HPQ's Latest Pilot Test Delivers Higher-Purity, Higher-Quality Fumed Silica While Validating Semi-Continuous Reactor Operation
HPQ Silicon Inc.
('HPQ' or the 'Company') (TSX-V:
HPQ
, OTCQB:
HPQFF
, FRA:
O08
), a technology company driving innovation in advanced materials and critical process development, is pleased to inform shareholders that it has received new results from a leading global fumed silica manufacturer ('LGFSM') regarding the evaluation of materials produced during Phase 1 Test #5.
Milestones: First Production of Material under Semi-Continuous Feedstock Feeding Protocol
Technology supplier,
PyroGenesis Inc.
(TSX:
PYR
, OTCQX:
PYRGF
, FRA:
8PY1
) has informed the Company that, in addition to successfully replicating the production and collection of material in the dedicated product recovery unit (commonly referred to as the 'baghouse'), HPQ Silica Polvere Inc.'s (HSPI)[1] proprietary Fumed Silica Reactor (FSR) pilot plant operated under a semi-continuous feeding approach during Phase 1 Test #5 — two key steps in advancing the FSR toward commercial validation.
Significant Improvement Achieved in the Purity and Quality of Fumed Silica Produced
Material analysis conducted by the Leading Global Fumed Silica Manufacturer (LGFSM) confirmed several notable improvements in the fumed silica produced during Phase 1 Test #5 compared to Test #4:
'Taken together, the results from Phase 1 tests 4 and 5, along with operational data from the three earlier tests,
validate the successful 20-fold scale-up of the Fumed Silica Reactor—from lab to pilot scale, and from batch to semi-continuous production
,'
said Bernard Tourillon, President and CEO of HPQ Silicon and HPQ Silica Polvere Inc. '
These results confirm that key material properties can be reliably reproduced and even improved at larger scale, establishing a solid foundation for future process optimization
.'
Phase 2 Testing to Focus on Advancing Material Surface Area Performance
With the successful validation of process replicability at pilot scale, testing is now progressing into Phase 2, which will focus on further improving the material's surface area. The upcoming tests aim to produce fumed silica materials with BET surface areas up to 300 m²/g.
'Having overcome the key technical challenges to reach this Phase 1 completion milestone, we believe the remaining steps—specifically achieving the targeted surface area range with the FSR—are now well within reach,'
added Mr. Tourillon.
Image 1) Material produced and collected in the baghouse, during Phase 1 Test #5, and
sent to the leading global fumed silica manufacturer under the LOI
.
'
With Phase 1 testing successfully completed, we now look forward to the launch of Phase 2 with great anticipation,'
added Mr. Tourillon.
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About HPQ Silicon
HPQ Silicon Inc.
(
TSX-V: HPQ
) is a Quebec-based TSX Venture Exchange Industrial Issuer.
HPQ is a technology company focused on innovation in advanced materials and critical process development. In partnership with world-class technology leaders
PyroGenesis Inc.
and
NOVACIUM SAS
—of which HPQ is a shareholder—the company is developing the materials and process technologies essential to achieving net-zero goals.
HPQ activities are centred around the following pillars:
For more information, please visit
HPQ Silicon web site
.
About PyroGenesis Inc.
PyroGenesis, a high-tech company, is a proud leader in the design, development, manufacture and commercialization of advanced plasma processes and sustainable solutions which reduce greenhouse gases (GHG) and are economically attractive alternatives to conventional 'dirty' processes. PyroGenesis has created proprietary, patented and advanced plasma technologies that are being vetted and adopted by multiple multibillion dollar industry leaders in four massive markets: iron ore pelletization, aluminum, waste management, and additive manufacturing. With a team of experienced engineers, scientists and technicians working out of its Montreal office, and its 3,800 m2 and 2,940 m2 manufacturing facilities, PyroGenesis maintains its competitive advantage by remaining at the forefront of technology development and commercialization. The operations are ISO 9001:2015 and AS9100D certified, having been ISO certified since 1997. PyroGenesis' shares are publicly traded on the TSX in Canada (TSX: PYR), the OTCQX in the US (OTCQX: PYRGF), and the Frankfurt Stock Exchange in Germany (FRA: 8PY).
