Galane Gold Ltd. Commences Stoping at the Galaxy Ore Body and Provides an Update on Its Operations and Progress at the Summit Mine
August 09 2021 - 7:00AM
Galane Gold Ltd. (“Galane Gold” or the “Company”) (TSX-V: GG;
OTCQB: GGGOF) is pleased to announce that it has commenced stoping
at the Galaxy ore body, and to provide an update on its operations
and progress at the Summit Mine.
As of the end of July, Galane Gold has commenced
stoping in the Galaxy ore body and expects to see a marked increase
in tonnes delivered to the processing plant going forward. This
represents the final milestone to be met as the Company ramps up
production to over 26,000 ounces per annum.(1)(2) In addition,
Galaxy has exceeded its production budget for the second quarter,
producing 2,496 ounces of gold (1,872 payable ounces). The Company
also notes that Galaxy experienced no material effects from the
recent unrest in South Africa.
The Company’s Mupane property has continued to
suffer from lower production than expected in the second quarter
with problems experienced at its main jaw crusher, employee absence
due to COVID-19, issues with its main incoming transformer and
production complications at Tau due to poor performance by its
mining contractor. Production at Mupane for the second quarter was
however slightly better than the first quarter at 5,858 ounces. The
Company is working closely with its mining contractor to improve
its performance and with the Botswana Power Corporation to improve
the power supply to the mine. The Company is forecasting an
improvement in production in the next two quarters.(1)
Senior management has revised its plan to
advance the recently-acquired Summit Mine and Banner Mill and now
believes that there is scope to accelerate its plan to bring the
asset back into production given the favourable condition of the
plant and the development that already exists at the underground
operations. Planning has commenced and the Company hopes to provide
the market with a comprehensive update on its plans at Summit
before the end of 2021.
Galane Gold CEO, Nick Brodie commented: “It is
disappointing that we continue to face challenges at Mupane but we
will continue to work diligently to address them and expect
production improvements moving forward.
“The results at Galaxy exceeded our expectations
which was due to the additional hard rock feed and the mined grades
being higher than the block models predicted. In addition, the
commencement of stoping in Galaxy is the last milestone in the ramp
up to the completion of Phase 1.
“Finally, on the site visit to Summit, I was
impressed by the condition of both the mill and the underground.
There is already almost two years of potential production available
from stopes in the underground due to historic development that was
not exploited before the mine went into care and maintenance in
2013. This represents a great platform for us to restart the
operation with minimal capital investment.”(1)
About Galane Gold
Galane Gold is an un-hedged gold producer and
explorer with mining operations and exploration tenements in
Botswana, South Africa and New Mexico. Galane Gold is a public
company and its shares are quoted on the TSX Venture Exchange under
the symbol “GG” and the OTCQB under the symbol “GGGOF”. Galane
Gold’s management team is comprised of senior mining professionals
with extensive experience in managing mining and processing
operations and large-scale exploration programmes. Galane Gold is
committed to operating at world-class standards and is focused on
the safety of its employees, respecting the environment, and
contributing to the communities in which it operates.
Notes:
(1) |
This is forward-looking information and is based on a number of
assumptions. See “Cautionary Notes”. |
(2) |
The deposits at Galaxy are supported by a technical report entitled
“NI 43-101 Technical Report on the Galaxy Gold Mine, South Africa”
which was issued on July 3, 2020 (the “Technical Report”), with an
effective date of June 29, 2020, a copy of which is available under
the Company’s profile on www.sedar.com. The Technical Report
was prepared by Minxcon (Pty) Ltd and approved by Mr. Uwe
Engelmann, BSc (Zoo. & Bot.), BSc Hons (Geol.)
