(All amounts expressed in U.S. dollars unless otherwise stated)
Toronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - May 8, 2024) - Torex Gold Resources Inc. (the "Company" or "Torex") (TSX: TXG) reports the Company's financial and operational results for the three months ended March 31, 2024. Torex will host a conference call tomorrow morning at 9:00 AM (ET) to discuss the results.
Jody Kuzenko, President & CEO of Torex, stated:
"2024 is off to a solid start with production and costs tracking to full-year guidance. Operational results were in line with expectations, with quarterly gold production of 115,494 ounces ("oz") at all-in sustaining costs1 of $1,202 per oz. Our cost performance, combined with a record quarterly average realized gold price1 of $2,023 per oz, resulted in an impressive all-in sustaining costs margin1 of 39%. With decreasing costs expected through 2024 as open pit stripping winds down, we are well-positioned to deliver even stronger margins should the gold price remain at current levels.
"The strong operational performance resulted in robust free cash flow1 of $77 million prior to expenditures on the Media Luna Project ($126 million), which includes $44 million of annual tax and royalty payments related to fiscal 2023. We exited the quarter with $405 million in available liquidity1 (including $113 million in cash), which more than covers the $257 million of upfront expenditures remaining on the Media Luna Project and our objective to maintain at least $100 million of liquidity on the balance sheet.
"Steady progress was made at Media Luna with the project close to 70% complete at quarter end. As of March 31, 95% of upfront costs had been committed including 71% incurred. Development and construction activities are tracking to plan with first concentrate production anticipated before year end and commercial production expected early next year. With this year expected to be the final year of elevated capital expenditures, we are well-positioned to return to positive free cash flow in mid-2025.
"With consistently solid operational results from ELG, Media Luna construction advancing as planned, and a funding surplus in-hand to complete Media Luna on time and on budget, our first quarter results have laid the foundation for what we expect will be a transformational year for the Company and our shareholders."
FIRST QUARTER 2024 HIGHLIGHTS
Table 1: Operating and Financial Highlights
Three Months Ended | |||||||||||||
Mar 31, | Dec 31, | Mar 31, | |||||||||||
In millions of U.S. dollars, unless otherwise noted | 2024 | 2023 | 2023 | ||||||||||
Safety | |||||||||||||
Lost-time injury frequency1 | /million hours | 0.15 | 0.31 | 0.53 | |||||||||
Total recordable injury frequency1 | /million hours | 0.97 | 1.23 | 1.87 | |||||||||
Operating Results - Gold only basis | |||||||||||||
Gold produced | oz | 115,494 | 137,993 | 122,918 | |||||||||
Gold sold | oz | 111,642 | 138,794 | 118,455 | |||||||||
Total cash costs2 | $/oz | 918 | 885 | 709 | |||||||||
All-in sustaining costs2 | $/oz | 1,202 | 1,073 | 1,079 | |||||||||
Average realized gold price2 | $/oz | 2,023 | 1,995 | 1,899 | |||||||||
Operating Results - Gold Equivalent basis | |||||||||||||
