VANCOUVER, BC, Nov. 16,
2023 /CNW/ - Elevation Gold Mining
Corporation (TSXV: ELVT) (OTCQX: EVGDF) (the "Company" or
"Elevation Gold") 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
- Elevation produced 8,380 ounces of gold and 53,911 ounces of
silver for the three months ended September
30, 2023.
- The Company generated total revenue of $18.2 million during the quarter, an increase of
7% compared to the third quarter of 2022 and 22% increase on the
second quarter of 2023, on 8,391 ounces of gold and 82,412 ounces
of silver sold. The average realized price of gold per ounce sold
(1) for the quarter was $1,941.
- Income from mine operations before depreciation and depletion
of $3.8 million.
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 ("MD&A") 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,
|
|
|
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
|
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
OTCQX 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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