McEwen Mining: Q4 Preview
13 December 2023 - 10:51AM
McEwen Mining Inc. (NYSE: MUX) (TSX: MUX) is
pleased to report consolidated production in the October-November
period has increased to 29,600 gold equivalent ounces
(“GEOs”)(1), a significant improvement over the first nine months
of the year. In November, Gold Bar production increased to 7,800
gold ounces. As a result of the strong performance at Gold Bar,
partially offset by slightly lower production at Fox and San José,
our forecast for the full year 2023 is now estimated at 154,200
GEOs (see Table 1).
“Gold Bar has picked up the pace in the
fourth quarter due to higher ore crushing rates combined with an
expansion of the heap leach pad, which resulted in a large gold
inventory on the heap leach pad starting to produce in October.
Monthly production is projected to remain strong in December and
into Q1 2024. The additional production from Gold Bar, combined
with the announced flow-through equity financing for Fox
exploration and development, puts us in a good financial position
to enter 2024. Our focus is on driving continued operational
improvements and growth projects across the organization,”
commented Rob McEwen, Chairman and Chief Owner.
Table 1: Consolidated Production
Summary
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October2023 |
November2023 |
YTD 2023 (11 months) |
Full Year 2023 Forecast(3) |
2023Guidance |
Consolidated Production |
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Gold (oz) |
10,900 |
14,300 |
112,000 |
128,100 |
123,000-139,000 |
Silver (oz) |
192,900 |
205,400 |
1,930,000 |
2,183,000 |
2.3M-2.6M |
GEOs(1) |
13,100 |
16,800 |
135,300 |
154,200 |
150,000-170,000 |
Gold Bar Mine, Nevada |
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|
|
|
GEOs |
3,600 |
7,800 |
35,300 |
41,800 |
42,000-48,000 |
Fox Complex, Canada |
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|
|
|
GEOs |
3,600 |
2,800 |
40,600 |
45,100 |
42,000-48,000 |
San José Mine, Argentina (49%)(2) |
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|
|
|
Gold Production |
3,700 |
3,700 |
35,300 |
39,200 |
39,000-43,000 |
Silver Production |
192,900 |
205,400 |
1,930,000 |
2,183,000 |
2.3M-2.6M |
GEOs |
5,900 |
6,200 |
58,600 |
65,300 |
66,000-74,000 |
Notes: |
(1) |
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'Gold Equivalent Ounces' are calculated based on a gold-to-silver
price ratio of 82:1 for Q1 2023, 82:1 for Q2, 2023, 81:1 for Q3
2023, 86:1 for October 2023 and 85:1 for November 2023. 2023
production guidance is calculated based on an 85:1 gold-to-silver
price ratio. |
(2) |
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The San José Mine is 49% owned by McEwen Mining Inc. and 51% owned
and operated by Hochschild Mining plc. Production is shown on a 49%
basis. |
(3) |
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El Gallo Mine (on care and
maintenance) is expected to recover 2,000 gold oz in 2023 from
plant and pond cleanout. |
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McEwen Copper
Eighteen drill rigs are currently on site at Los
Azules and over 18,000 meters of drilling have already been
completed, representing more than one-third of the planned meters
for this season’s campaign.
Recently, key management and directors from
McEwen Mining and McEwen Copper visited the project to review the
progress made towards delivery of the feasibility study for the
future Los Azules Mine (see Inset Photo). Michael Meding, Vice
President and General Manager of McEwen Copper, commented:
“We are very pleased with the progress at Los Azules since
2021, when McEwen Copper was created to drive forward the
development of one of the world’s largest undeveloped copper
projects. Our vision is to develop Los Azules as a model for the
future of mining.”
Technical
InformationThe technical content of this news release
related to financial results, mining and development projects has
been reviewed and approved by William (Bill) Shaver, P.Eng., COO of
McEwen Mining and a Qualified Person as defined by SEC S-K 1300 and
the Canadian Securities Administrators National Instrument 43-101
"Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects."
Reliability of
Information Regarding San JoséMinera Santa Cruz S.A., the
owner of the San José Mine, is responsible for and has supplied the
Company with all reported results from the San José Mine. McEwen
Mining’s joint venture partner, a subsidiary of Hochschild Mining
plc, and its affiliates other than MSC do not accept responsibility
for the use of project data or the adequacy or accuracy of this
release.
CAUTION
CONCERNING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTSThis news release
contains certain forward-looking statements and information,
including "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the
Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. The
forward-looking statements and information expressed, as at the
date of this news release, McEwen Mining Inc.'s (the "Company")
estimates, forecasts, projections, expectations or beliefs as to
future events and results. Forward-looking statements and
information are necessarily based upon a number of estimates and
assumptions that, while considered reasonable by management, are
inherently subject to significant business, economic and
competitive uncertainties, risks and contingencies, and there can
be no assurance that such statements and information will prove to
be accurate. Therefore, actual results and future events could
differ materially from those anticipated in such statements and
information. Risks and uncertainties that could cause results or
future events to differ materially from current expectations
expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements and
information include, but are not limited to, fluctuations in the
market price of precious metals, mining industry risks, political,
economic, social and security risks associated with foreign
operations, the ability of the corporation to receive or receive in
a timely manner permits or other approvals required in connection
with operations, risks associated with the construction of mining
operations and commencement of production and the projected costs
thereof, risks related to litigation, the state of the capital
markets, environmental risks and hazards, uncertainty as to
calculation of mineral resources and reserves, and other risks.
Readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking
statements or information included herein, which speak only as of
the date hereof. The Company undertakes no obligation to reissue or
update forward-looking statements or information as a result of new
information or events after the date hereof except as may be
required by law. See McEwen Mining's Annual Report on Form 10-K for
the fiscal year ended December 31, 2022 and other filings with the
Securities and Exchange Commission, under the caption "Risk
Factors", for additional information on risks, uncertainties and
other factors relating to the forward-looking statements and
information regarding the Company. All forward-looking statements
and information made in this news release are qualified by this
cautionary statement.
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accuracy of the contents of this news release, which has been
prepared by management of McEwen Mining Inc.
ABOUT MCEWEN
MINING
McEwen Mining is a
gold and silver producer with operations in Nevada, Canada, Mexico
and Argentina. In addition, it owns approximately 47.7% of McEwen
Copper which owns the large, advanced stage Los Azules copper
project in Argentina. The Company’s goal is to improve the
productivity and life of its assets with the objective of
increasing its share price and providing a yield. Its Chairman and
Chief Owner has personally provided the company with $220 million
and takes an annual salary of $1.
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