Mandalay Resources Corporation Announces Production and Sales Results for the Second Quarter of 2022
July 13 2022 - 5:00PM
Mandalay Resources Corporation ("Mandalay" or the "Company") (TSX:
MND, OTCQB: MNDJF) announced today its production and sales results
for the second quarter of 2022.
Second Quarter Production
Highlights:
- Consolidated saleable gold
equivalent production and sales of 23,305 and 26,781 ounces
respectively; and
- Costerfield achieves an average
processing gold equivalent head grade¹ of 17.1 g/t, resulting
in 14,989 gold equivalent ounces produced.
Dominic Duffy, President and CEO of Mandalay,
commented:
“The Company’s second quarter production was
below expectations as we mined areas that expanded the footprint
and were beyond the planned development areas at both mines.
Despite production being lower than our previous quarters, we
expect to see improvements at both sites as we mine back into more
centralized higher-grade areas during the second half of the
year.
“Costerfield produced 14,989 saleable gold
equivalent ounces in the second quarter – lower than in Q1 2022.
Two major factors contributed to this. First, we were mining within
the lower-level extremities of the Youle orebody, which continued
out further than expected, but at lower grades than the central
parts of Youle. Even though this material was at a lower grade than
previously mined, it was still profitable and development continued
so as to not sterilize the ore.
“Secondly, the site experienced an extremely
high number of sick leaves during the quarter as COVID protocols
prevented any persons with flu-like symptoms from entering the
site. This affected our underground production rates, forcing the
operation to process more lower grade stockpile than planned. That
said, overall, we achieved another very profitable quarter with an
average processing gold equivalent head grade of 17.1 g/t. This
continued strength allowed Costerfield to produce 32,236 saleable
gold equivalent ounces during the first half of the year,
approximately 6% higher as compared to the six-month period ending
in June 2021.
“Björkdal produced 8,316 saleable gold ounces
during this quarter, which was less than planned due to lower
throughput levels and feed grades at the processing plant.
Processed grades declined relative to the previous quarter as we
mined areas of lower grade in the mine plan and several key stopes
underperformed in grade relative to the block model. Reconciliation
work is underway to understand this underperformance. For the third
quarter, mining activities will focus on production areas of high
confidence. Grades were also impacted by pushing development drives
in several areas past the planned stope limits as profitable grades
continued, which ultimately delayed production in these areas.
Processing tonnes were also lower than the first quarter as the
deeper Aurora material, which was brought into production in the
second quarter, was harder than historically processed resulting in
a lower mill throughput. We are considering options for lifting the
processing rates; including converting the mills to grade discharge
mills allowing for higher milling rates.
“As always, we are committed to delivering
strong performance and remain confident that we will achieve our
2022 operational and financial guidance. We expect grades to
improve over the remainder of 2022 at both sites and look forward
to demonstrating the sustainability and growth potential of our
operations.”
Saleable Production for the Quarter
Ended June 30, 2022:
- In the second quarter of 2022, the
Company produced a total of 19,395 ounces of gold and 523 tonnes of
antimony representing a total of 23,305 ounces of gold equivalent,
versus 22,707 ounces of gold, 858 tonnes of antimony and 87,062
ounces of silver in the second quarter of 2021, representing a
total of 28,843 ounces of gold equivalent.
- Production at Björkdal was 8,316
ounces of gold in the second quarter of 2022 as compared to 10,941
ounces of gold in the second quarter of 2021.
- Production at Costerfield was
11,079 ounces of gold and 523 tonnes of antimony in the second
quarter of 2022 versus 9,959 ounces gold and 858 tonnes antimony in
the second quarter of 2021.
Saleable Production for the Six Months
Ended June 30, 2022:
- The Company produced a total of
43,976 ounces gold and 1,206 tonnes antimony, representing a total
of 52,936 ounces of gold equivalent production, versus 46,368
ounces gold, 1,690 tonnes of antimony and 130,761 ounces of silver
in the corresponding six months of 2021, representing a total of
57,519 ounces of gold equivalent.
