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Daily Record
08-07-2025
- Health
- Daily Record
Man with no limb function faces heartache as partner receives terminal diagnosis
Paul Dillon and Sarah Leanne Burdon met six years ago and fell in love - but just a year after that, Paul was diagnosed with MDN and Sarah became his full-time carer. A man who lost the use of his arms and legs has faced further heartache after his partner and devoted carer received a terminal diagnosis. Paul Dillon found love with Sarah Leanne Burdon six years ago and the loved-up couple quickly moved in together. However just a year later, Paul's health spiralled downward due to motor neurone disease, leading Sarah to become his full-time carer. The couple then received devastating news when Sarah was diagnosed with an uncommon, aggressive form of cancer, leaving her with a prognosis of potentially six months to live. With her health declining, Sarah Leanne has chosen to return to her sons, who wish to care for her in her final days. A distraught Paul admitted to the Manchester Evening News: "She's going home to die." The 45-year-old is now grappling not only with the impending loss of his life companion but also the worry of being left without support amid an anticipated lengthy delay for a new care team,. At the same age, Sarah was stunned to discover she has neuroendocrine cancer. Doctors have given her a six months to live estimate, possibly extending to a year with chemotherapy treatment. She said: "I don't know how long I've had it, where it's come from – that's how rare it is. "Six months ago, I found a lump in my breast. It turned out it wasn't breast cancer - that was a symptom of the cancer elsewhere in my body. I'm trying to fight it." Sarah, mum to two sons aged 23 and 20, chose to move back to her previous home in Stockport to be with her family and receive care from the sons and her brother. As her condition worsens, the family is determined to support her through demanding treatment and cherish their time together. Consequently, Sarah will not live with Paul at his Moston home, even though they will remain a couple, after spending six years together. "It's hard for Paul, it's hard for me," Sarah admitted. "We've been living together for six years. I don't think it's really hit us, it still feels like we're in a bad dream." Paul himself has been dealing with his own health issues; his physical abilities have sharply declined over the past five years. He confessed to the Manchester Evening News: "My arms and legs haven't worked for the last five years. "I've been living full-time with my best mate. But now my partner and carer for the last six years is now going to have to go home to Stockport to live with her sons, she needs to be taken care of." "It's devastating. It's like we're breaking up." On Friday, July 4, Paul expressed his concerns after being informed by social workers doing their utmost that it could take 'two or three months' to establish a formal care plan for him. He was also apprehensive about the sufficiency of care for his needs. Paul notified Manchester City Council about the change in his circumstances approximately two weeks prior. Describing his predicament, Paul said on Friday: "I'd been living full-time with my best mate. There's no one else to look after me, it's so sad. I can't feed myself, I can't do anything for myself. "My legs and arms don't work, I nearly died in November. My lungs became so weak that now I'm on a breathing machine every day. "I've been offered three hours a day of care, which is nothing when I need so much help, I don't know what I'm going to do. But my partner is going home [today] to be taken care of by her sons. "I need so much help getting up in the morning, getting showered. My partner feeds me, gets me ready, puts me in my disabled chair to watch TV, every hour she has to move my arms – they ache being in one place all the time. "Then she has to put the breathing machine on me. I'm like a brand new baby, everything is work." The prospect of his partner Sarah moving out left both of them extremely anxious about his future care. "I'm really worried there'll be no one to do all this, I'm really scared," Paul admitted. As of Monday July 7, a care plan tailored to his requirements has been initiated, confirmed by the council. Councillor Thomas Robinson, Executive Member for Healthy Manchester and Adult Social Care, told the Manchester Evening News: "Although this is a difficult and worrying situation for Paul and Sarah, our social work team has been working with them and Paul's brother on an individual care plan that will be in place from tonight to meet all his care needs once Sarah is no longer able to support him. "The plan involves two separate care agencies taking turns; one will cater to his night-time requirements while the other will provide daytime support. "We have spoken to Paul and his family who have confirmed that the hours are enough to meet his needs, and that he does not require any further support outside of the care calls. "We will be keeping in touch with him and the care agencies to ensure that he is receiving the right level of care." Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team. All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in! If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice. The couple now focus on fundraising for a caravan, which would allow them to spend quality time away despite limitations, as overseas travel isn't possible for them. They aim to collect £7,000 but have managed just over £1,300 thus far. Paul shared: "I can't fly to go on holiday and now we actually don't know how long we have left [because of Sarah Leanne's terminal diagnosis]. "But [we] would love to buy a little caravan, maybe in Blackpool or Wales, so we can just go away as much as we can. "I know it's a big ask but if anyone could help me with any donations, [it] will help and I appreciate it so much."
