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AGM Statement

28 Jun 2022 12:15

AGM Statement

For immediate release

28 June 2022

Serabi Gold plc(“Serabi” or the “Company”)AGM Statement

Serabi Gold plc (AIM:SRB, TSX:SBI), the Brazilian focused gold mining and development company, advises that at 2:00 pm today (UK time), it will be holding its Annual General Meeting.

The following is the text of the statement that will be made by Mr. Mike Hodgson, the Chief Executive of the Company.

Highlights of the statement are:

Optimistic to deliver full year production in excess of revised guidance for 2022Coringa being re-risked with confirmation of metallurgical recovery of 96% in full process plant testing and excellent ore-sorting resultsBrownfield exploration during 2021 identified some excellent mine-site discoveries, especially around the current Palito deposit,Initial results from drilling of Matilda target have been encouraging in the search for large, near surface, low grade mineralization, which could be amenable to bulk surface mining.

Text of statement

“As we move into the second half of 2022, I am pleased to say that we are putting the issues of the after-effects of the pandemic and difficulties at Sao Chico behind us. The production decisions we took earlier this year are beginning to bear fruit with some much-improved grades and monthly gold production for March, April, and May, has shown consistent improvement.

“The improvements at Sao Chico through a change in mining method and with the arrival of additional mining fleet, gives me optimism that we are in a good position to maintain this path and to deliver full year production in excess of our revised guidance of 30,000 gold ounces for 2022. This transition to the more selective mining method going forward with emphasis on quality over quantity, means an increased focus on reducing costs, moving less volume, and optimising the operation rather than just chasing scale. The real scale change will be driven by the successful start-up of Coringa.

Coringa Development

“The development of our Coringa project remains our immediate growth priority and it is very pleasing to see the continued progress that we are making. We are now developing three veins in the Serra Zone of the Coringa Mine on both the 340 metre and 320 metre levels. Approximately 200 metres of ore development has now been completed and with the increased use of split blasting where ore and waste can be blasted separately, we have been able to generate a higher-grade stockpile, and this material is being transported to the Palito plant for further process test work, most specifically ore sorting.

“The results to date have been excellent and demonstrate that ore sorting works very well and furthermore, we have achieved a very impressive metallurgical recovery of 96% from the processing of the first 600 tonnes of ore. While these processing results are in line with our expectations from significant historical metallurgical test work, achieving gold recovery of 96% on a bulk sample through our full-scale processing facility is a major step in further de-risking Coringa. The ability to sort the Coringa ore also brings significant economic benefits, reducing the waste material passing through the plant and therefore processing cost and the volume of tailings generated. We will continue transporting the high-grade stockpiled ore to Palito to generate additional gold production and revenue.

“On the permitting side, all the current development operations are being carried out under a trial mining licence (“GUIA”) that allows us to undertake mining activities and perform some initial processing of the ore and further test work at the Palito Complex. We remain optimistic regarding the award of the Installation Licence which is required before we can start construction of the plant and the rest of the site infrastructure. Ongoing dialogue with the relevant agencies involved with issuing this licence, continues to be very positive and has not highlighted any concerns with the project. Having received the Preliminary License at the end of 2020, the next step to obtain the installation license has been delayed with the request that we undertake the indigenous study to confirm the needs of the indigenous populations have been properly considered. This study, which is a third-party report, goes beyond the requirements of the law is now expected to be submitted during the third quarter of 2022.

“The various stakeholders for the Coringa project, SEMAS (the state environmental agency), ANM (the ministry for mineral resources and mining), FUNAI (the Federal Agency for Indigenous People) and the indigenous tribes themselves have all confirmed full support for the project. Discussions regarding the additional funding that will be required for the longer-term development of Coringa, including the construction of the plant and the necessary site infrastructure, remain on-going with a variety of providers.

Exploration

“Brownfield exploration during 2021 identified some excellent mine-site discoveries, especially around the current Palito deposit, which is allowing us to open further mining areas to support production during the latter half of 2022.

