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VANCOUVER, BC, July 6, 2022 /CNW/ – Lundin Gold Inc. (TSX:LUG) (Nasdaq Stockholm: LUG) (“Lundin Gold” or the “Company”) is pleased to report second quarter 2022 gold production of 111,890 ounces (“oz”) from its Fruta del Norte gold mine (“Fruta del Norte”) in southeast Ecuador. Of the total quarterly gold production, 75,730 oz were produced as a concentrate and 36,160 oz as doré. During the same quarter in 2021, the Company produced 108,799 oz of gold. PDF Version
In the second quarter of 2022, the mill processed approximately 385,675 tonnes at an average throughput rate of 4,238 tonnes per day, the average grade of ore milled was 10.3 grams per tonne, and average recovery was 87.6%. Recoveries in the second quarter were impacted by the milling of some oxidized ore.
Gold sales in the second quarter of 2022 totalled 96,291 ounces versus 125,412 ounces sold in the same period last year. While operations were largely unimpacted by the recent national strike in Ecuadorwhich ended on June 30thsome gold shipments and sales planned for the month were impeded by blockades on some of Ecuador’s major highways.
Ron HochsteinPresident and CEO commented, “The recent period of national protests was challenging for the people of Ecuador. I am very proud of how the team at Fruta del Norte managed the challenge with minimal impact on operations. I am pleased to report that Lundin Gold remains firmly on track to meet or exceed its 2022 production guidance and meet its 2022 cost guidance. I look forward to a strong second half of this year.“
Production Results
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Q2 2022 |
Q2 2021 |
H1 2022 |
H1 2021 |
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Ore processed (tonnes) |
385,675 |
346,561 |
759,082 |
671,152 |
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Average throughput (tonnes per day) |
4,238 |
3,808 |
4,194 |
3,708 |
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Average head grade (grams per tonne) |
10.3 |
11.1 |
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