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Quelle LSG Goldcorp Acquires Full Ownership of Canadian Gold Assets VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - Sept. 25, 2007) - All Amounts in $US Dollars
GOLDCORP INC. (TSX:G)(NYSE:GG) today announced that it has entered into a binding agreement with Kinross Gold Corporation to acquire Kinross' 49% share of the Porcupine gold mines in northeastern Ontario and its 32% share of the Musselwhite gold mine in northwestern Ontario. In exchange, Kinross will receive Goldcorp's 50% stake in the La Coipa silver-gold mine in Chile and $200 million in cash. The transaction is expected to close within 60 days. The Boards of Directors of both Goldcorp and Kinross have approved the transaction subject to customary closing conditions.
"This transaction highlights our continuing commitment to simplify our asset portfolio and to focus efforts within our core operating districts," said Kevin McArthur, Goldcorp President and Chief Executive Officer. "In Porcupine and Musselwhite, we have two solid operations with very long mine lives, outstanding growth potential and first-rate operating teams. We have enjoyed a great relationship with Kinross and we are pleased that La Coipa mine will remain in their capable hands."
On May 12, 2006, Goldcorp acquired a 51% operating interest in Porcupine, a 68% operating interest in Musselwhite and a 50% operating interest in La Coipa. During the first six months of 2007, Porcupine produced a total of 153,333 ounces of gold at a total cash cost of $436 per ounce. Musselwhite produced 109,853 gold ounces at a total cash cost of $469 per ounce. La Coipa produced 37,200 gold ounces and 9.9 million silver ounces at a total cash cost of negative $2,526 per ounce. Cash costs are calculated on a by-product accounting basis.
At January 1, 2007, proven and probable gold reserves at Porcupine and Musselwhite were 3.49 million ounces and 1.78 million ounces respectively. Porcupine is expected to produce in the range of 325,000-350,000 gold ounces annually at a total cash cost between $380-$420 per ounce. Musselwhite is expected to produce in the range of 225,000-250,000 gold ounces annually also at a total cash cost between $380-$420 per ounce.
Goldcorp is one of the world's lowest-cost and fastest growing multi-million ounce gold producers with operations throughout the Americas. Its gold production remains 100% unhedged.
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