“The Ipe and Mogno veins in the Chica da Santa sector, which was a key part of the Palito production during 2021, have demonstrated the depth potential and continued high grades of the sector. Lateral extensions of the deposit comprising the Piaui sector to the southwest and Pele sector to the northeast also bode well with both sectors expected to support resource replenishment, growth, and future production at the Palito Mine while ensuring a successful future for this long-life asset. The drilling into Piaui has opened up the deposit to the southwest. The Piaui sector hosts two veins, which have now been drilled over a strike length of 500m and 200m vertical depth. Plans are now being finalised to crosscut to this sector from the Senna Vein later this year.

“The potential of Palito both along strike, at depth and now laterally is very evident. From Pele in the east and Piaui in the west, the deposit now comprises a series of veins within a 1,000m wide corridor. Over the next 12 months, we will be expanding the Palito orebody considerably as we access these new sectors.

“Greenfield exploration has focused upon larger scale anomalies that flank the regional Mato Cobra magnetic anomaly that traverses the Palito Complex property. Airborne geophysics has been followed up with soil geochemistry and eight large scale anomalies found. The type and scale of mineralization being targeted is quite different to the veins being mined at Palito, Sao Chico and Coringa. We are targeting large, near surface, low grade mineralization, which could be amenable to bulk surface mining. The first such target, Matilda has recently been drilled with three holes. Not all results are yet available, but the Company is very encouraged by the initial assays.

“Obviously, the reduction in revenues that we have experienced in in the early part of 2022 does mean that we are having to be even more careful with our exploration expenditure, so our approach remains very much one of risk reduction and achieving maximum value for money.

“Whilst the last two years have been tough operationally due to global supply chain issues and impacts of Covid, we are confident in Serabi’s future. The Palito complex remains the engine room to our production base but with the growth from Coringa, our strategy remains to turn Serabi into a very profitable multi-asset gold miner.”

The person who arranged for the release of this announcement on behalf of the Company was Clive Line, Director.

Enquiries:

Serabi Gold plc 
Michael HodgsonTel: +44 (0)20 7246 6830
Chief ExecutiveMobile: +44 (0)7799 473621
  
Clive LineTel: +44 (0)20 7246 6830
Finance DirectorMobile: +44 (0)7710 151692
  
Email: contact@serabigold.com 
Website: www.serabigold.com 
  
Beaumont Cornish LimitedNominated Adviser and Financial Adviser 
Roland Cornish / Michael CornishTel: +44 (0)20 7628 3396
  
Peel Hunt LLPJoint UK Broker 
Ross Allister / Alexander AllenTel: +44 (0)20 7418 9000
  
Tamesis Partners LLPJoint UK Broker 
Charlie Bendon / Richard GreenfieldTel: +44 (0)20 3882 2868
  
Camarco Financial PR 
Gordon Poole / Emily HallTel: +44(0) 20 3757 4980

Copies of this announcement are available from the Company's website at www.serabigold.com.

Neither the Toronto Stock Exchange, nor any other securities regulatory authority, has approved or disapproved of the contents of this announcement.

See www.serabigold.com for more information and follow us on twitter @Serabi_Gold

