Endeavour Mining Corporation announced operating results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2019. For the quarter, the company reported gold production of 178,000 oz against 174,000 oz for the same period a year ago. Total production was 178,000 oz against 204,000 oz for the same period a year ago.

For the year, the company reported gold production of 651,000 oz against 612,000 oz for the same period a year ago. Total production was 651,000 oz against 727,000 oz for the same period a year ago.

The company has provided production guidance for the year 2020. For the year, group production is expected to increase to 680-740 koz in 2020 at an AISC of $845-895/oz. Production is expected to be higher and AISC lower during the latter portion of the year, notably due to the expected commissioning of the higher-grade Kari Pump deposit at Houndé. More details on individual mine guidance have been provided in the above sections.