Gold equivalent produced3 | oz AuEq | 117,306 | 139,418 | 124,871 | |||||||||
Gold equivalent sold3 | oz AuEq | 114,199 | 139,854 | 120,748 | |||||||||
Total cash costs2,3 | $/oz AuEq | 943 | 893 | 732 | |||||||||
All-in sustaining costs2,3 | $/oz AuEq | 1,221 | 1,080 | 1,095 | |||||||||
Financial Results | |||||||||||||
Revenue | $ | 236.5 | 282.4 | 228.8 | |||||||||
Cost of sales | $ | 157.4 | 191.6 | 137.4 | |||||||||
Earnings from mine operations | $ | 79.1 | 90.8 | 91.4 | |||||||||
Net income | $ | 43.1 | 50.4 | 68.2 | |||||||||
Per share - Basic | $/share | 0.50 | 0.59 | 0.79 | |||||||||
Per share - Diluted | $/share | 0.50 | 0.58 | 0.79 | |||||||||
Adjusted net earnings2 | $ | 35.9 | 49.1 | 50.3 | |||||||||
Per share - Basic2 | $/share | 0.42 | 0.57 | 0.59 | |||||||||
Per share - Diluted2 | $/share | 0.42 | 0.57 | 0.58 | |||||||||
EBITDA2 | $ | 98.0 | 115.4 | 102.5 | |||||||||
Adjusted EBITDA2 | $ | 113.2 | 142.6 | 132.7 | |||||||||
Cost of sales - gold only basis | $/oz | 1,410 | 1,380 | 1,160 | |||||||||
Net cash generated from operating activities | 79.8 | 120.0 | 47.0 | ||||||||||
Net cash generated from operating activities before changes in non-cash operating working capital | $ | 72.5 | 133.5 | 61.9 | |||||||||
Free cash flow2 | $ | (49.1) | (24.3) | (54.0) | |||||||||
Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 113.2 | 172.8 | 321.9 | |||||||||
Lease-related obligations | $ | 44.0 | 32.0 | 3.5 | |||||||||
Net cash2 | $ | 69.2 | 140.8 | 318.4 | |||||||||
Available liquidity2 | $ | 405.3 | 464.9 | 564.0 |
CONFERENCE CALL AND WEBCAST DETAILS
The Company will host a conference call tomorrow at 9:00 AM (ET) where senior management will discuss the first quarter operating and financial results. For expedited access to the conference call, registration is open to obtain an access code in advance, which will allow participants to join the call directly at the scheduled time. Alternatively, dial-in details are as follows:
A live webcast of the conference call will be available on the Company's website at https://torexgold.com/investors/upcoming-events/. The webcast will be archived on the Company's website.
Table 2: Reconciliation of Total Cash Costs and All-in Sustaining Costs to Production Costs and Royalties
Three Months Ended | |||||||||||||
Mar 31, | Dec 31, | Mar 31, | |||||||||||
In millions of U.S. dollars, unless otherwise noted | 2024 | 2023 | 2023 | ||||||||||
Gold sold | oz | 111,642 | 138,794 | 118,455 | |||||||||
Total cash costs per oz sold | |||||||||||||
Production costs | $ | 100.8 | 116.5 | 81.5 | |||||||||
Royalties | $ | 6.9 | 8.4 | 6.9 | |||||||||
Less: Silver sales | $ | (1.5) | (0.9) | (1.5) | |||||||||
Less: Copper sales | $ | (3.7) | (1.2) | (2.9) | |||||||||
Total cash costs | $ | 102.5 | 122.8 | 84.0 | |||||||||
Total cash costs per oz sold | $/oz | 918 | 885 | 709 | |||||||||
All-in sustaining costs per oz sold | |||||||||||||
Total cash costs | $ | 102.5 | 122.8 | 84.0 | |||||||||
General and administrative costs1 | $ | 8.0 | 7.3 | 6.6 | |||||||||
Reclamation and remediation costs | $ | 1.3 | 1.5 | 1.4 | |||||||||
Sustaining capital expenditure | $ | 22.4 | 17.3 | 35.8 | |||||||||
