By Adria Calatayud

Polyus PJSC said Thursday that fourth-quarter profit and revenue rose as higher gold prices offset a drop in production.

The Russian gold miner said profit for the quarter rose to $835 million, up 20% on year, on revenue that increased 18% to $1.52 billion.

Adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization for the quarter were up 29% at $1.14 billion.

Gold production for the quarter fell 12% on year to 710,000 ounces, but average refined gold selling prices were 26% higher, Polyus said.

The company said it expects total gold output of around 2.7 million ounces in 2021, including a temporary reduction of head grades at its Olimpiada operation in Russia.

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02-25-21 0317ET