year term (the “Credit
Facility”) and upfront costs of $3.0 million. On May 31, 2016, the Company amended its Credit Facility by extending the term by
1 year, with additional upfront costs of $0.4 million. As part of the amendment, the financial covenants were amended to require
the Company to maintain a tangible net worth (exclusive of any prospective write-downs of certain assets) of greater than $1,036.4
million plus 50% of the positive net income from and including the fiscal quarter ended March 31, 2016. In addition, the financial
covenants continue to include the requirement for the Company to maintain: (i) a leverage ratio less than or equal to 3.5:1; and
(ii) an interest coverage ratio more than or equal to 3.0:1. As of December 31, 2016 the Company was in compliance with all
covenants required by the Credit Facility.
The upfront costs have been recorded as an asset under the classification Prepaid expenses and other current assets and are
being amortized over the life of the Credit Facility. The Credit Facility can be drawn down at any time to finance the Company’s
working capital requirements, acquisitions, investments and for general corporate purposes.
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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
As at December 31, 2016 and 2015
(Tabular amounts are in thousands of U.S. dollars except number of shares, options, warrants, and per share amounts)
At the option of the Company, amounts can be drawn under the Credit Facility and will incur interest based on the Company’s
leverage ratio at either (i) LIBOR plus 2.125% to 3.125% or; (ii) the Bank of Nova Scotia’s Base Rate plus 1.125% to 2.125%. Undrawn
amounts under the Credit Facility are subject to a stand-by fee of 0.478% to 0.703% per annum, dependent on the Company’s
leverage ratio.
At December 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015 $36.2 million was drawn on the Credit Facility under LIBOR loans at an average
annual rate of 2.55%. During the year ended December 31, 2016, the Company has incurred $1.2 million (2015 - $1.1 million) in
standby charges on undrawn amounts and $1.0 million (2015 - $nil) in interest on drawn amounts under this Facility.
Also, as part of the Minefinders acquisition and pursuant to the First Supplemental Indenture Agreement, the Company issued
replacement unsecured convertible senior notes with an aggregate principal amount of $36.2 million (the “Minefinders Notes”).
Until such time as the earlier of December 15, 2015 and the date the Minefinders Notes were converted, each note bore interest
at 4.5% payable semi-annually on June 15 and December 15 of each year. The principal outstanding on the Minefinders Notes
was due and settled on December 15, 2015. During the year ended December 31, 2015, the Company recorded a $0.3 gain on
the settlement of the embedded derivative on the convertible notes.
19. Other Long Term Liabilities
Other long term liabilities consist of:
Deferred credit(1)
Other income tax payable
Severance accruals
December 31,
2016
December 31,
2015
$
$
20,788
3,321
3,299
27,408
$
$
20,788
6,624
3,091
30,503
(1)
As part of the 2009 Aquiline transaction the Company issued a replacement convertible debenture that allowed the holder to convert the debenture into either 363,854 Pan
American Shares or a Silver Stream contract related to certain production from the Navidad project. Regarding the replacement convertible debenture, it was concluded that
the deferred credit presentation was the most appropriate and best representation of the economics underlying the contract as of the date the Company assumed the obligation
as part of the Aquiline acquisition. Subsequent to the acquisition, the counterparty to the replacement debenture selected the Silver Stream alternative. The final contract for
the alternative is being discussed and pending the final resolution of this discussion, the Company continues to classify the fair value calculated at the acquisition of this alternative,
as a deferred credit.
20. Share Capital and Employee Compensation Plans
The Company has a comprehensive stock option and compensation share plan for its employees, directors and officers (the
“Compensation Plan”). The Compensation Plan provides for the issuance of common shares and stock options, as incentives. The
maximum number of shares which may be issued pursuant to options granted or bonus shares issued under the Compensation
Plan may be equal to, but will not exceed 6,461,470 shares. The exercise price of each option shall be the weighted average
trading price of the Company’s stock for the five trading days prior to the award date. The options can be granted for a maximum
term of 10 years with vesting provisions determined by the Company’s Board of Directors. Subject to certain exceptions, any
modifications to the Compensation Plan require shareholders’ approval.
The Board has developed long term incentive plan (“LTIP”) guidelines, which provide annual compensation to the senior managers
of the Company based on the long term performance of both the Company and the individuals that participate in the plan. The
LTIP consists of an annual grant of options to buy shares of the Company and a grant of the Company’s common shares with a
two year no trading legend. The options are seven year options which vest evenly in two annual instalments. Options and common
shares granted under the LTIP plan are based on employee salary levels, individual performance and their future potential. In
addition, the restricted share units (“RSUs”) plan described below is part of the LTIP plan. In early 2014, the Board approved the
adding of performance share units (“PSUs”) to the Company’s LTIP, plan described below.
The Compensation Committee oversees the LTIP on behalf of the Board of Directors. The LTIP plan guidelines can be modified
or suspended, at the discretion of the Board of Directors. Additionally, from time to time, the Company issues replacement awards
and warrants related to acquisitions.
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2016 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Pan American Silver Corp.
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
As at December 31, 2016 and 2015
(Tabular amounts are in thousands of U.S. dollars except number of shares, options, warrants, and per share amounts)
Transactions concerning stock options are summarized as follows in CAD:
As at December 31, 2014
Granted
Exercised
Expired
Forfeited
As at December 31, 2015
Granted
Exercised
Expired
Forfeited
As at December 31, 2016
Long Term Incentive Plan
Stock Options
Weighted
Average
Exercise
Price CAD$
19.74
9.76
—
25.19
23.21
15.98
23.61
12.30
24.70
21.07
16.81
Shares
1,394,515
446,279
$
$
— $
(190,862) $
(97,009) $
1,552,923
45,705
$
$
(254,146) $
(9,352) $
(24,266) $
1,310,864
$
During the year ended December 31, 2016, the Company awarded 82,338 (2015 - 215,234) shares of common stock with a two
year holding period and granted 45,705 (2015 – 446,279) options under this plan. During 2016, 14,434 common shares were
issued to Directors in lieu of Directors fees of $0.2 million (2015 - 25,128 of $0.2 million). The Company used as its assumptions
for calculating the fair value, a risk free interest rate of 1.2% - 1.3% (2015 – 1.5% - 2.2%), weighted average volatility of 54% using
a historical volatility (2015 – 54%), expected lives ranging from 3.5 to 4.5 (2015 – 3.5 to 4.5) years, expected dividend yield of
1.4% - 1.7% (2015 – 5.4% - 6.4%), and an exercise price of CAD $23.61 (2015 – CAD $9.76) per share. The weighted average fair
value of each option was determined to be CAD $8.94 (2015 – CAD $3.30).
During the year ended December 31, 2016, 254,146 common shares were issued in connection with the exercise of options under
the plan (2015 – nil common shares) 9,352 options expired (2015 - 190,862) and 24,266 options were forfeited (2015 – 97,009).