Total all-in sustaining costs | $ | 134.2 | 148.9 | 127.8 | |||||||||
Total all-in sustaining costs per oz sold | $/oz | 1,202 | 1,073 | 1,079 | |||||||||
Gold equivalent sold2 | oz AuEq | 114,199 | 139,854 | 120,748 | |||||||||
Total cash costs per oz AuEq sold | |||||||||||||
Production costs | $ | 100.8 | 116.5 | 81.5 | |||||||||
Royalties | $ | 6.9 | 8.4 | 6.9 | |||||||||
Total cash costs | $ | 107.7 | 124.9 | 88.4 | |||||||||
Total cash costs per oz AuEq sold2 | $/oz AuEq | 943 | 893 | 732 | |||||||||
All-in sustaining costs per oz AuEq sold | |||||||||||||
Total cash costs | $ | 107.7 | 124.9 | 88.4 | |||||||||
General and administrative costs1 | $ | 8.0 | 7.3 | 6.6 | |||||||||
Reclamation and remediation costs | $ | 1.3 | 1.5 | 1.4 | |||||||||
Sustaining capital expenditure | $ | 22.4 | 17.3 | 35.8 | |||||||||
Total all-in sustaining costs | $ | 139.4 | 151.0 | 132.2 | |||||||||
Total all-in sustaining costs per oz AuEq sold2 | $/oz AuEq | 1,221 | 1,080 | 1,095 |
Table 3: Reconciliation of Sustaining and Non-Sustaining Costs to Capital Expenditures
Three Months Ended | ||||||||||
Mar 31, | Dec 31, | Mar 31, | ||||||||
In millions of U.S. dollars | 2024 | 2023 | 2023 | |||||||
Sustaining | $ | 21.6 | 17.3 | 14.6 | ||||||
Capitalized Stripping (Sustaining) | $ | 0.8 | - | 21.2 | ||||||
Non-sustaining | $ | - | 0.3 | 0.7 | ||||||
Total ELG | $ | 22.4 | 17.6 | 36.5 | ||||||
Media Luna Project1 | $ | 126.4 | 124.0 | 66.4 | ||||||
Media Luna Cluster Drilling/Other | $ | 1.3 | 3.8 | 3.1 | ||||||
Working Capital Changes & Other | $ | (24.0) | (4.0) | (6.3) | ||||||
Capital expenditures2 | $ | 126.1 | 141.4 | 99.7 |
Table 4: Reconciliation of Average Realized Gold Price and Total Cash Costs Margin to Revenue
Three Months Ended | |||||||||||||
Mar 31, | Dec 31, | Mar 31, | |||||||||||
In millions of U.S. dollars, unless otherwise noted | 2024 | 2023 | 2023 | ||||||||||
Gold sold | oz | 111,642 | 138,794 | 118,455 | |||||||||
Revenue | $ | 236.5 | 282.4 | 228.8 | |||||||||
Less: Silver sales | $ | (1.5) | (0.9) | (1.5) | |||||||||
Less: Copper sales | $ | (3.7) | (1.2) | (2.9) | |||||||||
Less: Realized (loss) gain on gold contracts | $ | (5.4) | (3.4) | 0.5 | |||||||||
Total proceeds | $ | 225.9 | 276.9 | 224.9 | |||||||||
Total average realized gold price | $/oz | 2,023 | 1,995 | 1,899 | |||||||||
Less: Total cash costs | $/oz | 918 | 885 | 709 | |||||||||
Total cash costs margin | $/oz | 1,105 | 1,110 | 1,190 | |||||||||
Total cash costs margin | % | 55 | 56 | 63 | |||||||||
Gold equivalent sold1 | oz AuEq | 114,199 | 139,854 | 120,748 | |||||||||
Revenue | $ | 236.5 | 282.4 | 228.8 | |||||||||
Less: Realized (loss) gain on gold contracts | $ | (5.4) | (3.4) | 0.5 | |||||||||
Total proceeds | $ | 231.1 | 279.0 | 229.3 | |||||||||
Total average realized gold price | $/oz | 2,023 | 1,995 | 1,899 | |||||||||
Less: Total cash costs1 | $/oz AuEq | 943 | 893 | 732 | |||||||||
Total cash costs margin1 | $/oz AuEq | 1,080 | 1,102 | 1,167 | |||||||||
Total cash costs margin | % | 53 | 55 | 61 |
Table 5: Reconciliation of All-in Sustaining Costs Margin to Revenue
Three Months Ended | |||||||||||||
Mar 31, | Dec 31, | Mar 31, | |||||||||||
In millions of U.S. dollars, unless otherwise noted | 2024 | 2023 | 2023 | ||||||||||