Pr.Sci.Nat., MGSSA, and Mr. Daniel (Daan) van Heerden, B Eng
(Min.), MCom (Bus. Admin.), MMC, Pr.Eng., FSAIMM, AMMSA, both
“qualified persons” as defined by National Instrument 43-101 –
Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects (“NI 43-101”),
and independent of the Company for the purposes of NI 43-101. |
Cautionary Notes
Certain statements contained in this press
release constitute “forward-looking statements”. All statements
other than statements of historical fact contained in this press
release, including, without limitation, those regarding Company’s
ability to make up for lost production at Mupane, the projected
increase in production as the Company starts to mine at Galaxy, the
recommencement of production at the Summit mine, the Company’s
future financial position and results of operations, strategy,
proposed acquisitions, plans, objectives, goals and targets, and
any statements preceded by, followed by or that include the words
“believe”, “expect”, “aim”, “intend”, “plan”, “continue”, “will”,
“may”, “would”, “anticipate”, “estimate”, “forecast”, “predict”,
“project”, “seek”, “should” or similar expressions or the negative
thereof, are forward-looking statements. These statements are not
historical facts but instead represent only the Company’s
expectations, estimates and projections regarding future events.
These statements are not guarantees of future performance and
involve assumptions, risks and uncertainties that are difficult to
predict. Therefore, actual results may differ materially from what
is expressed, implied or forecasted in such forward-looking
statements.
Additional factors that could cause actual
results, performance or achievements to differ materially include,
but are not limited to: the Company’s dependence on three mineral
projects; gold price volatility; risks associated with the conduct
of the Company’s mining activities in Botswana, South Africa and
New Mexico; regulatory, consent or permitting delays; risks
relating to the Company’s exploration, development and mining
activities being situated in Botswana, South Africa and New Mexico;
risks relating to reliance on the Company’s management team and
outside contractors; risks regarding mineral resources and
reserves; the Company’s inability to obtain insurance to cover all
risks, on a commercially reasonable basis or at all; currency
fluctuations; risks regarding the failure to generate sufficient
cash flow from operations; risks relating to project financing and
equity issuances; risks arising from the Company’s fair value
estimates with respect to the carrying amount of mineral interests;
mining tax regimes; risks arising from holding derivative
instruments; the Company’s need to replace reserves depleted by
production; risks and unknowns inherent in all mining projects,
including the inaccuracy of reserves and resources, metallurgical
recoveries and capital and operating costs of such projects;
contests over title to properties, particularly title to
undeveloped properties; laws and regulations governing the
environment, health and safety; the ability of the communities in
which the Company operates to manage and cope with the implications
of COVID-19; the economic and financial implications of COVID-19 to
the Company; operating or technical difficulties in connection with
mining or development activities; lack of infrastructure; employee
relations, labour unrest or unavailability; health risks in Africa;
the Company’s interactions with surrounding communities and
artisanal miners; the Company’s ability to successfully integrate
acquired assets; risks related to restarting production; the
speculative nature of exploration and development, including the
risks of diminishing quantities or grades of reserves; development
of the Company’s exploration properties into commercially viable
mines; stock market volatility; conflicts of interest among certain
directors and officers; lack of liquidity for shareholders of the
Company; risks related to the market perception of junior gold
companies; and litigation risk. Management provides forward-looking
statements because it believes they provide useful information to
investors when considering their investment objectives and cautions
investors not to place undue reliance on forward-looking
information. Consequently, all of the forward-looking statements
made in this press release are qualified by these cautionary
statements and other cautionary statements or factors contained
herein, and there can be no assurance that the actual results or
developments will be realized or, even if substantially realized,
that they will have the expected consequences to, or effects on,
the Company. These forward-looking statements are made as of the
date of this press release and the Company assumes no obligation to
update or revise them to reflect subsequent information, events or
circumstances or otherwise, except as required by law.
Information of a technical and scientific nature
that forms the basis of the disclosure in the press release has
been prepared and approved by Kevin Crossling Pr. Sci. Nat.,
MAusIMM. and Business Development Manager for Galane Gold, and a
“qualified person” as defined by NI 43-101. Mr. Crossling has
verified the technical and scientific data disclosed herein and has
conducted appropriate verification on the underlying data.
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.
For further information please
contact:Nick BrodieCEO, Galane Gold Ltd.+ 44 7905
089878Nick.Brodie@GalaneGold.comwww.GalaneGold.com
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