GLOSSARY OF TERMS

“Ag”means silver.
“Au”means gold.
“assay”in economic geology, means to analyse the proportions of metal in a rock or overburden sample; to test an ore or mineral for composition, purity, weight or other properties of commercial interest.
“CIM”means the Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum.
“chalcopyrite”is a sulphide of copper and iron.
“Cu”means copper.
“cut-off grade”the lowest grade of mineralised material that qualifies as ore in a given deposit; rock of the lowest assay included in an ore estimate.
“dacite porphyry intrusive”a silica-rich igneous rock with larger phenocrysts (crystals) within a fine-grained matrix
“deposit”is a mineralised body which has been physically delineated by sufficient drilling, trenching, and/or underground work, and found to contain a sufficient average grade of metal or metals to warrant further exploration and/or development expenditures; such a deposit does not qualify as a commercially mineable ore body or as containing ore reserves, until final legal, technical, and economic factors have been resolved.
“electromagnetics”is a geophysical technique tool measuring the magnetic field generated by subjecting the sub-surface to electrical currents.
“garimpo”is a local artisanal mining operation
“garimpeiro”is a local artisanal miner.
“geochemical”refers to geological information using measurements derived from chemical analysis.
“geophysical”refers to geological information using measurements derived from the use of magnetic and electrical readings.
“geophysical techniques”include the exploration of an area by exploiting differences in physical properties of different rock types. Geophysical methods include seismic, magnetic, gravity, induced polarisation and other techniques; geophysical surveys can be undertaken from the ground or from the air.
“gossan”is an iron-bearing weathered product that overlies a sulphide deposit.
“grade”is the concentration of mineral within the host rock typically quoted as grams per tonne (g/t), parts per million (ppm) or parts per billion (ppb).
“g/t”means grams per tonne.
“granodiorite”is an igneous intrusive rock similar to granite.
“hectare” or a “ha”is a unit of measurement equal to 10,000 square metres.
“igneous”is a rock that has solidified from molten material or magma.
“IP”refers to induced polarisation, a geophysical technique whereby an electric current is induced into the sub-surface and the conductivity of the sub-surface is recorded.
“intrusive”is a body of rock that invades older rocks.
"Indicated Mineral Resourceis that part of a Mineral Resource for which quantity, grade or quality, densities, shape and physical characteristics can be estimated with a level of confidence sufficient to allow the appropriate application of technical and economic parameters, to support mine planning and evaluation of the economic viability of the deposit. The estimate is based on detailed and reliable exploration and testing information gathered through appropriate techniques from locations such as outcrops, trenches, pits, workings and drill holes that are spaced closely enough for geological and grade continuity to be reasonably assumed.
"Inferred Mineral Resource”is that part of a Mineral Resource for which quantity and grade or quality can be estimated on the basis of geological evidence and limited sampling and reasonably assumed, but not verified, geological and grade continuity. The estimate is based on limited information and sampling gathered through appropriate techniques from locations such as outcrops, trenches, pits, workings and drill holes.
“Inferred Mineral Resource”‟ is that part of a Mineral Resource for which quantity and grade or quality can be estimated on the basis of geological evidence and limited sampling and reasonably assumed, but not verified, geological and grade continuity. The estimate is based on limited information and sampling gathered through appropriate techniques from locations such as outcrops, trenches, pits, workings and drill holes.
“mineralisation” the concentration of metals and their chemical compounds within a body of rock.
“mineralised” refers to rock which contains minerals e.g. iron, copper, gold.
"Mineral Resource”is a concentration or occurrence of diamonds, natural solid inorganic material, or natural solid fossilized organic material including base and precious metals, coal, and industrial minerals in or on the Earth's crust in such form and quantity and of such a grade or quality that it has reasonable prospects for economic extraction. The location, quantity, grade, geological characteristics and continuity of a Mineral Resource are known, estimated or interpreted from specific geological evidence and knowledge.
“Mineral Reserve”is the economically mineable part of a Measured or Indicated Mineral Resource demonstrated by at least a Preliminary Feasibility Study. This Study must include adequate information on mining, processing, metallurgical, economic and other relevant factors that demonstrate, at the time of reporting, that economic extraction can be justified. A Mineral Reserve includes diluting materials and allowances for losses that may occur when the material is mine
“Mo-Bi-As-Te-W-Sn”Molybdenum-Bismuth-Arsenic-Tellurium-Tungsten-Tin
“monzogranite”a biotite rich granite, often part of the later-stage emplacement of a larger granite body.
“mt” means million tonnes.
“ore” means a metal or mineral or a combination of these of sufficient value as to quality and quantity to enable it to be mined at a profit.
“oxides” are near surface bed-rock which has been weathered and oxidised by long term exposure to the effects of water and air.
“ppm” means parts per million.
“Probable Mineral Reserve”is the economically mineable part of an Indicated and, in some circumstances, a Measured Mineral Resource demonstrated by at least a Preliminary Feasibility Study. This Study must include adequate information on mining, processing, metallurgical, economic, and other relevant factors that demonstrate, at the time of reporting, that economic extraction can be justified.
“Proven Mineral Reserve”is the economically mineable part of a Measured Mineral Resource. A Proven Mineral Reserve implies a high degree of confidence in the Modifying Factors
“saprolite” is a weathered or decomposed clay-rich rock.
“sulphide”refers to minerals consisting of a chemical combination of sulphur with a metal.
“vein”is a generic term to describe an occurrence of mineralised rock within an area of non-mineralised rock.
“VTEM”refers to versa time domain electromagnetic, a particular variant of time-domain electromagnetic geophysical survey to prospect for conductive bodies below surface.