www.pyrogenesis.com
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Note
Regarding
Forward-Looking
Information
This press release contains 'forward-looking information' and 'forward-looking statements' within the meaning of applicable securities legislation (collectively, 'forward-looking statements'), including, but not limited to, statements relating to future financial or operating events or future performance of the Company, and reflecting management's expectations and assumptions regarding the Company's growth, results, performance, and business prospects and opportunities. Such forward-looking statements reflect management's current beliefs and are based on information currently available to it. In some cases, forward-looking statements can be identified by words such as 'aim', 'anticipate', 'aspire', 'attempt', 'believe', 'budget', 'could', 'estimate', 'expect', 'forecast', 'intend', 'may', 'mission', 'plan', 'potential', 'predict', 'progress', 'outlook', 'schedule', 'should', 'study', 'target', 'will', 'would' or the negative of these terms or other similar expressions concerning matters that are not historical facts.
In particular, forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, the Company's ability to develop
its low-cost (Capex and Opex) manufacturing of Fumed Silica using its Fumed Silica Reactor (FSR)
and enter in commercial production within the timeline, to provide high-performing and reliable advanced materials while promoting sustainability and supply chain traceability, and to position its fumed silica operation in the capital markets, the expected results of the initiatives described in this press release, and those statements which are discussed under the 'About HPQ Silicon' paragraph and elsewhere in the press release which essentially describe the Company's outlook and objectives.
Additionally, the forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, the Company's future results, the intended pilot plant testing and timeline of the Fumed Silica Reactor commercial scale up, the economic performance and product development efforts, as well as the Company's expected achievement of milestones, including the ability to conclude an offtake agreement and obtain sufficient financing for the future development on favorable terms for the Company.
Further, these forward-looking statements include the Company's ability to achieve its Fumed Silica strategy and its intended results, market trends, the consumer demand for materials, the Company's competitive advantages, macroeconomic conditions, the impact of applicable laws and regulations, and any information as to future plans and outlook for the Company are or involve forward-looking statements.
Forward-looking statements are based on estimates and assumptions that, while considered reasonable by the Company at the time of such statements, are inherently subject to significant business, economic, and competitive uncertainties and contingencies. These estimates and assumptions are not guarantees of future performance and may prove incorrect. These statements rely on various factors, including current technological trends, safe and effective operations, timely delivery and installation of future production equipment at estimated prices, assumed Fumed Silica sale prices, future exchange and interest rates, political and regulatory stability, commodity prices and production costs, the receipt of necessary approvals, licenses, and permits on favorable terms, sustained labor stability, financial and capital market conditions, availability of critical supplies and equipment, tax assumptions, CAPEX and OPEX estimates, economic and operational projections, local infrastructure, and overall business prospects. Forward-looking statements are also subject to risks, uncertainties, and other factors that may cause actual results to differ materially, including the outcome of development, engineering, and planning activities, market conditions, competition, pricing pressures, risks inherent to mining exploration and development, the commercial viability of the Company's technology, project timelines, business continuity challenges, geopolitical instability, and other industry risks. Additionally, there can be no assurance that the conditions precedent of offtake agreements, product qualification requirements, and commercial operations will be met, nor that the Company will fulfill the expectations of financing partners and certifying bodies.
Forward-looking statements are subject to known or unknown risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated or implied in the forward-looking statements. Risk factors that could cause actual results or events to differ materially from current expectations include, among others, delays in the scheduled delivery times of the equipment, the ability of the Company to successfully implement its strategic initiatives and whether such strategic initiatives will yield the expected benefits, the availability of financing or financing on favorable terms for the Company, the dependence on commodity prices, the impact of inflation on costs, the risks of obtaining the necessary permits, the operating performance of the Company's assets and businesses, competitive factors in the graphite mining and production industry, changes in laws and regulations affecting the Company's businesses, political and social acceptability risk, environmental regulation risk, currency and exchange rate risk, technological developments, as well as earnings, capital expenditure, cash flow and capital structure risks and general business risks. A further description of risks and uncertainties can be found in HPQ's Annual Information Form dated March 21, 2025, including in the section thereof captioned 'Risk Factors', which is available on SEDAR+ at
www.sedarplus.ca
Unpredictable or unknown factors not discussed in this Cautionary Note could also have material adverse effects on forward-looking statements.
