VANCOUVER – Wheaton Precious Metals (NYSE: WPM ) Corp. has released its production and sales results for 2023 and provided a forecast for significant growth over the next five years. The company, which is the world's leading precious metals streaming company, reported that its gold equivalent production in 2023 came within 2% of the mid-point of its guidance range, primarily due to stronger performances at the Salobo and Constancia mines. Despite labor disputes and operational suspensions at several mines, including Peñasquito, Minto, and Aljustrel, Wheaton managed to achieve actual gold equivalent production of 620,177 ounces, which is within the guidance range of 600,000 to 660,000 ounces. The company's actual sales for 2023 stood at 537,608 gold equivalent ounces. Looking ahead, Wheaton anticipates consistent production levels in 2024 compared to 2023, with a production guidance ranging from 550,000 to 620,000 gold equivalent ounces.