Iamgold Reports 86% Jump In Proven And Probable Reserves
Iamgold Corp. (TSX: IMG; NYSE: IAG) reports that proven andprobable gold reserves at the end of 2017 increased by 86% to 14.5 millionounces from 7.8 million at the end of 2016. The addition of6.7 million ounces was primarily due to conversion of resources toreserves at the C??t?(C) goldproject in Ontarioand at the Botogold project in eastern Senegalfollowing prefeasibility studies, coupled with the previously announced reserveincrease at the Rosebelmine, the company says. These increases were partially offset bydepletion during the year due to gold production of 882,000 ounces. Meanwhile,measured and indicated gold resources (inclusive of reserves) increased by 6%,or 1.4 million ounces, to 24.7 million ounces at the end of 2017. Also,inferred gold resources increased by 44%, or 2.7 million ounces, to 8.8 millionounces of gold. "All of our owner-operated mines reported year-on-yearincreases in reserves after depletion, demonstrating the strength of our coreoperations,” says Steve Letwin, president and chief executive officer.“Additionally, the completion of prefeasibility studies at C??t?(C) and Boto hasallowed us to declare initial reserves for both projects, setting up Iamgoldwith a growing, long-life production profile at a time when many are strugglingwith reserve life.”
By Allen Sykoraof Kitco News; asykora@kitco.com
Avino Sees Higher Silver-Equivalent Output In 2018
Tuesday February 13, 2018 08:54
Avino Silver& Gold Mines Ltd. (TSX, NYSE American: ASM) looks for an uptick in 2018silver-equivalent output to around 2.9 million to 3 million ounces, thecompany’s top executive says. Output in 2017 totaled 2,700,585silver-equivalent ounces. This included silver production of 1,394,203 ounces,gold output of 7,935 ounces and copper production of 4,373,166 pounds.Highlights during the year included a pant and mine expansion that increasesthroughput capacity at the Avino mine, with the addition of Mill Circuit 4.This is 90% complete with the expectation of commissioning the mill in Marchwith stockpile material, Avino says. “The company anticipates that 2018silver-equivalent production will range between 2.9 million to 3 millionounces, in expectation of Mill Circuit 4 processing old stockpiles from Marchto August followed by material from the San Luis zone,” says David Wolfin,president and chief executive officer. In 2018, capital expenditures at Avino and San Gonzalo are estimated at$14.5 million as a result of the following projects: finalizing the millexpansion, planned exploration and development, construction of a pastebackfill plant, and continued refurbishment and replacement of mobile equipment.
By Allen SykoraFor Kitco News
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