Share Option Plan
The following table summarizes information concerning stock options outstanding and options exercisable as at December 31,
2016. The underlying option agreements are specified in Canadian dollar amounts.
Range of Exercise
Prices
CAD$
$9.76 - $11.57
$11.58 - $17.01
$17.02 - $18.53
$18.54 - $24.90
$24.91 - $40.22
Options Outstanding
Options Exercisable
Number
Outstanding
as
at December
31, 2016
Weighted
Average
Remaining
Contractual
Life
(months)
Weighted
Average
Exercise Price
CAD$
Number
Exercisable as
at December
31,
2016
Weighted
Average
Exercise
Price CAD$
561,577
186,122
145,014
343,543
74,608
1,310,864
66.26
61.30
37.94
31.24
11.30
50.12
$
$
$
$
$
$
10.13
11.70
18.40
24.73
40.22
16.81
338,443
186,122
145,014
297,838
74,608
1,042,025
$
$
$
$
$
$
10.37
11.70
18.40
24.90
40.22
18.02
For the year ended December 31, 2016, the total employee stock-based compensation expense recognized in the income
statement was $3.8 million (2015 - $2.6 million).
Performance Shares Units
In early 2014, the Board approved the adding of performance share units (“PSUs”) to the Company’s LTIP. PSUs are notional share
units that mirror the market value of the Company’s common shares (the “Shares”). Each vested PSU entitles the participant to
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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
As at December 31, 2016 and 2015
(Tabular amounts are in thousands of U.S. dollars except number of shares, options, warrants, and per share amounts)
a cash payment equal to the value of an underlying share, less applicable taxes, at the end of the term, plus the cash equivalent
of any dividends distributed by the Company during the three-year performance period. PSU grants will vest on the date that is
three years from the date of grant subject to certain exceptions. Performance results at the end of the performance period relative
to predetermined performance criteria and the application of the corresponding performance multiplier determine how many
PSUs vest for each participant. The Board approved the issuance of 38,119 PSUs (2015 – 73,263) with a share price of CAD $22.22
(2015 – CAD $9.33) as of December 31, 2016. Compensation expense for PSUs was $0.6 million in 2016 (2015 - $0.08 million)
and is presented as a component of general and administrative expense.
At December 31, 2016, the following PSU’s were outstanding:
PSU
As at December 31, 2014
Granted
Paid out
Forfeited
Change in value
As at December 31, 2015
Granted
Paid out
Forfeited
Change in value
As at December 31, 2016
Restricted Share Units
Number
Outstanding
30,408
73,263
—
—
—
103,671
38,119
—
—
—
141,790
$
$
$
Fair Value
281
503
—
—
(101)
683
638
—
—
831
2,152
Under the Company’s RSU plan, selected employees are granted RSUs where each RSU has a value equivalent to one Pan American
common share. The RSUs are settled in cash or Common Shares at the discretion of the Board and vest in two installments, the
first 50% vest on the first anniversary date of the grant and a further 50% vest on the second anniversary date of the grant.
Additionally, RSU value is adjusted to reflect dividends paid on Pan American common share over the vesting period.
Compensation expense for RSU’s was $3.5 million in 2016 (2015 – $0.6 million) and is presented as a component of general and
administrative expense.
At December 31, 2016, the following RSU’s were outstanding:
RSU
As at December 31, 2014
Granted
Paid out
Forfeited
Change in value
As at December 31, 2015
Granted
Paid out
Forfeited
Change in value
As at December 31, 2016
Issued share capital
The Company is authorized to issue 200,000,000 common shares of no par value.
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Number
Outstanding
240,757
305,455
(148,891)
(17,177)
—
380,144
164,132
(224,805)
(4,048)
—
315,423
$
$
$
Fair Value
2,261
2,192
(1,068)
(112)
(778)
2,495
2,919
(3,769)
(61)
3,180
4,764
Pan American Silver Corp.
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
As at December 31, 2016 and 2015
(Tabular amounts are in thousands of U.S. dollars except number of shares, options, warrants, and per share amounts)
Dividends
On February 14, 2017, the Company declared a quarterly dividend of $0.025 per common share paid to holders of record of its
common shares as of the close of business day on February 27, 2017. These dividends were declared subsequent to the year end
and have not been recognized as distributions to owners during the period presented.
On November 14, 2016, the Company declared a quarterly dividend of $0.0125 per common share paid to holders of record of
its common shares as of the close of business day on November 25, 2016.
On August 11, 2016, the Company declared a quarterly dividend of $0.0125 per common share paid to holders of record of its
common shares as of the close of business day on August 23, 2016.
On May 11, 2016, the Company declared a quarterly dividend of $0.0125 per common share paid to holders of record of its
common shares as of the close of business day on May 24, 2016.
On February 17, 2016, the Company declared a quarterly dividend of $0.0125 per common share paid to holders of record of its
common shares as of the close of business day on February 29, 2016.
On November 11, 2015, the Company declared a quarterly dividend of $0.05 per common share paid to holders of record of its
common shares as of the close of business on November 23, 2015.
On August 13, 2015, the Company declared a quarterly dividend of $0.05 per common share paid to holders of record of its
common shares as of the close of business on August 25, 2015.
On May 11, 2015, the Company declared a quarterly dividend of $0.05 per common share paid to holders of record of its common
share as of the close of business on May 22, 2015.
On February 18, 2015, the Company declared a quarterly dividend of $0.125 per common share paid to holders of record of its
common share as of the close of business on March 2, 2015.
21. Production Costs
Production costs are comprised of the following:
Consumption of raw materials and consumables
Employee compensation and benefits expense (Note 22)
Contractors and outside services
Utilities
Other expenses (2)
Changes in inventories (1)
(1)
(2)
Includes NRV adjustments to inventory to reduce production costs by $42.8 million (2015 - increase by $10.9 million).
Includes closure and decommissioning liability adjustments to reduce production costs of $1.7 million (2015 - $nil).
22. Employee Compensation and Benefit Expenses
Wages, salaries and bonuses
Share-based payments
Total employee compensation and benefit expenses
Less: Expensed within General and Administrative expenses
Less: Expensed Exploration expenses
Employee compensation and benefits expenses included in production costs (Note 21)
$
$
2016
163,675
148,256
81,241
20,335
43,400
(28,574)
2015
202,909
158,952
84,474
20,656
37,034
28,006
$
428,333
$
532,031
2016
166,595
3,826
170,421
(18,243)
(3,922)
148,256
$
$
$
$
2015
175,242
2,569
177,811
(15,134)
(3,725)
158,952
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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
As at December 31, 2016 and 2015
(Tabular amounts are in thousands of U.S. dollars except number of shares, options, warrants, and per share amounts)
23. Interest and Finance Expense
Interest expense
Finance fees
Accretion expense (Note 16)
2016
2,115
3,073
4,363
9,551
$
$
2015
3,640
1,573
3,239
8,452
$
$
24. Earnings (Loss) Per Share (Basic and Diluted)
For the year ended December 31,
2016
2015
Earnings
(Numerator)
Shares (000’s)
(Denominator)
Per-Share
Amount
Earnings
(Numerator)
Shares (000’s)
(Denominator)
Per-Share
Amount
Net earnings (loss)(1)
Basic EPS (LPS)
Effect of Dilutive Securities:
Stock Options
Diluted EPS (LPS)
$
$
$
100,085
100,085
—
100,085
152,118
$
386
152,504
$
(1) Net earnings (loss) attributable to equity holders of the Company.
