VANCOUVER, BC, May 13, 2024
/CNW/ - Elevation Gold Mining Corporation (TSXV: ELVT)
(OTCQB: EVGDF) (the "Company" or "Elevation Gold") is pleased
to announce financial results for three months ended March 31, 2024. All figures are expressed
in US dollars unless otherwise noted.
Summary for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2024
- Elevation produced 6,303 ounces of gold and 42,152 ounces of
silver for the three months ended March 31,
2024.
- The Company generated total revenue of $12.9 million during the quarter, on 5,850 ounces
of gold and 47,189 ounces of silver sold. The average realized
price of gold per ounce sold for the three months ended
March 31, 2024 was $2,035.
- Income from mine operations before depreciation and depletion
of $2.6 million.
- For the three months ended March 31,
2024, total cash costs per ounce of gold sold (1)
was $1,598 and all-in sustaining
costs ("AISC") per ounce of gold sold (1) was
$2,437.
(1)
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Refer to the
Company's Management Discussion and Analysis for the three months
ended March 31, 2024 and 2023 for a reconciliation to non-IFRS
performance measures.
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Tim Swendseid, Elevation Gold
CEO, stated: "As previously communicated, production during the
quarter was impacted by continuing crushing plant throughput
issues. For the second quarter, we are expecting a meaningful
improvement in tons crushed, ounces produced and overall results
for the following and other reasons:
- By the end of Q1, the ore hardness and crusher throughput
improved.
- During Q1, all mining activities shifted to western areas,
resulting in significant efficiency improvements that will help
reduce costs.
- On February 27, 2024, we were
very pleased to announce positive exploration results in the
Reynolds Pit area. To quickly take advantage of the area we
successfully completed a reallocation of part of our permitted
mining area from the east side of the boundary to the west side,
and we are already mining Reynolds Pit's fifth production
bench.
- Gold price strengthened during Q1, and remains elevated, which
will continue to boost revenues."
Consolidated Financial Results Summary
The following table provides a summary of the components of the
Company's results for the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023. For further
details, refer to the Company's Condensed Interim Consolidated
Financial Statements and Management Discussion and Analysis
("MD&A") for the three months ended March 31, 2024.
(in
thousands of dollars)
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|
|
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Q1
2024
|
Q1 2023
|
Revenue
|
|
|
|
|
$
|
12,943
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$
|
16,953
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Production
costs
|
|
|
|
|
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(9,675)
|
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(12,037)
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Royalties
|
|
|
|
|
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(712)
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(890)
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Mine operating income
before depreciation and depletion
|
|
|
|
|
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2,556
|
|
4,026
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Depreciation and
depletion
|
|
|
|
|
|
(2,797)
|
|
(3,361)
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Income (loss) from mine
operations
|
|
|
|
|
|
(241)
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|
665
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Corporate
administrative expenses
|
|
|
|
|
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(694)
|
|
(716)
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Finance
costs
|
|
|
|
|
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(1,757)
|
|
(2,025)
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Loss on revaluation of
derivative liabilities
|
|
|
|
|
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(1,645)
|
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(1,565)
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Other
|
|
|
|
|
|
160
|
|
2
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Loss for the
period
|
|
|
|
|
$
|
(4,177)
|
$
|
(3,639)
|
Consolidated Operational Results Summary
The following table provides a summary of the Company's
operational statistics for the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023. For further
details, refer to the Company's MD&A for the same periods.
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Three Months Ended
March 31,
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|
|
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2024
|
2023
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Ore tonnes
mined
|
t
|
|
|
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635,931
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678,654
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Ore tonnes
stacked
|
t
|
|
|
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654,354
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698,351
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Contained gold ounces
stacked
|
oz
|
|
|
|
8,746
|
9,688
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Gold grade
|
g/t
|
|
|
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0.42
|
0.43
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Gold ounces
produced
|
oz
|
|
|
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6,303
|
7,889
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Gold ounces
sold
|
oz
|
|
|
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5,850
|
8,078
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Average realized gold
price (2)
|
($/oz)
|
|
|
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$
2,035
|
$
1,906
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Cash costs per ounce
of gold sold (2)
|
($/oz)
|
|
|
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$
1,598
|
$
1,407
|
AISC per ounce of gold
sold (2)
|
($/oz)
|
|
|
|
$
2,437
|
$
1,842
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(2)
|
Refer to the
Company's Management Discussion and Analysis for the three months
ended March 31, 2024 and 2023 for a reconciliation to non-IFRS
performance measures.
|
Qualified Persons
Unless otherwise indicated, the technical disclosure contained
within this press release that relates to the Company's operating
mine has been reviewed and approved by Tim J. Swendseid, P.E., MBA,
CFA, Chief Executive Officer of the Company and a Qualified Person
for the purpose of NI 43-101.