Miami Herald
12-06-2025
- Business
- Miami Herald
Cerrado Gold Begins Underground Operations at Its Minera Don Nicolas Mine
Highlights: Portal construction commenced with initial blast completedUnderground operations expected to contribute to production in June and ramp up during Q3 2025Open pit exploration drill campaign commenced TORONTO, ONTARIO / ACCESS Newswire / June 12, 2025 / Cerrado Gold Inc. [TSX.V:CERT][OTCQX:CRDOF][FRA:BAI0] ("Cerrado" or the "Company") is pleased to provide an update on the development of the Company's inaugural underground operation commencing underneath the high-grade Paloma pit at its Minera Don Nicolas Mine in Argentina ("MDN"). Earlier this week, the Company completed the initial blast to begin construction of the underground portal and progress the development of the underground mine over the coming months. The initial decline will be driven through the ore body and will provide nominal feed to the carbon in leach ("CIL") plant. Production from the underground is expected to ramp-up to reach steady state production by October this year. Additionally, the Company has now mobilized the initial drill rig to commence the previously announced 20,000 metre exploration drill program at MDN. The primary focus will be near surface, high-grade deposits that can provide feed to the CIL plant as well as expanding potential resources in and around the Las Calandrias heap leach project to add both high grade and heap leachable material. Underground drilling at Paloma will commence once the underground exploration platforms have been established. Mark Brennan, Executive Chairman, commented: "The start of the underground operation is a key milestone for Cerrado's Argentinian operations; we now have the ability to produce from open pit, heap leach and underground operations. Not only will the underground operations contribute to production immediately, but it will also provide a platform for underground exploration, which remains completely open and largely unexplored at MDN." Review of Technical Information The scientific and technical information in this press release has been reviewed and approved by Andrew Croal, Chief Technical Officer for Cerrado Gold, who is a Qualified Person as defined in National Instrument 43-101. About Cerrado Cerrado Gold is a Toronto-based gold production, development, and exploration company. The Company is the 100% owner of the producing Minera Don Nicolás and Las Calandrias mine in Santa Cruz province, Argentina. In Portugal, the Company holds an 80% interest in the highly prospective Lagoa Salgada VMS project through its position in Redcorp - Empreendimentos Mineiros, Lda. In Canada, Cerrado Gold is developing its 100% owned Mont Sorcier Iron project located outside of Chibougamou, Quebec. In Argentina, Cerrado is maximizing asset value at its Minera Don Nicolas ("MDN") operation through continued operational optimization and is growing production through its operations at the Las Calandrias heap leach project. An extensive campaign of exploration is ongoing to further unlock potential resources in our highly prospective land package in the heart of the Deseado Masiff. In Portugal, Cerrado is focused on the development and exploration of the highly prospective Lagoa Salgada VMS project located on the prolific Iberian Pyrite Belt in Portugal. The Lagoa Salgada project is a high-grade polymetallic project, demonstrating a typical mineralization endowment of zinc, copper, lead, tin, silver, and gold. Extensive exploration upside potential lies both near deposit and at prospective step-out targets across the large 7,209-hectare property concession. Located just 80km from Lisbon and surrounded by exceptional infrastructure, Lagoa Salgada offers a low-cost entry to a significant development and exploration opportunity, already showing its mineable scale and cashflow generation potential. In Canada, Cerrado holds a 100% interest in the Mont Sorcier high purity high grade DRI Iron Ore project, which has the potential to produce a premium iron ore concentrate over a long mine life at low operating costs and low capital intensity. Furthermore, its high grade and high purity product facilitates the migration of steel producers from blast furnaces to electric arc furnaces, contributing to the decarbonization of the industry and the achievement of sustainable development goals. For more information about Cerrado please visit our website at: Mark BrennanCEO and Chairman Mike McAllisterVice President, Investor RelationsTel: +1-647-805-5662mmcallister@ Disclaimer NEITHER TSX VENTURE EXCHANGE NOR ITS REGULATION SERVICES PROVIDER (AS THAT TERM IS DEFINED IN POLICIES OF THE TSX VENTURE EXCHANGE) ACCEPTS RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE ADEQUACY OR ACCURACY OF THIS RELEASE. This press release contains statements that constitute "forward-looking information" (collectively, "forward-looking statements") within the meaning of the applicable Canadian securities legislation. All statements, other than statements of historical fact, are forward-looking statements and are based on expectations, estimates and projections as at the date of this news release. Any statement that discusses predictions, expectations, beliefs, plans, projections, objectives, assumptions, future events or performance (often but not always using phrases such as "expects", or "does not expect", "is expected", "anticipates" or "does not anticipate", "plans", "budget", "scheduled", "forecasts", "estimates", "believes" or "intends" or variations of such words and phrases or stating that certain actions, events or results "may" or "could", "would", "might" or "will" be taken to occur or be achieved) are not statements of historical fact and may be forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements contained in this press release include, without limitation, statements regarding the business and operations of Cerrado, the Company's 2025 guidance including expected gold production, future growth, the goals of our planned underground exploration program, the expected timing of the strengthening of the 2025 production, the primary sources of the 2025 production, expectations regarding production at the underground operation. Forward-looking statements and forward-looking information by their nature are based on assumptions and involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors, which may cause the actual results, performance or achievements of the Company to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements or information. In making the forward-looking statements contained in this press release, Cerrado has made certain assumptions. Although Cerrado believes that the expectations reflected in forward-looking statements are reasonable, it can give no assurance that the expectations of any forward-looking statements will prove to be correct. Known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors which may cause the actual results and future events to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Such factors include, but are not limited to general business, economic, competitive, political and social uncertainties. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on the forward-looking statements and information contained in this press release. Except as required by law, Cerrado disclaims any intention and assumes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements to reflect actual results, whether as a result of new information, future events, changes in assumptions, changes in factors affecting such forward-looking statements or otherwise. SOURCE: Cerrado Gold Inc.
Miami Herald
29-05-2025
- Business
- Miami Herald
Cerrado Gold Announces First Quarter 2025 Financial Results
