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Lundin Mining Corporation Management Reports 2021

Oct 28, 2021

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Management’s Discussion and Analysis For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021

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This management’s discussion and analysis (“MD&A”) has been prepared as of October 27, 2021 and should be read in conjunction with the Company’s condensed interim consolidated financial statements for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021. Those financial statements are prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards ("IFRS") as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board. The Company’s presentation currency is United States (“US”) dollars. Reference herein of $ or USD is to United States dollars, C$ is to Canadian dollars, CLP is to Chilean pesos, BRL is to Brazilian reais, € refers to euros, and SEK is to Swedish kronor.

About Lundin Mining

Lundin Mining Corporation (“Lundin Mining” or the “Company”) is a diversified Canadian base metals mining company with operations in Brazil, Chile, Portugal, Sweden, and the United States of America, primarily producing copper, zinc, gold and nickel.

Table of Contents

Highlights .................................................................................................................................... 1 Financial Position ........................................................................................................................ 2 Outlook ....................................................................................................................................... 3 Selected Quarterly Financial Information .................................................................................. 5 Revenue Overview ...................................................................................................................... 6 Financial Results ......................................................................................................................... 10 Mining Operations ...................................................................................................................... 12 Production Overview ............................................................................................................. 12 Cash Cost Overview ............................................................................................................... 13 Capital Expenditures .............................................................................................................. 14 Candelaria .............................................................................................................................. 15 Chapada ................................................................................................................................. 16 Eagle ....................................................................................................................................... 17 Neves-Corvo........................................................................................................................... 18 Zinkgruvan ............................................................................................................................. 20 Metal Prices, LME Inventories and Smelter Treatment and Refining Charges .......................... 21 Liquidity and Financial Condition ............................................................................................... 22 Related Party Transactions ......................................................................................................... 23 Changes in Accounting Policies and Critical Accounting Estimates and Judgments .................. 23 Non-GAAP Performance Measures ............................................................................................ 24 Managing Risks ........................................................................................................................... 30 Management’s Report on Internal Controls ............................................................................... 30 Outstanding Share Data .............................................................................................................. 30

Cautionary Statement on Forward-Looking Information

Certain of the statements made and information contained herein is “forward-looking information” within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities laws. All statements other than statements of historical facts included in this document constitute forward-looking information, including but not limited to statements regarding the Company’s plans, prospects and business strategies; the Company’s guidance on the timing and amount of future production and its expectations regarding the results of operations; expected costs; permitting requirements and timelines; timing and possible outcome of pending litigation; the results of any Preliminary Economic Assessment, Feasibility Study, or Mineral Resource and Mineral Reserve estimations, life of mine estimates, and mine and mine closure plans; anticipated market prices of metals, currency exchange rates, and interest rates; the development and implementation of the Company’s Responsible Mining Management System; the Company’s ability to comply with contractual and permitting or other regulatory requirements; anticipated exploration and development activities at the Company’s projects; and the Company’s integration of acquisitions and any anticipated benefits thereof. Words such as “believe”, “expect”, “anticipate”, “contemplate”, “target”, “plan”, “goal”, “aim”, “intend”, “continue”, “budget”, “estimate”, “may”, “will”, “can”, “could”, “should”, “schedule” and similar expressions identify forward-looking statements.

Forward-looking information is necessarily based upon various estimates and assumptions including, without limitation, the expectations and beliefs of management, including that the Company can access financing, appropriate equipment and sufficient labor; assumed and future price of copper, nickel, zinc, gold and other metals; anticipated costs; ability to achieve goals; the prompt and effective integration of acquisitions; that the political environment in which the Company operates will continue to support the development and operation of mining projects; and assumptions related to the factors set forth below. While these factors and assumptions are considered reasonable by Lundin Mining as at the date of this document in light of management’s experience and perception of current conditions and expected developments, these statements are inherently subject to significant business, economic and competitive uncertainties and contingencies. Known and unknown factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements and undue reliance should not be placed on such statements and information. Such factors include, but are not limited to: risks inherent in mining including but not limited to risks to the environment, industrial accidents, catastrophic equipment failures, unusual or unexpected geological formations or unstable ground conditions, and natural phenomena such as earthquakes, flooding or unusually severe weather; uninsurable risks; global financial conditions and inflation; changes in the Company’s share price, and volatility in the equity markets in general; volatility and fluctuations in metal and commodity prices; the threat associated with outbreaks of viruses and infectious diseases, including the COVID-19 virus; changing taxation regimes; reliance on a single asset; delays or the inability to obtain, retain or comply with permits; risks related to negative publicity with respect to the Company or the mining industry in general; health and safety risks; exploration, development or mining results not being consistent with the Company’s expectations; unavailable or inaccessible infrastructure and risks related to ageing infrastructure; actual ore mined and/or metal recoveries varying from Mineral Resource and Mineral Reserve estimates, estimates of grade, tonnage, dilution, mine plans and metallurgical and other characteristics; risks associated with the estimation of Mineral Resources and Mineral Reserves and the geology, grade and continuity of mineral deposits including but not limited to models relating thereto; ore processing efficiency; community and stakeholder opposition; information technology and cybersecurity risks; potential for the allegation of fraud and corruption involving the Company, its customers, suppliers or employees, or the allegation of improper or discriminatory employment practices, or human rights violations; regulatory investigations, enforcement, sanctions and/or related or other litigation; uncertain political and economic environments, including in Brazil and Chile; risks associated with the structural stability of waste rock dumps or tailings storage facilities; estimates of future production and operations; estimates of operating, cash and all-in sustaining cost estimates; civil disruption in Chile; the potential for and effects of labor disputes or other unanticipated difficulties with or shortages of labor or interruptions in production; risks related to the environmental regulation and environmental impact of the Company’s operations and products and management thereof; exchange rate fluctuations; reliance on third parties and consultants in foreign jurisdictions; climate change; risks relating to attracting and retaining of highly skilled employees; compliance with environmental, health and safety laws; counterparty and credit risks and customer concentration; litigation; risks inherent in and/or associated with operating in foreign countries and emerging markets; risks related to mine closure activities and closed and historical sites; changes in laws, regulations or policies including but not limited to those related to mining regimes, permitting and approvals, environmental and tailings management, labor, trade relations, and transportation; internal controls; challenges or defects in title; the estimation of asset carrying values; historical environmental liabilities and ongoing reclamation obligations; the price and availability of key operating supplies or services; competition; indebtedness; compliance with foreign laws; existence of significant shareholders; liquidity risks and limited financial resources; funding requirements and availability of financing; enforcing legal rights in foreign jurisdictions; dilution; risks relating to dividends; risks associated with acquisitions and related integration efforts, including the ability to achieve anticipated benefits, unanticipated difficulties or expenditures relating to integration and diversion of management time on integration; activist shareholders and proxy solicitation matters; and other risks and uncertainties, including but not limited to those described in the “Risk and Uncertainties” section of the Annual Information Form and the “Managing Risks” section of the Company’s MD&A for the year ended December 31, 2020, which are available on SEDAR at www.sedar.com under the Company’s profile. All of the forward-looking statements made in this document are qualified by these cautionary statements. Although the Company has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in forward-looking information, there may be other factors that cause results not to be as anticipated, estimated, forecast or intended and readers are cautioned that the foregoing list is not exhaustive of all factors and assumptions which may have been used. Should one or more of these risks and uncertainties materialize, or should underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those described in forwardlooking information. Accordingly, there can be no assurance that forward-looking information will prove to be accurate and forward-looking information is not a guarantee of future performance. Readers are advised not to place undue reliance on forward-looking information. The forward-looking information contained herein speaks only as of the date of this document. The Company disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise forward-looking information or to explain any material difference between such and subsequent actual events, except as required by applicable law.

Highlights

Operational Performance

Total copper, zinc and gold production for the third quarter of 2021 were higher than the prior year quarter and previous quarter while nickel production declined as expected, due to lower grades. Chapada set a new record for throughput in the quarter, approximately 5% higher than the previous quarter and 34% higher than the third quarter of 2020. Production and cash costs[1] for the quarter for all sites are on track to meet annual guidance.

Candelaria (80% owned): Candelaria produced 35,929 tonnes of copper, and approximately 20,000 ounces of gold in concentrate on a 100% basis in the quarter. Copper and gold production was comparable to the prior year quarter. Copper cash costs of $1.62/lb for the current quarter were higher than the prior year quarter largely owing to the impact of higher mining costs.

Chapada (100% owned): Chapada produced 16,050 tonnes of copper and approximately 26,000 ounces of gold in concentrate in the quarter. Copper and gold production increased compared to the prior year quarter and also over the previous quarter primarily due to record quarterly throughput. Copper cash costs of $0.62/lb for the quarter were higher than the prior year quarter due mainly to higher mining costs resulting from inflationary pressures though were better than the previous quarter.

Eagle (100% owned): Eagle produced 4,124 tonnes of nickel and 4,165 tonnes of copper during the quarter, which was lower than the prior year quarter due to lower throughput, grades and recoveries. By-product credits, aided by favourable copper prices, exceeded gross cash costs in the quarter resulting in nickel cash costs of negative $0.80/lb.

Neves-Corvo (100% owned): Neves-Corvo produced 8,083 tonnes of copper for the quarter and 15,909 tonnes of zinc with production of both metals exceeding the prior year comparable period. Higher copper production resulted from higher head grades, while zinc production was higher primarily due to improved throughput and recoveries. Copper cash costs of $2.05/lb for the quarter were higher than the prior year quarter primarily due to inflationary increases in consumables, as well as unfavourable foreign exchange.

The Zinc Expansion Project (“ZEP”) continues to progress on schedule and on budget. Upgrades to the shaft were completed during the annual maintenance shutdown which impacted production in the quarter as planned. Production ramp up to full production rates is scheduled for the first half of 2022.

Zinkgruvan (100% owned): Zinc production of 22,860 tonnes and lead production of 6,952 tonnes were both higher than the prior year comparable period as well as the previous quarter due to higher grades and recoveries. Zinc cash costs of $0.32/lb were better than the prior year quarter largely due to higher sales volumes.