$
$
0.66
(226,650)
(226,650)
151,664
$
(1.49)
0.66
$
—
(226,650)
—
151,664
$
(1.49)
Potentially dilutive securities excluded in the diluted earnings per share calculation for the twelve months ended December 31,
2016 were 418,151 out-of-money options (2015 – 1,552,923).
25. Supplemental Cash Flow Information
The following tables summarize the changes in operating working capital items and significant non-cash items:
Changes in non-cash operating working capital items:
Trade and other receivables
Inventories
Prepaid expenses
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities
Provisions
Significant non-cash items:
Advances received for equipment leases
Share-based compensation issued to employees and directors
Cash and Cash Equivalents
Cash in banks
Short-term money markets investments
Cash and cash equivalents
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2016
(29,125) $
19,527
(3,675)
13,722
(5,994)
(5,545) $
2016
6,151
2,365
2016
157,778
23,103
180,881
$
$
$
$
2015
27,514
23,412
(2,111)
(26,750)
(2,225)
19,840
2015
3,491
1,718
2015
123,144
10,819
133,963
$
$
$
$
$
$
Pan American Silver Corp.
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
As at December 31, 2016 and 2015
(Tabular amounts are in thousands of U.S. dollars except number of shares, options, warrants, and per share amounts)
26. Segmented Information
All of the Company’s operations are within the mining sector, conducted through operations in four countries. Due to geographic
and political diversity, the Company’s mining operations are decentralized in nature whereby Mine General Managers are
responsible for achieving specified business results within a framework of global policies and standards. We have determined
that each producing mine and significant development property represents an operating segment. Country corporate offices
provide support infrastructure to the mines in addressing local and country issues including financial, human resources, and
exploration support. The Company has a separate budgeting process and measures the results of operations and exploration
activities independently. Operating results of operating segments are reviewed by the Company’s chief operating decision maker
to make decisions about resources to be allocated to the segments and assess their performance. The Corporate office provides
support to the mining and exploration activities with respect to financial, human resources and technical support. Major products
are silver, gold, zinc, lead and copper produced from mines located in Mexico, Peru, Argentina and Bolivia.
Significant information relating to the Company’s reportable operating segments is summarized in the table below:
for the year ended December 31, 2016
Peru
Huaron
Morococha
Dolores
Mexico
Alamo
Dorado
Argentina
La
Colorada
Manantial
Espejo
Navidad
Bolivia
San
Vicente
Other
Total
Revenue
$ 105,707
$
92,889
$ 189,288
$ 45,843
$ 118,292
$ 144,048
$
— $ 78,708
$
— $
774,775
Depreciation and amortization
$ (12,668) $
(11,225) $ (60,414) $
(2,336) $
(9,999) $
(9,190) $
(120) $
(9,474) $
(529) $ (115,955)
Exploration and project development
Interest income
Interest and financing expenses
Gain (loss) on disposition of assets
Share of loss from associate and
dilution gain
Foreign exchange gain (loss)
Loss on commodity, fuel swaps and
foreign currency contracts
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
(837) $
(1,053) $
(1,685) $
— $
(186) $
— $
(3,377) $
— $
(4,196) $
(11,334)
27
$
67
$
— $
— $
— $
389
$
19
$
1
$
879
$
1,382
(673) $
(436) $
(630) $
(420) $
(307) $
(3,069) $
(66) $
(218) $
(3,732) $
(9,551)
5
$
144
$
(22) $
136
$ 16,525
$
(8) $
— $
23
$
8,297
— $
(64) $
— $
— $
— $
— $
— $
— $
— $
7,946
(57) $
1,539
$
(393) $ 13,887
$
(2,780) $
208
$
1,511
$ (22,905) $
(9,054)
$
$
25,100
7,946
— $
— $
— $
— $
— $
— $
— $
— $
(4,944) $
(4,944)
Earnings (loss) before income taxes
$ 24,062
$
21,497
$
8,222
$
3,269
$ 61,178
$ 42,097
$
(4,536) $ 17,687
$
2,795
$
176,271
Income tax expense
$ (10,021) $
(4,351) $ (10,697) $
(3,495) $ (21,860) $
(431) $
(33) $
(8,379) $ (15,179) $
(74,446)
Net earnings (loss) for the year
Capital expenditures
Total assets
Total liabilities
$ 14,041
$
8,854
$ 134,579
$ 45,986
$
$
$
$
17,146
$
(2,475) $
(226) $ 39,318
$ 41,666
8,034
$ 113,227
$
— $ 64,519
$
2,868
$
$
(4,569) $
9,308
$ (12,384) $
101,825
5
$
4,864
$
290
$
202,661
65,386
$ 827,858
$ 35,853
$ 227,923
$ 111,260
$ 193,195
$ 91,893
$ 210,194
$ 1,898,141
23,171
$ 199,127
$
8,880
$ 52,636
$ 40,788
$
1,112
$ 27,161
$ 100,276
$
499,137
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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
As at December 31, 2016 and 2015
(Tabular amounts are in thousands of U.S. dollars except number of shares, options, warrants, and per share amounts)
for the year ended December 31, 2015
Peru
Huaron
Morococha
Dolores
Mexico
Alamo
Dorado
Argentina
La
Colorada
Manantial
Espejo
Navidad
Bolivia
San
Vicente
Other
Total
Revenue
$ 75,678
$
64,761
$ 166,125
$ 69,206
$ 89,575
$ 145,014
$
— $ 64,329
$
— $
674,688
Depreciation and amortization
$ (11,537) $
(20,398) $ (48,626) $ (11,567) $ (10,918) $ (38,453) $
(175) $
(8,565) $
(606) $ (150,845)
Exploration and project development
Interest income
Interest and financing expenses
Gain (loss) on disposition of assets
Gain on derivatives
Foreign exchange gain (loss)
Loss on commodity, fuel swaps and
foreign currency contracts
Impairment charge
(Loss) earnings before income taxes
Income tax (expense) recovery
Net (loss) earnings for the year
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
(765) $
(1,202) $
(400) $
— $
(254) $
— $
(6,827) $
— $
(2,492) $
(11,940)
75
$
13
$
(709) $
(565) $
5
$
— $
283
$
— $
— $
3
853
40
$
$
$
345
$
3
$
525
$
11
$
— $
37
$
1,012
(239) $
(258) $
(4,432) $
(45) $
(226) $
(2,831) $
(8,452)
3
$
— $
61
$
— $
(62) $
— $
— $
— $
23
$
— $
19
278
$
$
372
278
250
$
59
$
(2,267) $
(2,728) $
(1,488) $
2,939
$
1,324
$
921
$ (12,014) $
(13,004)
— $
— $
— $
— $
— $
— $
— $
(62,534) $ (31,750) $
(9,104) $
— $ (28,755) $
— $
— $
— $
(324) $
(324)
— $ (18,125) $ (150,268)
(3,393) $
(88,214) $ (53,968) $ (14,735) $
4,745
$ (75,040) $
(8,422) $
9,559
$
(6,287) $ (235,755)
(2,353) $
7,687
$ 12,602
$
(7,892) $
(37) $
1,502
$
(38) $
(2,209) $
(5,063) $
4,199
(5,746) $
(80,527) $ (41,366) $ (22,627) $
4,708
$ (73,538) $
(8,460) $
7,350
$ (11,350) $ (231,556)
Capital expenditures
Total assets
Total liabilities
$ 11,074
$ 111,999
$ 33,576
$
$
$
6,758
$ 53,118
$
— $ 58,037
62,012
$ 721,926
$ 68,575
$ 167,836
19,235
$ 164,900
$ 16,909
$ 25,305
$
$
$
14,061
$
111
$
3,286
$
290
$
146,735
95,866
$ 193,213
$ 81,981
$ 211,629