Gold equivalent production of 11,163 Gold Equivalent Ounces ("GEO") for Q1Full year guidance of 55,000-60,000 GEO maintainedAdjusted EBITDA of $4.8 million for Q1, 2025 and Cash balance over US$20mManagement to host conference call on 29th of May, 11AM EDT TORONTO, ON / ACCESS Newswire / May 29, 2025 / Cerrado Gold Inc. (TSX.V:CERT)(OTCQX:CRDOF)(FRA:BAI0) ("Cerrado" or the "Company") announces its operational and financial results for the first quarter ("Q1/25") including its Minera Don Nicolas ("MDN") gold mine in Santa Cruz Province, Argentina, and its Mont Sorcier High Purity DRI Iron Project in Quebec. Production results for MDN were previously released on April 15, 2025. The Company's financial results are reported and available on SEDAR+ ( and the Company's website ( Q1/25 MDN Operating Highlights Q1/25 production of 11,163 GEO and AISC of $1,932/ozUnit costs set to decline as production increases (target US$1,500-1,700)Q1/25 Adjusted EBITDA of $4.8 millionRecord heap leach production of 6,897 GEO During the QuarterSecondary crusher operational and underground development started Operational results for the first quarter saw gold production in line with Q1/24, with the heap leach operation reaching a new production record of 6,897 GEO for the quarter. The expanded crusher is now fully operational and the quantity of ore being placed on the pad has increased. With higher gold prices, the CIL plant continues to process lower-grade stockpiles and is planned to continue processing low grade stockpiles through Q2/25, after which it will be blended with new high-grade material from the underground mining operations which will increase the average grade throughput at the mill. Mark Brennan, CEO and Chairman commented, "The results from the first quarter demonstrate robust and improving production from our Heap leach operations; delivering strong cashflow to support our growth initiatives. We have successfully expanded and improved our crushing capacity at MDN, which will yield greater production and cashflows moving forward. Likewise, the preparation for underground development and production have added costs but will add to our production and cash flows starting in July. The strong cash flow combined with our cash balance has enabled us to continue to pay down debt at MDN, and will allow us to continue to deploy capital at our high-grade Mont Sorcier DRI iron project and our well advanced and highly prospective Lagoa Salgada Project." Operating Results for the Quarter The addition of the new crusher circuit was completed just after quarter end, providing increased ore availability to the pad. While supporting higher production, additional crushing facilities are also expected to reduce the feed size to the pad and thus improve recoveries. As the reduced size feed and larger pad stockpiles are leached, it should lead to higher production rates and unit costs are expected to decline as a result. Post quarter end saw the initiation of activities at our underground operation. The Paloma pit has been dewatered, orders for long lead items have been placed and initial development of the portal commenced in May. The development of the underground remains on schedule for initial production during the 3rd quarter of this year. Cerrado has continued to make improvements to its balance sheet during the quarter. The cash balance remained strong at over US$20m as at March 31, 2025, while debt levels and payables continued to fall. The Company recently announced it had made the final payment to the Sellers of its MDN property, reducing an additional US$5m in debt. The focus at MDN remains to ramp up production rates at its heap leach operation to 4,000-4,500 GEO per month, initiate underground production from the Paloma area in Q3, and ramp up a new targeted exploration program across our 330k Ha property targeted to increase resources and mine life. The Company is well positioned to continue its debt and payables reduction program at MDN as well as to fund future development and exploration at MDN and push forward its development projects in Quebec and in Portugal. In Portugal, we aim to complete the optimized feasibility study in Q3 and reach a construction decision by year end. In Quebec, work on advancing the feasibility study for the Mont Sorcier High grade iron project formally commenced during the quarter and remains on target for completion in Q1/2026. Q1 Financial Performance Table 1. Q1 2025 Operational and Financial Performance The Company produced 11,163 gold equivalent ounces ("GEO") during the three months ended March 31, 2025, as compared to 11,204 GEO for the three months ended March 31, 2024. Production is consistent with the prior year period. In the period ended March 31, 2025, heap leach production was significantly higher compared to prior year due to 36% higher gold head grade, 53% higher recovery and 462,000 additional tonnes placed on the pad. This was offset by a 6,136 ounce decrease in production from the CIL operation as the Company's focus moved towards heap leach operations in 2025 and the plant only processed low grade ore in Q1 2025. The Company generated revenue of $28.8 million for the three months ended March 31, 2025, from the sale of 10,992 ounces of gold and 42,623 ounces of silver at an average realized price per gold ounce sold of $2,520. For the three months ended March 31, 2024, the Company generated revenue of $20.4 million from the sale of 10,120 ounces of gold 18,749 ounces of silver. Revenue is higher for the three months ended March 31, 2025 as compared to the three months ended March 31, 2024, due primarily to higher production and the average realized gold price. Cost of sales for the three months ended March 31, 2025, were $26.6 million as compared to $23.6 million for the three months ended March 31, 2024. The Company incurred $3.0 million higher production costs for the three months ended March 31, 2025 due to higher costs of equipment rentals, and higher labour costs in 2025 as compared to 2024. Total cash costs (including royalties) per ounce sold was $1,902 per ounce in the three months ended March 31, 2025, as compared to $2,042 per ounce for the three months ended March 31, 2024 a $140 per ounce or 7% decrease (refer to reconciliation of Non-IFRS performance metrics). The decrease is a result of higher ounces sold in 2025 as compared to 2024. Net loss from continued and discontinued operations for the three months ended March 31, 2025, was $4.2 million as compared to a net loss of $7.3 million for the three months ended March 31, 2024. The decrease in net loss is primarily a result of $8.4 million increase in metal sales, $0.4 million decrease in general and administrative expenses, offset by higher depreciation expense of $2.1 million and an increase in loss on remeasurement of MDN stream obligation of $1.4 million. The Company incurred general and administrative expenses of $2.1 million for the three months ended March 31, 2025, as compared to $2.4 million of general and administrative expenses incurred during the three months ended March 31, 2024. The decrease was primarily as result of a decrease in stock-based compensation of $0.6 million, and professional fees of $0.1 million for the three months ended March 31, 2025. Other loss of $3.7 million during the three months ended March 31, 2025, includes finance expense of $2.1 million and loss on fair value remeasurement of MDN stream obligation of $3.3 million offset by finance income of $0.9million and foreign exchange gain of $0.9 million. Hedging Program On April 26, 2025 the Company extended its limited hedging program with Ocean Partners UK Ltd. The hedge is constructed as a zero-cost collar with lower and upper boundaries of US$3,100 and US$3,250 per ounce respectively. The hedging volume is for 2,000 ounces per month for a period of 7 months beginning May 2025 and terminating on December 2025. With the expanded hedging program, the Company is focused on ensuring more than sufficient cash flows to further enhance its balance sheet and support funding requirements for its various growth projects. Outlook Entering the second quarter of 2025 and beyond, Cerrado's MDN Heap Leach operations are set to benefit from the completion of its crushing infrastructure to grow and improve production. Higher gold prices have enabled the plant to remain operational by processing lower grade stockpiles through March and April. The underground operations have begun and production is expected to begin in Q3. As noted in the Press Release dated April 15, 2025, the Company raised its 2025 annual production guidance to 55,000 - 60,000 GEO. AISC costs are expected to be modestly higher than previously anticipated