Although the operating costs are up substantially they would...

Although the operating costs are up substantially they would include salaries & other costs relating to the Kulu project that have been written-off rather than capitalised - there seems to be very little at all in the way of capitalised costs for the Kulu project so D&A will be a very small expense when it comes into production.
It's a pity they didn't highlight how much in non-Dikulushi costs are included in the total operating costs of $9.99mil for the quarter for comparison purposes.
The figures can only improve in the coming quarters.