Total production

(Contained metal in
concentrate)
2021
YTD
Q3
Q2
Q1
2020
Total
Q4
Q3
Q2
Q1
Copper (t)a
185,888
65,077
63,457
57,354
Zinc (t)
106,967
38,769
34,833
33,365
Gold (koz)a
121
46
41
34
Nickel(t)
14,252
4,124
4,774
5,354
230,781
41,885
61,444
65,285
62,167
142,744
41,428
32,787
31,582
36,947
163
35
45
44
39
16,718
4,909
4,854
3,380
3,575

a - Candelaria's production is on a 100% basis.

1 This is a non-GAAP measure – see page 24 of this MD&A for discussion of non-GAAP measures.

1

Financial Performance

  • Gross profit for the quarter ended September 30, 2021 was $303.9 million, an increase of $104.6 million compared to the prior year quarter. On a year-to-date basis, gross profit was $936.6 million, an increase of $617.8 million over the prior year comparative period. The increases were primarily due to higher realized metal prices net of price adjustments (Q3 - $119.6 million, YTD - $761.8 million), partially offset by higher production costs and, on a year-to-date basis, the unfavourable effects of foreign exchange ($29.7 million). Total production costs were in line with expectations.

  • Net earnings for the quarter ended September 30, 2021 were $190.6 million, an increase of $57.0 million compared to the prior year quarter. On a year-to-date basis, net earnings were $613.2 million, an increase of $544.9 million from the prior year comparative period. The increases were attributable to higher gross profit partially offset by higher income tax expense.

  • Adjusted earnings[1] for the quarter were $168.4 million, an increase of $62.0 million over the prior year quarter. On a year-to-date basis, adjusted earnings were $539.1 million, $419.1 million higher than the prior year. The increases were primarily due to higher gross profit partially offset by higher income taxes and higher net earnings attributable to non-controlling interests.

Corporate Updates

  • On September 9, 2021, the Company announced that the Company’s President and Chief Executive Officer, Ms. Marie Inkster, will be stepping down and that Mr. Peter Rockandel, currently Senior Vice President, Corporate Development and Investor Relations, will assume the role. The transition has progressed extremely well and the Board of Directors, management and Ms. Inkster have agreed the process will be successfully complete at the end of October. Mr. Rockandel will assume the role of President and Chief Executive Officer as of November 1, 2021. Ms. Inkster will remain on the Company’s Board of Directors until December 31, 2021.

  • On September 13, 2021, the Company reported its Mineral Resource and Mineral Reserve estimates as at June 30, 2021. On a consolidated and attributable basis, estimated contained metal in the Proven and Probable Mineral Reserve categories totalled 5,302 kt of copper, 2,813 kt of zinc, 77 kt of nickel, 913 kt of lead and 6.6 million ounces of gold.

Financial Position and Financing

  • Cash and cash equivalents of $428.3 million as at September 30, 2021 represents an increase of $133.4 million during the quarter. Cash flow from operations of $523.1 million was used to invest in capital expenditures ($133.8 million), pay shareholder dividends of $104.7 million (including an inaugural performance dividend) and for distributions to non-controlling interests ($20.0 million). The Company also repaid $100.7 million in debt on a net basis.

On a year-to-date basis, cash and cash equivalents increased by $286.9 million. Cash flow from operations of $1,100.8 million was used to invest in capital expenditure ($378.2 million), to repay debt ($162.0 million), pay shareholder dividends ($175.9 million) and for distributions to non-controlling interests ($36.0 million).

  • Free cash flow[1] for the three and the nine months ended September 30, 2021 has increased (Q3 - $212.6 million, YTD - $641.6 million) over the prior year comparative periods due to higher cash provided by operating activities.

  • As at September 30, 2021, the Company had a net cash[1] balance of $390.7 million. As at October 27, 2021, the Company had a cash and net cash balance of approximately $445.0 million and $405.0 million, respectively.

1 This is a non-GAAP measure – see page 24 of this MD&A for discussion of non-GAAP measures.

2

Outlook

Production guidance and full year cash cost guidance remains unchanged for all operations.

While the Company has not experienced significant disruptions to production, shipments of concentrate, or its supply chain due to COVID-19, we continue to caution that a localized outbreak at the operations may require the need to implement increased isolation and containment measures which could impact production, delay maintenance activities or disrupt supply chains. Given the uncertainty of the duration and magnitude of the impact of COVID-19, production and cash cost estimates are subject to a higher than normal degree of uncertainty. The guidance below does not reflect any potential for additional suspensions or other significant disruption to operations due to COVID-19.

Copper (t) Candelaria (100%) 150,000 - 155,000
_1.55_c
Chapada 48,000 - 50,000
_1.10_d
Eagle 18,000 - 20,000
Neves-Corvo 36,000 - 38,000
_2.10_c
Zinkgruvan 3,000 - 4,000
Zinc (t)
Gold (oz)
Total 255,000 - 267,000
Neves-Corvo
Zinkgruvan
67,000 - 70,000
73,000 - 76,000
_0.65_c
Total 140,000 - 146,000
Candelaria (100%) 85,000 - 90,000
Chapada 73,000 - 76,000
Total 158,000 - 166,000
Nickel(t) Eagle 18,000 - 20,000
(1.00)

a. Guidance as outlined in the Management's Discussion and Analysis for the three and six months ended June 30, 2021 in the Outlook section.

b. Cash costs are based on various assumptions and estimates, including but not limited to: production volumes, as noted above, commodity prices (Cu: $4.30/lb, Zn: $1.25/lb, Pb: $0.95/lb, Au: $1,800/oz), foreign exchange rates (€/USD:1.20, USD/SEK:8.50, USD/CLP:730, USD/BRL:5.10) and production costs for the remainder of 2021.

c. 68% of Candelaria's total gold and silver production are subject to a streaming agreement and silver production at Zinkgruvan and Neves-Corvo are also subject to streaming agreements. Cash costs are calculated based on receipt of approximately $416/oz gold and $4.16/oz to $4.48/oz silver.

d. Chapada cash costs are calculated on a by-product basis and do not include the effects of its copper stream agreements. Effects of the copper stream agreements are reflected in copper revenue and will impact realized price per pound.

3

2021 Capital Expenditure Guidance

Total capital expenditure guidance has been decreased by $40.0 million after taking into account current spend to date.

spend to date.
($millions) Previous Guidancea Revisions Revised Guidance
Candelaria (100% basis) 345 (20) 325
Chapada 65 (10) 55
Eagle 20 - 20
Neves-Corvo 65 (5) 60
Zinkgruvan 50 (5) 45
Total Sustaining Capital 545 (40) 505
Zinc Expansion Project (Neves-Corvo) 70 - 70
Total Capital Expenditures 615 (40) 575

a. Guidance as outlined in the Management's Discussion and Analysis for the three and six months ended June 30, 2021 in the Outlook section.

2021 Exploration Investment Guidance

Total planned exploration expenditures are expected to be $40.0 million in 2021, unchanged from previous guidance. Approximately $36.0 million will be spent supporting significant in-mine and near-mine targets at our operations ($16.0 million at Chapada, $11.0 million at Candelaria, $6.0 million at Zinkgruvan and $3.0 million at Neves-Corvo). The remaining amount supports corporate exploration initiatives and new business development projects.

4

Selected Quarterly Financial Information[1]

($ millions, except share and per share amounts)
Revenue
Cost of goods sold:
Production costs
Depreciation, depletion and amortization
Gross profit
Net earnings attributable to:
Lundin Mining shareholders
Non-controlling interests
Net earnings
Adjusted earnings2
Adjusted EBITDA2
Cash flow from operations
Adjusted operating cash flow2
Free cash flow2
Capital expenditures3
Per share amounts:
Basic and diluted earnings per share
attributable to shareholders
Adjusted earnings per share2
Adjusted operating cash flow per share2
Dividends declared (C$/share)
Total assets
Total debt and lease liabilities
Net cash (debt)2
Three months ended
September 30,
2021
2020
756.4
600.7
(331.8)
(279.4)
(120.6)
(122.0)
303.9
199.3
173.7
122.4
16.8
11.2
190.6
133.6
168.4
106.4
411.3
300.3
523.1
272.2
294.1
262.0
407.0
194.5
133.8
89.8
0.24
0.17
0.23
0.14
0.40
0.36
0.18
0.04
Nine months ended
September 30,
Nine months ended
September 30,
2021
2,310.2
(996.2)
(377.4)
936.6
551.6
61.7
613.2
539.1
1,246.5
1,100.8
1,005.6
762.0
378.2
0.75
0.73
1.36
0.30
September 30,
2021
7,246.5
37.6
390.7
2020
1,512.0
(831.1)
(362.1)
318.8
49.6
18.7
68.3
120.0
622.1
393.2
468.9
120.4
331.0
0.07
0.16
0.64
0.12
December 31,
2020
7,058.5
203.0
(63.2)

Summary of Quarterly Results[1,4]

Summary of Quarterly Results1,4
($ millions, except per share data) Q3-21 Q2-21 Q1-21
Q4-20

Q3-20

Q2-20

Q1-20

Q4-19
Revenue 756.4 872.3 681.5 529.5 600.7 533.3 378.0 568.4
Cost of goods sold (452.4) (492.2) (429.0)
(350.1)

(401.4)

(391.2)

(400.7)
(422.9)
Gross profit (loss) 303.9 380.2 252.5 179.4 199.3 142.1 (22.7)
145.5
Net earnings (loss)
- attributable to shareholders
190.6
173.7
268.4
242.6
154.2
135.2
120.8
119.2
133.6
122.4
48.3
38.7
(113.6)
(111.5)

104.8

97.0
EPS- Basic and diluted 0.24 0.33 0.18 0.16 0.17 0.05 (0.15)
0.13
Cash flow from operations 523.1 419.0 158.7 172.7 272.2 37.6 83.4 186.4
Adjusted operating cash flow per share2 0.40 0.58 0.38 0.24 0.36 0.24 0.04 0.28
Capital expenditures3 133.8 131.9 112.5 100.2 89.8 100.2 141.1 139.6
  1. Except where otherwise noted, financial data has been prepared in accordance with IFRS as issued by the IASB.