Gold sold | oz | 111,642 | 138,794 | 118,455 | |||||||||
Revenue | $ | 236.5 | 282.4 | 228.8 | |||||||||
Less: Silver sales | $ | (1.5) | (0.9) | (1.5) | |||||||||
Less: Copper sales | $ | (3.7) | (1.2) | (2.9) | |||||||||
Less: Realized (loss) gain on gold contracts | $ | (5.4) | (3.4) | 0.5 | |||||||||
Less: All-in sustaining costs | $ | (134.2) | (148.9) | (127.8) | |||||||||
All-in sustaining costs margin | $ | 91.7 | 128.0 | 97.1 | |||||||||
Total all-in sustaining costs margin | $/oz | 821 | 922 | 820 | |||||||||
Total all-in sustaining costs margin | % | 39 | 45 | 42 | |||||||||
Gold equivalent sold1 | oz AuEq | 114,199 | 139,854 | 120,748 | |||||||||
Revenue | $ | 236.5 | 282.4 | 228.8 | |||||||||
Less: Realized (loss) gain on gold contracts | $ | (5.4) | (3.4) | 0.5 | |||||||||
Less: All-in sustaining costs | $ | (139.4) | (151.0) | (132.2) | |||||||||
All-in sustaining costs margin | $ | 91.7 | 128.0 | 97.1 | |||||||||
Total all-in sustaining costs margin1 | $/oz AuEq | 802 | 915 | 804 | |||||||||
Total all-in sustaining costs margin | % | 39 | 45 | 42 |
Table 6: Reconciliation of Adjusted Net Earnings to Net Income
Three Months Ended | |||||||||||||
In millions of U.S. dollars, unless otherwise noted | Mar 31, | Dec 31, | Mar 31, | ||||||||||
2024 | 2023 | 2023 | |||||||||||
Basic weighted average shares outstanding | shares | 85,949,559 | 85,885,453 | 85,869,276 | |||||||||
Diluted weighted average shares outstanding | shares | 86,499,360 | 86,410,111 | 86,398,732 | |||||||||
Net income | $ | 43.1 | 50.4 | 68.2 | |||||||||
Adjustments: | |||||||||||||
Unrealized foreign exchange gain | $ | (0.6) | (0.7) | (0.5) | |||||||||
Unrealized loss on derivative contracts | $ | 11.6 | 28.4 | 27.1 | |||||||||
Remeasurement of share-based payments | $ | 4.2 | (0.5) | 3.6 | |||||||||
Derecognition of provisions for uncertain tax positions | $ | (12.1) | - | (15.2) | |||||||||
Tax effect of above adjustments | $ | (3.3) | (8.3) | (9.0) | |||||||||
Tax effect of currency translation on tax base | $ | (7.0) | (20.2) | (23.9) | |||||||||
Adjusted net earnings | $ | 35.9 | 49.1 | 50.3 | |||||||||
Per share - Basic | $/share | 0.42 | 0.57 | 0.59 | |||||||||
Per share - Diluted | $/share | 0.42 | 0.57 | 0.58 |
Table 7: Reconciliation of EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA to Net Income
Three Months Ended | ||||||||||
Mar 31, | Dec 31, | Mar 31, | ||||||||
In millions of U.S. dollars | 2024 | 2023 | 2023 | |||||||
Net income | $ | 43.1 | 50.4 | 68.2 | ||||||
Finance income, net | $ | (1.7) | (2.0) | (3.0) | ||||||
Depreciation and amortization1 | $ | 49.8 | 66.8 | 49.1 | ||||||
Current income tax expense | $ | 26.2 | 50.5 | 16.8 | ||||||
Deferred income tax recovery | $ | (19.4) | (50.3) | (28.6) | ||||||
EBITDA | $ | 98.0 | 115.4 | 102.5 | ||||||
Adjustments: | ||||||||||
Unrealized loss on derivative contracts | $ | 11.6 | 28.4 | 27.1 | ||||||
Unrealized foreign exchange gain | $ | (0.6) | (0.7) | (0.5) | ||||||
Remeasurement of share-based payments | $ | 4.2 | (0.5) | 3.6 | ||||||
Adjusted EBITDA | $ | 113.2 | 142.6 | 132.7 |
Table 8: Reconciliation of Free Cash Flow to Net Cash Generated from Operating Activities
