Pure Gold Mining Inc. (TSX-V:PGM, LSE:PUR) (“PureGold” or the
“Company”), today reaffirmed third quarter 2022 guidance and
announced that gold production in August 2022 set a new monthly
record for the PureGold Mine (the “Mine”), driven by record ore
throughput and improved grades.
|
August2022 |
July2022 |
QTD Total /Average |
Q3 2022Guidance |
Ore
Tonnes Processed (t) |
25,188 |
24,052 |
49,240 |
71,300-80,500 |
Average
Daily Throughput (tpd) |
813 |
776 |
794 |
775-875 |
Head
Grade (g/t Au) |
5.9 |
3.1 |
4.5 |
4.0-5.0 |
Recovery (%) |
96.2% |
93.7% |
95.1% |
95.0% |
Ounces Produced (oz) |
4,595 |
2,232 |
6,827 |
8,700-12,300 |
Production Update and
Outlook
Both the August ore throughput of 25,188 tonnes
or 813 tonnes per day (“tpd”) and gold production of 4,595 ounces
represent monthly records for the Mine to date. Ore throughput of
24,052 tonnes in July was also a monthly record until being broken
in August.
The increase in average ore throughput in the
third quarter to date of 794 tpd compared to the second quarter
average of 500 tpd has been driven primarily by improved
short-range planning processes, improved mining execution, and
increased mill availability. These fundamental improvements are
expected to continue to support strong and increasing production
going forward. The Company’s near-term target is to increase ore
throughput towards 1,000 tpd.
The head grade in August of 5.9 g/t Au increased
90% compared to July at 3.1 g/t Au. This improvement was driven by
an increase in mill feed from high-grade stopes. Recent
improvements to mine planning practices have established a drilled
inventory of high-grade stopes to help optimize grades and
production. Additionally, the Company expects grades to continue to
increase as mining continues to transition into higher-grade Austin
and South Austin Zones.
With September production forecasts largely
underpinned by a robust drilled inventory, the Company remains on
track to achieve its previously stated third quarter production
guidance of 775-875 tpd at 4.0-5.0 g/t Au. The Company has not
previously provided monthly results and does not intend to do so on
a regular basis but is nevertheless providing data for July and
August to support the reaffirmation of guidance for the third
quarter of 2022.
Definition drilling and planning activities are
currently focused on production for November and December. The
Company expects to disclose actual production for the third quarter
and production guidance for the fourth quarter by early
October.
Pre-Feasibility Study, Life of Mine Plan
and Technical Report Update
The updated Life-of-Mine plan and
Pre-Feasibility Study remain on track for release in Q4 2022. The
Company remains on track to file an updated Technical Report in
respect of the updated Mineral Resource Estimate announced August
10, 2022 by September 25, 2022.
Cost Update
Site-level operating plus sustaining capital
costs are expected to be in the range of $9.5 - $10.5 million per
month for the third quarter. Costs at these levels are in line with
costs in the second quarter of 2022 and represent an absolute
reduction of approximately 25% and a cost-per-tonne reduction of
approximately 50% compared to the first quarter of 2022. Several
opportunities to further reduce costs are currently underway or
have been completed including replacing rentals and contractors
with more permanent solutions and completing key infrastructure
upgrades including the new camp, new electric compressors, and a
new mine air heater.
Further opportunities have been identified and
are now expected to be implemented in early 2023. This represents a
slight delay from prior disclosure of implementation by the end of
2022. The estimated amounts for these further opportunities remains
unchanged from prior disclosure at savings of $1 million per month
(approximately 10%) compared to third quarter costs. These and
other longer-term savings opportunities are expected to be
identified and incorporated into the Updated Life-of-Mine plan.
Capital and Liquidity
The Company currently has $6 million in cash.
The Company’s cash balance is unchanged from the previous
disclosure on August 15 and has been stable since late July.
Qualified Persons and 43-101 Disclosure
Terrence Smith, P.Eng., Chief Operating Officer
for the Company, is the designated Qualified Person for this news
release within the meaning of National Instrument 43-101 (“NI
43-101”) and has reviewed and verified that the technical
information contained herein is accurate and approves of the
written disclosure of same.
