Endeavour Mining Reports 2013 All-In Margin of $93 Million and AISC of $1,099/oz

VANCOUVER, March 19, 2014 /CNW/ - Endeavour Mining Corporation ("Endeavour" or the "Corporation") (TSX:EDV) (ASX:EVR) (OTCQX:EDVMF) announces record gold revenue of $443 million in FY2013 that generated an all-in sustaining margin of $93 million. Endeavour's achievements in 2013 include delivery of gold production and all-in sustaining cost ("AISC") within guidance ranges, the completion of Agbaou construction ahead of schedule and under-budget, the completion of the Tabakoto mill expansion and subsequent production ramp up, and completion of a positive Feasibility Study for the Houndé Project which is now in permitting.

(All amounts in US dollars unless otherwise indicated)

FY2013 Financial and Operating Highlights

• Gold production of 324,275 ounces (incl. 6,132 ounces of pre-commercial production from Agbaou), compared to 220,462 ounces in FY2012
  
  
• Gold sold was 318,505 ounces for a mine cash margin of $135.8 million, and after corporate costs, sustaining capital and near-mine exploration expenses the all-in sustaining margin was $93.3 million. See Table 2 for details
  
  
• The all-in sustaining cost per gold ounce sold was $1,099. See Table 2 for AISC details and Table 3 for detailed cash costs by mine
  
  
• Endeavour invested $200.1 million in new mine construction, development and exploration, as detailed in Table 4, which includes $130.5 million for Agbaou construction
  
  
• Agbaou was completed ahead of schedule with first gold pour on November 29, 2013. Commercial production was declared on January 27, 2014 following successful commissioning of the processing plant
  
  
• Endeavour ended the year with $73.3 million in cash and long-term debt of $300 million drawn from the corporate facility. The cash balance reflects accelerated spending to complete Agbaou ahead of schedule and the start of underground equipment purchases for conversion to owner mining at Tabakoto
  
  
• In 2013, Endeavour completed $23.1 million of non-core asset sales
  
  
• As a result of lower gold prices, non-cash after-tax impairments of $364.2 million were recorded for FY2013. As of December 31, 2013, and after the impact of impairments, Endeavour's shareholders' equity was $1.83/share, equivalent to C$1.94/share
  
  

FY2014 Highlights and Outlook

• 2014 gold production is forecast between 400,000 to 440,000 ounces at an AISC between $985 to $1,070/oz (see news release dated January 29, 2014 for additional 2014 guidance details and notes)
  
  
• The Houndé Gold Project in Burkina Faso is continuing to progress with permitting. Houndé has the potential to add 180,000 ounces per year at an AISC of under $800/oz
  
  
• Agbaou has quickly achieved and sustained design capacity and is fully ramped up, and Agbaou is now a significant cash flow generator for 2014. Agbaou was completed ahead of schedule and under-budget as detailed in Table 1

Table 1: Agbaou Construction Cost Reconciliation to Feasibility Study Estimate

• The 2014 AISC cost definition includes all underground development expenses as "sustaining capital" at Tabakoto and also at Segala from mid-2014 once commercial stoping ore production is achieved. The 2014 guidance range ($985 - $1,070/oz) represents an approximate 10% improvement as compared to 2013, using the 2014 AISC definition
  
  
• Endeavour's non-sustaining investments in 2014 will be focused on completing the optimization of Tabakoto. This includes $20 million for the completion of the Segala ramp and pre-stoping development by mid-2014, and investments of $13 million for a cemented rockfill plant, tailings storage facility expansion, and other items
  
  
• The Segala and Tabakoto underground operations have made significant progress in transitioning to owner mining
• Implementation of the workforce transition plan is on schedule, with a significant portion of the new workforce being comprised of former employees of the contractor with onsite experience
  
  
• During December 2013, $6.8 million of mining equipment was purchased, and approximately $20 million to be purchased during 2014. In March 2014, a five-year equipment lease of $18 million was arranged which funds the majority of the 2014 equipment purchases
• 2014 exploration budget will be similar to 2013 with $10 million invested principally in programs to extend mine life

FY2013 Operational Results By Mine

Tabakoto Gold Mine, Mali

• Gold production of 125,231 ounces in FY2013 at a cash cost of $972/oz produced, which was slightly below guidance (126,000 - 131,000 ozs)
  
  
• Segala decline is progressing well and by the end of February 2014 extended over 1,240 metres in the decline and 2,644 metres of lateral development on four levels to provide access to the ore body. Segala underground development ore production began in Q4/2013 and stoping ore will commence production during Q2/2014