Three Months Ended | ||||||||||
Mar 31, | Dec 31, | Mar 31, | ||||||||
In millions of U.S. dollars | 2024 | 2023 | 2023 | |||||||
Net cash generated from operating activities | $ | 79.8 | 120.0 | 47.0 | ||||||
Less: | ||||||||||
Additions to property, plant and equipment1 | $ | (126.1) | (141.4) | (99.7) | ||||||
Lease payments | $ | (1.4) | (1.6) | (0.8) | ||||||
Interest paid2 | $ | (1.4) | (1.3) | (0.5) | ||||||
Free cash flow | $ | (49.1) | (24.3) | (54.0) |
Table 9: Reconciliation of Net Cash to Cash and Cash Equivalents
Mar 31, | Dec 31, | Mar 31, | ||||||||
In millions of U.S. dollars | 2024 | 2023 | 2023 | |||||||
Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 113.2 | 172.8 | 321.9 | ||||||
Less: Lease-related obligations | $ | (44.0) | (32.0) | (3.5) | ||||||
Net cash | $ | 69.2 | 140.8 | 318.4 |
Table 10: Reconciliation of Available Liquidity to Cash and Cash Equivalents
Mar 31, | Dec 31, | Mar 31, | ||||||||
In millions of U.S. dollars | 2024 | 2023 | 2023 | |||||||
Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 113.2 | 172.8 | 321.9 | ||||||
Add: Available credit of the Debt Facility | $ | 292.1 | 292.1 | 242.1 | ||||||
Available liquidity | $ | 405.3 | 464.9 | 564.0 |
Table 11: Reconciliation of Unit Cost Measures to Production Costs
Three Months Ended | ||||||||||||||
In millions of U.S. dollars, unless otherwise noted | Mar 31, 2024 | Dec 31, 2023 | Mar 31, 2023 | |||||||||||
Gold sold (oz) | 111,642 | 138,794 | 118,455 | |||||||||||
Tonnes mined - open pit (kt) | 8,981 | 9,626 | 9,354 | |||||||||||
Tonnes mined - underground (kt) | 168 | 212 | 156 | |||||||||||
Tonnes processed (kt) | 1,194 | 1,218 | 1,177 | |||||||||||
Total cash costs: | ||||||||||||||
Total cash costs ($) | 102.5 | 122.8 | 84.0 | |||||||||||
Total cash costs per oz sold ($) | 918 | 885 | 709 | |||||||||||
Breakdown of production costs | $ | $/t | $ | $/t | $ | $/t | ||||||||
Mining - open pit | 31.6 | 3.52 | 33.8 | 3.51 | 28.4 | 3.03 | ||||||||
Mining - underground | 13.8 | 82.34 | 16.3 | 77.02 | 12.6 | 80.42 | ||||||||
Processing | 42.5 | 35.64 | 45.5 | 37.36 | 39.7 | 33.72 | ||||||||
Site support | 14.3 | 12.00 | 14.1 | 11.58 | 12.1 | 10.25 | ||||||||
Mexican profit sharing (PTU) | 3.0 | 2.50 | 6.4 | 5.26 | 5.5 | 4.64 | ||||||||
Capitalized stripping | (0.8) | - | (21.2) | |||||||||||
Inventory movement | (4.3) | - | 3.5 | |||||||||||
Other | 0.7 | 0.4 | 0.9 | |||||||||||
Production costs | 100.8 | 116.5 | 81.5 |
Table 12: Mineral Reserve Estimate - Morelos Complex (December 31, 2023)
Tonnes | Au | Ag | Cu | Au | Ag | Cu | AuEq | AuEq | ||
(kt) | (gpt) | (gpt) | (%) | (koz) | (koz) | (Mlb) | (gpt) | (koz) | ||
Media Luna Underground | ||||||||||
Proven | 2,001 | 4.28 | 33.1 | 1.09 | 276 | 2,129 | 48 | 6.48 | 417 | |
Probable | 21,568 | 2.56 | 24.2 | 0.84 | 1,775 | 16,749 | 401 | 4.24 | 2,943 | |
Proven & Probable | 23,569 | 2.71 | 24.9 | 0.86 | 2,050 | 18,877 | 448 | 4.43 | 3,360 | |
ELG Underground | ||||||||||
Proven | 1,497 | 5.77 | 8.0 | 0.30 | 277 | 385 | 10 | 6.28 | 302 | |
Probable | 2,007 | 4.91 | 7.5 | 0.29 | 317 | 482 | 13 | 5.46 | 352 | |
Proven & Probable | 3,504 | 5.28 | 7.7 | 0.30 | 594 | 867 | 23 | 5.81 | 654 | |
ELG Open Pit | ||||||||||
