CY2018 cash costs were US$880 per ounce and AISC were US$1,073 per ounce. In CY19 as grade goes up costs should drop, however management have kept guidance at $1000 to $1100.
The main reason for that is the cost profile is sensitive the USD/Brazil exchange rate. 85% of mining costs are Brazilian Real. The chart below is the one to watch. Furthermore, l don't understand why Beadell isn't currency hedging to mitigate the risk. The current exchange rate doesn't get much better.
BDR Price at posting:
5.9¢ Sentiment: Hold Disclosure: Held