Although the Company has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in forward-looking statements, there may be other factors that may cause results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended. There can be no assurance that forward-looking statements will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Forward-looking statements are provided for the purpose of providing information about management's expectations and plans relating to the future. The Company disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements or to explain any material difference between subsequent actual events and such forward-looking statements, except to the extent required by applicable law.
Market and industry data presented throughout this press release was obtained from third-party sources and industry reports, publications, websites and other publicly available information, as well as industry and other data prepared by the Company or on the behalf of the Company based on the Company's knowledge of the markets in which the Company operates, including information provided by suppliers, partners, customers and other industry participants.
The Company believes that the market and economic data presented throughout this press release is accurate as of the date of publication and, with respect to data prepared by the Company or on behalf of the Company, that estimates and assumptions are currently appropriate and reasonable, but there can be no assurance as to the accuracy or completeness thereof. The accuracy and completeness of the market and economic data presented throughout this press release are not guaranteed and the Company does not make any representation as to the accuracy of such data.
Actual outcomes may vary materially from those forecast in such reports or publications, and the prospect for material variation can be expected to increase as the length of the forecast period increases. Although the Company believes it to be reliable as of the date of publication, the Company has not independently verified any of the data from third-party sources referred to in this press release, analyzed or verified the underlying studies or surveys relied upon or referred to by such sources, or ascertained the underlying market, economic and other assumptions relied upon by such sources. Market and economic data are subject to variations and cannot be verified due to limits on the availability and reliability of data inputs, the voluntary nature of the data gathering process and other limitations and uncertainties inherent in any statistical survey.
Further information regarding the Company is available in the SEDAR+ database
(www.sedarplus.ca)
, and on the Company's website at:
www.hpqsilicon.com
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This News Release is available on the company's
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Source: HPQ Silicon Inc.
For further information contact:
Bernard J. Tourillon, Chairman, President, and CEO
Tel +1 (514) 846-3271
Email:
Info@hpqsilicon.com
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Q2 2025 Q2 2024YTD Q2 2025 YTD Q2 2024 Net income (loss) for the period $ 48,212 $ 24,265$ (21,620) $ 41,750 Change in fair values of financial instruments 3,000 —83,725 — Unrealized foreign exchange 2,167 (1,520)4,732 (2,431) One-time Musselwhite acquisition costs 1,699 —11,914 — Increased costs from inventory fair value adjustment 744 —10,513 — Share based compensation related to PSUs 532 1672,628 291 Accretion of deferred revenue 7,828 12210,878 244 ADJUSTED EARNINGS $ 64,182 $ 23,034$ 102,770 $ 39,854 Millions of shares outstanding – basic 324.9 318.0371.1 316.6 Adjusted earnings per share – basic $ 0.20 $ 0.07$ 0.32 $ 0.13 Companies may choose to expense or capitalize costs incurred while a project is in the exploration and evaluation phase. Our accounting policy is to expense these exploration costs. 