  2. These are non-GAAP measures please see 24 of this MD&A for discussion of non-GAAP measures.

  3. Capital expenditures are reported on a cash basis, as presented in the consolidated statement of cash flows.

  1. The sum of quarterly amounts may differ from year-to-date results due to rounding.

5

Revenue Overview

Sales Volumes by Payable Metal

Revenue Overview
Sales Volumes by Payable Metal
Revenue Overview
Sales Volumes by Payable Metal
(Contained metal in
concentrate)
2021
Total
Q3
Q2
Q1
2020

Total
Q4
Q3
Q2
Q1
Copper (tonnes)
Candelaria (100%)
104,796
33,743
Chapada
33,495
13,869
Eagle
13,367
3,792
Neves-Corvo
25,950
9,071
Zinkgruvan
1,787
859
35,537
35,516
12,247
7,379
5,257
4,318
10,314
6,565
926
2
123,183
16,574
34,713
34,130
37,766

47,119
10,966
11,220
13,446
11,487

17,111
4,312
4,732
3,668
4,399

30,799
4,708
6,892
11,471
7,728

3,212
830
929
910
543
179,395
61,334
64,281
53,780
221,424
37,390
58,486
63,625
61,923
Zinc (tonnes)
Neves-Corvo
38,564
12,516
Zinkgruvan
46,051
16,043
14,443
11,605
14,305
15,703

58,029
12,506
14,563
15,896
15,064

62,150
22,399
15,002
10,465
14,284
84,615
28,559
28,748
27,308
120,179
34,905
29,565
26,361
29,348
Gold (000 oz)
Candelaria (100%)
64
20
Chapada
50
22
23
21
16
12

73
11
21
19
22

81
23
18
23
17
114
42
39
33

154
34
39
42
39
Nickel (tonnes)
Eagle
11,622
3,246
4,258
4,118

12,481
3,714
3,539
2,419
2,809
Lead (tonnes)
Neves-Corvo
3,298
999
Zinkgruvan
14,458
4,825
1,054
1,245
4,928
4,705

4,149
748
794
1,309
1,298

23,556
5,475
6,352
5,705
6,024
17,756
5,824
5,982
5,950

27,705
6,223
7,146
7,014
7,322
Silver (000 oz)
Candelaria (100%)
856
297
Chapada
60
26
Eagle
40
16
Neves-Corvo
653
183
Zinkgruvan
1,002
354
287
272
14
20
9
15
228
242
356
292

966
119
254
272
321

131
40
26
31
34

79
21
16
22
20

779
159
170
270
180

1,544
327
441
427
349
2,611
876
894
841

3,499
666
907
1,022
904

6

Revenue Analysis

Revenue Analysis
by Mine
($thousands)
Three months ended September 30,
2021
2020
Change
$ %
$ %
$
Nine months ended September 30,
2021
2020
Change
$ %
$ %
$
$ %
$ %
$ %
$ %

$
Candelaria (100%)
Chapada
Eagle
Neves-Corvo
Zinkgruvan
326,903
43
160,332
21
101,311
13
108,083
14
59,765
9
280,417
47
113,586
19
91,314
15
69,287
12
46,069
7
46,486
46,746
9,997
38,796
13,696
1,078,800
47
394,687
17
354,072
15
323,339
14
159,298
7
708,521
47
311,832
21
191,340
13
196,252
13
104,032
6
370,279
82,855
162,732
127,087
55,266
756,394 600,673 155,721 2,310,196 1,511,977 798,219
by Metal
($thousands)
Three months ended September 30,
2021
2020
Change
$ %
$ %
$
Nine months ended September 30,
2021
2020
Change
$ %
$ %
$
$ %
$ %
$ %
$ %

$
Copper
Zinc
Gold
Nickel
Lead
Silver
Other
521,046
69
71,078
9
66,816
9
62,403
8
10,815
1
9,127
1
15,109
3
396,592
66
51,890
9
68,038
11
54,788
9
11,197
2
11,568
2
6,600
1
124,454
19,188
(1,222)
7,615
(382)
(2,441)
8,509
1,626,571
70
199,017
9
170,097
7
207,637
9
32,477
1
28,902
1
45,495
3
1,016,611
67
119,114
8
194,267
13
109,252
7
29,546
2
31,201
2
11,986
1
609,960
79,903
(24,170)
98,385
2,931
(2,299)
33,509
756,394 600,673 155,721 2,310,196 1,511,977 798,219

Revenue for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021 increased in comparison to the prior year comparative periods, mainly due to higher realized metal prices.

Revenue from gold and silver for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021 includes the partial recognition of an upfront purchase price on the sale of precious metals streams for Candelaria, Neves-Corvo and Zinkgruvan, as well as the cash proceeds which amount to $416/oz for gold and between $4.16/oz and $4.48/oz for silver.

Revenue from copper for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021 includes the recognition of deferred revenue from the copper streams acquired with the Chapada mine, as well as the cash proceeds of 30% of the market price of copper sold.

Revenue is recorded using the metal price received for sales that settle during the reporting period. For sales that have not been settled, an estimate is used based on the expected month of settlement and the forward price of the metal at the end of the reporting period. The difference between the estimate and the final price received is recognized by adjusting revenue in the period in which the sale is settled. Settlement dates can range from one to six months after shipment.

Provisionally valued revenue as of September 30, 2021

Metal Payable metal Valued at
Copper 71,769 t $4.05 /lb
Zinc 11,684 t $1.35 /lb
Gold 37 koz $1,753 /oz
Nickel 1,146 t $8.14 /lb

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Quarterly Reconciliation of Realized Prices

Three months ended September 30, 2021
($thousands)
Copper
Zinc
Gold
Nickel
Total
Current period sales1
555,897
85,443
76,325
59,152
776,817
Priorperiodprice adjustments
(11,800)
24
(230)
3,424
(8,582)
544,097
85,467
76,095
62,576
768,235
Other metal sales 50,335
Copper stream cash effect (4,594)
Gold stream cash effect (18,050)
Less: Treatment & refiningcharges (39,532)
Total Revenue 756,394
Payable Metal
61,334
t
28,559
t
42
koz
3,246
t
Current period sales1
$4.11
$1.36
$1,792
$8.27
Priorperiod adjustments
(0.09)
-
(5)
0.47
Realizedprices2
$4.02
/lb
$1.36
/lb
$1,787
/oz
$8.74
/lb
Three months ended September 30, 2020
Copper
Zinc
Gold
Nickel
Current period sales1
385,901
69,784
75,713
52,875
Priorperiodprice adjustments
31,590
3,435
2,790
1,991
417,491
73,219
78,503
54,866
Other metal sales
Copper stream cash effect
Gold stream cash effect
Less: Treatment & refining charges
Total Revenue
Payable Metal
58,486 t
29,565 t
39 koz
3,539 t
Current period sales1
$2.99
$1.07
$1,910
$6.78
Priorperiod adjustments
0.25
0.05
70
0.25
Realizedprices2
$3.24/lb
$1.12/lb
$1,980/oz
$7.03/lb
Total
584,273
39,806
624,079
45,772
(2,851)
(19,634)
(46,693)
600,673
  1. Includes provisional price adjustments on current period sales.

  2. The realized price for copper inclusive of the impact of streaming agreements for 2021 is $3.99/lb (2020: $2.97/lb). The realized price for gold inclusive of the impact of streaming agreements for 2021 is $1,363/oz (2020: $1,402/oz).

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Year-to-Date Reconciliation of Realized Prices

Nine months ended September 30, 2021
($thousands)
Copper
Zinc
Gold
Nickel
Total
Current period sales1
1,654,561
248,369
204,990
215,627
2,323,547
Priorperiodprice adjustments
37,551
948
(5,013)
(6,859)
26,627
1,692,112
249,317
199,977
208,768
2,350,174
Other metal sales 154,206
Copper stream cash effect (11,611)
Gold stream cash effect (58,250)
Less: Treatment & refiningcharges (124,323)
Total Revenue 2,310,196
Payable Metal
179,395
t
84,615
t
114
koz
11,622
t
Current period sales1
$4.18
$1.33
$1,791
$8.42
Priorperiod adjustments
0.10
0.01
(44)
(0.27)
Realized prices2
$4.28
/lb
$1.34
/lb
$1,747
/oz
$8.15
/lb
Nine months ended September 30, 2020
Copper
Zinc
Gold
Nickel
Current period sales1
1,124,143
184,499
218,996
120,506
Priorperiodprice adjustments
(39,944)
(8,081)
1,120
(12,148)
1,084,199
176,418
220,116
108,358
Other metal sales
Copper stream cash effect
Gold stream cash effect
Less: Treatment & refining charges
Total Revenue
Payable Metal
184,034 t
85,274 t
120 koz
8,767 t
Current period sales1
$2.77
$0.98
$1,822
$6.23
Priorperiod adjustments
(0.10)
(0.04)
9
(0.62)
Realizedprices2
$2.67/lb
$0.94/lb
$1,832/oz
$5.61/lb
Total
1,648,144
(59,053)
1,589,091
123,670
(9,328)
(54,152)
(137,304)
1,511,977
  1. Includes provisional price adjustments on current period sales.

  2. The realized price for copper inclusive of the impact of streaming agreements for 2021 is $4.25/lb (2020: $2.75/lb). The realized price for gold inclusive of the impact of streaming agreements for 2021 is $1,238/oz (2020: $1,374/oz).

9

Financial Results

Production Costs

Production costs for the quarter ended September 30, 2021 were $52.4 million higher than the prior year quarter and on a year-to-date basis production costs were higher by $165.2 million over the prior year period. These production cost increases were as a result of higher consumable costs at Candelaria, Chapada and Neves-Corvo due to inflationary increases, as well as the effects of unfavourable foreign exchange rates for the nine months ended September 30, 2021.

Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization

Depreciation, depletion and amortization expense for the quarter ended September 30, 2021 was comparable to the prior year period. For the nine months ended September 30, 2021 depreciation, depletion and amortization expense increased, primarily attributable to higher overall sales volumes.

Depreciation by operation
($thousands)
Three months ended September 30,
2021
2020
Change
Nine months ended September 30,
2021
2020
Change
Candelaria
Chapada
Eagle
Neves-Corvo
Zinkgruvan
Other
65,533
71,309
(5,776)
10,568
9,305
1,263
18,918
17,707
1,211
15,939
13,299
2,640
9,250
9,864
(614)
429
473
(44)
207,061
210,443
(3,382)
30,941
31,735
(794)
62,360
53,613
8,747
45,745
40,892
4,853
29,934
24,107
5,827
1,356
1,346
10
120,637
121,957
(1,320)
377,397
362,136
15,261

General Exploration and Business Development

General exploration and business development expenses for the three months ended September 30, 2021 decreased compared to the third quarter of 2020. For the nine months ended September 30, 2021 general exploration and business development expenses increased against the prior year comparable period due primarily to a significantly increased volume of surface exploration drilling at Chapada. This increase was partially offset by a decrease in surface exploration drilling at Zinkgruvan where the primary focus has been on known mineralized trends within the underground workings. The Chapada, Candelaria and Neves-Corvo programs are currently on track to meet or exceed 2021 drilling targets of 65,000, 40,000 and 15,000 metres, respectively.

Finance Income and Costs

Net finance costs decreased in the current quarter as well as year-to-date compared to the prior year comparable periods. The decrease was mainly due to lower interest expense as a result of more non-cash interest being capitalized to ZEP in the current year period and, for the year-to-date period, lower interest expense resulting from a lower debt balance.

Income from Equity Investment in Associate

Income from equity investment in associate has increased during the current quarter and on a year-to-date basis compared to the prior year comparatives, primarily due to the sale of the specialty cobalt business. Partial cash distributions of $17.2 million from the transaction were received during the quarter.

Other Income and Expenses

Net other income for the three months ended September 30, 2021 was $9.3 million higher than the net other expense recorded in the prior year quarter, largely due to foreign exchange gains recorded in the current year quarter.

Net other expense for the nine months ended September 30, 2021 was lower than the prior year-to-date period. The decrease was due to a revaluation of derivative liability, partially offset by lower foreign exchange gains

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recorded in the current year period. A negative revaluation of $23.2 million of the derivative liability was recorded in the prior year comparative period.

As a result of a change in accounting policy for fiscal 2020, other income and expenses have been restated. This change is described in Note 2(iv) “Voluntary change in accounting policy” of the September 30, 2021 Condensed Interim Consolidated Financial Statements.

Foreign exchange gains and losses recorded in other income and expenses relate to working capital denominated in foreign currencies that were held by the Company. Period end exchange rates having a meaningful impact on foreign exchange recorded at September 30, 2021 were as follows:

September 30, 2021
June 30, 2021
December 31, 2020
Chilean Peso (USD:CLP) 804 735 711
Euro (USD:€) 0.86 0.84 0.81
Brazilian Real (USD:BRL) 5.44 5.00 5.20
Swedish Kroner(USD:SEK) 8.79 8.51 8.19

Income Taxes

Income Taxes
Income tax expense (recovery) by mine Three months ended September 30, Nine months ended September 30,
($thousands) 2021 2020
Change
2021 2020 Change
Candelaria 38,308 19,011
19,297
130,643 39,219 91,424
Chapada 50,479 20,704
29,775
59,834 101,270 (41,436)
Eagle 2,320 1,777
543
18,101 1,694 16,407
Neves-Corvo 4,191 (13,235)
17,426
12,838 (19,455) 32,293
Zinkgruvan 7,089 (89)
7,178
13,217 (312) 13,529
Other 3,288 1,769
1,519
3,558 11,612 (8,054)
105,675 29,937
75,738
238,191 134,028 104,163
Income taxes by classification Three months ended September 30, ended September 30, Nine months ended September 30, ended September 30,
($thousands) 2021 2020 Change 2021 2020 Change
Current income tax expense 89,580 (11,464) 101,044 149,560 24,370 125,190
(recovery)
Deferred income tax expense 16,095 41,401 (25,306) 88,631 109,658 (21,027)
105,675 29,937 75,738 238,191 134,028 104,163

Income tax expense for the three months ended September 30, 2021 was higher than the prior year quarter due to higher taxable earnings. Included in Chapada’s income taxes was $14.4 million expense recorded for deferred tax on revaluation of non-monetary assets and translation of deferred taxes (Q3 2020 – $1.1 million expense).

Income tax expense for the nine months ended September 30, 2021 was higher than the prior year comparable period due primarily to higher taxable earnings, partially offset by $48.4 million lower deferred tax expense on revaluation of non-monetary assets and translation of deferred taxes at Chapada (YTD 2020 – $51.6 million expense).

As a result of a change in accounting policy for fiscal 2020, income taxes have been restated. This change is described in Note 2(iv) “Voluntary change in accounting policy” of the September 30, 2021 Condensed Interim Consolidated Financial Statements.

11

Mining Operations

Production Overview

Production Overview
(Contained metal in
concentrate)
2021
Total
Q3
Q2
Q1
2020
Total
Q4
Q3
Q2
Q1
Copper (tonnes)
Candelaria (100%)
106,146
35,929
36,014
34,203
Chapada
37,149
16,050
11,258
9,841
Eagle
14,783
4,165
5,227
5,391
Neves-Corvo
25,841
8,083
10,317
7,441
Zinkgruvan
1,969
850
641
478
126,702
19,509
35,836
35,060
36,297
50,038
11,368
12,990
13,799
11,881
18,663
5,128
5,055
4,102
4,378
32,032
5,880
6,518
10,559
9,075
3,346
-
1,045
1,765
536
185,888
65,077
63,457
57,354
230,781
41,885
61,444
65,285
62,167
Zinc (tonnes)
Neves-Corvo
47,281
15,909
16,662
14,710
Zinkgruvan
59,686
22,860
18,171
18,655
69,143
16,750
15,459
18,986
17,948
73,601
24,678
17,328
12,596
18,999
106,967
38,769
34,833
33,365
142,744
41,428
32,787
31,582
36,947
Gold (000 oz)
Candelaria (100%)
65
20
24
21
Chapada
56
26
17
13
76
13
21
21
21
87
22
24
23
18
121
46
41
34
163
35
45
44
39
Nickel (tonnes)
Eagle
14,252
4,124
4,774
5,354
16,718
4,909
4,854
3,380
3,575
Lead (tonnes)
Neves-Corvo
3,775
1,359
1,343
1,073
Zinkgruvan
16,756
6,952
5,095
4,709
5,108
1,321
760
1,559
1,468
24,128
6,745
5,571
3,799
8,013
20,531
8,311
6,438
5,782
29,236
8,066
6,331
5,358
9,481
Silver (000 oz)
Candelaria (100%)
939
341
318
280
Chapada
177
72
55
50
Eagle
85
30
25
30
Neves-Corvo
1,114
362
407
345
Zinkgruvan
1,535
658
457
420
1,074
155
283
305
331
242
55
61
69
57
140
37
33
35
35
1,557
420
281
479
377
2,064
514
499
389
662
3,850
1,463
1,262
1,125
5,077
1,181
1,157
1,277
1,462

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Cash Cost Overview

Cash Cost Overview
($/lb) Three months ended September 30,
2021
2020
Nine months ended September 30,
2021
2020
Candelaria (cost/lb Cu)
Gross cost
By-product1
2.02
1.73
(0.40)
(0.36)
1.98
1.66
(0.38)
(0.32)
Net Cash Cost 1.62
1.37
1.60
1.34
All-In Sustaining Cost2 2.67
2.05
2.63
2.14
Chapada (cost/lb Cu)
Gross cost
By-product
1.98
1.73
(1.36)
(1.52)
0.62
0.21
1.36
0.73
2.23
1.77
(1.19)
(1.33)
Net Cash Cost 1.04
0.44
All-In Sustaining Cost 1.75
0.85
Eagle (cost/lb Ni)
Gross cost
By-product
4.64
4.05
(5.44)
(4.68)
4.18
4.76
(5.71)
(4.25)
Net Cash Cost (0.80)
(0.63)
(1.53)
0.51
All-In Sustaining Cost 0.93
0.54
0.11
2.02
Neves-Corvo (cost/lb Cu)
Gross cost
By-product
3.68
3.73
(1.63)
(1.76)
2.05
1.97
2.86
2.93
3.73
3.13
(1.70)
(1.18)
Net Cash Cost 2.03
1.95
All-In Sustaining Cost 2.79
2.77
Zinkgruvan (cost/lb Zn)
Gross cost
By-product
0.83
1.10
(0.51)
(0.55)
0.96
1.04
(0.46)
(0.50)
Net Cash Cost 0.32
0.55
0.50
0.54
All-In Sustaining Cost 0.61
0.74
0.83
0.83
  1. By-product is after related treatment and refining charges.