$ 1,715,037
63,020
$
1,379
$ 17,974
$ 74,123
$
416,421
Product Revenue
Refined silver and gold
Zinc concentrate
Lead concentrate
Copper concentrate
Total
for the year ended Dec 31,
2016
399,339
93,237
164,217
117,982
774,775
$
$
$
$
2015
400,790
54,239
135,926
83,733
674,688
The Company has 20 customers that account for 100% of the concentrate and silver and gold sales revenue. The Company has
7 customers that accounted for 18%, 16%, 14%, 10%, 10%, 9%, and 7% of total sales in 2016, and 7 customers that accounted
for 25%, 14%, 11%, 10%, 9%, 8%, and 8% of total sales in 2015. The loss of certain of these customers or curtailment of purchases
by such customers could have a material adverse effect on the Company’s results of operations, financial condition, and cash
flows.
27. Other Income and (expenses)
Royalties income
Other income (expenses)
Total
2016
204
1,338
1,542
$
$
2015
161
(4,923)
(4,762)
$
$
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2016 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Pan American Silver Corp.
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
As at December 31, 2016 and 2015
(Tabular amounts are in thousands of U.S. dollars except number of shares, options, warrants, and per share amounts)
28. Income Taxes
Components of Income Tax Expense
2016
2015
Current tax expense (recovery)
Recognized in profit or loss in current year
Adjustments recognized in the current year with respect to prior years
Deferred tax expense (recovery)
Deferred tax expense (recovery) recognized in the current year
Adjustments recognized in the current year with respect to prior years
Adjustments to deferred tax attributable to changes in tax rates and laws
Reduction in deferred tax liabilities due to tax impact of impairment of mineral properties, plant, and
equipment (Note 10,11)
De-recognition of previously recognized deferred tax assets
Benefit from previously unrecognized losses
Increase in deferred tax liabilities due to tax impact of net realizable value reversal (charge) to
inventory (Note 21)
$
$
44,751
(720)
44,031
27,942
1,124
1,302
—
—
(7,861)
7,908
30,415
Income tax expense (recovery)
$
74,446
$
18,079
(2,225)
15,854
(14,241)
(1,747)
—
(44,512)
44,218
—
(3,771)
(20,053)
(4,199)
Income tax expense (recovery) differs from the amount that would result from applying the Canadian federal and provincial
income tax rates to earnings before income taxes. These differences result from the items shown on the following table which
results in an effective tax rate that varies considerably from the comparable period. The main factors which have affected the
effective tax rate for the year ended December 31, 2016 and the comparable period of 2015 were non-taxable foreign exchange
fluctuations, changes in the non-recognition of certain deferred tax assets, mining taxes paid, and withholding taxes on payments
from foreign subsidiaries.
In 2015, the Company determined that it could not support the utilization of certain deferred tax assets related to the Alamo
Dorado, Manantial Espejo and Morococha properties. As a result, a deferred tax expense of $44.2 million was recorded to de-
recognize these assets.
The Company continues to expect that these and other factors will continue to cause volatility in effective tax rates in the future.
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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
As at December 31, 2016 and 2015
(Tabular amounts are in thousands of U.S. dollars except number of shares, options, warrants, and per share amounts)
Reconciliation of Effective Income Tax Rate
Earnings (loss) before taxes and non-controlling interest
Statutory Canadian income tax rate
Income tax expense (recovery) based on above rates
Increase (decrease) due to:
Non-deductible expenditures
Foreign tax rate differences
Change in net deferred tax assets not recognized:
- Argentina exploration expenditures
- Other deferred tax assets
De-recognition of deferred tax assets previously recognized
Non-taxable portion of net earnings of affiliates
Changes to temporary differences
Non-taxable unrealized gains on derivative financial instruments
Effect of other taxes paid (mining and withholding)
Effect of foreign exchange on tax expense
Impairment charges and net realizable value adjustments
Other
Income tax expense (recovery)
Effective income tax rate
Deferred tax assets and liabilities
2016
176,271
26.00%
45,830
$
$
2015
(235,755)
26.00%
(61,296)
$
$
5,082
9,729
5,683
(17,626)
1,794
(14,406)
—
(4,852)
1,429
—
13,678
14,323
—
1,839
74,446
42.23%
$
$
2,717
8,800
44,218
(4,915)
(1,767)
(72)
6,628
12,941
2,219
(1,729)
(4,199)
1.78%
The following is the analysis of the deferred tax assets (liabilities) presented in the consolidated financial
statements:
Net deferred tax liability, beginning of year
Recognized in net earnings or loss for the year
Reduction due to Mexican de-consolidation payments applied to current tax
Other
Net deferred liability, end of year
Deferred tax assets
Deferred tax liabilities
Net deferred tax liability
2016
(138,397) $
(30,415)
(383)
59
(169,136) $
1,727
(170,863)
(169,136) $
2015
(157,488)
20,053
(1,009)
47
(138,397)
3,730
(142,127)
(138,397)
$
$
$
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2016 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Pan American Silver Corp.
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
As at December 31, 2016 and 2015
(Tabular amounts are in thousands of U.S. dollars except number of shares, options, warrants, and per share amounts)
Components of deferred tax assets and liabilities
The deferred tax assets (liabilities) are comprised of the various temporary differences as detailed
below:
Deferred tax assets (liabilities) arising from:
Closure and decommissioning costs
Tax losses and mining tax credits
Deductible Mexican mining taxes
Tax credit resulting from Mexican de-consolidation
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities
Trade and other receivables
Provision for doubtful debts and inventory adjustments
Mineral properties, plant, and equipment
Estimated sales provisions
Prepaids and other current assets
Other temporary differences and provisions
Net deferred tax liability
2016
2015
$
$
$
7,133
26,646
2,344
4,790
2,373
10,526
(16,261)
(192,046)
(14,907)
(883)
1,149
(169,136) $
5,657
30,039
1,223
6,671
2,311
4,641
(4,802)
(176,861)
(7,675)
(429)
828
(138,397)
At December 31, 2016, the net deferred tax liability above included the deferred tax benefit of $26.6 million related to tax losses
of approximately $89.0 million. These losses will begin to expire after the 2024 year end, if unused.