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Q2 2025 Q2 2024 YTD Q2 2025 YTD Q2 2024 Cash flow from operating activities $ 94,822 $ 48,969$ 506,287 $ 77,119 Cash flow from investing activities (30,632) (4,906)(846,181) (9,130) FREE CASH FLOW $ 64,190 $ 44,063$ (339,894) $ 67,989 Millions of shares outstanding – basic 324.9 318.0323.6 316.6 Free cash flow per share – basic $ 0.20 $ 0.14$ (1.05) $ 0.21 CASH COST AND ALL-IN SUSTAINING COST Cash cost per ounce is calculated by dividing the sum of operating costs and royalty costs, net of by-product silver credits, by ounces of gold sold. All-in Sustaining Cost is intended to reflect all the expenditures that are required to produce an ounce of gold from operations. While there is no standardized meaning of the measure across the industry, the Company's definition conforms to the all-in sustaining cost definition as set out by the World Gold Council in its guidance. The Musselwhite Mine was acquired on February 28, 2025, and accounting rules require metal inventory on hand at acquisition date (February 28, 2025) to be valued on the books at fair value rather than historical cost which is ordinarily the case. Accordingly, Orla management concluded it would not be meaningful to readers to present cash costs and AISC for Musselwhite Mine for the one-month period ended March 31, 2025. The tables below exclude the costs of, and gold sales of, Musselwhite Mine for the period March 1 to March 31, 2025. Consequently, the year-to-date numbers presented in the table below have been adjusted to reflect Musselwhite's contribution as of April 1, months ended June 30, 2025Six months ended June 30, 2025 CASH COST Camino Rojo Mussel-white Corporate Total Camino Rojo Mussel-white Corporate Total Cost of sales – operating costs $ 21,600 $ 63,979 $ — $ 85,579$ 42,583 $ 63,979 $ — $ 106,562 Inventory valuation adjustment at acquisition — (744) — (744)— (744) — (744) Cost of sales - royalties 2,823 3,577 — 6,4005,588 3,577 — 9,165 Silver sales (6,943) (264) — (7,207)(12,476) (264) — (12,740) CASH COST $ 17,480 $ 66,548 $ — $ 84,028$ 35,695 $ 66,548 $ — $ 102,243 Ounces sold 26,591 52,318 n/a 78,90957,103 52,318 n/a 109,421 Cash cost per ounce sold $ 657 $ 1,272 $ n/a $ 1,065$ 625 $ 1,272 $ n/a $ 934 Three months ended June 30, 2025Six months ended June 30, 2025 ALL-IN SUSTAINING COST Camino Rojo Mussel-white Corporate Total Camino Rojo Mussel-white Corporate Total Cash cost, as above $ 17,480 $ 66,548 $ — $ 84,028$ 35,695 $ 66,548 $ — $ 102,243 Office and administration — — 6,202 6,202— — 11,789 11,789 Share based payments (excl PSUs) 33 355 592 98063 355 1,685 2,103 Accretion of site closure provisions 140 786 — 926260 786 — 1,046 Amortization of site closure provisions 19 661 — 680169 661 — 830 Sustaining capital 519 889 — 1,408969 889 — 1,858 Sustaining capitalized exploration and development expenses — 17,552 — 17,552— 17,552 — 17,552 Lease payments 165 194 — 359303 194 — 497 ALL-IN SUSTAINING COST $ 18,356 $ 86,895 $ 6,794 $ 112,135$ 37,459 $ 86,895 $ 13,474 $ 137,918 Ounces sold 26,591 52,318 n/a 78,90957,103 52,318 n/a 109,421 All-in sustaining cost per ounce sold $ 690 $ 1,663 $ n/a $ 1,421$ 656 $ 1,663 $ n/a $ 1,260 (note, the tables above exclude costs and gold sales for Musselwhite Mine for the period March 1 to March 31, 2025) EXPLORATION AND PROJECT DEVELOPMENT COSTS Exploration and project development costs are calculated as the sum of costs related to exploration and to project development. Some of these costs have been expensed, while some of these have been capitalized, in accordance with our accounting policies. Q2 2025 Q2 2024 YTD Q2 2025 YTD Q2 2024 Exploration and evaluation expense $ 9,412 $ 6,649$ 18,291 $ 11,393 Expenditures on mineral properties capitalized 22,851 3,10329,783 6,979 EXPLORATION AND PROJECT DEVELOPMENT $ 32,263 $ 9,752$ 48,074 $ 18,372 Forward-looking Statements This news release contains certain "forward-looking information" and "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Canadian securities legislation and within the meaning of Section 27A of the United States Securities Act of 1933, as amended, Section 21E of the United States Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, or in releases made by the United States Securities and Exchange Commission, all as may be amended from time to time, including, without limitation, statements regarding the impact of the pit wall event on the Company's operations; the Company's estimates of material to be removed from the north wall of the pit, including the strip ratio, expected grade, the stacking of such material on the heap leach over the coming months, tonnage, and the extent of the pushback; the Company's revised 2025 guidance, including production and AISC; the Company's exploration programs, including timing, expenditures, and the goals and results thereof; the timing of permitting, construction, and production at South Railroad; the initial mineral resource estimate for Camino Rojo; and the Company's goals and objectives. Forward-looking statements are statements that are not historical facts which address events, results, outcomes or developments that the Company expects to occur. Forward-looking statements