with an AISC of between $1,500 - $1,700 per GEO. The increased costs are the result of the inclusion of underground mining, ongoing processing of low-grade ores and continued inflationary pressure in Argentina. A new Exploration initiative began in Q1 with the focus on growing the known resources at MDN beyond those outlined in the recent Mineral Resource Estimate ("MRE"). The focus remains on defining high grade-near surface targets that can readily be brought into the mine plan, underground exploration and a regional program to better understand the potential of known anomalies on the significant land package Cerrado holds at MDN. Drilling is expected to commence in early June. At the Mont Sorcier high grade and high purity DRI iron project operated by Cerrado's wholly owned subsidiary Voyager Metals Inc., work continued to advance the project with several workstreams related to permitting, social license and the initiation of the Feasibility Study which is targeted to be completed during Q1 2026. The high quality of the concentrate, grading over 67% iron, from the Mont Sorcier project is well positioned to support growing demand from the global Green Steel transition due to the reduced emissions generated by steel producers using high grade concentrates. The Company recently closed the acquisition of all of the outstanding common shares of Ascendant Resources Inc. not already owned by the Company. The Company will continue to advance the Lagoa Salgada VMS project through several key workstreams, including the ongoing metallurgical test work, which is currently on track to be completed towards the end of Q2 2025, completion of the optimized feasibility study by Q3 2025 and advancing the approval in the Environment Impact Assessment, expected to be received in June. The Company remains focused on advancing the Project to reach a construction decision , which is currently expected by year end. Conference Call Details Cerrado Management will host a conference call on May 29, 2025, at 11:00 AM EDT to discuss the Q1 Financial and Operational results. The presentation for the call can be found on the investor page on Cerrado Gold's website at Call details are as follows: Pre-Registration for Conference Call Participants can preregister for the conference by navigating to: Participants will receive dial-in numbers to connect directly upon registration completion. Those without internet access or unable to pre-register may dial in by calling: PARTICIPANT DIAL IN (TOLL FREE): 1-833-752-3576 PARTICIPANT INTERNATIONAL DIAL IN: 1-647-846-8340 Review of Technical Information The scientific and technical information in this press release has been reviewed and approved by Andrew Croal Chief Technical Officer for Cerrado Gold, who is a Qualified Person as defined in National Instrument 43-101. About Cerrado Cerrado Gold is a Toronto-based gold production, development, and exploration company. The Company is the 100% owner of the producing Minera Don Nicolás and Las Calandrias mine in Santa Cruz province, Argentina. In Portugal, the Company holds an 80% interest in the highly prospective Lagoa Salgada VMS project through its position in Redcorp - Empreendimentos Mineiros, Lda. In Canada, Cerrado Gold is developing its 100% owned Mont Sorcier Iron project located outside of Chibougamou, Quebec.. In Argentina, Cerrado is maximizing asset value at its Minera Don Nicolas operation through continued operational optimization and is growing production through its operations at the Las Calandrias heap leach project. An extensive campaign of exploration is ongoing to further unlock potential resources in our highly prospective land package in the heart of the Deseado Masiff. In Portugal, Cerrado focused on the exploration and development of the highly prospective Lagoa Salgada VMS project located on the prolific Iberian Pyrite Belt in Portugal. The Lagoa Salgada project is a high-grade polymetallic project, demonstrating a typical mineralization endowment of zinc, copper, lead, tin, silver, and gold. Extensive exploration upside potential lies both near deposit and at prospective step-out targets across the large 7,209-hectare property concession. Located just 80km from Lisbon and surrounded by exceptional infrastructure, Lagoa Salgada offers a low-cost entry to a significant exploration and development opportunity, already showing its mineable scale and cashflow generation potential. In Canada, Cerrado holds a 100% interest in the Mont Sorcier Iron project, which has the potential to produce a premium iron ore concentrate over a long mine life at low operating costs and low capital intensity. Furthermore, its high grade and high purity product facilitates the migration of steel producers from blast furnaces to electric arc furnaces, contributing to the decarbonization of the industry and the achievement of sustainable development goals. For more information about Cerrado please visit our website at: Mark BrennanCEO and Chairman Mike McAllisterVice President, Investor RelationsTel: +1-647-805-5662mmcallister@ Disclaimer NEITHER TSX VENTURE EXCHANGE NOR ITS REGULATION SERVICES PROVIDER (AS THAT TERM IS DEFINED IN POLICIES OF THE TSX VENTURE EXCHANGE) ACCEPTS RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE ADEQUACY OR ACCURACY OF THIS RELEASE. This press release contains statements that constitute "forward-looking information" (collectively, "forward-looking statements") within the meaning of the applicable Canadian securities legislation. All statements, other than statements of historical fact, are forward-looking statements and are based on expectations, estimates and projections as at the date of this news release. Any statement that discusses predictions, expectations, beliefs, plans, projections, objectives, assumptions, future events or performance (often but not always using phrases such as "expects", or "does not expect", "is expected", "anticipates" or "does not anticipate", "plans", "budget", "scheduled", "forecasts", "estimates", "believes" or "intends" or variations of such words and phrases or stating that certain actions, events or results "may" or "could", "would", "might" or "will" be taken to occur or be achieved) are not statements of historical fact and may be forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements contained in this press release include, without limitation, statements regarding the business and operations of Cerrado, anticipated continued improvements in operating results and working capital position, expectations regarding the CIL plant processing lower grade stockpiles, the potential for improvement at MDN's heap leach operation, expectations regarding improvements in operating costs at MDN including AISC, additional capacity being added at the heap leach operation, the potential of and timing for the anticipated underground operation at MDN the anticipated timing of completing the feasibility study at the Mont Sorcier project, the potential for a construction decision at Lagoa Salgada by year end and the expected timing and likelihood of receiving approval of the environmental impact assessment at Lagoa Salgada.. In making the forward- looking statements contained in this press release, Cerrado has made certain assumptions. Although Cerrado believes that the expectations reflected in forward-looking statements are reasonable, it can give no assurance that the expectations of any forward-looking statements will prove to be correct. Known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors which may cause the actual results and future events to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Such factors include, but are not limited to general business, economic, competitive, political and social uncertainties. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on the forward-looking statements and information contained in this press release. Except as required by law, Cerrado disclaims any intention and assumes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements to reflect actual results, whether as a result of new information, future events, changes in assumptions, changes in factors affecting such forward-looking statements or otherwise. SOURCE: Cerrado Gold Inc.