At December 31, 2015, the net deferred tax liability above included the deferred tax benefit of $30.0 million related to tax losses
of approximately $101.0 million. Aside from $1.5 million that was utilized against income in 2016, these losses will begin to expire
after the 2024 year end, if unused.
Unrecognized deductible temporary differences, unused tax losses and unused tax credits
Deductible temporary differences, unused tax losses and unused tax credits for which no deferred tax assets have been recognized
are attributable to the following:
Tax loss (revenue in nature)
Net tax loss (capital in nature)
Resource pools and other tax credits
Financing fees
Mineral properties, plant, and equipment
Closure and decommissioning costs
Exploration and other expenses not currently deductible
Intercompany debt
Doubtful debt and inventory
Deferred income and estimated sales
Deductible Mexican mining taxes
Payroll and vacation accruals
Other temporary differences
2016
171,077
18,759
20,116
1,803
34,268
34,809
62,503
34,769
13,997
924
335
3,174
2,532
399,066
$
$
$
$
2015
190,464
10,732
22,653
47
45,344
33,788
59,572
—
48,485
4,072
946
1,257
827
418,187
129
Total
5
133
170,939
171,077
Total
112
511
Pan American Silver Corp.
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
As at December 31, 2016 and 2015
(Tabular amounts are in thousands of U.S. dollars except number of shares, options, warrants, and per share amounts)
Included in the above amounts are operating losses, which if not utilized will expire as follows:
At December 31, 2016,
2017
2018
2019 –
and after
Total tax losses
At December 31, 2015,
Canada
US
Spain
Peru
Mexico
Barbados
Argentina
—
—
—
120
116,009
13,642
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
39,057
2,160
$
116,009
$
13,762
$
— $
39,057
$
2,160
$
5
6
47
58
$
—
7
24
31
Canada
US
Spain
Peru
Mexico
Barbados
Argentina
2016
2017
2018 –
and after
—
—
—
—
—
—
104
506
—
—
95,054
13,732
17,520
51,476
1,752
Total tax losses
$
95,054
$
13,732
$
17,520
$
52,086
$
1,752
$
8
5
39
52
Taxable temporary differences associated with investment in subsidiaries
—
—
10,268
189,841
$
10,268
$
190,464
As at December 31, 2016, taxable temporary differences of $60.4 million (2015 – $55.4 million) associated with the investments
in subsidiaries have not been recognized as the Company is able to control the timing of the reversal of these differences which
are not expected to reverse in the foreseeable future.
29. Commitments and Contingencies
a. General
The Company is subject to various investigations, claims and legal and tax proceedings covering matters that arise in the ordinary
course of business activities. Each of these matters is subject to various uncertainties and it is possible that some of these matters
may be resolved unfavorably to the Company. Certain conditions may exist as of the date the financial statements are issued,
which may result in a loss to the Company. In the opinion of management none of these matters are expected to have a material
effect on the results of operations or financial conditions of the Company.
b. Environmental Matters
The Company’s mining and exploration activities are subject to various laws and regulations governing the protection of the
environment. These laws and regulations are continually changing and are generally becoming more restrictive. The Company
conducts its operations so as to protect the public health and environment and believes its operations are in compliance with
applicable laws and regulations in all material respects. The Company has made, and expects to make in the future, expenditures
to comply with such laws and regulations, but cannot predict the full amount of such future expenditures.
Estimated future reclamation costs are based on the extent of work required and the associated costs are dependent on the
requirements of relevant authorities and the Company’s environmental policies. As of December 31, 2016, $55.6 million (2015
- $50.5 million) was accrued for reclamation costs relating to mineral properties. See also Note 16.
c. Credit Facility
On April 15, 2015 the Company entered into a $300.0 million secured revolving credit facility with a 4-year term (Note 18).
d. Income Taxes
The Company operates in numerous countries around the world and accordingly it is subject to, and pays annual income taxes
under the various income tax regimes in the countries in which it operates. Some of these tax regimes are defined by contractual
agreements with the local government, and others are defined by the general corporate income tax laws of the country. The
Company has historically filed, and continues to file, all required income tax returns and to pay the taxes reasonably determined
to be due. The tax rules and regulations in many countries are highly complex and subject to interpretation. From time to time,
the Company is subject to a review of its historic income tax filings and in connection with such reviews, disputes can arise with
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Pan American Silver Corp.
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
As at December 31, 2016 and 2015
(Tabular amounts are in thousands of U.S. dollars except number of shares, options, warrants, and per share amounts)
the taxing authorities over the interpretation or application of certain rules to the Company’s business conducted within the
country involved.
In December 2013, the Mexican President passed a bill that increased the effective tax rate applicable to the Company’s Mexican
operations. The law was effective January 1, 2014 and increased the future corporate income tax rate to 30%, creating a 10%
withholding tax on dividends paid to non-resident shareholders (subject to any reduction by an Income Tax Treaty) and created
a new Extraordinary Mining Duty equal to 0.5% of gross revenues from the sale of gold, silver, and platinum. In addition, the law
requires taxpayers with mining concessions to pay a new 7.5% Special Mining Duty. The Extraordinary Mining Duty and Special
Mining Duty is tax deductible for income tax purposes. The Special Mining Duty is generally applicable to earnings before income
tax, depreciation, depletion, amortization, and interest. In calculating the Special Mining Duty there are no deductions related
to development type costs but exploration and prospecting costs are deductible when incurred.
e. Finance Leases
The present value of future minimum lease payments classified as finance leases at December 31, 2016 is $7.1 million (2015 -
$4.0 million) and the schedule of timing of payments for this obligation is found in Note 17.
f. Law changes in Argentina
Under the previous political regime in Argentina, the government intensified the use of price, foreign exchange, and import
controls in response to unfavourable domestic economic trends. Historically, the Argentine government also imposed restrictions
on the importation of goods and services and increased administrative procedures required to import equipment, materials and
services required for operations at Manantial Espejo. In support of this policy, in May 2012, the government mandated that
mining companies establish an internal function to be responsible for substituting Argentinian-produced goods and materials for
imported goods and materials and required advance government review of plans to import goods and materials. In addition,
the government of Argentina also tightened control over capital flows and foreign exchange in an attempt to curtail the outflow
of hard currencies and protect its foreign currency reserves, including mandatory repatriation and conversion of foreign currency
funds in certain circumstances, informal restrictions on dividend, interest, and service payments abroad and limitations on the
ability of individuals and businesses to convert Argentine pesos into USD or other hard currencies, exposing us to additional risks
of Peso devaluation and high domestic inflation.