- Production at Björkdal was 20,700
ounces gold.
- Production at Costerfield was
23,276 ounces gold and 1,206 tonnes antimony.
Table 1 – Second Quarter and Six Months
Saleable Production for 2022 and 2021
Metal |
Source |
Three monthsendedJune
302022 |
Three monthsendedJune
302021 |
Six monthsendedJune
302022 |
Six monthsendedJune
302021 |
Gold (oz) |
Björkdal |
8,316 |
10,941 |
20,700 |
22,796 |
|
Costerfield |
11,079 |
9,959 |
23,276 |
21,041 |
|
Cerro Bayo |
- |
1,807 |
- |
2,531 |
|
Total |
19,395 |
22,707 |
43,976 |
46,368 |
Antimony (t) |
Costerfield |
523 |
858 |
1,206 |
1,690 |
Silver (oz) |
Cerro Bayo |
- |
87,062 |
- |
130,761 |
Average quarterly prices: |
Gold US$/oz |
|
1,875 |
1,814 |
|
|
Antimony US$/t |
|
14,018 |
10,272 |
|
|
Total Gold Eq.
(oz)(1) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Björkdal |
8,316 |
10,941 |
20,700 |
22,796 |
|
Costerfield |
14,989 |
14,818 |
32,236 |
30,276 |
|
Cerro Bayo |
- |
3,084 |
- |
4,447 |
|
Total |
23,305 |
28,843 |
52,936 |
57,519 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
- Quarterly gold
equivalent ounces (“Gold Eq. (oz)”) produced is calculated by
multiplying the saleable quantities of gold (“Au”), silver (“Ag”)
and antimony (“Sb”) in the period by the respective average market
prices of the commodities in the period, adding the amounts to get
a “total contained value based on market price”, and then dividing
that total contained value by the average market price of Au in the
period. Average Au and Ag prices in the periods are calculated as
the average of the daily LME PM fixes in the period, with price on
weekend days and holidays taken of the last business day; average
Sb price in the period is calculated as the average of the daily
average of the high and low Rotterdam warehouse prices for all days
in the period, with price on weekend days and holidays taken from
the last business day. The source for Au and Ag prices is
www.transamine.com, and Sb price is www.metalbulletin.com.
Sales for the Quarter Ended June 30,
2022:
- In the second quarter of 2022, the
Company sold a total of 21,189 ounces of gold and 748 tonnes of
antimony, representing a total of 26,781 ounces of gold equivalent,
versus 23,147 ounces of gold, 644 tonnes of antimony and 90,024
ounces of silver in the second quarter of 2021, representing a
total of 28,115 ounces of gold equivalent.
- Björkdal sold 8,976 ounces of gold
in the second quarter of 2022 versus 12,132 ounces of gold in the
second quarter of 2021.
- Costerfield sold 12,213 ounces of
gold and 748 tonnes of antimony in the second quarter of 2022
versus 9,287 ounces of gold and 644 tonnes of antimony in the
second quarter of 2021.
Sales for the Six Months Ended June 30,
2022:
- The Company sold 45,572 ounces gold
and 1,275 tonnes antimony, representing a total of 55,061 ounces of
gold equivalent, versus 47,747 ounces gold, 1,616 tonnes antimony
and 90,024 ounces of silver in the first six months of 2021,
representing a total of 57,828 ounces of gold equivalent.
- Björkdal sold 21,110 ounces
gold.
- Costerfield sold 24,462 ounces gold
and 1,275 tonnes antimony.
