VANCOUVER, BC, May 21, 2021 /CNW/ - Northern Vertex Mining
Corp. (TSXV: NEE) (OTC Nasdaq Intl: NHVCF) ("Northern Vertex" or
the "Company") a U.S.-focused gold producer with
district-scale exploration potential in the Walker Lane Trend in
Arizona and Nevada, is pleased to announce financial
results for the quarter ending March
31st.
Highlights for the Quarter ended March
31st
- Revenue of $16.4 million
- Cash on hand of $13.9
million
- Earnings from mine operations of $5.3
million before depreciation and depletion
- Gold equivalent production of 9,912 ounces1
- Gold production of 8,787 ounces
- Completed the acquisition of Eclipse Gold Mining Corp.
1Gold equivalent is calculated
at a 75:1 ratio
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1All figures are expressed in
USD unless otherwise noted, non-IFRS metrics are described later in
this press release.
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Michael G. Allen, President of
Northern Vertex stated, "Our management team
is executing well against our operating plan, and we are improving
our 2021 mine plan. Our mining sequence is now focused on
maximizing ore delivery from the West pit, which was forecast to
produce lower grades than previously mined from the Center pit,
however, we are pleased to see production grades that are currently
exceeding our West pit model. In addition, we have been able to
achieve a higher throughput which has more than offset the lower
grades allowing for an increase in production when compared to the
same quarter of 2020." Mr. Allen continued, "We continue to advance
an ambitious infill and exploration drill program that was
initiated in 2020, and we see significant opportunity to continue
to strengthen our 2021 mine plan, identify higher gold grades, and
expand our Moss resources."
Consolidated Three Months ended March
31, 2021 Financial Results
US$'000 (except
per share amounts)
|
Three Months
Ended
March 31, 2021
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Three Months
Ended
March 31, 2020
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Revenue
|
16,402
|
13,088
|
Costs of sales
(including depreciation and amortization)
|
(13,282)
|
(10,069)
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Operating income
(loss)
|
1,547
|
2,374
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Net income
(loss)
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(1,575)1
|
7,5112
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Net income (loss) per
share (basic)
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(0.00)
|
0.03
|
|
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1.
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Includes
a non-cash accounting derivative revaluation loss of
$1,638 and finance costs of $1,566. The derivative revaluation loss
is a result of an increase in the silver price within the silver
stream embedded derivative ($3,502), offset by a decrease in the
NEE share price that decreased the warrant ($1,290), and
convertible debenture ($574) derivative liabilities. The
Finance costs include a $1,005 of non-cash cost tied to the silver
stream.
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2.
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Includes
a non-cash accounting derivative revaluation gain of
$5,760 - tied to the convertible debentures ($705) due to an
increase in the NEE share price, warrants ($2,320) due to an
increase in the NEE share price, and silver stream embedded
derivative ($2,735) due to an increase in silver
price.
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Consolidated Three Months ended March
31, 2021
Operating Statistics
US$'000 (except
per ounce amounts)
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Three Months
Ended
March 31, 2021
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Three Months
Ended
March 31, 2020
|
Average realized gold
price ($/oz)
|
1,801
|
1,560
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Ore Tonnes Mined
(t)
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705,654
|
572,104
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Ore Stacked
(t)
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692,688
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544,067
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Grade (g/t
Au)
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0.48
|
0.69
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Gold Ounces
Produced
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8,787
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7,379
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Gold Ounces
Sold
|
8,121
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7,469
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Total Cash Costs
($/oz)
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1,148
|
862
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Moss Mine AISC
($/oz) 1
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2,041
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991
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Capital
Expenditures
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7,1811
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870
|
|
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1.
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AISC includes
$7,181 of capital expenditures, including $5,000 on the
construction of a new heap leach pad and $1,800 of exploration
drilling.
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Quarter ended March 31, 2021 –
Operations
During the three months ended March 31,
2021, a total of 705,654 ore tonnes were mined at a grade of
0.48 grams per ton, and a strip ratio of 2.15. The proportion of
total ore being sourced over the quarter from the various pits was:
23% East pit, 17% Center pit, and 60% West pit. The elevated strip
ratio was partially a result of work to remove a slough in the
south wall of the East pit.
The key mining projects advanced during quarter included:
- Completed 48,980 feet of infill and exploration drilling.
- Achieved 85% completion on the heap leach pad expansion.
Qualified Person
The foregoing technical information contained in this news
release has also been reviewed and verified by Mr. Joseph Bardswich, P.Eng., a Qualified Person
("QP") for the purpose of National Instrument 43-101 (Disclosure
Standards for Mineral Projects).
Dr. Warwick Board, P.Geo., Vice
President Exploration of Northern Vertex, is the Qualified Person
as defined by NI 43-101 responsible for the Moss Regional
Exploration Project and has reviewed and approved the scientific
and technical information in this news release related thereto.
Full Condensed Interim Consolidated Financial Statements and the
Management Discussion & Analysis can be found at www.sedar.com
and the Company's website.
Non-IFRS Performance Measures
The following tables represent the calculation of certain
Non-IFRS Financial Measures as referenced in this news release.
Reconciliation to Cash Costs and All In Sustaining
Costs
US$'000 (except per
ounce amounts)
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Three Months Ended
March
31, 2021
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Three Months
Ended
March 31, 2020
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Gold ounces
sold
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8,121
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7,469
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|
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Cash costs
reconciliation
|
|
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Cost of
sales
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$
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13,282
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$
|
10,069
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Less: Depreciation and
depletion
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(2,177)
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(2,195)
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Add: Refining and
transportation
|
94
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49
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Less: Silver
revenue
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(1,873)
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(1,482)
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Cash costs
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9,326
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6,441
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Cash costs per
ounce of gold sold
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$
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1,148
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$
|
862
|
|
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Sustaining capital
expenditures
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7,181
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870
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Accretion
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68
|
90
|
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16,575
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7,401
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Moss Mine AISC per
ounce sold
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$
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2,041
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$
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911
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About Northern Vertex Mining Corp.
Northern Vertex offers investors a rare combination of cash
flow, production, top-tier management and exceptional exploration
potential within two projects on the Walker Lane Gold Trend of
western Nevada and Arizona. Management is executing a clear
strategy that expands production and resources at the Moss Mine in
Arizona while aggressively
exploring the Hercules Project in Nevada.
ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF NORTHERN VERTEX
"Michael G.
Allen"
President
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results to be materially different from those expressed or implied
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because of the risks and uncertainties associated with our business
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