Yahoo
29-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Cerrado Gold Announces First Quarter 2025 Financial Results
Gold equivalent production of 11,163 Gold Equivalent Ounces ("GEO") for Q1 Full year guidance of 55,000-60,000 GEO maintained Adjusted EBITDA of $4.8 million for Q1, 2025 and Cash balance over US$20m Management to host conference call on 29th of May, 11AM EDT TORONTO, ON / / May 29, 2025 / Cerrado Gold Inc. (TSX.V:CERT)(OTCQX:CRDOF)(FRA:BAI0) ("Cerrado" or the "Company") announces its operational and financial results for the first quarter ("Q1/25") including its Minera Don Nicolas ("MDN") gold mine in Santa Cruz Province, Argentina, and its Mont Sorcier High Purity DRI Iron Project in Quebec. Production results for MDN were previously released on April 15, 2025. The Company's financial results are reported and available on SEDAR+ ( and the Company's website ( Q1/25 MDN Operating Highlights Q1/25 production of 11,163 GEO and AISC of $1,932/oz Unit costs set to decline as production increases (target US$1,500-1,700) Q1/25 Adjusted EBITDA of $4.8 million Record heap leach production of 6,897 GEO During the Quarter Secondary crusher operational and underground development started Operational results for the first quarter saw gold production in line with Q1/24, with the heap leach operation reaching a new production record of 6,897 GEO for the quarter. The expanded crusher is now fully operational and the quantity of ore being placed on the pad has increased. With higher gold prices, the CIL plant continues to process lower-grade stockpiles and is planned to continue processing low grade stockpiles through Q2/25, after which it will be blended with new high-grade material from the underground mining operations which will increase the average grade throughput at the mill. Mark Brennan, CEO and Chairman commented, "The results from the first quarter demonstrate robust and improving production from our Heap leach operations; delivering strong cashflow to support our growth initiatives. We have successfully expanded and improved our crushing capacity at MDN, which will yield greater production and cashflows moving forward. Likewise, the preparation for underground development and production have added costs but will add to our production and cash flows starting in July. The strong cash flow combined with our cash balance has enabled us to continue to pay down debt at MDN, and will allow us to continue to deploy capital at our high-grade Mont Sorcier DRI iron project and our well advanced and highly prospective Lagoa Salgada Project." Operating Results for the Quarter The addition of the new crusher circuit was completed just after quarter end, providing increased ore availability to the pad. While supporting higher production, additional crushing facilities are also expected to reduce the feed size to the pad and thus improve recoveries. As the reduced size feed and larger pad stockpiles are leached, it should lead to higher production rates and unit costs are expected to decline as a result. Post quarter end saw the initiation of activities at our underground operation. The Paloma pit has been dewatered, orders for long lead items have been placed and initial development of the portal commenced in May. The development of the underground remains on schedule for initial production during the 3rd quarter of this year. Cerrado has continued to make improvements to its balance sheet during the quarter. The cash balance remained strong at over US$20m as at March 31, 2025, while debt levels and payables continued to fall. The Company recently announced it had made the final payment to the Sellers of its MDN property, reducing an additional US$5m in debt. The focus at MDN remains to ramp up production rates at its heap leach operation to 4,000-4,500 GEO per month, initiate underground production from the Paloma area in Q3, and ramp up a new targeted exploration program across our 330k Ha property targeted to increase resources and mine life. The Company is well positioned to continue its debt and payables reduction program at MDN as well as to fund future development and exploration at MDN and push forward its development projects in Quebec and in Portugal. In Portugal, we aim to complete the optimized feasibility study in Q3 and reach a construction decision by year end. In Quebec, work on advancing the feasibility study for the Mont Sorcier High grade iron project formally commenced during the quarter and remains on target for completion in Q1/2026. Q1 Financial Performance Table 1. Q1 2025 Operational and Financial Performance The Company produced 11,163 gold equivalent ounces ("GEO") during the three months ended March 31, 2025, as compared to 11,204 GEO for the three months ended March 31, 2024. Production is consistent with the prior year period. In the period ended March 31, 2025, heap leach production was significantly higher compared to prior year due to 36% higher gold head grade, 53% higher recovery and 462,000 additional tonnes placed on the pad. This was offset by a 6,136 ounce decrease in production from the CIL operation as the Company's focus moved towards heap leach operations in 2025 and the plant only processed low grade ore in Q1 2025. The Company generated revenue of $28.8 million for the three months ended March 31, 2025, from the sale of 10,992 ounces of gold and 42,623 ounces of silver at an average realized price per gold ounce sold of $2,520. For the three months ended March 31, 2024, the Company generated revenue of $20.4 million from the sale of 10,120 ounces of gold 18,749 ounces of silver. Revenue is higher for the three months ended March 31, 2025 as compared to the three months ended March 31, 2024, due primarily to higher production and the average realized gold price. Cost of sales for the three months ended March 31, 2025, were $26.6 million as compared to $23.6 million for the three months ended March 31, 2024. The Company incurred $3.0 million higher production costs for the three months ended March 31, 2025 due to higher costs of equipment rentals, and higher labour costs in 2025 as compared to 2024. Total cash costs (including royalties) per ounce sold was $1,902 per ounce in the three months ended March 31, 2025, as compared to $2,042 per ounce for the three months ended March 31, 2024 a $140 per ounce or 7% decrease (refer to reconciliation of Non-IFRS performance metrics). The decrease is a result of higher ounces sold in 2025 as compared to 2024. Net loss from continued and discontinued operations for the three months ended March 31, 2025, was $4.2 million as compared to a net loss of $7.3 million for the three months ended March 31, 2024. The decrease in net loss is primarily a result of $8.4 million increase in metal sales, $0.4 million decrease in general and administrative expenses, offset by higher depreciation expense of $2.1 million and an increase in loss on remeasurement of MDN stream obligation of $1.4 million. The Company incurred general and administrative expenses of $2.1 million for the three months ended March 31, 2025, as compared to $2.4 million of general and administrative expenses incurred during the three months ended March 31, 2024. The decrease was primarily as result of a decrease in stock-based compensation of $0.6 million, and professional fees of $0.1 million for the three months ended March 31, 2025. Other loss of $3.7 million during the three months ended March 31, 2025, includes finance expense of $2.1 million and loss on fair value remeasurement of MDN stream obligation of $3.3 million offset by finance income of $0.9million and foreign exchange gain of $0.9 million. Hedging Program On April 26, 2025 the Company extended its limited hedging program with Ocean Partners UK Ltd. The hedge is constructed as a zero-cost collar with lower and upper boundaries of US$3,100 and US$3,250 per ounce respectively. The hedging volume is for 2,000 ounces per month for a period of 7 months beginning May 2025 and terminating on December 2025. With the expanded hedging program, the Company is focused on ensuring more than sufficient cash flows to further