Table 2 – Second Quarter and Six Months
Sales for 2022 and 2021
Metal |
Source |
Three monthsendedJune
302022 |
Three monthsendedJune
302021 |
Six monthsendedJune
302022 |
Six monthsendedJune
302021 |
Gold (oz) |
Björkdal |
8,976 |
12,132 |
21,110 |
24,208 |
|
Costerfield |
12,213 |
9,287 |
24,462 |
21,811 |
|
Cerro Bayo |
- |
1,728 |
- |
1,728 |
|
Total |
21,189 |
23,147 |
45,572 |
47,747 |
Antimony (t) |
Costerfield |
748 |
644 |
1,275 |
1,616 |
Silver (oz) |
Cerro Bayo |
- |
90,024 |
- |
90,024 |
Average quarterly prices: |
Gold US$/oz |
|
1,875 |
1,814 |
|
|
Antimony US$/t |
|
14,018 |
10,272 |
|
|
Silver US$/oz |
|
22.71 |
26.61 |
|
|
Total Gold Eq. (oz)1 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Björkdal |
8,976 |
12,132 |
21,110 |
24,208 |
|
Costerfield |
17,805 |
12,934 |
33,951 |
30,571 |
|
Cerro Bayo |
- |
3,049 |
- |
3,049 |
|
Total |
26,781 |
28,115 |
55,061 |
57,828 |
- Quarterly Gold
Eq. (oz) sold is calculated by multiplying the saleable quantities
of Au, Ag and Sb in the period by the respective average market
prices of the commodities in the period, adding the amounts to get
a “total contained value based on market price”, and then dividing
that total contained value by the average market price of Au for
the period. The source for Au and Ag prices is www.transamine.com,
and Sb price is www.metalbulletin.com, with price on weekend days
and holidays taken of the last business day.
For Further Information:
Dominic DuffyPresident and Chief Executive
Officer
Edison NguyenDirector, Business Valuations and
Investor Relations
Contact:647.260.1566 ext. 1
About Mandalay Resources
Corporation:
Mandalay Resources is a Canadian-based natural
resource company with producing assets in Australia (Costerfield
gold-antimony mine) and Sweden (Björkdal gold mine). The Company is
focused on growing its production and reducing costs to generate
significant positive cashflow. Mandalay is committed to operating
safely and in an environmentally responsible manner, while
developing a high level of community and employee engagement.
Mandalay’s mission is to create shareholder
value through the profitable operation and continuing the regional
exploration program, at both its Costerfield and Björkdal mines.
Currently, the Company’s main objectives are to continue mining the
high-grade Youle vein at Costerfield, bring online the deeper
Shepherd veins, both of which will continue to supply high-grade
ore to the processing plant, and to extend Youle Mineral Reserves.
At Björkdal, the Company will aim to increase production from the
Aurora zone and other higher-grade areas in the coming years, in
order to maximize profit margins from the mine.
Forward-Looking Statements:
This news release contains "forward-looking
statements" within the meaning of applicable securities laws,
including statements regarding the Company’s expected production of
gold and antimony and costs for the 2022 fiscal year. Readers are
cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking
statements. Actual results and developments may differ materially
from those contemplated by these statements depending on, among
other things, changes in commodity prices and general market and
economic conditions. The factors identified above are not intended
to represent a complete list of the factors that could affect
Mandalay. A description of additional risks that could result in
actual results and developments differing from those contemplated
by forward-looking statements in this news release can be found
under the heading “Risk Factors” in Mandalay’s annual information
form dated March 31, 2022, a copy of which is available under
Mandalay’s profile at www.sedar.com. In addition, there can be no
assurance that any inferred resources that are discovered as a
result of additional drilling will ever be upgraded to proven or
probable reserves. Although Mandalay has attempted to identify
important factors that could cause actual actions, events or
results to differ materially from those described in
forward-looking statements, 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 forward-looking statements
will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events
could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements.
Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on
forward-looking statements.
____________________________________¹ Quarterly
gold equivalent head grade is calculated by dividing the gold
equivalent metal entering the processing plant by the plant tonnage
throughput for the month. The “gold equivalent head metal content”
is calculated by multiplying the contained antimony tonnes entering
the processing plant for the quarter, by the antimony market value
then dividing by the market value of an ounce of gold then adding
the contained ounces of gold entering the processing plant for the
quarter.
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