Gold miners’ AISC still rising, but at a slower pace - World Gold Council9 Nov 2023 10:27
In Q2’23 the gold miners’ global average all-in sustaining cost (AISC) continued to climb, rising to US$1,315/oz. This represents an increase of 1% q/q and 6% y/y, maintaining the overall upward trend which began in Q1’21. There were some distinct regional variations in AISC in Q2’23. Europe recorded the largest increase in average AISC for the quarter, up 11% q/q to US$1.167/oz. In North America average AISC rose by 3% q/q to US$1,523/oz, while in Oceania the average AISC fell by 3% q/q to US$1,139/oz.
https://www.gold.org/goldhub/gold-focus/2023/11/gold-miners-aisc-still-rising-slower-pace
The AISC in Australia, but specifically in the newly aquired Newcrest assets there, is clearly a major factor in Tom Palmer's decision making over the next few months.
As the likes of Seeking Alpha's research has ststed recently:
"...So, while the price paid may look steep, it's hard to put a price on multiple assets with what look to be at least 25 year mine lives (Cadia, Havieron, Red Chris, Wafi Golpu) with all-in sustaining costs coming in between [-] $100/oz and ~$800/oz, miles below the current industry average. ..."
"...So, while we will see lower costs immediately for Newmont if the Newcrest deal is approved, the medium-term and long-term benefits are also significant, with low-cost projects like Havieron (70%) and Red Chris Block Cave (70%) paving a path towards sub $1,000/oz AISC and the potential for even lower AISC if Wafi-Golpu (50%) is developed (another asset that's expected to have negative AISC)..."