enhance its balance sheet and support funding requirements for its various growth projects. Outlook Entering the second quarter of 2025 and beyond, Cerrado's MDN Heap Leach operations are set to benefit from the completion of its crushing infrastructure to grow and improve production. Higher gold prices have enabled the plant to remain operational by processing lower grade stockpiles through March and April. The underground operations have begun and production is expected to begin in Q3. As noted in the Press Release dated April 15, 2025, the Company raised its 2025 annual production guidance to 55,000 - 60,000 GEO. AISC costs are expected to be modestly higher than previously anticipated with an AISC of between $1,500 - $1,700 per GEO. The increased costs are the result of the inclusion of underground mining, ongoing processing of low-grade ores and continued inflationary pressure in Argentina. A new Exploration initiative began in Q1 with the focus on growing the known resources at MDN beyond those outlined in the recent Mineral Resource Estimate ("MRE"). The focus remains on defining high grade-near surface targets that can readily be brought into the mine plan, underground exploration and a regional program to better understand the potential of known anomalies on the significant land package Cerrado holds at MDN. Drilling is expected to commence in early June. At the Mont Sorcier high grade and high purity DRI iron project operated by Cerrado's wholly owned subsidiary Voyager Metals Inc., work continued to advance the project with several workstreams related to permitting, social license and the initiation of the Feasibility Study which is targeted to be completed during Q1 2026. The high quality of the concentrate, grading over 67% iron, from the Mont Sorcier project is well positioned to support growing demand from the global Green Steel transition due to the reduced emissions generated by steel producers using high grade concentrates. The Company recently closed the acquisition of all of the outstanding common shares of Ascendant Resources Inc. not already owned by the Company. The Company will continue to advance the Lagoa Salgada VMS project through several key workstreams, including the ongoing metallurgical test work, which is currently on track to be completed towards the end of Q2 2025, completion of the optimized feasibility study by Q3 2025 and advancing the approval in the Environment Impact Assessment, expected to be received in June. The Company remains focused on advancing the Project to reach a construction decision , which is currently expected by year end. Conference Call Details Cerrado Management will host a conference call on May 29, 2025, at 11:00 AM EDT to discuss the Q1 Financial and Operational results. The presentation for the call can be found on the investor page on Cerrado Gold's website at Call details are as follows: Pre-Registration for Conference Call Participants can preregister for the conference by navigating to: Participants will receive dial-in numbers to connect directly upon registration completion. Those without internet access or unable to pre-register may dial in by calling: PARTICIPANT DIAL IN (TOLL FREE): 1-833-752-3576 PARTICIPANT INTERNATIONAL DIAL IN: 1-647-846-8340 Review of Technical Information The scientific and technical information in this press release has been reviewed and approved by Andrew Croal Chief Technical Officer for Cerrado Gold, who is a Qualified Person as defined in National Instrument 43-101. About Cerrado Cerrado Gold is a Toronto-based gold production, development, and exploration company. The Company is the 100% owner of the producing Minera Don Nicolás and Las Calandrias mine in Santa Cruz province, Argentina. In Portugal, the Company holds an 80% interest in the highly prospective Lagoa Salgada VMS project through its position in Redcorp - Empreendimentos Mineiros, Lda. In Canada, Cerrado Gold is developing its 100% owned Mont Sorcier Iron project located outside of Chibougamou, Quebec.. In Argentina, Cerrado is maximizing asset value at its Minera Don Nicolas operation through continued operational optimization and is growing production through its operations at the Las Calandrias heap leach project. An extensive campaign of exploration is ongoing to further unlock potential resources in our highly prospective land package in the heart of the Deseado Masiff. In Portugal, Cerrado focused on the exploration and development of the highly prospective Lagoa Salgada VMS project located on the prolific Iberian Pyrite Belt in Portugal. The Lagoa Salgada project is a high-grade polymetallic project, demonstrating a typical mineralization endowment of zinc, copper, lead, tin, silver, and gold. Extensive exploration upside potential lies both near deposit and at prospective step-out targets across the large 7,209-hectare property concession. Located just 80km from Lisbon and surrounded by exceptional infrastructure, Lagoa Salgada offers a low-cost entry to a significant exploration and development opportunity, already showing its mineable scale and cashflow generation potential. In Canada, Cerrado holds a 100% interest in the Mont Sorcier Iron project, which has the potential to produce a premium iron ore concentrate over a long mine life at low operating costs and low capital intensity. Furthermore, its high grade and high purity product facilitates the migration of steel producers from blast furnaces to electric arc furnaces, contributing to the decarbonization of the industry and the achievement of sustainable development goals. For more information about Cerrado please visit our website at: Mark BrennanCEO and Chairman Mike McAllisterVice President, Investor RelationsTel: +1-647-805-5662mmcallister@ Disclaimer NEITHER TSX VENTURE EXCHANGE NOR ITS REGULATION SERVICES PROVIDER (AS THAT TERM IS DEFINED IN POLICIES OF THE TSX VENTURE EXCHANGE) ACCEPTS RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE ADEQUACY OR ACCURACY OF THIS RELEASE. This press release contains statements that constitute "forward-looking information" (collectively, "forward-looking statements") within the meaning of the applicable Canadian securities legislation. All statements, other than statements of historical fact, are forward-looking statements and are based on expectations, estimates and projections as at the date of this news release. Any statement that discusses predictions, expectations, beliefs, plans, projections, objectives, assumptions, future events or performance (often but not always using phrases such as "expects", or "does not expect", "is expected", "anticipates" or "does not anticipate", "plans", "budget", "scheduled", "forecasts", "estimates", "believes" or "intends" or variations of such words and phrases or stating that certain actions, events or results "may" or "could", "would", "might" or "will" be taken to occur or be achieved) are not statements of historical fact and may be forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements contained in this press release include, without limitation, statements regarding the business and operations of Cerrado, anticipated continued improvements in operating results and working capital position, expectations regarding the CIL plant processing lower grade stockpiles, the potential for improvement at MDN's heap leach operation, expectations regarding improvements in operating costs at MDN including AISC, additional capacity being added at the heap leach operation, the potential of and timing for the anticipated underground operation at MDN the anticipated timing of completing the feasibility study at the Mont Sorcier project, the potential for a construction decision at Lagoa Salgada by year end and the expected timing and likelihood of receiving approval of the environmental impact assessment at Lagoa Salgada.. In making the forward- looking statements contained in this press release, Cerrado has made certain assumptions. Although Cerrado believes that the expectations reflected in forward-looking statements are reasonable, it can give no assurance that the expectations of any forward-looking statements will prove to be correct. Known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors which may cause the actual results and future events to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Such factors include, but are not limited to general business, economic, competitive, political and social uncertainties. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on the forward-looking statements and information contained in this press release. Except as required by law, Cerrado disclaims any intention and assumes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements to reflect actual results, whether as a result of new information, future events, changes in assumptions, changes in factors affecting such forward-looking statements or otherwise. 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Cerrado Gold Announces Q4 And Annual 2024 Financial Results