While a new federal government was elected in Argentina in late 2015 and has since taken steps to ease some of the previously
instituted controls and restrictions, particularly relaxing certain rules relating to the inflow and outflow of foreign currencies,
many of the policies of the previous government continue to adversely affect the Company’s Argentine operations. It is unknown
whether these recent changes will be lasting, what, if any, additional steps will be taken by the new administration or what
financial and operational impacts these and any future changes might have on the Company. As such, the Company continues
to monitor and assess the situation in Argentina.
g. Political changes in Bolivia
On May 28, 2014, the Bolivian government enacted Mining Law No. 535 (the “New Mining Law”). Among other things, the New
Mining Law has established a new Bolivian mining authority to provide principal mining oversight (varying the role of COMIBOL)
and sets out a number of new economic and operational requirements relating to state participation in mining projects. Further,
the New Mining Law provides that all pre-existing contracts are to migrate to one of several new forms of agreement within a
prescribed period of time. As a result, we anticipate that our current joint venture agreement with COMIBOL relating to the San
Vicente mine will be subject to migration to a new form of agreement and may require renegotiation of some terms in order to
conform to the New Mining Law requirements. We are assessing the potential impacts of the New Mining Law on our business
and are awaiting further regulatory developments, but the primary effects on the San Vicente operation and our interest therein
will not be known until such time as we have, if required to do so, renegotiated the existing contract, and the full impact may
only be realized over time. In the meantime, we understand that pre-existing agreements will be respected during the period
of migration and we will take appropriate steps to protect and, if necessary, enforce our rights under our existing agreement with
COMIBOL. There is, however, no guarantee that governmental actions, including possible expropriation or additional changes in
the law, and the migration of our contract will not impact our involvement in the San Vicente operation in an adverse way and
such actions could have a material adverse effect on us and our business.
h. Other Legal Matters
The Company is subject to various claims and legal proceedings covering a wide range of matters that arise in the ordinary course
of business activities, many of them relating to ex-employees. Each of these matters is subject to various uncertainties and it is
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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
As at December 31, 2016 and 2015
(Tabular amounts are in thousands of U.S. dollars except number of shares, options, warrants, and per share amounts)
possible that some of these matters may be resolved unfavorably to the Company. The Company establishes provisions for matters
that are probable and can be reasonably estimated, included within current liabilities, and amounts are not considered material.
In assessing loss contingencies related to legal proceedings that are pending against the Company or un-asserted claims that may
result in such proceedings, the Company and its legal counsel evaluate the perceived merits of any legal proceedings or un-
asserted claims as well as the perceived merits of the amount of relief sought or expected to be sought. In the opinion of
management there are no claims expected to have a material effect on the results of operations or financial condition of the
Company.
i. Title Risk
Although the Company has taken steps to verify title to properties in which it has an interest, these procedures do not guarantee
the Company’s title. Property title may be subject to, among other things, unregistered prior agreements or transfers and may
be affected by undetected defects.
j. Royalty Agreements and Participation Agreements
The Company has various royalty agreements on certain mineral properties entitling the counterparties to the agreements to
receive payments per terms as summarized below. Royalty liabilities incurred on acquisitions of properties are netted against
mineral property while royalties that become payable upon production are expensed at the time of sale of the production.
As part of the Arrangement closed with Maverix on July 11, 2016 (Note 12), Maverix acquired from the Company a portfolio of
royalties, precious metals streams and payment agreements, in exchange for a 54% interest in Maverix (43% fully diluted as at
December 31, 2016). The key portfolio assets included the economic equivalent of one hundred percent (100%) of the gold
produced from Pan American’s operating La Colorada silver mine, less a fixed price of US$650 per ounce for the life of the mine,
as well as an agreement to purchase five percent (5%) of future gold production at a fixed price of US$450 per ounce from the
feasibility stage La Bolsa project. The portfolio also included, among others, the equivalent of a net smelter returns royalty of
one and one-quarter percent (1¼%) on all metals produced from the pre-feasibility stage Calcatreu project, and a net smelter
returns royalty of one percent (1%) on the Pico Machay project, both of which are currently owned by Pan American.
On September 22, 2011, Peru’s Parliament approved a law that increased mining taxes to fund anti-poverty infrastructure projects
in the country, effective October 1, 2011. The law changed the scheme for royalty payments, so that mining companies that had
not signed legal stability agreements with the government had to pay royalties of 1% to 12% on operating profit; royalties under
the previous rules were 1% to 3% on net sales. In addition to these royalties, such companies were subject to a “special tax” at
a rate ranging from 2% to 8.4% of operating profit. Companies that had concluded legal stability agreements (under the General
Mining Law) will be required to pay a “special contribution” of between 4% and 13.12% of operating profits. The change in the
royalty and the new tax had no material impact on the results of the Company’s Peruvian operations.
In the province of Chubut, Argentina which is the location of the Company’s Navidad property, there is a provincial royalty of 3%
of the “Operating Income”. Operating income is defined as revenue minus production costs (not including mining costs), treatment
and transportation charges. Refer below to the Navidad project section below for further details.
As part of the 2009 Aquiline transaction the Company issued a replacement convertible debenture that allowed the holder to
convert the debenture into either 363,854 Pan American shares or a silver stream contract related to certain production from
the Navidad project. Subsequent to the acquisition, the counterparty to the replacement debenture has indicated its intention
to elect the silver stream alternative. The final contract for the alternative is being discussed and pending the final resolution to
this alternative, the Company continues to classify the fair value calculated at the acquisition of this alternative, as a deferred
credit as disclosed in Note 19.
Huaron and Morococha mines
In June 2004, Peru’s Congress approved a bill that allows royalties to be charged on mining projects. These royalties are payable
on Peruvian mine production at the following progressive rates: (i) 1.0% for companies with sales up to $60.0 million; (ii) 2.0%
for companies with sales between $60.0 million and $120.0 million; and (iii) 3.0% for companies with sales greater than $120.0
million. This royalty is a net smelter returns royalty, the cost of which is deductible for income tax purposes.
Manantial Espejo mine
Production from the Manantial Espejo property is subject to royalties to be paid to Barrick Gold Corp. according to the following:
(i) $0.60 per metric tonne of ore mined from the property and fed to process at a mill or leaching facility to a maximum of 1
million tonnes; and (ii) one-half of one percent (0.5%) of net smelter returns derived from the production of minerals from the
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Pan American Silver Corp.
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
As at December 31, 2016 and 2015
(Tabular amounts are in thousands of U.S. dollars except number of shares, options, warrants, and per share amounts)
property. In addition, the Company has negotiated a royalty equal to 3.0% of operating cash flow payable to the Province of Santa
Cruz.
