VANCOUVER, BC, July 10,
2024 /CNW/ - Soma Gold Corp. (TSXV: SOMA)
(WKN: A2P4DU) (OTC: SMAGF) (the "Company" or "Soma")
is pleased to announce that, in cooperation with the Mayor and
Municipality of Zaragoza and the local community, the issues
pertaining to the paving of a local road have been resolved, and
the blockade has now been lifted. The Company's workers will return
to work for the Wednesday morning shift, and regular production is
expected to ramp up by Wednesday.
The Company extends its gratitude to all the participants in the
negotiations that led to this settlement. Management is pleased
with the collaborative approach demonstrated in addressing the
community's concerns and allowing employees to get back to
work.
Geoff Hampson, Soma President and
CEO, states, "While this temporary suspension of work is expected
to result in the loss of approximately 700 ounces of AuEq
production, we are confident that this shortfall can be recovered
during the remainder of the year. As a result, we are maintaining
our guidance for F2024."
ABOUT SOMA GOLD
Soma Gold Corp. (TSXV: SOMA) is a mining company focused on gold
production and exploration. The Company owns two adjacent mining
properties in Antioquia, Colombia
with a combined milling capacity of 675 tpd. (Permitted for 1,400
tpd). The El Bagre Mill is currently operating and producing.
Internally generated funds are being used to finance a regional
exploration program.
With a solid commitment to sustainability and community
engagement, Soma Gold Corp. is dedicated to achieving excellence in
all aspects of its operations.
The Company also owns an exploration property near Tucuma, Para
State, Brazil that is currently
under option to Ero Copper Corp.
On behalf of the Board of Directors
"Geoff Hampson"
Chief Executive Officer and
President
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date the statements are made. The Company does not undertake any
obligation to update forward-looking statements even if
circumstances or management's estimates or opinions should change
except as required by applicable laws. Investors should not place
undue reliance on forward-looking statements.
SOURCE Soma Gold Corp.