Annual production of 54,494 Gold Equivalent Ounces ("GEO"); in-line with guidance Adjusted EBITDA of $4.5 million for Q4, and $24.4 million for the full year excluding project sales proceeds from sale of Monte Do Carmo Received $34 million in Asset sale and Option payment proceeds in Q4: Received $49 million for the full year with up to $25 million ($15 million guaranteed) due in the coming years. Continued strengthening of the Balance sheet with a US$54.5 million improvement in the working capital position achieved Management to host a Conference Call to discuss the financial and operational results on May 1st, 2025, at 11:00 AM EDT TORONTO, ON / / May 1, 2025 / Cerrado Gold Inc. [TSX.V:CERT][OTCQX:CRDOF; FRA:BAI0] ("Cerrado" or the "Company") announces its operational and financial results for the fourth quarter ("Q4/24") including its Minera Don Nicolas ("MDN") gold project in Santa Cruz Province, Argentina and its Mont Sorcier High Purity DRI Iron Project in Quebec. Production results for MDN were previously released on January 15, 2025. The Company's financial results are reported and available on SEDAR+ ( and the Company's website ( Q4/24 and Annual MDN Operating Highlights Production of 10,431 GEO in Q4 and Annual production of 54,494 GEO Adjusted EBITDA of $4.5 million in Q4 and US$24.4 million for the year excluding assets sales and Option payment proceeds. Received $34 million in Asset sale and Option payment proceeds in Q4: Received $49 million for the full year with up to $25 million ($15 million guaranteed) due in the coming years. AISC of $1,953 during Q4 vs $1,594 in Q4/23 due to lower production levels and ongoing inflationary pressures in Argentina Received Asset Sale and Option payments totaling $34 MM during the quarter, significantly strengthening the balance sheet. Focus remains on ramping up heap leach production to 4,000 - 4,500 GEO per month Operational results for the fourth quarter demonstrated a decrease in production relative to Q4/23 as high-grade ore to the CIL plant declined as mining from the Calandrias Norte pit was completed, and as the operation transitioned to focus on heap leach production. Ore from the Calandrias Norte open pit was exhausted late in the quarter and is now being replaced by processing lower grade stockpiles through the CIL plant. With higher gold prices, the CIL plant is expected to continue processing low grade stockpiles through Q2/25 when it will be blended with new high-grade material from initial underground mining feed from Q3/25 onward. The ramp up of heap leach operations continues to improve as crushing capacity continued to climb with production of 5,956 GEO during the quarter. The performance of the heap leach continues to depend on the output of the crushing circuit which, as of April 2025, is supported by the installation of a new secondary crusher. Recovery rates were in line with expectations, and we expect to see minor improvements from the heap leach as the new crushing and agglomeration circuit becomes operational in Q2/25. Due to the relatively fixed cost nature of the MDN operation, unit operating costs were higher in the quarter relative to the comparable period in 2023 due to lower production levels and inflationary cost pressure. Going forward, as rental equipment is replaced, a more stable fiscal environment materializes and production increases, costs are expected to decline. Mark Brennan, CEO and Chairman commented, "The results from this quarter demonstrate our continued ability to maintain production while paying down debt through increased cashflows. This process has continued through the first quarter of 2025. We are well positioned to deploy capital in a strategic and fiscally prudent manner to ramp up exploration efforts at MDN, initiate our underground production at Paloma, complete a bankable feasibility study at our high grade/ purity Mont Sorcier DRI iron project, and fund the development of the Lagoa Salgada Project, assuming closing of the proposed acquisition of Ascendant Resources Inc.), while continuing to increase Cerrado's financial strength., We anticipate 2025 will be a transformative year for Cerrado." Cerrado has made significant improvements to its working capital position and balance sheet over the 2024 year. As at December 31, 2024, the Company had a working capital deficit of $12.9 million, a decrease of $54.5 million from December 31, 2023. The Company's cash and cash equivalents balance at December 31, 2024 was $26.0 million. This is an increase from cash and cash equivalents of $0.4 million at December 31, 2023. The key contributors to the Company's improved working capital position at December 31, 2024 is lower current debt payables of $35.0 million and lower trade and other payables of $29.2 million. Further improvement in the balance sheet has continued through Q1/25 and into Q2/25, with the final US$5m payment paid to the sellers of MDN as well as payments of amounts outstanding being repaid to royalty holders of MDN. the current focus at MDN will be increasing production rates at its heap leach operation to around 4,000-4,500 GEO per month for the next 4 years, as outlined in the recent NI 43-101 Preliminary Economic Assessment Technical Report and Mineral Resource Estimate for The Minera Don Nicolas Mine in Santa Cruz, Argentina ("PEA"). Consistent production along with historically high gold prices, ensures the Company is well placed to continue its debt and payables reduction program as well as fund future development, exploration and push forward its development projects in Quebec and in Portugal, subject to closing the acquisition of Ascendant Resources. Q4 Financial Performance Table 1. Q4 and Annual 2024 Operational and Financial Performance The Company produced 10,431 GEO and sold 10,108 GEO during Q4 2024. Production levels decreased from Q4 2023 as ore grades through the CIL circuit decreased with increased processing of low-grade stockpiles as mining at Calandrias Norte deposit was completed. As previously stated, lower production and ongoing inflationary pressures in Argentina, especially for labour, have seen unit costs increase in Q4/24 relative to Q4/23. Production from Calandrias Sur heap leach operations continued to ramp up towards full production during the quarter and achieved 5,956 GEO during Q4 2024. The crushing plant is now operating as expected, and additional capacity is planned to be installed during H1 2025, which is expected to provide much more stability over production rates and more consistent feed to the heap leach pad, improving Cerrado's overall operational and financial performance. As of April, production from the heap leach is running at approximately +3,000 GEO per month and should reach full capacity in Q2/25. As noted, the Company completed a PEA of the heap leach operations at Calandrias Sur, Calandrias Norte and the development proposals for defined ore in the Martinetas area. MDN is currently following the development and production profile outlined in the PEA, however underground production is being brought forward to H2/25, targeting increased production and profitability for the near term. Any exploration success, particularly for new high-grade resources at MDN, would also be additive to the PEA. Going