Strong production performance and contributions from Minnova’s (TSE) new Ansil and Samatosum mines boosted Kerr Addison Mines’ (TSE) net income for the first half of 1990. The company reported earnings of $13.1 million (75 cents per share), compared with earnings of $11 million (63 cents per share) for the same period last year. Net sales grew to $107.3 million, while operating income more than doubled to $50.9 million. Kerr Addison has a 50.2% interest in Minnova.
Earnings were also influenced by changing metal prices in the first half of 1990. While copper and zinc prices strengthened with increased demand from Central Europe and Japan, precious metal markets continued to weaken.
Kerr Addison boosted its cash position last year by selling Canadian Hunter, one of Canada’s top 20 gas producers. Combined with strong cash flow from operations, the sale increased the company’s cash and short-term securities by $22.2 million during the first half, to a balance of $116.9 million.006 0600,0206,0300,0008 Kerr Addison Mines (TSE) $000s except per-share items 6 months ended June 30 1990 1989 Revenue $107,275 $54,185 Net earnings 13,147 11,080
per share 0.75 0.63004
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