Proven | 1,813 | 4.30 | 5.4 | 0.16 | 251 | 313 | 6 | 4.36 | 254 | |
Probable | 3,741 | 2.51 | 4.5 | 0.20 | 302 | 538 | 16 | 2.58 | 310 | |
Proven & Probable | 5,553 | 3.09 | 4.8 | 0.18 | 552 | 851 | 23 | 3.16 | 565 | |
Surface Stockpiles | ||||||||||
Proven | 4,972 | 1.17 | 2.8 | 0.07 | 187 | 443 | 8 | 1.20 | 192 | |
Probable | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
Proven & Probable | 4,972 | 1.17 | 2.8 | 0.07 | 187 | 443 | 8 | 1.20 | 192 | |
Total Morelos Complex | ||||||||||
Proven | 10,283 | 3.00 | 9.9 | 0.32 | 991 | 3,269 | 72 | 3.52 | 1,165 | |
Probable | 27,316 | 2.73 | 20.2 | 0.71 | 2,393 | 17,769 | 430 | 4.11 | 3,606 | |
Proven & Probable | 37,598 | 2.80 | 17.4 | 0.61 | 3,384 | 21,038 | 502 | 3.95 | 4,771 |
Notes to accompany the mineral reserve table:
Notes to accompany the Media Luna Underground mineral reserves:
Notes to accompany the ELG Underground mineral reserves:
Notes to accompany the ELG Open Pit mineral reserves and Surface Stockpiles:
Table 13: Mineral Resource Estimate - Morelos Complex (December 31, 2023)
Tonnes | Au | Ag | Cu | Au | Ag | Cu | AuEq | AuEq | ||
(kt) | (gpt) | (gpt) | (%) | (koz) | (koz) | (Mlb) | (gpt) | (koz) | ||
Media Luna Underground | ||||||||||
Measured | 1,835 | 5.26 | 41.7 | 1.37 | 310 | 2,463 | 55 | 8.00 | 472 | |
Indicated | 25,616 | 2.99 | 29.5 | 1.04 | 2,463 | 24,328 | 585 | 5.03 | 4,146 | |
Measured & Indicated | 27,451 | 3.14 | 30.4 | 1.06 | 2,774 | 26,791 | 640 | 5.23 | 4,618 | |
Inferred | 7,330 | 2.54 | 23.0 | 0.88 | 598 | 5,408 | 142 | 4.25 | 1,001 | |
ELG Underground | ||||||||||
Measured | 3,451 | 5.48 | 7.9 | 0.32 | 608 | 876 | 24 | 6.10 | 677 | |
Indicated | 4,725 | 4.46 | 7.4 | 0.30 | 677 | 1,126 | 31 | 5.03 | 765 | |
Measured & Indicated | 8,176 | 4.89 | 7.6 | 0.31 | 1,285 | 2,002 | 55 | 5.48 | 1,441 | |
Inferred | 2,396 | 4.60 | 8.0 | 0.35 | 355 | 620 | 19 | 5.28 | 407 | |
EPO Underground | ||||||||||
Measured | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
Indicated | 6,979 | 2.66 | 30.0 | 1.27 | 597 | 6,728 | 195 | 5.14 | 1,153 | |
Measured & Indicated | 6,979 | 2.66 | 30.0 | 1.27 | 597 | 6,728 | 195 | 5.14 | 1,153 | |
Inferred | 4,960 | 2.00 | 37.0 | 1.24 | 318 | 5,908 | 136 | 4.52 | 721 | |
ELG Open Pit | ||||||||||
Measured | 1,812 | 4.41 | 5.5 | 0.16 | 257 | 323 | 6 | 4.47 | 261 | |
Indicated | 4,299 | 2.50 | 4.4 | 0.18 | 346 | 606 | 17 | 2.57 | 355 | |
Measured & Indicated | 6,110 | 3.07 | 4.7 | 0.17 | 602 | 929 | 23 | 3.13 | 615 | |
Inferred | 399 | 2.06 | 1.5 | 0.05 | 26 | 19 | 0 | 2.08 | 27 | |
Total Morelos Complex | ||||||||||
Measured | 7,098 | 5.15 | 16.0 | 0.55 | 1,175 | 3,662 | 86 | 6.18 | 1,409 | |
Indicated | 41,619 | 3.05 | 24.5 | 0.90 | 4,083 | 32,787 | 827 | 4.80 | 6,418 | |
Measured & Indicated | 48,717 | 3.36 | 23.3 | 0.85 | 5,258 | 36,449 | 913 | 5.00 | 7,828 | |
Inferred | 15,085 | 2.67 | 24.7 | 0.89 | 1,297 | 11,955 | 297 | 4.45 | 2,156 |
Notes to accompany the mineral resource table:
Notes to accompany Media Luna Underground mineral resources:
Notes to accompany ELG Underground mineral resources:
Notes to accompany EPO Underground mineral resources:
Notes to accompany the ELG Open Pit mineral resources:
ABOUT TOREX GOLD RESOURCES INC.