  2. All-in Sustaining Cost ("AISC") is a non-GAAP measure – see page 24 of this MD&A for discussion of non-GAAP measures.

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Capital Expenditures[1,2]

Three months ended September 30,

by Mine
($thousands)
2021
Sustaining
Expansionary
Capitalized
Interest
Total
2020
SustainingExpansionary
Capitalized
Interest
Total
49,534
-
-
49,534
7,959
-
-
7,959
1,283
-
-
1,283
12,217
11,210
838
24,265
6,677
-
-
6,677
55
-
-
55
Candelaria
Chapada
Eagle
Neves-Corvo
Zinkgruvan
Other
74,326
-
-
74,326
16,425
-
-
16,425
3,539
-
-
3,539
13,191
17,721
-
30,912
8,486
-
-
8,486
102
-
-
102
116,069
17,721
-
133,790
77,725
11,210
838
89,773
by Mine
($thousands)
Nine months ended September 30,
2021
2020
Sustaining
Expansionary
Capitalized
Interest
Total
SustainingExpansionary
Capitalized
Interest
Total
226,641
-
-
226,641
179,729
-
-
179,729
37,856
-
-
37,856
19,987
-
-
19,987
12,414
-
-
12,414
8,928
-
-
8,928
33,348
39,030
336
72,714
39,748
56,867
1,289
97,904
28,312
-
-
28,312
24,182
-
-
24,182
242
-
-
242
270
-
-
270
Nine months ended September 30,
2021
2020
Sustaining
Expansionary
Capitalized
Interest
Total
SustainingExpansionary
Capitalized
Interest
Total
226,641
-
-
226,641
179,729
-
-
179,729
37,856
-
-
37,856
19,987
-
-
19,987
12,414
-
-
12,414
8,928
-
-
8,928
33,348
39,030
336
72,714
39,748
56,867
1,289
97,904
28,312
-
-
28,312
24,182
-
-
24,182
242
-
-
242
270
-
-
270
Candelaria
Chapada
Eagle
Neves-Corvo
Zinkgruvan
Other
226,641
-
-
226,641
37,856
-
-
37,856
12,414
-
-
12,414
33,348
39,030
336
72,714
28,312
-
-
28,312
242
-
-
242
338,813
39,030
336
378,179
272,844
56,867
1,289
331,000
  1. Capital expenditures are reported on a cash basis, as presented in the consolidated statement of cash flows.

  2. Sustaining and expansionary capital expenditures are non-GAAP measures – see page 24 of this MD&A for discussion of non-GAAP measures.

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Candelaria (Chile)

Operating Statistics

Candelaria (Chile)
Operating Statistics
2021
(100% Basis)
Total
Q3
Q2
Q1
2020

Total
Q4
Q3
Q2
Q1
Ore mined (000s tonnes)
16,755
6,098
5,062
5,595
Ore milled(000s tonnes)
20,783
6,838
7,012
6,933
29,739
3,596
8,977
9,085
8,081
22,858
4,007
7,040
6,104
5,707
Grade
Copper (%)
0.56
0.58
0.56
0.53
Gold(g/t)
0.13
0.13
0.13
0.13
0.60
0.53
0.55
0.62
0.67
0.14
0.13
0.13
0.14
0.15
93.4
92.6
92.6
93.5
94.7
74.9
75.1
75.1
74.0
73.0
126,702
19,509
35,836
35,060
36,297
76
13
21
21
21
1,074
155
283
305
331
Recovery
Copper (%)
92.1
91.8
91.5
93.1
Gold(%)
75.2
73.8
77.5
74.7
Production (contained metal)
Copper (tonnes)
106,146
35,929
36,014
34,203
Gold (000 oz)
65
20
24
21
Silver(000 oz)
939
341
318
280
Revenue ($000s)
1,078,800
326,903399,907
351,990
Gross profit ($000s)
445,671
121,007182,867
141,797
Cash cost ($ per pound copper)
1.60
1.62
1.52
1.65
AISC($ perpound copper)
2.63
2.67
2.61
2.59
875,348
166,827
280,417
255,132
172,972
170,624
27,354
88,511
71,544
(16,785)
1.45
2.17
1.37
1.36
1.31
2.29
3.24
2.05
2.10
2.26

Gross Profit

Gross profit for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021 was higher than the prior year comparable periods primarily due to higher realized metal prices.

Production

Copper production for the three months ended September 30, 2021 was slightly higher compared to the prior year quarter as a result of higher head grades which was partially offset by lower throughput and recoveries. Mill throughput in the quarter was in line with expectations, with major maintenance completed. On a year-to-date basis, copper production was lower than the prior year comparable period as a result of lower grades and recoveries, partially offset by better throughput.

Gold production for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021 was consistent with the prior year comparable periods.

Copper and gold production guidance remains unchanged from that previously reported.

Cash Costs

Copper cash costs for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021 were higher than cash costs in the prior year comparable periods. The increase was largely due to higher maintenance and diesel costs, higher labour costs as a result of the union negotiations finalized last year as well as lower sales volumes.

Cash cost guidance for the full year remains at $1.55/lb of copper.

All-in sustaining costs for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021 were higher than those of the corresponding periods in 2020 due to higher cash costs and higher capitalized deferred stripping.

For the nine months ended September 30, 2021, approximately 42,000 oz of gold and 585,000 oz of silver were subject to terms of a streaming agreement in which $416/oz and $4.16/oz were received for gold and silver, respectively.

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Chapada (Brazil)

Operating Statistics

Chapada (Brazil)
Operating Statistics
2021
Total
Q3
Q2
Q1
2020

Total
Q4
Q3
Q2
Q1
Ore mined (000s tonnes)
26,449
11,227
8,725
6,497
Ore milled(000s tonnes)
18,410
6,435
6,132
5,843
29,386
5,575
7,831
7,528
8,452
19,192
3,618
4,808
5,278
5,488
Grade
Copper (%)
0.26
0.30
0.25
0.23
Gold(g/t)
0.18
0.21
0.17
0.15
0.30
0.35
0.31
0.30
0.27
0.24
0.30
0.25
0.23
0.20
Recovery
Copper (%)
78.1
84.1
75.7
72.1
Gold(%)
53.2
58.3
52.3
46.2
86.2
90.7
87.7
86.1
80.9
59.7
64.6
62.7
60.0
51.0
Production (contained metal)
Copper (tonnes)
37,149
16,050
11,258
9,841
Gold (000 oz)
56
26
17
13
Silver(000 oz)
177
72
55
50
50,038
11,368
12,990
13,799
11,881
87
22
24
23
18
242
55
61
69
57
Revenue ($000s)
394,687
160,332
148,137
86,218
Gross profit ($000s)
201,610
90,275
72,023
39,312
Cash cost ($ per pound copper)
1.04
0.62
1.32
1.33
AISC($ perpound copper)
1.75
1.36
1.98
2.11
445,399
133,567
113,586
114,125
84,121
228,541
84,830
62,558
59,320
21,833
0.29
(0.18)
0.21
0.21
0.92
0.84
0.82
0.73
0.64
1.22

Gross Profit

Gross profit for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021 was higher than the prior year comparable periods largely due to higher realized metal prices.

Production

The production of both copper and gold for the three months ended September 30, 2021 was higher than the prior year quarter as well as the previous quarter as a result of record throughput for the quarter. A mill throughput record, processing over 6.4 million tonnes, was for set for the quarter.

Production of both copper and gold for the nine months ended September 30, 2021 was in line with expectations, though lower than the comparable periods in 2020 due primarily to lower grades and recoveries from increased use of the low-grade stockpile.

Chapada full year production guidance remains unchanged from previously reported.

Cash Costs

Copper cash costs for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021 were higher than the same periods in the prior year. The higher per-unit costs resulted from higher average haulage distances, increased material tonnages moved, and higher consumable prices for diesel and other operating contracts impacted by inflationary increases. Production costs on a per tonne milled basis were in-line with expectations.

Full year cash cost guidance remains unchanged at $1.10/lb of copper.

All-in sustaining costs for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021 were higher than the prior year comparable periods as a result of higher cash costs.

Projects

The Company is continuing to evaluate options for long-term mine and plant expansion. Study work advanced in parallel with exploration efforts, largely focused on near-mine targets, with results to be incorporated in any potential future expansionary plans.

During the current quarter, 20,112 metres of drilling were completed, for a total of 49,364 metres year-to-date.

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Eagle (USA)

Operating Statistics

Eagle (USA)
Operating Statistics
Eagle (USA)
Operating Statistics
2021
Total
Q3
Q2
Q1
2020
Total
Q4
Q3
Q2
Q1
Ore mined (000s tonnes)
532
169
Ore milled(000s tonnes)
532
166
177
186
180
186
758
204
180
185
189
761
205
179
183
194
Grade
Nickel (%)
3.2
3.0
Copper(%)
2.9
2.6

3.2
3.3

3.0
3.0
2.6
2.8
3.2
2.2
2.2
2.5
2.6
2.9
2.3
2.4
Recovery
Nickel (%)
84.2
82.4
Copper(%)
97.4
97.4

83.9
86.1

97.2
97.5
83.9
84.4
84.3
82.5
83.9
96.7
96.7
97.2
96.6
96.3
Production (contained metal)
Nickel (tonnes)
14,252
4,124
Copper(tonnes)
14,783
4,165

4,774
5,354

5,227
5,391
16,718
4,909
4,854
3,380
3,575
18,663
5,128
5,055
4,102
4,378
Revenue ($000s)
354,072
101,311
Gross profit (loss) ($000s)
163,284
42,752
Cash cost ($ per pound nickel)
(1.53)
(0.80)
AISC($ perpound nickel)
0.11
0.93

133,893
118,868

62,228
58,304

(2.01)
(1.62)

(0.23)
(0.17)
294,280
102,940
91,314
52,689
47,337
77,413
45,805
36,634
3,762
(8,788)
0.10
(0.89)
(0.63)
1.13
1.43
1.51
0.32
0.54
2.48
3.50

Gross Profit

Gross profit for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021 was higher than the prior year comparable periods due to higher realized metal prices and, for the nine months, higher sales volumes.

Production

Nickel and copper production for the three months ended September 30, 2021 was lower than the prior year comparable quarter on lower throughput due to lower ore volumes as a result of mine sequencing constraints. Lower grades and recoveries also impacted the production of both metals when compared to the third quarter of 2020. Nickel and copper production for the nine months ended September 30, 2021 was higher than the prior year period due to increased mining volumes in the high-grade Eagle East zone.

Full year production guidance for both nickel and remains unchanged.

Cash Costs

Nickel cash costs for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021 were significantly lower than the cash costs reported in the prior year comparable periods. The decrease in cash costs is primarily due to higher byproduct metal prices and, for the nine months, higher nickel sales volume.