are based on the beliefs, estimates and opinions of the Company's management on the date the statements are made and they involve a number of risks and uncertainties. Certain material assumptions regarding such forward-looking statements were made, including without limitation, assumptions regarding: the impact of the pit wall event on Camino Rojo; the future price of gold and silver; anticipated costs and the Company's ability to fund its programs; the Company's ability to carry on exploration, development, and mining activities; the Company's ability to successfully integrate the Musselwhite Mine; tonnage of ore to be mined and processed; ore grades and recoveries; decommissioning and reclamation estimates; currency exchange rates remaining as estimated; prices for energy inputs, labour, materials, supplies and services remaining as estimated; the Company's ability to secure and to meet obligations under property agreements, including the layback agreement with Fresnillo plc; that all conditions of the Company's credit facility will be met; the timing and results of drilling programs; mineral reserve and mineral resource estimates and the assumptions on which they are based; the discovery of mineral resources and mineral reserves on the Company's mineral properties; the obtaining of a subsequent agreement with Fresnillo to access the sulphide mineral resource at the Camino Rojo Project and develop the entire Camino Rojo Project mineral resources estimate; that political and legal developments will be consistent with current expectations; the timely receipt of required approvals and permits, including those approvals and permits required for successful project permitting, construction, and operation of projects; the timing of cash flows; the costs of operating and exploration expenditures; the Company's ability to operate in a safe, efficient, and effective manner; the Company's ability to obtain financing as and when required and on reasonable terms; that the Company's activities will be in accordance with the Company's public statements and stated goals; and that there will be no material adverse change or disruptions affecting the Company or its properties. Consequently, there can be no assurances that such statements will prove to be accurate and actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Forward-looking statements involve significant known and unknown risks and uncertainties, which could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated. These risks include, but are not limited to: uncertainty and variations in the estimation of mineral resources and mineral reserves; risks related to the Company's indebtedness and gold prepayment; risks related to exploration, development, and operation activities; foreign country and political risks, including risks relating to foreign operations; tailings risks; reclamation costs; delays in obtaining or failure to obtain governmental permits, or non-compliance with permits; environmental and other regulatory requirements; loss of, delays in, or failure to get access from surface rights owners; uncertainties related to title to mineral properties; water rights; risks related to natural disasters, terrorist acts, health crises, and other disruptions and dislocations; financing risks and access to additional capital; risks related to guidance estimates and uncertainties inherent in the preparation of feasibility studies; uncertainty in estimates of production, capital, and operating costs and potential production and cost overruns; the fluctuating price of gold and silver; risks related to the Cerro Quema Project; unknown labilities in connection with acquisitions; global financial conditions; uninsured risks; climate change risks; competition from other companies and individuals; conflicts of interest; risks related to compliance with anti-corruption laws; volatility in the market price of the Company's securities; assessments by taxation authorities in multiple jurisdictions; foreign currency fluctuations; the Company's limited operating history; litigation risks; the Company's ability to identify, complete, and successfully integrate acquisitions; intervention by non-governmental organizations; outside contractor risks; risks related to historical data; the Company not having paid a dividend; risks related to the Company's foreign subsidiaries; risks related to the Company's accounting policies and internal controls; the Company's ability to satisfy the requirements of Sarbanes–Oxley Act of 2002; enforcement of civil liabilities; the