Torex is an intermediate gold producer based in Canada, engaged in the exploration, development, and operation of its 100% owned Morelos Property, an area of 29,000 hectares in the highly prospective Guerrero Gold Belt located 180 kilometres southwest of Mexico City. The Company's principal asset is the Morelos Complex, which includes the El Limón Guajes ("ELG") Mine Complex, the Media Luna Project, a processing plant, and related infrastructure. Commercial production from the Morelos Complex commenced on April 1, 2016 and an updated Technical Report for the Morelos Complex was released in March 2022. Torex's key strategic objectives are: integrate and optimize the Morelos Property; deliver Media Luna to full production; grow reserves and resources; disciplined growth and capital allocation; retain and attract best industry talent; and build on ESG excellence.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT:
TOREX GOLD RESOURCES INC.
Jody Kuzenko
President and CEO
Direct: (647) 725-9982
jody.kuzenko@torexgold.com
Dan Rollins
Senior Vice President, Corporate Development & Investor Relations
Direct: (647) 260-1503
dan.rollins@torexgold.com
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The scientific and technical information contained in this press release pertaining to mineral reserves and mineral resources has been reviewed and approved by Johannes (Gertjan) Bekkers, P.Eng., Vice President, Mine Technical Services of Torex Gold Resources Inc. and a Qualified Person under NI 43-101.
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This press release contains "forward-looking statements" and "forward-looking information" within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities legislation. Forward-looking information also includes, but is not limited to, statements that: the Company is on track to deliver on full-year production and cost guidance with funding surplus in-hand to complete the Media Luna Project; with decreasing costs expected through 2024 as open pit stripping winds down, we are well-positioned to deliver even stronger margins should the gold price remain at current levels; development and construction activities are tracking to plan with first concentrate production anticipated before year end and commercial production expected early next year; we are well-positioned to return to positive free cash flow in mid-2025; our first quarter results have laid the foundation for what we expect will be a transformational year for the Company and our shareholders; the Company is on track to achieve annual production guidance of 400,000 to 450,000 oz; the Company is on track to achieve guidance of 410,000 to 460,000 oz AuEq; costs are expected to decrease through 2024 as stripping requirements continue to decline with the wind down of the open pits and as such, the Company is on track to achieve full year total cash costs guidance of $860 to $910 per oz and all-in sustaining costs guidance of $1,100 to $1,160 per oz; quarterly expenditures are expected to remain above $100 million through 2024 before declining in Q4 2024 as the Media Luna Project nears completion and commercial production is subsequently declared; there has been no change in full year guidance of $350.0 to $400.0 million on project capital expenditures; and the positive results from the 2023 drilling program support the Company’s goal to maintain annual production of more than 450,000 oz AuEq beyond 2027 and extend the overall life of the Morelos Complex well beyond 2033; and key strategic objectives are: integrate and optimize the Morelos Property; deliver Media Luna to full production; grow reserves and resources; disciplined growth and capital allocation; retain and attract best industry talent; and build on ESG excellence. Generally, forward-looking information and statements can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as “forecast,” “plans,” “expects,” or “does not expect,” “is expected,” “strategic” or variations of such words and phrases or statements that certain actions, events or results “will”, “may,” “could,” “would,” “might,” or “on track,”, or “well positioned to” occur. Forward-looking information is subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause the actual results, level of activity, performance or achievements of the company to be materially different from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking information, including, without limitation, risks and uncertainties identified in the technical report (the “Technical Report”) released on March 31, 2022, entitled “NI 43-101 Technical Report ELG Mine Complex Life Of Mine Plan and Media Luna Feasibility Study”, which has an effective date of March 16, 2022, and the Company’s annual information form (“AIF”) and management’s discussion and analysis (“MD&A”) or other unknown but potentially significant impacts. Forward-looking information and statements are based on the assumptions discussed in the Technical Report, AIF and MD&A and such other reasonable assumptions, estimates, analysis and opinions of management made in light of its experience and perception of trends, current conditions and expected developments, and other factors that management believes are relevant and reasonable in the circumstances at the date such statements are made. Although the company has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in the forward-looking information, there may be other factors that cause results not to be as anticipated. There can be no assurance that such information will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such information. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking information. The Company does not undertake to update any forward-looking information, whether as a result of new information or future events or otherwise, except as may be required by applicable securities laws. The Technical Report, MD&A and AIF are filed on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca and available on the Company’s website at www.torexgold.com.
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