Cash cost guidance remains unchanged at negative $1.00/lb of nickel.

All-in sustaining costs for the three months ended September 30, 2021 were higher than the prior year comparable quarter due to higher sustaining capital expenditures. All-in sustaining costs for the nine months ended September 30, 2021 were lower than those of the corresponding period in 2020, as a result of lower cash costs.

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Neves-Corvo (Portugal)

Operating Statistics

Neves-Corvo (Portugal)
Operating Statistics
Neves-Corvo (Portugal)
Operating Statistics
2021
Total
Q3
Q2
Q1
2020
Total
Q4
Q3
Q2
Q1
Ore mined, copper (000 tonnes)
1,857
580
Ore mined, zinc (000 tonnes)
784
251
Ore milled, copper (000 tonnes)
1,840
565
Ore milled,zinc(000 tonnes)
776
242
646
631
275
258
655
620
280
254
2,396
475
566
715
640
1,091
291
242
272
286
2,427
489
565
734
639
1,106
296
240
286
284
Grade
Copper (%)
1.8
1.8
Zinc(%)
7.7
8.2
1.9
1.5
7.5
7.4
1.7
1.5
1.5
1.8
1.8
8.1
7.5
8.4
8.5
8.0
Recovery
Copper (%)
80.0
77.8
Zinc(%)
76.7
76.5
81.7
80.0
77.5
76.0
79.1
79.0
78.4
81.3
77.4
76.2
74.2
75.9
76.7
77.7
Production (contained metal)
Copper (tonnes)
25,841
8,083
Zinc (tonnes)
47,281
15,909
Lead (tonnes)
3,775
1,359
Silver(000 oz)
1,114
362
10,317
7,441
16,662
14,710
1,343
1,073
407
345
32,032
5,880
6,518
10,559
9,075
69,143
16,750
15,459
18,986
17,948
5,108
1,321
760
1,559
1,468
1,557
420
281
479
377
Revenue ($000s)
323,339
108,083
Gross profit (loss) ($000s)
73,218
22,313
Cash cost (€ per pound copper)
1.70
1.74
Cash cost ($ per pound copper)
2.03
2.05
AISC($ perpound copper)
2.79
2.86
134,496
80,760
44,085
6,820
1.37
2.17
1.65
2.61
2.34
3.38
257,046
60,794
69,287
81,188
45,777
(13,993)
(3,320)
2,954
6,299
(19,926)
1.84
2.37
1.69
1.58
2.03
2.09
2.85
1.97
1.75
2.24
3.16
5.35
2.93
2.32
3.28

Gross Profit

Gross profit for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021 was higher than the comparable periods in 2020 largely due to higher realized metal prices.

Production

Copper production for the current quarter was higher than the prior year quarter as a result of higher throughput and grades. Copper production for the nine months ended September 30, 2021 was higher than the prior year comparable period as higher grades and recoveries were partially offset by lower throughput due to planned maintenance during which the shaft upgrade was complete and preparations were made for ZEP tie-ins.

Zinc production for the three months ended September 30, 2021 was higher than the prior year comparable quarter primarily due to higher throughput and, despite lower head grades, higher zinc recovery from copper ore. Zinc production for the nine months ended September 30, 2021 was lower than the prior year comparable period due to lower throughput and grades.

Full year production guidance remains unchanged.

Cash Costs

Copper cash costs for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021 were higher than those of the corresponding periods in 2020 largely due to higher mine and mill costs resulting from inflationary increases in consumables, electricity and contractor prices, as well as unfavourable foreign exchange.

Full year copper cash cost guidance remains unchanged at $2.10/lb.

All-in sustaining costs for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021 were higher than the corresponding period in 2020 due to higher cash costs.

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Projects

ZEP continues to progress on schedule and on budget and it is expected construction will be substantially completed by the end of 2021 with the commencement of commissioning of the mine materials handling system and the expanded zinc processing plant. Upgrades to the shaft were completed during the planned prolonged annual maintenance shutdown and preparations were made for reticulation system tie-ins for the zinc plant. Production ramp up to full production rates is planned for the first half of 2022.

An estimated $70.0 million of expansionary capital is expected to be spent in 2021, with a further $30.0 million in 2022 to complete the project, primarily reflecting timing of payments. Total pre-production capital cost estimate of $430.0 million (€360.0 million) for the project remains unchanged.

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Zinkgruvan (Sweden)

Operating Statistics

Zinkgruvan (Sweden)
Operating Statistics
Zinkgruvan (Sweden)
Operating Statistics
2021
Total
Q3
Q2
Q1
2020
Total
Q4
Q3
Q2
Q1
Ore mined, zinc (000 tonnes)
905
279
Ore mined, copper (000 tonnes)
175
66
Ore milled, zinc (000 tonnes)
890
289
Ore milled,copper(000 tonnes)
126
52
298
328
66
43
267
334
50
24
1,208
323
282
279
324
215
29
61
81
44
1,208
324
316
239
329
181
-
62
98
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Grade
Zinc (%)
7.5
8.9
Lead (%)
2.4
3.1
Copper(%)
1.8
1.9
7.6
6.3
2.4
1.8
1.5
2.2
6.7
8.3
6.2
5.9
6.4
2.5
2.7
2.3
2.0
2.9
2.2
-
2.0
2.1
2.8
Recovery
Zinc (%)
89.0
89.1
Lead (%)
77.5
77.4
Copper(%)
87.6
88.5
89.1
88.8
78.7
76.5
85.0
89.5
90.4
91.9
88.8
89.5
90.4
79.5
78.5
77.0
78.1
83.0
85.2
-
83.3
84.8
90.6
Production (contained metal)
Zinc (tonnes)
59,686
22,860
Lead (tonnes)
16,756
6,952
Copper (tonnes)
1,969
850
Silver(000 oz)
1,535
658
18,171
18,655
5,095
4,709
641
478
457
420
73,601
24,678
17,328
12,596
18,999
24,128
6,745
5,571
3,799
8,013
3,346
-
1,045
1,765
536
2,064
514
499
389
662
Revenue ($000s)
159,298
59,765
Gross profit ($000s)
56,047
28,630
Cash cost (SEK per pound zinc)
4.27
2.78
Cash cost ($ per pound zinc)
0.50
0.32
AISC($ perpound zinc)
0.83
0.61
55,891
43,642
20,100
7,317
3.58
6.43
0.42
0.76
0.76
1.10
169,433
65,401
46,069
30,185
27,778
39,012
24,905
9,665
2,239
2,203
4.77
4.22
4.90
5.50
4.96
0.52
0.50
0.55
0.56
0.51
0.82
0.78
0.74
1.03
0.79

Gross Profit

Gross profit for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021 was higher than the comparable periods in 2020 largely attributable to higher realized metal prices.

Production

Zinc production for the quarter ended September 30, 2021 as well as on a year-to-date basis was higher than the prior year comparable periods due to higher grades and, for the nine months, higher throughput.

Lead production for the quarter ended September 30, 2021 was higher than the prior year quarter as a result of higher grades and recoveries. Lead production for the nine months ended September 30, 2021 was lower than the prior year comparable periods as a result of lower grades in the first quarter of 2021.

Full year production guidance remains unchanged from that previously reported.

Cash Costs

Zinkgruvan’s cash costs for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021 were lower than the prior year due to lower per unit production costs as well as lower treatment and refining charges partially offset by the impact of unfavourable foreign exchange.

Full year zinc cash cost guidance remains unchanged at $0.65/lb.

All-in sustaining costs for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021 were lower than those reported in the corresponding periods in 2020 due to lower cash costs.

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Metal Prices, LME Inventories and Smelter Treatment and Refining Charges

The average metal prices for zinc and nickel for the third quarter of 2021 were higher than the average prices for the second quarter of 2021 by 3% and 10%, respectively. The average copper and gold prices for the third quarter of 2021 were lower than the average price for the second quarter of 2021 by 3% and 1%, respectively.

All metal prices, with the exception of gold, were higher in the current quarter compared to the prior year quarter. On a year-to-date basis, all metal prices were higher than the prior year comparative.

(Average LME Price) Three months ended September 30,
2021
2020
Change
Nine months ended September 30,
2021
2020
Change
Copper
US$/pound
4.25
2.96
44%
4.17
2.65
57%
US$/tonne 9,372
6,519
9,188
5,849
Zinc
US$/pound
US$/tonne
1.36
1.06
28%
2,991
2,335
1.31
0.97
35%
2,886
2,145
Gold
US$/ounce
1,790
1,909
-6%
1,800
1,735
4%
Nickel
US$/pound
US$/tonne
8.67
6.45
35%
19,125
14,210
8.18
5.93
38%
18,036
13,068

LME inventory for copper increased by 4% during the third quarter of 2021 while the inventories for zinc and nickel decreased by 22% and 48%, respectively.

During the third quarter of 2021, the treatment charges (“TC”) and refining charges (“RC”) in the spot market for copper concentrates between miners and commodity traders increased from an average spot TC during July of $45 per dmt of concentrate and a spot RC of $0.045 per lb of payable copper to a spot TC of $51 per dmt of concentrate and a spot RC of $0.051 per lb of payable copper during September 2021. Also, the spot terms at which Chinese copper smelters were prepared to buy increased through the quarter from a TC of $50 per dmt of concentrate and a RC of $0.05 per payable lb of copper over July to a TC of $61 per dmt of concentrate and a RC of $0.061 per payable lb of copper at the end of September.

The spot TC, delivered China, for zinc concentrates during the third quarter of 2021 hovered between $82 per dmt, flat, at the beginning of July and $80 per dmt, flat, by the end of the quarter, on very limited activity. As of the beginning of April, a settlement in the negotiations between the mines and smelters for annual contracts for zinc concentrates was reported at $159 per dmt, flat which represents a significant improvement in favour of the mines compared to the settlement for 2020 which was $299.75 per dmt, flat.

The Company’s nickel concentrate production from Eagle is sold under several long-term contracts at terms in line with market conditions. Gold production from Chapada and Candelaria is sold at terms in line with market conditions for copper concentrates.