Additional Information
Condensed Interim Consolidated financial statements for the
three months ended March 31, 2024 and
2023 and related MD&A for the same periods can be found at
www.sedarplus.ca and the Company's website
at www.elevationgold.com.
Non-IFRS Performance Measures
The following tables represent the calculation of certain
Non-IFRS Financial Measures as referenced in this news release.
Reconciliation of Cash Costs and AISC
(in thousands of
dollars, except per ounce figures)
|
|
|
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Q1
2024
|
Q1 2023
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Gold ounces
sold
|
|
|
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5,850
|
8,078
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Cost of
sales
|
|
|
|
$
13,184
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$
16,288
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Less:
Depreciation and depletion
|
|
|
|
(2,797)
|
(3,361)
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Add: Refining
and transportation
|
|
|
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61
|
69
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Less: Silver and
other bi-product revenue
|
|
|
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(1,097)
|
(1,628)
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Total Cash
Costs
|
|
|
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9,351
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11,368
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Sustaining
capital expenditures
|
|
|
|
633
|
491
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Capitalized
stripping
|
|
|
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3,356
|
2,074
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Accretion
|
|
|
|
223
|
232
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Corporate
administration
|
|
|
|
694
|
716
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Total
AISC
|
|
|
|
$
14,257
|
$
14,881
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Cash Costs per ounce
of gold sold
|
|
|
|
$
1,598
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$
1,407
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AISC per ounce of
gold sold
|
|
|
|
$
2,437
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$
1,842
|
Reconciliation of Average Realized Price of Gold per Ounce
Sold
(in thousands of
dollars, except per ounce figures)
|
|
|
|
Q1
2024
|
Q1 2023
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Gold revenue
|
|
|
|
$
11,907
|
$
15,394
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Gold ounces
sold
|
|
|
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5,850
|
8,078
|
Average realized price
per ounce sold
|
|
|
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$
2,035
|
$
1,906
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ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF ELEVATION GOLD MINING
CORPORATION
"Tim J. Swendseid"
Tim J. Swendseid, CEO of
Elevation Gold Mining Corporation
About Elevation Gold Mining Corporation
Elevation Gold is a publicly listed gold and silver producer,
engaged in the acquisition, exploration, development and operation
of mineral properties located in the United States. Elevation
Gold's common shares are listed on the TSX Venture Exchange
("TSXV") in Canada under the
ticker symbol ELVT and on the OTCQB in the United States under the ticker symbol
EVGDF. The Company's principal operation is its 100% owned
Moss Mine in the Mohave County of Arizona. Elevation also
holds the title to the Hercules exploration property, located in
Lyon County, Nevada.
Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services
Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX
Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or
accuracy of this release.
Cautionary Statement on Forward-Looking Information
Certain of the statements made and information contained
herein is "forward-looking information" within the meaning of
applicable Canadian securities laws. All statements other than
statements of historical facts included in this document constitute
forward-looking information, including but not limited to
statements regarding the Company's plans, prospects and business
strategies; the Company's guidance on the timing and amount of
future production and its expectations regarding the results of
operations; expected costs; permitting requirements and timelines;
timing and possible outcome of Mineral Resource and Mineral Reserve
estimations, life of mine estimates, and mine plans; anticipated
exploration and development activities at the Company's projects;
net present value; design parameters; economic potential;
processing mineralized material; the potential of robust economic
potential at the Moss Mine. Words such as "believe", "expect",
"anticipate", "contemplate", "target", "plan", "goal", "aim",
"intend", "continue", "budget", "estimate", "may", "will", "can",
"could", "should", "schedule" and similar expressions identify
forward-looking statements.
