Q3 24 - solid numbers -11 Nov 2024 08:49
AltynGold Plc
("AltynGold" or the "Company")
Third quarter 2024 production update
Strong operational performance delivering significantly increased revenues with upgraded processing plant set to increase capacity
AltynGold is pleased to announce its Q3 2024 production update.
The Company delivered a robust operational performance in line with the management’s expectations. Revenues were substantially higher, increasing by 39% from the prior 9-month period. The average gold price achieved was above US$2,300oz, the gold price at the date of the report is currently above US$2,700oz.
Production for the period was in line with the current production plan, with ore mined increasing by 4.4% over the prior 9-month period.
The gold grade mined in the 9-month period averaged 2.13g/t with the average grade that has been processed year to date reported at 2.3g/t, reflecting the use of the higher-grade ore from the ore stockpiles.
Details of the key production figures for the quarter and year to date are shown below:
3Q2024
3Q2023
Year to date 2024
Year to date 2023
Ore mined
tons
206,199
186,120
540,300
517,303
Ore milled
tons
167,343
161,527
446,594
441,682
Contained gold
ounces
12,347
10,986
32,936
28,419
Gold poured
ounces
10,490
9,038
27,903
23,478
Average gold grade processed
g/ton
2.30
2.12
2.30
2.00
Revenues
US$m
25.1
17.9
63.7
45.7
As previously reported, the processing plant upgrade has been undergoing extensive testing as it is integrated into the existing infrastructure.
The management is pleased to confirm this is almost complete, with testing and integration going to plan. The increased capacity is expected to come online within the next month.
The Board continues to make good progress in evaluating additional development opportunities to ensure the Company can continue to deliver long-term sustainable growth.