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Liquidity and Capital Resources

As at September 30, 2021, the Company had cash and cash equivalents of $428.3 million. With the ongoing COVID19 pandemic, there is still uncertainty in the marketplace, as well as potential risks to production, supply chain, delivery of concentrates, commodity prices and many other variables. However, the Company continues to expect to be able to fund all its contractual commitments and obligations through operating cash flow generated, cash on hand and available debt facilities.

Cash flow from operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021 were $250.9 million and $707.6 million higher than the comparative periods in the prior year. The increase was primarily attributable to higher gross profit (Q3 - $104.6 million, YTD - $617.8 million) largely due to higher realized metal prices and price adjustments. For the current quarter and year-to-date, there was a positive comparative change in non-cash working capital (Q3 - $218.8 million, YTD - $170.8 million). Offsetting these cash flow increases was increased income tax.

Cash flow used in investing activities was higher $32.0 million higher in the current quarter compared to the prior year quarter. In addition to capital expenditures being $44.0 million higher, the Company paid a contingent liability of $25.0 million, and received partial proceeds of $17.2 million from the Company’s sale of its interest in the Freeport Cobalt specialty cobalt business. On a year-to-date basis, cash flow used in investing activities was higher than the prior year period due primarily to capital expenditures.

Cash flow used in financing activities increased on a current quarter and year-to-date basis compared to the prior year periods by $22.8 million and $333.9 million owing to higher dividends paid to shareholders and lower net debt proceeds received.

Capital Resources

As at September 30, 2021, the Company had $37.6 million of debt and lease liabilities.

As at September 30, 2021, the Company has no amounts drawn on its credit facility and outstanding term loans were fully repaid during the current quarter. Additionally, the Company has $5.9 million of equipment financing and $31.7 million of lease liabilities. The Company has approximately $779.0 million available for drawdown on its credit facility.

During the third quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2021, the Company purchased 1.1 million shares under its Normal Course Issuer Bid for consideration of $7.5 million (2021 YTD – 3.8 million shares, $35.9 million consideration). In the third quarter of 2020, 0.6 million shares were repurchased for total consideration of $3.7 million (2020 YTD – 2.2 million shares, $11.1 million consideration).

Contractual Obligations, Commitments and Contingencies

The Company has contractual obligations and capital commitments as described in the Note 19 “Commitments and Contingencies” in the Company’s Condensed Interim Consolidated Financial Statements. From time to time, the Company may also be involved in legal proceedings that arise in the ordinary course of its business.

Financial Instruments

The Company does not currently utilize complex financial instruments in hedging metal price, foreign exchange or interest rate exposure. The Company will not hold or issue derivative instruments for speculation or trading purposes.

For details of the Company’s financial instruments refer to Note 18 of the Company’s Condensed Interim Consolidated Financial Statements.

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Sensitivities

Revenue and cost of goods sold are affected by certain external factors including fluctuations in metal prices and changes in exchange rates between the €, the SEK, the CLP, the BRL and the $.

Metal Prices

The following table illustrates the sensitivity of the Company's risk on final settlement of its provisionally priced revenues:

revenues:
Provisional price on Effect on Revenue
Metal Payable Metal September 30, 2021 **Change ** ($millions)
Copper 71,769 t $4.05/lb +/- 10% +/- $64.1
Zinc 11,684 t $1.35/lb +/- 10% +/- $3.5
Gold 37 koz $1,753/oz +/- 10% +/- $6.5
Nickel 1,146 t $8.14/lb +/- 10% +/-$2.1

Related Party Transactions

The Company may enter into related party transactions that are in the normal course of business and on an arm’s length basis. Related party disclosures can be found in Note 21 of the Company’s September 30, 2021 Condensed Interim Consolidated Financial Statements.

Changes in Accounting Policies and Critical Accounting Estimates and Judgments

Significant accounting policies as well as any changes in accounting policies are discussed in Note 2 “Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies” of the September 30, 2021 Condensed Interim Consolidated Financial Statements.

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Non-GAAP Performance Measures

The Company uses certain performance measures in its analysis. These performance measures have no meaning within generally accepted accounting principles under IFRS and, therefore, amounts presented may not be comparable to similar data presented by other mining companies. This data is intended to provide additional information and should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for measures of performance prepared in accordance with IFRS. The following are non-GAAP measures that the Company uses as key performance indicators.

Net Cash (Debt)

Net cash (debt) is a performance measure used by the Company to assess its financial position. Management believes that in addition to conventional performance measures prepared in accordance with IFRS, net cash (debt) is a useful indicator to some investors to evaluate the Company’s financial position. Net cash (debt) is defined as cash and cash equivalents, less debt and lease liabilities, excluding deferred financing fees and can be reconciled as follows:

as follows:
($thousands) September 30, 2021
June 30,2021
December 31,2020
Cash and cash equivalents 428,300 294,914 141,447
Current portion of debt and lease liabilities (17,660) (119,780) (116,942)
Debt and lease liabilities (19,974) (21,752) (86,106)
(37,634) (141,532) (203,048)
Deferred financingfees(netted in above) - - (1,622)
(37,634) (141,532) (204,670)
Net cash(debt) 390,666 153,382 (63,223)

Adjusted Operating Cash Flow and Adjusted Operating Cash Flow per Share

Adjusted operating cash flow is a performance measure used by the Company to assess its ability to generate cash from its operations, while also taking into consideration changes in the number of outstanding shares of the Company. Adjusted operating cash flow is defined as cash provided by operating activities, excluding changes in non-cash working capital items. The Company believes adjusted operating cash flow is a relevant measure to some investors, as it removes the impact of working capital, which can experience variability period-to-period. Adjusted operating cash flow per share is adjusted operating cash flow divided by the basic weighted average number of shares outstanding.

Adjusted operating cash flow and adjusted operating cash flow per share can be reconciled to cash provided by operating activities as follows:

($thousands,except share andper share amounts) Three months ended
September 30,
Nine months ended
September 30,
2021
2020
2021
2020
Cash provided by operating activities
Changes in non-cash workingcapital items
523,104
272,201
1,100,777
393,223
(228,989)
(10,187)
(95,190)
75,643
Adjusted operating cash flow
Weighted average common shares outstanding
294,115
262,014
1,005,587
468,866
736,443,985
733,825,007
737,314,204
733,981,090
Adjusted operating cash flowper share 0.40
0.36
1.36
0.64

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Free Cash Flow

The Company believes free cash flow is a relevant measure for some investors, as it is indicative of the Company’s ability to generate cash from operations after consideration for required sustaining capital expenditures necessary to maintain operations. Free cash flow is defined as cash flow provided by operating activities, less sustaining capital expenditures.

Free cash flow can be reconciled to cash provided by operating activities as follows:

($thousands) Three months ended
September 30,
Nine months ended
September 30,
2021
2020
2021
2020
Cash provided by operating activities
Sustainingcapital expenditures
523,104
272,201
1,100,777
393,223
(116,069)
(77,725)
(338,813)
(272,844)
Free cash flow 407,035
194,476
761,964
120,379

Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted Earnings and Adjusted Earnings per Share

Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (“EBITDA”), adjusted earnings and adjusted earnings per share are non-GAAP measures. These measures are presented to provide additional information to investors and other stakeholders on the Company’s underlying operational performance. The Company believes certain investors find this information useful to evaluate the Company’s ability to generate liquidity from the Company’s core operations. Certain items have been excluded from adjusted EBITDA and adjusted earnings such as unrealized foreign exchange and revaluation gains and losses, impairment charges and reversals, gain or loss on debt settlement, interest on tax refunds and assessments, litigations, settlements and other items that do not represent the Company’s current and on-going operations and are not necessarily indicative of future operating results.

As a result of a change in accounting policy, foreign currency translation differences on deferred tax liabilities and assets have been retrospectively restated. This change is described in Note 2 (iv) “Voluntary change in accounting policy” of the September 30, 2021 Condensed Interim Consolidated Financial Statements.

Adjusted EBITDA can be reconciled to the Company's Consolidated Statement of Earnings as follows:

($thousands) Three months ended
September 30,
2021
2020
Nine months ended
September 30,
2021
2020
Net earnings
Add back:
Depreciation, depletion and amortization
Finance income and costs
Income taxes
190,580
133,595
120,637
121,957
10,143
6,785
105,675
29,937
613,231
68,285
377,397
362,136
30,317
38,221
238,191
134,028
Unrealized foreign exchange
Revaluation gain on derivative asset/liability
Income from investment in associates
Project standby and suspension costs
Other
427,035
292,274
(2,731)
4,786
1,274
5,553
(21,088)
(1,034)
-
-
6,806
(1,301)
1,259,136
602,670
3,527
(7,934)
(745)
23,217
(22,234)
(2,980)
-
6,341
6,778
770
Total adjustments - EBITDA (15,739)
8,004
(12,674)
19,414
Adjusted EBITDA 411,296
300,278
1,246,462
622,084

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Adjusted earnings and adjusted earnings per share can be reconciled to the Company's Consolidated Statement of Earnings as follows:

($thousands,except share andper share amounts) Three months ended
September 30,
Nine months ended
September 30,
2021
2020
2021
2020
Net earnings attributable to:
Lundin Mining shareholders
Add back:
Total adjustments - EBITDA
Tax effect on adjustments
Deferred tax arising from foreign exchange on non-monetary
balances
Deferred tax arising from foreign exchange translation
Prior period tax refund and interest
Tax asset revaluations
Other
173,740
122,355
(15,739)
8,004
(3,556)
(453)
22,645
4,483
(8,209)
(3,390)
-
(19,161)
-
(5,388)
(460)
(50)
551,568
49,599
(12,674)
19,414
(2,729)
10,609
4,944
80,145
(1,733)
(28,543)
-
(19,161)
-
8,174
(305)
(194)
Total adjustments (5,319)
(15,955)
(12,497)
70,444
Adjusted earnings 168,421
106,400
539,071
120,043
Weighted average number of shares outstanding:
Basic
Diluted
Basic and diluted earnings (loss) per share attributable to Lundin
Net earnings
Total adjustments
736,443,985733,825,007
738,663,357735,514,039
Mining shareholders:
0.24
0.17
(0.01)
(0.03)
737,314,204733,981,090
739,906,402734,981,419
0.75
0.07
(0.02)
0.09
Adjusted earnings per share 0.23
0.14
0.73
0.16

Capital Expenditures

Identifying capital expenditures, on a cash basis, using a sustaining or expansionary classification provides management with a better understanding of costs required to maintain existing operations, and costs required for future growth of existing or new assets.