Forward-looking information is necessarily based upon various
estimates and assumptions including, without limitation, the
expectations and beliefs of management, including that the Company
can access financing, appropriate equipment and sufficient labour;
assumed and future price of gold, silver and other metals;
anticipated costs; ability to achieve goals; and assumptions
related to the factors set forth below. While these factors and
assumptions are considered reasonable by the Company as at the date
of this document in light of management's experience and perception
of current conditions and expected developments, these statements
are inherently subject to significant business, economic and
competitive uncertainties and contingencies. Known and unknown
factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those
projected in the forward-looking statements and undue reliance
should not be placed on such statements and information. Such
factors include, but are not limited to: risks inherent in mining,
including, but not limited to risks to the environment, industrial
accidents, catastrophic equipment failures, unusual or unexpected
geological formations or unstable ground conditions, and natural
phenomena such as earthquakes, flooding or unusually severe
weather; uninsurable risks; global financial conditions and
inflation; changes in the Company's share price, and volatility in
the equity markets in general; volatility and fluctuations in metal
and commodity prices; the threat associated with outbreaks of
viruses and infectious diseases, including the COVID-19 virus;
delays or the inability to obtain, retain or comply with permits;
risks related to negative publicity with respect to the Company or
the mining industry in general; health and safety risks;
exploration, development or mining results not being consistent
with the Company's expectations; unavailable or inaccessible
infrastructure and risks related to ageing infrastructure; actual
ore mined and/or metal recoveries varying from Mineral Resource and
Mineral Reserve estimates, estimates of grade, tonnage, dilution,
mine plans and metallurgical and other characteristics; risks
associated with the estimation of Mineral Resources and Mineral
Reserves and the geology, grade and continuity of mineral deposits,
including, but not limited to, models relating thereto; ore
processing efficiency; information technology and cybersecurity
risks; potential for the allegation of fraud and
corruption involving the Company, its customers, suppliers or
employees, or the allegation of improper or discriminatory
employment practices; regulatory investigations, enforcement,
sanctions and/or related or other litigation; estimates of future
production and operations; estimates of operating cost estimates;
the potential for and effects of labour disputes or other
unanticipated difficulties with or shortages of labour or
interruptions in production; risks related to the environmental
regulation and environmental impact of the Company's operations and
products and management thereof; exchange rate fluctuations;
climate change; risks relating to attracting and retaining of
highly skilled employees; compliance with environmental, health and
safety laws; counterparty and credit risks and customer
concentration; litigation; changes in laws, regulations or policies
including, but not limited to, those related to mining regimes,
permitting and approvals, environmental and tailings management,
and labour; internal controls; challenges or defects in title;
funding requirements and availability of financing; dilution; risks
relating to dividends; risks associated with acquisitions and
related integration efforts, including the ability to achieve
anticipated benefits, unanticipated difficulties or expenditures
relating to integration and diversion of management time on
integration; uncertainties relating to interpretation of drill
results and the geology, continuity and grade of mineral deposits;
uncertainty of estimates of capital and operating costs, production
estimates and estimated economic return; uncertainty of meeting
anticipated program milestones; and other risks and uncertainties
including but not limited to those described the Company's public
disclosure documents which are available on SEDAR at www.sedar.com
under the Company's profile. All of the forward-looking statements
made in this document are qualified by these cautionary statements.
Although the Company has attempted to identify important factors
that could cause actual results to differ materially from those
contained in forward-looking information, there may be other
factors that cause results not to be as anticipated, estimated,
forecast or intended and readers are cautioned that the foregoing
list is not exhaustive of all factors and assumptions which may
have been used. Should one or more of these risks and uncertainties
materialize, or should underlying assumptions prove incorrect,
actual results may vary materially from those described in
forward-looking information. Accordingly, there can be no assurance
that forward-looking information will prove to be accurate and
forward-looking information is not a guarantee of future
performance. Readers are advised not to place undue reliance on
forward-looking information. The forward-looking information
contained herein speaks only as of the date of this document. The
Company disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise
forward–looking information or to explain any material difference
between such and subsequent actual events, except as required by
applicable law.
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