Company's status as a passive foreign investment company (PFIC) for U.S. federal income tax purposes; information and cyber security; the Company's significant shareholders; gold industry concentration; shareholder activism; other risks associated with executing the Company's objectives and strategies; as well as those risk factors discussed in the Company's most recently filed management's discussion and analysis, as well as its annual information form dated March 18, 2025, which are available on and Except as required by the securities disclosure laws and regulations applicable to the Company, the Company undertakes no obligation to update these forward-looking statements if management's beliefs, estimates or opinions, or other factors, should change. Cautionary Note to U.S. Readers This news release has been prepared in accordance with Canadian standards for the reporting of mineral resource and mineral reserve estimates, which differ from the previous and current standards of the United States securities laws. In particular, and without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the terms "mineral reserve", "proven mineral reserve", "probable mineral reserve", "inferred mineral resources", "indicated mineral resources", "measured mineral resources" and "mineral resources" used or referenced in this news release are Canadian mineral disclosure terms as defined in accordance with NI 43-101 and the Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum (the "CIM") – CIM Definition Standards on Mineral Resources and Mineral Reserves, adopted by the CIM Council, as amended (the "CIM Definition Standards"). For United States reporting purposes, the United States Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") has adopted amendments to its disclosure rules (the "SEC Modernization Rules") to modernize the mining property disclosure requirements for issuers whose securities are registered with the SEC under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. The SEC Modernization Rules more closely align the SEC's disclosure requirements and policies for mining properties with current industry and global regulatory practices and standards, including NI 43-101, and replace the historical property disclosure requirements for mining registrants that were included in Industry Guide 7 under the U.S. Securities Act. As a foreign private issuer that is eligible to file reports with the SEC pursuant to the multijurisdictional disclosure system (MJDS), the Company is not required to provide disclosure on its mineral properties under the SEC Modernization Rules and provides disclosure under NI 43-101 and the CIM Definition Standards. Accordingly, mineral reserve and mineral resource information contained in this news release may not be comparable to similar information disclosed by United States companies. As a result of the adoption of the SEC Modernization Rules, the SEC now recognizes estimates of "measured mineral resources", "indicated mineral resources" and "inferred mineral resources." In addition, the SEC has amended its definitions of "proven mineral reserves" and "probable mineral reserves" to be "substantially similar" to the corresponding CIM Definition Standards that are required under NI 43-101. While the above terms are "substantially similar" to CIM Definition Standards, there are differences in the definitions under the SEC Modernization Rules and the CIM Definition Standards. There is no assurance any mineral reserves or mineral resources that the Company may report as "proven mineral reserves", "probable mineral reserves", "measured mineral resources", "indicated mineral resources" and "inferred mineral resources" under NI 43-101 would be the same had the Company prepared the reserve or resource estimates under the standards adopted under the SEC Modernization Rules. Accordingly, information contained in this news release may not be comparable to similar information made public by U.S. companies subject to the reporting and disclosure requirements under the United States federal securities laws and the rules and regulations thereunder. Appendix: Camino Rojo Underground Mineral Resource Estimate Table 1: Camino Rojo Underground Mineral Resource Estimate: DescriptionsMeasured Indicated Measured & Indicated Inferred kt g/t koz kt g/t koz kt g/t koz kt g/t koz GOLD (Au) Heap leach 7 1.95 0 1,704 2.90 159 1,711 2.90 159 214 2.29 16CIL - - - 12,475 2.07 832 12,475 2.07 832 2,549 1.81 148FLOT/POX/CIL - - - 35,900 2.56 2,958 35,900 2.56 2,958 2,813 2.57 232Total - Gold 7 1.95 0 50,079 2.45 