Assay ResultsAssay results reported within this release include those provided by the Company's own on-site laboratory facilities at Palito and these will not have been independently verified. Serabi closely monitors the performance of its own facility against results from independent laboratory analysis for quality control purpose. As a matter of normal practice, the Company sends duplicate samples derived from a variety of the Company's activities to accredited laboratory facilities for independent verification. Since mid-2019, over 10,000 exploration drill core samples have been assayed at both the Palito laboratory and certified external laboratory, in most cases the ALS laboratory in Belo Horizonte, Brazil. When comparing significant assays with grades exceeding 1 g/t gold, comparison between Palito versus external results record an average over-estimation by the Palito laboratory of 6.7% over this period. Based on the results of this work, the Company's management are satisfied that the Company's own facility shows sufficiently good correlation with independent laboratory facilities for exploration drill samples. The Company would expect that in the preparation of any future independent Reserve/Resource statement undertaken in compliance with a recognised standard, the independent authors of such a statement would not use Palito assay

Qualified Persons StatementThe scientific and technical information contained within this announcement has been reviewed and approved by Michael Hodgson, a Director of the Company. Mr Hodgson is an Economic Geologist by training with over 26 years' experience in the mining industry. He holds a BSc (Hons) Geology, University of London, a MSc Mining Geology, University of Leicester and is a Fellow of the Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining and a Chartered Engineer of the Engineering Council of UK, recognising him as both a Qualified Person for the purposes of Canadian National Instrument 43-101 and by the AIM Guidance Note on Mining and Oil & Gas Companies dated June 2009.

Forward Looking StatementsCertain statements in this announcement are, or may be deemed to be, forward looking statements. Forward looking statements are identified by their use of terms and phrases such as ‘‘believe’’, ‘‘could’’, “should” ‘‘envisage’’, ‘‘estimate’’, ‘‘intend’’, ‘‘may’’, ‘‘plan’’, ‘‘will’’ or the negative of those, variations, or comparable expressions, including references to assumptions. These forward-looking statements are not based on historical facts but rather on the Directors’ current expectations and assumptions regarding the Company’s future growth, results of operations, performance, future capital and other expenditures (including the amount, nature and sources of funding thereof), competitive advantages, business prospects and opportunities. Such forward looking statements reflect the Directors’ current beliefs and assumptions and are based on information currently available to the Directors. A number of factors could cause actual results to differ materially from the results discussed in the forward-looking statements including risks associated with vulnerability to general economic and business conditions, competition, environmental and other regulatory changes, actions by governmental authorities, the availability of capital markets, reliance on key personnel, uninsured and underinsured losses and other factors, many of which are beyond the control of the Company. Although any forward-looking statements contained in this announcement are based upon what the Directors believe to be reasonable assumptions, the Company cannot assure investors that actual results will be consistent with such forward looking statements.