Nzema Gold Mine, Ghana

• Gold production of 103,464 ounces at a cash cost of $917 per ounce produced
  
  
• During Q4/2013, the mined grade increased to 1.74 g/t as mined grades returned to planned levels and continued to show the anticipated upward trend as compared to 1.30 g/t for Q1-Q3/2013 when lower than expected grades were encountered in the upper part of the Adamus pit
  
  
• Milled grade was 2.46 g/t in Q4/2013 compared to 1.75 g/t for Q1-Q3/2013 as a result of processing ore with improved mined grade and the inclusion of purchased ore from third parties

Youga Gold Mine, Burkina Faso

• FY2013 gold production of 89,448 ounces at a cash cost of $730 per ounce produced
  
  
• Gold production for the full year 2013 was at the top end of our guidance and reflects slightly higher than expected grades arising from the deposits being mined

Table 2: FY2013 Margin Generation, All-in Sustaining Cost and Full Year Guidance

Table 3: FY2013 Cash Costs by Mine

Table 4: FY2013 Investments in New Mine Development and Exploration

Table 5: FY2013 Financing Activities and Reconciliation of Cash Position

FY2013 Adjusted Earnings

Net earnings / (loss) from continuing operations (attributable to Endeavour shareholders) have been adjusted for the impact of fair value change of certain financial instruments, including the gold price protection program and Endeavour's warrants that are denominated in Canadian dollars. Other adjustments include one-time gains on sales of the Finkolo joint venture and subsidiaries, deferred income tax expense, which relates to an increase in losses from a realized hedge loss, adjustments related to investments in associates, stock-based payments, foreign currency, bullion, and marketable securities.

Table 6: Adjusted Net Earnings Reconciliation for the Year Ended December 31, 2013

Financial Statements and related MD&A will be available on SEDAR, the ASX website, OTC Markets website, and in the Investor Relations section of Endeavour's website www.endeavourmining.com.

In order to access the Corporation's MD&A and financial statements directly, please click the following URL: http://files.newswire.ca/910/FS_-MDA.pdf

Conference Call Details

Management will host a conference call to discuss the 2013 year end results on March 20, 2014 as detailed below. The conference call will feature Neil Woodyer, Chief Executive Officer, Attie Roux, Chief Operating Officer, and Christian Milau, Chief Financial Officer.

Analysts and interested investors are invited to participate in the call using the dial in numbers below.

The conference call can also be accessed through the following link: http://www.endeavourmining.com/s/Webcasts.asp

The conference call will be held and webcast by V-Call on Thursday March 20, 2014 at:

The call will be archived for later playback on Endeavour's website until March 20, 2015.

Qualified Persons

Adriaan "Attie" Roux, Pr.Sci.Nat, Endeavour's Chief Operating Officer, is a Qualified Person under NI 43-101, and has reviewed and approved the technical information related to mining operations in this news release.

About Endeavour Mining Corporation

Endeavour is a Canadian-based gold mining company producing over 400,000 ounces per year from four mines in West Africa. Endeavour is focused on effectively managing its existing assets to maximize cash flow as well as pursuing organic and strategic growth opportunities that benefit from its management and operational expertise.

On behalf of Endeavour Mining Corporation

Neil Woodyer
Chief Executive Officer

Cash cost per ounce, all-in sustaining cash cost per ounce, and adjusted net earnings are non-GAAP performance measures with no standard meaning under IFRS.

This news release contains "forward-looking statements" including but not limited to, statements with respect to Endeavour's plans and operating performance, the estimation of mineral reserves and resources, the timing and amount of estimated future production, costs of future production, future capital expenditures, and the success of exploration activities. Generally, these forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as "expects", "expected", "budgeted", "forecasts" and "anticipates". Forward-looking statements, while based on management's best estimates and assumptions, are subject to risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to be materially different from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements, including but not limited to: risks related to the successful integration of acquisitions; risks related to international operations; risks related to general economic conditions and credit availability, actual results of current exploration activities, unanticipated reclamation expenses; changes in project parameters as plans continue to be refined; fluctuations in prices of metals including gold; fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates, increases in market prices of mining consumables, possible variations in ore reserves, grade or recovery rates; failure of plant, equipment or processes to operate as anticipated; accidents, labour disputes, title disputes, claims and limitations on insurance coverage and other risks of the mining industry; delays in the completion of development or construction activities, changes in national and local government regulation of mining operations, tax rules and regulations, and political and economic developments in countries in which Endeavour operates. Although Endeavour has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in forward-looking statements, there may be other factors that cause results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended. There can be no assurance that such statements will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. Please refer to Endeavour's most recent Annual Information Form filed under its profile at www.sedar.com for further information respecting the risks affecting Endeavour and its business.

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