Elevation Gold Mining Corporation (TSX-V: ELVT) (OTCQX: EVGDF) is pleased to announce financial results for three and nine months ended September 30, 2023. All figures are expressed in US dollars unless otherwise noted.
Summary for the Three Months Ended September 30, 2023
Tim Swendseid, Elevation Gold CEO, stated: “Compared to Q2 2023, the team at Moss had a much-improved quarter as a result of higher ore grade, significantly improved fragmentation, record crusher throughput, and operational stability. We are sourcing ore from the East Pit and Mordor areas, and as of this press release, we have completed the 3A-Ph2 Leach Pad, on time and under budget. Gold prices remain strong, and our income from mine operations before depreciation and depletion was $3.8 million for the quarter and $8.7 million for YTD, both significant improvements compared to results for the same periods last year. Cash costs per ounce are similar for the quarter and down $262/oz for the year versus similar periods last year, reflecting great work by the team at Moss Mine. We continue a limited reverse circulation drilling program in Reynolds Pit and await assays, and we maintain our guidance for the year of 34,000-36,000 ounces produced.”
Consolidated Financial Results Summary
The following table provides a summary of the components of the Company’s net income (loss) for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022. For further details, refer to the Company’s Condensed Interim Consolidated Financial Statements and Management Discussion and Analysis for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023.
(in thousands of dollars) | Q3 2023 | Q3 2022 | YTD 2023 | YTD 2022 | ||||
Revenue | $ | 18,152 | $ | 16,979 | $ | 50,019 | $ | 44,900 |
Production costs | (13,387) | (13,948) | (38,792) | (42,929) | ||||
Royalties | (939) | (899) | (2,538) | (2,244) | ||||
Mine operating income (loss) before depreciation and depletion |
3,826 | 2,132 | 8,689 | (273) | ||||
Depreciation and depletion | (3,758) | (1,837) | (10,334) | (5,847) | ||||
Income (loss) from mine operations | 68 | 295 | (1,645) | (6,120) | ||||
Corporate administrative expenses | (736) | (965) | (2,288) | (2,717) | ||||
Finance costs | (2,564) | (1,643) | (6,381) | (5,061) | ||||
Gain on revaluation of derivative liabilities | 1,035 | 3,240 | 1,430 | 13,264 | ||||
Impairment of mineral properties | (48) | – | (48) | (33,850) | ||||
Other | 95 | 266 | (8) | 166 | ||||
Income (loss) for the period | $ | (2,150) | $ | 1,193 | $ | (8,940) | $ | (34,318) |
Consolidated Operational Results Summary
The following table provides a summary of the Company’s operational statistics for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022. For further details, refer to the Company’s MD&A for the same periods.
Three Months Ended September 30, |
Nine Months Ended September 30, |
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2023 | 2022 | 2023 | 2022 | |||
Ore tonnes mined | t | 702,745 | 778,177 | 2,127,181 | 2,239,620 | |
Ore tonnes stacked | t | 774,588 | 750,908 | 2,194,126 | 2,237,803 | |
Contained gold ounces stacked | oz | 13,247 | 12,354 | 31,786 | 30,861 | |
Gold grade | g/t | 0.53 | 0.51 | 0.45 | 0.43 | |
Gold ounces produced | oz | 8,380 | 8,835 | 23,057 | 21,912 | |
Gold ounces sold | oz | 8,391 | 9,096 | 23,309 | 22,606 | |
Average realized gold price (1) | ($/oz) | $ 1,941 | $ 1,713 | $ 1,930 | $ 1,808 | |
Cash costs per ounce of gold sold (1) | ($/oz) | $ 1,485 | $ 1,479 | $ 1,558 | $ 1,820 | |
AISC per ounce of gold sold (1) | ($/oz) | $ 2,120 | $ 1,712 | $ 2,131 | $ 2,377 | |
(1) | Refer to the Company’s Management Discussion and Analysis for the year ended December 31, 2022 and 2021 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
Full condensed interim consolidated financial statements for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022 and related MD&A for the same period 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) | Q3 2023 | Q3 2022(1) | YTD 2023 | YTD 2022(1) | |
Gold ounces sold | 8,391 | 9,096 | 23,309 | 22,606 | |
Cost of sales | $ 18,084 | $ 16,684 | $ 51,664 | $ 51,020 | |
Less: Depreciation and depletion | (3,758) | (1,837) | (10,334) | (5,847) | |
Add: Refining and transportation | 71 | 94 | 227 | 223 | |
Less: Silver and other bi-product revenue | (1,937) | (1,492) | (5,253) | (4,249) | |
Total Cash Costs | 12,460 | 13,449 | 36,304 | 41,147 | |
Sustaining capital expenditures | 3,787 | 1,108 | 5,869 | 9,568 | |
Capitalized stripping | 407 | – | 4,144 | – | |
Accretion | 403 | 46 | 1,068 | 309 | |
Corporate administration | 736 | 965 | 2,288 | 2,717 | |
Total AISC | $ 17,793 | $ 15,568 | $ 49,673 | $ 53,741 | |
Cash Costs per ounce of gold sold | $ 1,485 | $ 1,479 | $ 1,558 | $ 1,820 | |
AISC per ounce of gold sold | $ 2,120 | $ 1,712 | $ 2,131 | $ 2,377 |
The Company has calculated Total Cash Costs, Total AISC, and relevant per ounce of gold unit rates consistently across each of the periods presented, and include period adjustments for the heap leach and doré impairment charges (and reversals), which were incurred in Q3 2023. These impairment charges and reversals can create fluctuations in reported amounts in the periods in which they are recorded.
Reconciliation of Average Realized Price of Gold per Ounce Sold
(in thousands of dollars, except per ounce figures) | Q3 2023 | Q3 2022 | YTD 2023 | YTD 2022 | |
Gold revenue | $ 16,286 | $ 15,581 | $ 44,993 | $ 40,874 | |
Gold ounces sold | 8,391 | 9,096 | 23,309 | 22,606 | |
Average realized price per ounce sold | $ 1,941 | $ 1,713 | $ 1,930 | $ 1,808 |
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 in Canada and on the OTCQX in the United States. 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.
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