ENDS

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28th Mar 20242:30 pmGNWConditional Share Awards
12th Feb 202412:30 pmGNWLaunch of Updated Website
12th Feb 202412:00 pmGNWCommencement of Trading on OTCQX
2nd Feb 20243:58 pmGNWDirector/PDMR Shareholding
31st Jan 20247:00 amGNWTrial mining license at Coringa renewed for a further three years
29th Jan 20247:00 amGNWQ4 & Full Year 2023 Production Results and Operating Highlights
4th Jan 20247:00 amGNWHolding(s) in Company – TR1 Notification
19th Dec 20237:00 amGNWMatilda Copper Project - Exploration results confirm project potential
30th Nov 20237:00 amGNWUnaudited interim results for the three and nine month periods ended 30 September 2023
28th Nov 20237:00 amGNWPositive results from regional exploration activity around the Palito tenement
23rd Nov 20237:00 amGNWHolding(s) in Company
21st Nov 20237:00 amGNWSerabi significantly extends mine life at the Palito Complex as new 43-101 is published.
19th Oct 20237:00 amGNWCoringa Ore Sorter Acquired
19th Oct 20237:00 amGNWSerabi secures award for its Community Engagement
17th Oct 20237:00 amGNWRobust Production for Third Quarter of 2023
9th Oct 20237:00 amGNWTR-1: Standard form for notification of major holdings
6th Oct 20237:00 amGNWSignificant increase in gold resource for Palito- Updated Mineral Resource Statement
7th Sep 20237:00 amGNWMatilda Copper Project - Exploration Update
31st Aug 20237:00 amGNWUnaudited interim results for 3 and 6 month periods to 30 June 2023
1st Aug 20237:00 amGNWDirector/PDMR Shareholding
31st Jul 20237:00 amGNWAgreement with Indigenous Communities for Coringa development
20th Jul 20237:00 amGNWImproved Production for Second Quarter of 2023
28th Jun 20237:00 amGNWResult of AGM
27th Jun 202311:00 amGNWAGM Statement
7th Jun 20237:00 amGNWPalito Brownfield Exploration Update
31st May 20237:00 amGNWUnaudited financial results for Q1 2023
30th May 20239:00 amGNWNotice of AGM
10th May 20237:00 amGNWSerabi Forms Exploration Alliance with Vale
9th May 20237:00 amGNWDirectorate change
3rd May 20237:00 amGNW2022 ESG performance
3rd May 20237:00 amGNWAudited Results for the year ended 31 December 2022
19th Apr 20237:00 amGNWRobust first quarter for 2023
5th Apr 20233:00 pmGNWHolding(s) in Company – TR1 Notification
5th Apr 20233:00 pmGNWHolding(s) in Company – TR1 Notification
22nd Mar 20237:00 amGNWCoringa Project Update
14th Mar 20237:00 amGNWMike Hodgson interview at PDAC
10th Mar 20237:00 amGNWDirectorate change
25th Jan 20237:00 amGNWDirectorate change
17th Jan 20239:15 amGNWSerabi exceeds production guidance for 2022
20th Dec 20227:00 amGNWResults of Extraordinary General Meeting
13th Dec 20227:00 amGNW3rd Quarter Results
15th Nov 20227:00 amGNWNotice of Extraordinary General Meeting
13th Oct 20227:00 amGNWThird quarter 2022 operational review
26th Sep 20227:00 amGNWPalito Exploration Update
15th Sep 20227:00 amGNWChange of auditor
31st Aug 20227:00 amGNWUnaudited interim results for the three and six month periods ended 30 June 2022
23rd Aug 20222:00 pmGNWUpdate on Coringa Licencing
17th Aug 20227:00 amGNWOperational Update
8th Aug 20227:00 amGNWDirectorate changes - Appointment of new Chairman
1st Aug 20227:00 amGNWHolding(s) in Company

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