San Vicente mine
Pursuant to an option agreement entered into with COMIBOL, a Bolivian state mining company, with respect to the development
of the San Vicente property, the Company is obligated to pay COMIBOL a participation fee of 37.5% (the “Participation Fee”) of
the operation’s cash flow. Once full commercial production of San Vicente began, the Participation Fee was reduced by 75% until
the Company recovered its investment in the property. The Participation Fee has now reverted back to the original percentage.
For the year ended December 31, 2016, the royalties paid to COMIBOL amounted to approximately $14.3 million (2015 - $8.1
million).
A royalty is also payable to EMUSA, a former partner of the Company on the project. The royalty is a 2% net smelter return royalty
(as per the Agreement) payable only after the Company has recovered its capital investment in the project and only when the
average price of silver in a given financial quarter is $9.00 per ounce or greater. For the year ended December 31, 2016 the
royalties paid to EMUSA amounted to approximately $1.0 million (2015 - $0.8 million).
In December 2007, the Bolivian government introduced a new mining royalty that affects the San Vicente project. The royalty is
applied to gross metal value of sales (before smelting and refining deductions) and the royalty percentage is a sliding scale
depending on metal prices. At current metal prices, the royalty is 6% for silver metal value and 5% for zinc and copper metal
value of sales. The royalty is income tax deductible. For the year ended December 31, 2016 the royalty amounted to $5.6 million
(2015 - $5.2 million).
Dolores mine
Production from the Dolores mine is subject to underlying net smelter return royalties comprised of 2% on gold and silver
production and 1.25% on gold production. These royalties are payable to Royal Gold Inc. and were effective in full as of May 1,
2009, on the commencement of commercial production at the Dolores mine. The royalties to Royal Gold amounted to
approximately $5.3 million for the year ended December 31, 2016 (2015 – $4.3 million).
Navidad project
In late June 2012 the governor of the province of Chubut submitted to the provincial legislature a draft law which, if passed,
would regulate all future oil and gas and mining activities in the province. The draft legislation incorporated the expected re-
zoning of the province, allowing for the development of Navidad as an open pit mine. However, the draft legislation also introduced
a series of new regulations that would have greatly increased provincial royalties and imposed the province’s direct participation
in all mining projects, including Navidad.
In October 2012, the proposed bill was withdrawn for further study; however, as a result of uncertainty over the zoning, regulatory
and tax laws which will ultimately apply, the Company has temporarily suspended project development activities at Navidad.
The Company remains committed to the development of Navidad and to contributing to the positive economic and social
development of the province of Chubut upon the adoption of a favorable legislative framework.
30. Related Party Transactions
The Company’s related parties include its subsidiaries, associates over which it exercises significant influence, and key
management personnel. During its normal course of operation, the Company enters into transactions with its related parties for
goods and services. All related party transactions for the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015 have been disclosed in these
consolidated financial statements. Related party transactions with Maverix have been disclosed in Note 12 of these consolidated
financial statements.
During the year ended December 31, 2016, a director of the Company was paid approximately $0.1 million (2015 - $nil) directly
for consulting services from January 1, 2016 to June 30, 2016. During the year ended December 31, 2016, a company indirectly
owned by a trust of which a director of the Company is a beneficiary, was paid approximately $nil (2015 - $1.4 million) for
consulting services. These transactions are in the normal course of operations and are measured at the exchange amount, which
is the amount of consideration established and agreed to by the parties.
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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
As at December 31, 2016 and 2015
(Tabular amounts are in thousands of U.S. dollars except number of shares, options, warrants, and per share amounts)
Compensation of key management personnel
The remuneration of directors and other members of key management personnel during the year were as follows:
Short-term benefits
Share-based payments
31. Subsequent Event
2016
10,052
2,172
12,224
$
$
2015
9,069
3,161
12,230
$
$
On January 13, 2017, the Company entered into a definitive agreement with Coeur Mining Inc. to acquire 100% of Coeur’s Joaquin
project, located in the Santa Cruz province of southern Argentina. Under the terms of the definitive agreement, consideration
payable to Coeur included $15 million in cash and $10 million in Pan American common shares, along with a 2.0% net smelter
returns royalty (“NSR”) on the Joaquin project. The Joaquin transaction closed on February 10, 2017.
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Reporting Currency and Financial Information
Unless otherwise specified, all references to dollar amounts or $ are to
United States dollars.
Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements and
Information
Certain of the statements and information in this annual report constitute
“forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the United States
Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and “forward-looking
information” within the meaning of applicable Canadian provincial
securities laws. All statements, other than statements of historical fact, are
forward-looking statements or information. Forward-looking statements
or information in this annual report relate to, among other things: our
estimated production of silver, gold and other metals in 2017 and future
years; our estimated cash costs per payable ounce of silver and AISCSOS in
2017 and future years; the ability of the Company to successfully complete
any capital investment programs and projects, and the impacts of any
such programs and projects on the Company; the ability of the Company
to realize value from transactions, including with respect to Maverix Metals
Inc.; expectations with respect to future prices of silver or other precious
metals, world-wide silver production, or global demand on silver, or other
similar metrics relating to silver; the anticipated results of exploration
programs, particularly the ability of the Company to replace production or
grow resources and reserves; any upside potential of the Navidad project
and the impact that any such development might have on the Company;
and any anticipated level of financial and operational success in 2017 and
future years.
These statements and information reflect the Company’s current views
with respect to future events and are necessarily based upon a number
of assumptions that, while considered reasonable by the Company, are
inherently subject to significant operational, business, economic and
regulatory uncertainties and contingencies. These assumptions include:
tonnage of ore to be mined and processed; ore grades and recoveries;
prices for silver, gold and base metals remaining as estimated; currency
exchange rates remaining as estimated; capital, decommissioning and
reclamation estimates; our mineral reserve and resource estimates and
the assumptions upon which they are based; prices for energy inputs,
labour, materials, supplies and services (including transportation); no
labour-related disruptions at any of our operations; no unplanned delays or
interruptions in scheduled production; all necessary permits, licenses and
regulatory approvals for our operations are received in a timely manner;
and our ability to comply with environmental, health and safety laws. The
foregoing list of assumptions is not exhaustive.