About Pure Gold Mining Inc.
PureGold is a Canadian gold mining company,
located in the very heart of Red Lake, Canada. We are a principled
and ethical company who want to be good neighbours. We are
committed to our People (safety, training, culture, good salaries
and benefits for our workers), our Community (strong sustainable
economic benefits and community development) and the Environment
(meeting and exceeding standards).
Additional information about the Company and its
activities may be found on the Company’s website
at www.puregoldmining.ca and under the Company’s profile
at www.sedar.com
ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD
"Mark
O’Dea" Mark
O’Dea, President & CEOInvestor
inquiries: Adrian O’Brien, Director, IR &
CommunicationsTel: 604-809-6890aobrien@puregoldmining.ca
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All statements in this press release, other than
statements of historical fact, are "forward-looking information"
with respect to PureGold within the meaning of applicable
securities laws, including, but not limited to statements with
respect to those that address proposed timing of development plans
for the PureGold Mine, including the proposed updated NI 43-101
Technical Report and timing and content of such Technical Report,
including the life of mine plan; expectations to achieve previously
stated production guidance in the third quarter; expectations
regarding the disclosure of third quarter production and fourth
quarter guidance in October, expectations regarding the
effectiveness of new initiatives to improve stope access and result
in increased throughput, improved grades and reduced costs;
expectation to achieve forecasted site-level costs in the third
quarter and to reduce costs by early 2023 relative to the third
quarter; potential for extending the mine life of the PureGold
Mine; the timing and results of the new Pre-Feasibility Study and
updated Life of Mine Plan; the potential to convert resources to
reserves; the transition of mining from the McVeigh Zone to the
South Austin and Austin Zones; expectation for grades to continue
to increase; and potential for additional resources and expansion
of known deposits and potential for making new discoveries and the
focus of the Company in the coming months. Forward-looking
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Forward-looking information is not a guarantee of future
performance and is based upon a number of estimates and assumptions
of management at the date the statements are made including, among
others, assumptions about future prices of gold and other metal
prices, currency exchange rates and interest rates, favourable
operating conditions, political stability, obtaining governmental
approvals and financing on time, obtaining renewals for existing
licences and permits and obtaining required licences and permits,
labour stability, stability in market conditions, availability of
equipment, accuracy of any mineral resources, successful resolution
of disputes and anticipated costs and expenditures. Many
assumptions are based on factors and events that are not within the
control of PureGold and there is no assurance they will prove to be
correct.
Such forward-looking information, involves known
and unknown risks, which may cause the actual results to be
materially different from any future results expressed or implied
by such forward-looking information, including, risks related to
liquidity and the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern;
mine closure and rehabilitation; failure to achieve estimates or
material increases in costs; history of net losses and negative
operating cash flow, indebtedness; interpretation of results at the
PureGold Mine complex, including reserve and resource estimates may
prove to be incorrect; changes in project parameters as plans
continue to be refined; current economic conditions; future prices
of commodities; possible variations in grade or recovery rates; the
costs and timing of the development of new deposits; failure of
equipment or processes to operate as anticipated; the failure of
contracted parties to perform; the timing and success of
exploration and development activities generally; delays in
permitting; possible claims against the Company; the timing of
future economic studies; labour disputes and other risks of the
mining industry; delays in obtaining governmental approvals,
financing or in the completion of exploration as well as those
factors discussed in the Annual Information Form of the Company
dated March 30, 2022 in the section entitled "Risk Factors", under
PureGold’s SEDAR profile at www.sedar.com.
Although PureGold has attempted to identify
important factors that could cause actual actions, events or
results to differ materially from those described in
forward-looking information, there may be other factors that cause
actions, events or results not to be as anticipated, estimated or
intended. There can be no assurance that such information will
prove to be accurate as actual results and future events could
differ materially from those anticipated in such statements.
PureGold disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise
any forward-looking information, whether as a result of new
information, future events or otherwise unless required by
law.
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