into the first quarter of 2025 and beyond, Cerrado's MDN operations are benefitting from the completion of its recent expansionary capital expenditure program to grow production with its new heap leach operations, while sustaining CIL production from stockpiles until the end of Q2 2025. Higher gold prices have enabled the plant to remain operational by processing stockpiles through March and April. While the near-term cash generation profile continues to improve, the Company is actively working to term out the maturity of its current short term debt profile. As noted in the Press Release dated April 15, 2025, the Company raised its 2025 annual production guidance to 55,000 - 60,000 GEO, up from 50,000 - 55,000 GEO, to include the addition of modest underground production. AISC costs are expected to be modestly higher than previously anticipated with an AISC of between $1,500 - $1,700 per GEO as compared to prior expectations of $1,300 - $1,500 per GEO. The increased costs are the result of the inclusion of underground mining, ongoing processing of low-grade ores, continued inflationary pressure in Argentina, and the ongoing use of rental crushing equipment as the new permanent crushing capacity is being installed. A new Exploration initiative began in Q1 with the focus on growing the known resources at MDN beyond those outlined in the recent Mineral Resource Estimate ("MRE"). The focus remains on defining high grade-near surface targets that can readily be brought into the mine plan, underground exploration as well as a regional program to better understand the potential of the significant land package Cerrado holds at MDN. At the Mont Sorcier high grade/ purity DRI iron project operated by Cerrado's wholly owned subsidiary Voyager Metals Inc., work continued to advance the project with several workstreams related to permitting, social license and the initiation of the Feasibility Study which is targeted to be completed during Q1 2026. The high quality of the concentrate, grading over 67% iron, from the Mont Sorcier project is well positioned to support the growing demand from the global Green Steel transition due to the reduced emissions generated by steel producers using high grade concentrates. The Company currently anticipates closing the proposed acquisition of all the outstanding common shares of Ascendant Resources Inc. not already owned by Cerrado in May 2025 (see Press Release dated February 3, 2025, for full details). Closing of the proposed acquisition is subject to the satisfaction of certain closing conditions and there is no assurance that it will close. Assuming closing of the transaction, the Company plans to continue to advance the Lagoa Salgada VMS project through several key workstreams to reach a construction decision by Q4 2025/Q1 2026. Conference Call Details Cerrado Gold Management will host a conference call on May 1, 2025, at 11:00 AM EDT to discuss the Q4 and Annual financial and production results. The presentation for the call can be found on the investor page on Cerrado Gold's website at Call details are as follows: Pre-Registration for Conference Call Participants can preregister for the conference by navigating to: Participants will receive dial-in numbers to connect directly upon registration completion. Those without internet access or unable to pre-register may dial in by calling: PARTICIPANT DIAL IN (TOLL FREE): 1-844-763-8274 PARTICIPANT INTERNATIONAL DIAL IN: 1-647-484-8814 Review of Technical Information The scientific and technical information in this press release has been reviewed and approved by Andrew Croal Chief Technical Officer for Cerrado Gold, who is a Qualified Person as defined in National Instrument 43-101. About Cerrado Cerrado Gold is a Toronto-based gold production, development, and exploration company focused on gold projects in South America. The Company is the 100% owner of both the producing Minera Don Nicolás and Las Calandrias mine in Santa Cruz province, Argentina. In Canada, Cerrado Gold is developing its 100% owned Mont Sorcier Iron project located outside of Chibougamou, Quebec. In Argentina, Cerrado is maximizing asset value at its Minera Don Nicolas operation through continued operational optimization and is growing production through its operations at the Las Calandrias heap leach project. An extensive campaign of exploration is ongoing to further unlock potential resources in our highly prospective land package in the heart of the Deseado Masiff. In Canada, Cerrado holds a 100% interest in the Mont Sorcier Iron project, which has the potential to produce a premium iron ore concentrate over a long mine life at low operating costs and low capital intensity. Furthermore, its high grade and high purity product facilitates the migration of steel producers from blast furnaces to electric arc furnaces, contributing to the decarbonization of the industry and the achievement of sustainable development goals. For more information about Cerrado please visit our website at: Mark BrennanCEO and Chairman Mike McAllisterVice President, Investor RelationsTel: +1-647-805-5662mmcallister@ Disclaimer NEITHER TSX VENTURE EXCHANGE NOR ITS REGULATION SERVICES PROVIDER (AS THAT TERM IS DEFINED IN POLICIES OF THE TSX VENTURE EXCHANGE) ACCEPTS RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE ADEQUACY OR ACCURACY OF THIS RELEASE. This press release contains statements that constitute "forward-looking information" (collectively, "forward-looking statements") within the meaning of the applicable Canadian securities legislation. All statements, other than statements of historical fact, are forward-looking statements and are based on expectations, estimates and projections as at the date of this news release. Any statement that discusses predictions, expectations, beliefs, plans, projections, objectives, assumptions, future events or performance (often but not always using phrases such as "expects", or "does not expect", "is expected", "anticipates" or "does not anticipate", "plans", "budget", "scheduled", "forecasts", "estimates", "believes" or "intends" or variations of such words and phrases or stating that certain actions, events or results "may" or "could", "would", "might" or "will" be taken to occur or be achieved) are not statements of historical fact and may be forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements contained in this press release include, without limitation, statements regarding the business and operations of Cerrado, anticipated continued improvements in operating results and working capital position, expectations regarding the CIL plant processing lower grade stockpiles, the potential for improvement at MDN's heap leach operation, expectations regarding improvements in operating costs at MDN including AISC, additional capacity being added at the heap leach operation, the anticipated timing of completing the feasibility study at the Mont Sorcier project and the likelihood and anticipated date of closing the acquisition of Ascendant Resources Inc. In making the forward- looking statements contained in this press release, Cerrado has made certain assumptions. Although Cerrado believes that the expectations reflected in forward-looking statements are reasonable, it can give no assurance that the expectations of any forward-looking statements will prove to be correct. Known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors which may cause the actual results and future events to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Such factors include, but are not limited to general business, economic, competitive, political and social uncertainties. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on the forward-looking statements and information contained in this press release. Except as required by law, Cerrado disclaims any intention and assumes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements to reflect actual results, whether as a result of new information, future events, changes in assumptions, changes in factors affecting such forward-looking statements or otherwise. 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