The Company cautions the reader that forward-looking statements and
information involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other
factors that may cause actual results and developments to differ materially
from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements
or information contained in this annual report and the Company has
made assumptions and estimates based on or related to many of these
factors. Such factors include, without limitation: fluctuations in silver,
gold and base metal prices; fluctuations in prices for energy inputs,
labour, materials, supplies and services (including transportation);
fluctuations in currency markets (such as the Canadian dollar, Peruvian
sol, Mexican peso, Argentine peso and Bolivian boliviano versus the U.S.
dollar); operational risks and hazards inherent with the business of mining
(including environmental accidents and hazards, industrial accidents,
equipment breakdown, unusual or unexpected geological or structural
formations, cave-ins, flooding and severe weather); risks relating to the
credit worthiness or financial condition of suppliers, refiners and other
parties with whom the Company does business; inadequate insurance,
or inability to obtain insurance, to cover these risks and hazards;
employee relations; relationships with, and claims by, local communities
and indigenous populations; our ability to obtain all necessary permits,
licenses and regulatory approvals in a timely manner; the presence of
laws and regulations that may impose restrictions on mining, including
those currently in place in the Province of Chubut, Argentina; changes in
laws, regulations and government practices in the jurisdictions where we
operate, including environmental, export and import laws and regulations;
the Company’s ability to complete and successfully integrate acquisitions;
challenges to, or difficulty in maintaining, the Company’s title to properties
and continued ownership thereof; the actual results of current exploration
activities, conclusions of economic evaluations, and changes in project
parameters to deal with unanticipated economic or other factors;
diminishing quantities or grades of mineral reserves as properties are
mined; increased competition in the mining industry for equipment and
qualified personnel; and those factors identified under the caption “Risks
Related to Pan American’s Business” in the Company’s most recent form
40-F and Annual Information Form filed with the United States Securities
and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) and Canadian provincial
securities regulatory authorities. Although the Company has attempted
to identify important factors that could cause actual results to differ
materially, there may be other factors that cause results not to be as
anticipated, estimated, described or intended. Investors are cautioned
against undue reliance on forward-looking statements or information.
Forward-looking statements and information are designed to help
readers understand management’s current views of our near and longer
term prospects and may not be appropriate for other purposes. The
Company does not intend, nor does it assume any obligation to update
or revise forward-looking statements or information, whether as a result
of new information, changes in assumptions, future events or otherwise,
except to the extent required by applicable law.
Cautionary Note to US Investors Concerning Estimates of Mineral
Reserves and Resources
This annual report has been prepared in accordance with the
requirements of Canadian securities laws, which differ from the
requirements of U.S. securities laws. Unless otherwise indicated, all
mineral reserve and resource estimates included in this annual report
have been prepared in accordance with Canadian National Instrument
43-101 – Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects (‘‘NI 43-101’’)
and the Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum
classification system. NI 43-101 is a rule developed by the Canadian
Securities Administrators that establishes standards for all public
disclosure an issuer makes of scientific and technical information
concerning mineral projects.
Canadian standards, including NI 43-101, differ significantly from the
requirements of the SEC, and information concerning mineralization,
deposits, mineral reserve and resource information contained or referred
to herein may not be comparable to similar information disclosed by
U.S. companies. In particular, and without limiting the generality of the
foregoing, this annual report uses the terms ‘‘measured resources’’,
‘‘indicated resources’’ and ‘‘inferred resources’’. U.S. investors are
advised that, while such terms are recognized and required by Canadian
securities laws, the SEC does not recognize them. The requirements of
NI 43-101 for identification of ‘‘reserves’’ are not the same as those of
the SEC, and reserves reported by Pan American in compliance with NI
43-101 may not qualify as ‘‘reserves’’ under SEC standards. Under U.S.
standards, mineralization may not be classified as a ‘‘reserve’’ unless
the determination has been made that the mineralization could be
economically and legally produced or extracted at the time the reserve
determination is made. U.S. investors are cautioned not to assume that
any part of a “measured resource” or “indicated resource” will ever be
converted into a “reserve”. U.S. investors should also understand that
“inferred resources” have a great amount of uncertainty as to their
existence and great uncertainty as to their economic and legal feasibility.
It cannot be assumed that all or any part of “inferred resources” exist,
are economically or legally mineable or will ever be upgraded to a
higher category. Under Canadian securities laws, estimated “inferred
resources” may not form the basis of feasibility or pre-feasibility studies
except in rare cases. Disclosure of “contained ounces” in a mineral
resource is permitted disclosure under Canadian securities laws.
However, the SEC normally only permits issuers to report mineralization
that does not constitute “reserves” by SEC standards as in place
tonnage and grade, without reference to unit measures. Accordingly,
information concerning mineral deposits set forth herein may not be
comparable with information made public by companies that report in
accordance with U.S. standards.
Technical Information
Technical information contained in this annual report with respect to
Pan American has been reviewed and approved by Chris Emerson,
FAusIMM., Vice President, Business Development and Geology, and
Martin Wafforn, P.Eng., Senior Vice President Technical Services and
Process Optimization, who are qualified persons for the purposes of NI
43-101. For additional information about the Company’s material mineral
properties, please refer to the Company’s Annual Information Form
dated March 22, 2017, filed at www.sedar.com.
Non-GAAP Measures
This annual report refers to various Non-GAAP measures, such as
cash costs per payable ounce of silver, all-in sustaining cost per silver
ounce sold and adjusted (loss) earnings. Readers should refer to the
“Alternative Performance (Non-GAAP) Measures” section in Pan
American Silver Corp.’s (the “Company”) Management’s Discussion and
Analysis for the period ended December 31, 2016 included in this annual
report, and available at www.sedar.com.
Corporate Information
Auditors
Deloitte & Touche LLP, Chartered
Professional Accountants
2800 – 1055 Dunsmuir Street
Vancouver, British Columbia
Canada V7X 1P4
Registrar and Transfer Agent
Computershare Trust Company of Canada
Investor Services
100 University Ave. 9th Floor, North Tower
Toronto, Ontario
Canada M5J 2Y1
1-800-564-6253
service@computershare.com
External Legal Counsel
Borden Ladner Gervais
1200 – 200 Burrard St.
Vancouver, British Columbia
Canada V7X 1T2
Share Information
NASDAQ: PAAS
TSX: PAAS
Common shares outstanding
at Dec. 31, 2016: 152.3 million
Investor Contact
Siren Fisekci
Vice President, Investor Relations
and Corporate Communications
T: (604) 684-1175
E: ir@panamericansilver.com
Corporate Office
1440 - 625 Howe St
Vancouver, British Columbia
Canada V6C 2T6
604-684-1175
info@panamericansilver.com
Board of Directors
Ross J. Beaty – Chairman 1
Michael Carroll 1,2
Neil de Gelder 2,4
Noel Dunn 1,4,5
David Press 3,5
Walter Segsworth 3,5
Michael Steinmann 1,3
Gillian Winckler 2,3
Committees: 1 Finance 2 Audit 3 Health, Safety,
Environment and Communities 4 Nominating and
Governance 5 Human Resources and Compensation
Executive Management
Michael Steinmann – President & Chief
Executive Officer
Steve Busby – Chief Operating Officer
Robert Doyle – Chief Financial Officer
Sean McAleer – Vice President, Human
Resources & Security
George Greer – Senior Vice President,
Project Development
Christopher Emerson – Vice President,
Business Development & Geology
For biographies of Pan American’s Directors
and Executive Management, please visit
www.panamericansilver.com
Annual Meeting
Tuesday, May 9th, 2017 – 2:00pm (PST)
Fairmont Waterfront Hotel, Malaspina Room
900 Canada Place Way
Vancouver, British Columbia
Canada V6C 3L5