  • Sustaining capital expenditures – Expenditures which maintain existing operations and sustain production levels.

  • Expansionary capital expenditures – Expenditures which increase current or future production capacity, cash flow or earnings potential.

Where an expenditure both maintains and expands current operations, classification would be based on the primary decision for which the expenditure is being made. Sustaining and expansionary capital expenditures are reported excluding capitalized interest.

Cash Cost per Pound

Copper, zinc and nickel cash costs per pound are key performance measures that management uses to monitor performance. Management uses these statistics to assess how well the Company’s producing mines are performing and to assess overall efficiency and effectiveness of the mining operations. Cash cost is not an IFRS measure and, although it is calculated according to accepted industry practice, the Company’s disclosed cash costs may not be directly comparable to other base metal producers.

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  • Cash cost per pound, gross – Total cash costs directly attributable to mining operations, excluding any allocation of upfront streaming proceeds or capital expenditures for deferred stripping, are divided by the sales volume of the primary metal to arrive at gross cash cost per pound. As this measure is not impacted by fluctuations in sales of by-product metals, it is generally more consistent across periods.

  • Cash cost per pound, net of by-products – Credits for by-products sales are deducted from total cash costs directly attributable to mining operations. By-product revenue is adjusted for the terms of streaming agreements, but excludes any deferred revenue from the allocation of upfront cash received. The net cash costs are divided by the sales volume of the primary metal to arrive at net cash cost per pound. The inclusion of by-product credits provides a broader economic measurement, incorporating the benefit of other metals extracted in the production of the primary metal.

All-in Sustaining Cost (“AISC”) per Pound

AISC per pound is an extension of the cash cost per pound measure discussed above and is also a key performance measure that management uses to monitor performance. Management uses this measure to analyze margins achieved on existing assets while sustaining and maintaining production at current levels. Expansionary capital and certain exploration costs are excluded from this definition as these are costs typically incurred to extend mine life or materially increase the productive capacity of existing assets, or for new operations. Corporate general and administrative expenses have also been excluded from the all-in sustaining cost measure, as any attribution of these costs to an operating site would not necessarily be reflective of costs directly attributable to the administration of the site.

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Cash Cost and AISC can be reconciled to the Company's production costs as follows:

Cash Cost and AISC can be reconciled to the Company's production costs as follows: Cash Cost and AISC can be reconciled to the Company's production costs as follows: Cash Cost and AISC can be reconciled to the Company's production costs as follows:
Three months ended September 30, 2021
Operations
Candelaria
Chapada

Eagle
Neves-Corvo
Zinkgruvan
($000s,unless otherwise noted)
(Cu)
(Cu)
(Ni)
(Cu)
(Zn)
Total
Sales volumes (Contained metal in concentrate):
Tonnes
33,743
13,869
3,246
9,071
16,043
Pounds(000s)
74,390
30,576
7,156
19,998
35,369
Production costs 331,816
Less: Royalties and other (13,626)
318,190
Deduct: By-product credits (160,394)
Add: Treatment and refiningcharges 28,459
Cash cost
120,512
19,097
(5,703)
40,987
11,362
186,255
Cash costperpound($/lb)
1.62
0.62
(0.80)
2.05
0.32
Add: Sustaining capital expenditure
74,326
16,425
3,539
13,191
8,486
Royalties
-
4,157
6,459
1,839
-
Interest expense
1,263
859
177
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Leases & other
2,778
987
2,173
1,201
1,692
All-in sustaining cost
198,879
41,525
6,645
57,236
21,558
AISCperpound($/lb)
2.67
1.36
0.93
2.86
0.61
Three months ended September 30, 2020
Operations
Candelaria
Chapada
Eagle
Neves-Corvo
Zinkgruvan
($000s,unless otherwise noted)
(Cu)
(Cu)
(Ni)
(Cu)
(Zn)
Total
Sales volumes (Contained metal in concentrate):
Tonnes
34,713
11,220
3,539
6,892
15,002
Pounds(000s)
76,529
24,736
7,802
15,194
33,074
Production costs
Less: Royalties and other
Deduct: By-product credits
Add: Treatment and refiningcharges
279,373
(10,109)
269,264
(146,095)
30,110
Cash cost
104,811
5,221
(4,934)
29,974
18,207
Cash costperpound($/lb)
1.37
0.21
(0.63)
1.97
0.55
153,279
Add: Sustaining capital expenditure
49,534
7,959
1,283
12,217
6,677
Royalties
-
2,927
5,459
510
-
Interest expense
1,022
1,110
313
78
(82)
Leases & other
1,763
768
2,131
1,786
(390)
All-in sustaining cost
157,130
17,985
4,252
44,565
24,412
AISCperpound($/lb)
2.05
0.73
0.54
2.93
0.74

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Nine months ended September 30, 2021 Nine months ended September 30, 2021
Operations
Candelaria
Chapada
Eagle
Neves-Corvo
Zinkgruvan
($000s,unless otherwise noted)
(Cu)
(Cu)
(Ni)
(Cu)
(Zn)
Total
Sales volumes (Contained metal in concentrate):
Tonnes
104,796
33,495
11,622
25,950
46,051
Pounds(000s)
231,035
73,844
25,622
57,210
101,525
Production costs 996,246
Less: Royalties and other (42,695)
953,551
Deduct: By-product credits (466,556)
Add: Treatment and refining 86,367
Cash cost
368,583
76,527
(39,260)
116,351
51,161
573,362
Cash costperpound($/lb)
1.60
1.04
(1.53)
2.03
0.50
Add: Sustaining capital expenditure
226,641
37,856
12,414
33,348
28,312
Royalties
-
9,797
21,934
5,576
-
Interest expense
3,547
2,577
531
57
54
Leases & other
7,930
2,483
7,234
4,164
4,248
All-in sustaining cost
606,701
129,240
2,853
159,496
83,775
AISCperpound($/lb)
2.63
1.75
0.11
2.79
0.83
Nine months ended September 30, 2020
Operations
Candelaria
Chapada
Eagle Neves-Corvo Zinkgruvan
($000s,unless otherwise noted)
(Cu)
(Cu)
(Ni)
(Cu)
(Zn)

Total
Sales volumes (Contained metal in concentrate):
Tonnes
106,609
36,153
8,767
26,091
39,751
Pounds(000s)
235,032
79,704
19,328
57,521
87,636
Production cost
Less: Royalties and other
Deduct: By-product credits
Add: Treatment and refining
831,082
(27,215)
803,867
(373,242)
89,385
Cash cost
315,590
34,781
9,937
112,354
47,348
Cash costperpound($/lb)
1.34
0.44
0.51
1.95
0.54
520,010
Add: Sustaining capital expenditure
179,729
19,987
8,928
39,748
24,182
Royalties
-
7,874
13,200
1,821
-
Interest expense
3,202
3,327
938
226
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Leases & other
5,096
1,926
6,014
4,963
1,544
All-in sustaining cost
503,617
67,895
39,017
159,112
73,121
AISCperpound($/lb)
2.14
0.85
2.02
2.77
0.83

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Managing Risks

Risks and Uncertainties

The Company’s business activities are subject to a variety and wide range of inherent risks and uncertainties. Any of these risks could have an adverse effect on the Company, its business and prospects, and could cause actual outcomes and results to differ materially from those described in forward-looking statements relating to the Company.

Tax regime changes in the jurisdictions in which the Company operates can have a material effect on income and royalty taxes. In Chile, there is a proposed mining royalty tax that if approved would result in increased royalty payments for Candelaria. In Brazil, a bill of law proposing increased mining royalty rates and changes to other taxes are also under discussion and, if approved, would result in increased royalty obligations and potentially other tax payments.

Rising global inflation and increased potential supply chain disruptions could have a significant impact on the Company’s operations, inventory and costs.

While vaccination rates are continuing to increase and rates of infection are on the decline worldwide, impacts from the global COVID-19 pandemic and the emergence of more virulent strains of the virus continue to affect the jurisdictions in which the Company operates.

For a detailed discussion on Lundin Mining’s risks, refer to the “Risks and Uncertainties” section of the Company’s most recently filed Annual Information Form (“AIF”).

Management’s Report on Internal Controls

Disclosure controls and procedures (“DCP”)

DCP have been designed to provide reasonable assurance that all material information related to the Company is identified and communicated on a timely basis. Management of the Company, under the supervision of the President and Chief Executive Officer and the Chief Financial Officer, is responsible for the design and operation of DCP.

Internal control over financial reporting (“ICFR”)

The Company’s ICFR is designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with IFRS. However, due to inherent limitations ICFR may not prevent or detect all misstatements and fraud. Management will continue to monitor the effectiveness of its ICFR and may make modifications from time to time as considered necessary.

Control Framework

Management assesses the effectiveness of the Company’s ICFR using the Internal Control – Integrated Framework (2013 Framework) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (“COSO”).

Changes in ICFR

There have been no changes in the Company’s ICFR during the three-month period ended September 30, 2021 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s financial reporting.

Outstanding Share Data

As at October 27, 2021, the Company has 735,475,804 common shares issued and outstanding, and 8,769,757 stock options and 2,473,500 share units outstanding under the Company's incentive plans.

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Other Information

Additional information regarding the Company is included in the Company’s AIF which is filed with the Canadian securities regulators. A copy of the Company’s AIF can be obtained on SEDAR (www.sedar.com) or on the Company’s website (www.lundinmining.com).

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