3,949 50,086 2.45 3,950 5,576 2.21 396 kt g/t koz kt g/t koz kt g/t koz kt g/t koz SILVER (Ag) Heap leach 7 31.5 7 1,704 13.2 722 1,711 13.3 729 214 15.1 104CIL - - - 12,475 8.7 3,480 12,475 8.7 3,480 2,549 10.2 835FLOT/POX/CIL - - - 35,900 11.1 12,847 35,900 11.1 12,847 2,813 11.2 1,010Total - Silver 7 31.5 7 50,079 10.6 17,048 50,086 10.6 17,055 5,576 10.9 1,949 kt % Mlb kt % Mlb kt % Mlb kt % Mlb ZINC (Zn) Heap leach - - - - - - - - - - - -CIL - - - - - - - - - - - -FLOT/POX/CIL - - - 35,900 0.35 278 35,900 0.35 278 2,813 0.42 26Total - Zinc 0 0 0 35,900 0.35 278 35,900 0.35 278 2,813 0.42 26 kt g/t koz kt g/t koz kt g/t koz kt g/t koz AUEQ (Au) Heap leach 7 2.11 1 1,704 3.03 166 1,711 3.03 166 214 2.44 17CIL - - - 12,475 2.11 848 12,475 2.11 848 2,549 1.85 152FLOT/POX/CIL - - - 35,900 2.72 3,142 35,900 2.72 3,142 2,813 2.75 249Total - AUEQ 7 2.11 1 50,079 2.58 4,156 50,086 2.58 4,156 5,576 2.33 418 kt g/t koz/Mlb kt g/t or % koz/Mlb kt g/t or % koz/Mlb kt g/t or % koz/Mlb TOTALS Au 7 1.95 0 50,079 2.45 3,949 50,086 2.45 3,950 5,576 2.21 396Ag 31.5 7 10.6 17,048 10.6 17,055 10.9 1,949Zn - - 0.25 278 0.25 278 0.21 26AuEq 2.11 1 2.58 4,156 2.58 4,156 2.33 418 Mineral Resources Notes: CIM (2014) definitions were followed for Mineral Resources. The mineral resource estimate for Camino Rojo has an effective date of March 31, 2025. The Qualified Person responsible for the mineral resource estimate is Marie-Christine Gosselin, Senior Resource Geologist of SLR Consulting (Canada) Ltd. Mineral resources are estimated using a long-term price of US$2,300 /oz gold, US$1.25 /lb zinc and US$29 /oz silver and the following smelter terms: for oxide 99.9% payable Au and 98% payable Ag, and for sulphide 95% payable Au, 90% payable Ag and 95% payable Zn. Offsite costs (refining, transport and insurance) of US$145 /wmt transportation and US$230 /dmt treatment; a 2.5% NSR royalty. Metallurgical recoveries vary according to geometallurgical domains from heap leach, CIL, and flotation CIL with POX and are either constant or formula based. Heap leach recoveries range from 40% to 70% for gold and from 11% to 34% for silver. For CIL and CIL with POX, gold and silver recoveries are calculated using grade dependent formulae. The underground CIL mean recovery is 92% for gold and 36% for silver. The underground CIL with POX mean recovery is 85% for gold and 41% for silver. Zinc recovery by flotation is 80%. Mineral Resources are estimated in underground resource panels using NSR cut-off grades of 59.02 US$/t for leach material, 68.73 US$/t for CIL material, and 76.23 US$/t for CIL w/POX material. Underground resource panels have a minimum width of 2m. The NSR for heap leach material is calculated with the following formula: NSR ($/t) = US$71.98 x Au recovery x Au grade + US$0.84 x Ag recovery x Ag grade (g/t). The NSR for CIL material is calculated with the following formula: NSR ($/t) = US$68.34 x Au recovery x Au grade (g/t) + US$0.73 x Ag recovery x Ag grade (g/t). The NSR for CIL w/POX material is calculated with the following formula: NSR ($/t) = US$68.34 x Au recovery x Au grade (g/t) + US$0.73 x Ag recovery x Ag grade (g/T) + US$0.00146 x Zn recovery x Zn grade (ppm). The gold equivalent (AuEq) for heap leach material is calculated with the following formula: Au grade (g/t) + (US$0.84 x Ag recovery x Ag grade (g/t)) /(US$71.98 x Au recovery). The AuEq for CIL material is calculated with the following formula: Au grade (g/t) + (US$0.73 x Ag recovery x Ag grade (g/t)) / (US$68.34 x Au recovery). The AuEq for CIL w/POX material is calculated with the following formula: Au grade (g/t) + (US$0.73 x Ag recovery x Ag grade (g/t)) / (US$68.34 x Au recovery) + (US$0.00146 x Zn recovery x Zn grade (ppm)) / (US$68.34 x Au recovery). Numbers may not add due to rounding. The Mineral Resource estimate includes Inferred Mineral Resources that are considered too speculative geologically to have economic considerations applied to them that would enable them to be categorized as mineral reserves. Mineral Resources that are not Mineral Reserves do not have demonstrated economic viability. The following factors, among others, could affect the mineral resource estimate: commodity price and exchange rate assumptions, pit slope angles, assumptions used in generating the resource pit shell and underground resource panels, including metal recoveries, and mining and process cost assumptions. SOURCE Orla Mining Ltd. View original content to download multimedia: Sign in to access your portfolio
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