Wesdome Announces Record Production in Q2 2024; Repays Remaining Balance on Revolving Credit Facility
July 09 2024 - 7:00AM
Wesdome Gold Mines Ltd. (TSX: WDO, OTCQX: WDOFF)
(“
Wesdome” or the “
Company”)
today announces its production results for the second quarter ended
June 30, 2024 (“
Q2 2024”). The Company is also
providing notice that it will release its Q2 2024 financial results
after markets close on Wednesday, August 14, 2024 and host a
conference call and webcast the following morning.
Q2 2024 Production Performance
|
Q2 2024 |
Q2 2023 |
H1 2024 |
H1 2023 |
Ore milled (tonnes) |
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Eagle River |
52,552 |
64,672 |
104,184 |
118,955 |
Kiena |
57,669 |
51,824 |
103,013 |
94,148 |
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Head grade (grams per tonne) |
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Eagle River |
11.8 |
11.4 |
13.6 |
11.8 |
Kiena |
13.5 |
5.0 |
10.1 |
5.4 |
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Gold production (ounces) |
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Eagle River |
19,272 |
22,845 |
44,171 |
43,336 |
Kiena |
24,763 |
8,147 |
33,186 |
16,024 |
Total production |
44,035 |
30,992 |
77,357 |
59,360 |
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Production sold (ounces) |
40,000 |
32,000 |
75,700 |
62,000 |
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Anthea Bath, President and CEO of Wesdome,
commented, “The second quarter marked a milestone for Wesdome,
delivering the highest consolidated quarterly production output to
date.
At Kiena, production nearly tripled compared to
the first quarter due to the ramp-up in mining of high-grade Kiena
Deep ore from the 129-level horizon in mid-April, which was
processed at record throughput levels. This is a proud moment for
all involved, and I extend my congratulations to the entire site
team. At Eagle River, the mine delivered on plan despite a
maintenance shutdown in late June.
With solid performance in the first half of the
year, we are on track to achieve our 2024 annual production
guidance of between 160,000 and 180,000 ounces of gold.
As both high-grade mines continue to generate
strong operating cash flow, we paid down the remaining $29 million
balance on our revolving credit facility on schedule at the end of
June. Wesdome is now debt-free, an important step as we position
the Company for long-term sustainable growth.”
Q2 2024 Conference Call and
Webcast
Management will host a conference call and
webcast to discuss the Company’s Q2 2024 financial and operating
results. A question-and-answer session will follow management’s
prepared remarks. Details of the webcast are as follows:
Date and time: |
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Thursday, August 15, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. ET |
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Participant registration: |
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https://register.vevent.com/register/BI2bc416f598494ba087c522f097da6d5aClick
on the link above and complete the online registration form. Upon
registering you will receive the dial-in info and a unique PIN to
join the call as well as an email confirmation with the
details. |
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Webcast link: |
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https://edge.media-server.com/mmc/p/arvjmvq8 |
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Notes: |
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Pre-registration is required for this event. It is recommended you
join 10 minutes prior to the start of the event. The webcast can
also be accessed under the news and events section of the Company’s
website. |
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The financial statements and management
discussion and analysis will be available on the Company’s website
at www.wesdome.com and on SEDAR+ www.sedarplus.ca.
About Wesdome Gold Mines
Ltd.
Wesdome is a Canadian-focused gold producer with
two high grade underground assets, the Eagle River mine in Ontario
and the recently commissioned Kiena mine in Quebec. The Company’s
primary goal is to responsibly leverage this operating platform and
high-quality brownfield and greenfield exploration pipeline to
build Canada’s next intermediate gold producer.
For further information, please
contact: Raj Gill, SVP, Corporate Development &
Investor RelationsTrish Moran, VP, Investor RelationsPhone: +1
(416) 360-3743E-Mail: invest@wesdome.com
To receive Wesdome’s news releases by email,
please register on Wesdome’s website at
www.wesdome.com.
Technical Disclosure
The technical and geoscientific content of this
release have been reviewed, and approved by Michael Michaud, P.Geo,
Senior Vice President, Exploration and Resources of the Company and
Frédéric Langevin, Eng, Chief Operating Officer of the Company,
each a "Qualified Person" as defined in National Instrument 43-101
Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains "forward-looking
information" within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities
legislation, which is based on expectations, estimates,
projections, and interpretations as of the date of this release.
Forward-looking information includes, without limitation,
statements regarding the Company’s production and financial
performance for the remainder of 2024, the anticipated growth in
gold production and operating cash flow, the continuation of
high-grade material from the Eagle River and Kiena mines and the
achievement of long-term sustainable growth.
These forward-looking statements involve various
risks and uncertainties and are based on certain factors and
assumptions. Furthermore, should one or more of the risks,
uncertainties or other factors materialize, or should underlying
assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially
from those described in forward-looking statements or information.
These risks, uncertainties and other factors including those risk
factors discussed in the sections titled “Cautionary Note Regarding
Forward Looking Information” and “Risks and Uncertainties” in the
Company’s most recent Annual Information Form. Readers are urged to
carefully review the detailed risk discussion in our most recent
Annual Information Form which is available on SEDAR+ and on the
Company’s website.
There can be no assurance that forward-looking
statements or information will prove to be accurate, as actual
results and future events could differ materially from those
anticipated in such statements. The Company undertakes no
obligation to update forward-looking statements if circumstances,
management’s estimates or opinions should change, except as
required by securities legislation. Accordingly, the reader is
cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking
statements.
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