Lundin Gold Inc. (TSX: LUG) (Nasdaq Stockholm: LUG) (OTCQX: LUGDF) is pleased to report third quarter 2023 gold production of 112,212 ounces from its Fruta del Norte gold mine in southeast Ecuador. Of the total quarterly gold production, 71,902 oz were produced as concentrate and 40,310 oz as doré. During the same quarter in 2022, the Company produced 121,635 oz of gold. Gold sales in the third quarter of 2023 totalled 112,711 oz and were sold at an average realized gold price1 of $1,931 per oz. All dollar amounts are stated in U.S. dollars unless otherwise stated.
In the third quarter of 2023, the mill processed 416,072 tonnes resulting in an average throughput rate of 4,523 tonnes per day at an average grade of 9.7 grams per tonne with recoveries of 86.5%.
Ron Hochstein, President and CEO commented, “Our third quarter results put Lundin Gold firmly on track to meet its 2023 production guidance. The increase in mill throughput partially offsets lower recoveries in the third quarter resulting in a decrease in production compared to that achieved during the same quarter last year. We continue to focus on improving recoveries through numerous initiatives and expect improvement in the coming quarters.”
Production Results
Q3 2023 | Q3 2022 | |
Ore processed (tonnes) | 416,072 | 379,258 |
Average throughput (tonnes per day) | 4,523 | 4,122 |
Average mill head grade (grams per tonne) | 9.7 | 11.0 |
Average recovery (%) | 86.5 % | 90.3 % |
Gold ounces produced | 112,212 | 121,635 |
Concentrate | 71,902 | 81,607 |
Doré | 40,310 | 40,028 |
Gold ounces sold | 112,711 | 134,640 |
Average realized gold price ($/oz sold)1 | 1,931 | 1,618 |
Non-IFRS Financial Measures
This news release refers to certain financial measures, such as average realized gold price, which are not measures recognized under IFRS and do not have a standardized meaning prescribed by IFRS. These measures may differ from those made by other companies and accordingly may not be comparable to such measures as reported by other companies. These measures have been calculated on a basis consistent with historical periods. Please refer to the Company’s MD&A filed on SEDAR under the Company’s profile at www.sedar.com, pages 13 to 16, for the second quarter of 2023 for an explanation of non-IFRS measures used.
Qualified Persons
The technical information relating to Fruta del Norte contained in this News Release has been reviewed and approved by Ron Hochstein P. Eng, Lundin Gold’s President and CEO who is a Qualified Person under National Instrument 43-101.
About Lundin Gold
Lundin Gold, headquartered in Vancouver, Canada, owns the Fruta del Norte gold mine in southeast Ecuador. Fruta del Norte is among the highest-grade operating gold mines in the world.
The Company’s board and management team have extensive expertise in mine operations and are dedicated to operating Fruta del Norte responsibly. The Company operates with transparency and in accordance with international best practices. Lundin Gold is committed to delivering value to its shareholders, while simultaneously providing economic and social benefits to impacted communities, fostering a healthy and safe workplace and minimizing the environmental impact. The Company believes that the value created through the development of Fruta del Norte will benefit its shareholders, the Government and the citizens of Ecuador.
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