Polymetal said rising gold prices drove 2011 net profit up 21 percent year on year to $290 million.
"We expect a strong financial year in 2012 on the back of meaningful production growth to 1 million ounces," chief executive Vitaly Nesis said.
Polymetal said its average realized gold price in 2011 increased 26 percent. The company's adjusted EBITDA in 2011 grew 47 percent to $624 million, while sales reached $1.33 billion, up 47 percent. Its maiden dividend was set at $0.20 a share.
(Reuters)