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New Found Gold Announces Preliminary Economic Assessment for the Queensway Gold Project
Solid low-cost production profile from year one via a phased mine plan: Phase 1: Low Initial capital cost of $155 million, builds average annual gold production of 69.3koz oz Au 1 at an AISC 2 of US$1,282/oz Au in Years 1 to 4 planned to fund Phase 2. Phase 2: Growth capital of $442 million, builds average annual gold production of 172.2koz Au at an AISC of US$1,090/oz Au in Years 5 to 9 paid back in less than one year. Early revenue potential: Initial gold production targeted for 2027 pending regulatory approval. Significant leverage to gold price: After-tax NPV 5% 3 increases to $1.45 billion from $743 million and IRR 4 increases to 197% from 56.3% when gold price raised to US$3,300/oz Au from base case of US$2,500/oz Au. Total production: 1.5 Moz Au over a 15-year LOM 5 at an average total cash cost of US$1,085/oz Au and an AISC of US$1,256/oz Au. Exploration upside: Significant resource expansion potential, both near-MRE 6 and camp scale over 110 km 7 strike extent. All amounts in Canadian dollars unless stated otherwise. VANCOUVER, BC, July 21, 2025 /CNW/ - New Found Gold Corp. (" New Found Gold" or the " Company") (TSX-V: NFG) (NYSE-A: NFGC) is pleased to announce the results of a Preliminary Economic Assessment (the " PEA" or Study") for the development of the AFZ Core on the Company's 100% owned Queensway Gold Project (" Queensway" or the " Project") located near the town of Gander, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. The Study is the first conceptual assessment of the potential economic viability of gold mineralization on the 175,450 hectare (' ha") Project. The Company will hold a webcast to discuss the Queensway PEA results on Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time, which will include a virtual presentation and a question-and-answer session with analysts and investors. Please see dial-in numbers and webcast link below. Keith Boyle, Chief Executive Officer, commented: " We are pleased to deliver the first economic study for Queensway, just months after announcing an initial mineral resource estimate for the Project. The PEA reinforces our conviction that Queensway can become a low-cost, high-margin, cashflow generating mine. This is a significant step in achieving our goal of building and operating a gold mine in central Newfoundland. Since day one, the objective of the new management team at New Found Gold has been to advance Queensway to cash flow. The PEA outlines a phased approach with an initial small high-grade open pit mine with toll milling, followed by the construction of a larger on-site operation, which will include both open pit and underground mining. A phased project design provides for early gold revenue generation, processing of the highest-grade mineralized material at the start of the operation and in-pit tailings deposition. This unique combination of design elements allows for low initial capital investment, a rapid payback of that initial investment, using cashflow to grow the operation thereby providing for a superior rate of return, and minimizing dilution to shareholders." "The infill, definition and exploration drilling, completion of the environmental baseline work, trade-off and further engineering studies will allow for rapid advancement of the phased Project." continued Mr. Boyle. The PEA is preliminary in nature, it 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, and there is no certainty that the PEA will be realized. Table 1: Queensway PEA Summary Production 1 Value Units LOM 15 years Total Mill Feed 27,373 ktonnes Phase 1: Off-Site Toll Mill 1,150 ktonnes Phase 2 and 3: On-Site Mill 26,223 ktonnes Average Head Grade 1.85 g/t Au Phase 1: Off-Site Toll Mill (Years 1-5) 9.64 g/t Au Phase 2: On-Site Mill (Years 5-9) 2.22 g/t Au Cut-off Grade (OP) 0.3 g/t Au Cut-off Grade (UG) 2.68 g/t Au Average Gold Recovery 91.9 % Contained Gold 1,626 koz Recovered Gold 1,494 koz Average Annual Gold Production (Years 1-4) 69.3 koz/yr Average Annual Gold Production (Years 5-9) 172.2 koz/yr Average Production Mining Rate – Phase 1 700 tpd Average Production Mining Rate – Phases 2 and 3 7,000 tpd Strip Ratio 6.0 - Capital Costs 1 Initial Capital (Phase 1) 154.8 $M Growth Capital (Phase 2 and 3) 584.9 $M Sustaining Capital 325.4 $M Reclamation and Closure Capital 30.0 $M Total Capital Costs 1,095.1 $M Total Operating Costs 1,2 1,977 $M Royalty NSR 0.40 % Total Cash Cost 1,085 US$/oz Au AISC (LOM) 3 1,256 US$/oz Au AISC (Years 1-4) 3 1,282 US$/oz Au AISC (Years 5-9) 3 1,090 US$/oz Au Financial Summary Gold Price (Base Case) 2,500 US$/oz Au Exchange Rate 1.43 C$/US$ After-Tax NPV 5% 743 $M After-Tax IRR 56.3 % After-Tax Payback <2 years Mine Net Revenue 4,924 $M EBITDA 2,947 $M EBITDA Margin 59.8 % Notes: 1 Denotes a "specified financial measure" within the meaning of National Instrument 52-112 – non-GAAP and Other Financial Measures Disclosure. See note on "Non-IFRS Financial Measures". 2 Total operating costs refer to onsite charges that cover open pit mining, underground mining, third party processing and material handling, onsite processing, and onsite general and administrative costs. 3 AISC is calculated as the sum of treatment and refining charges, royalties, onsite operating costs, sustaining capital costs, and closure costs, divided by the quantity of ounces sold. PEA Overview Queensway is planned as a primary conventional open pit (" OP") mine complemented by a high-grade underground (" UG"), mechanized cut and fill mine, with early off-site toll milling transitioning to on-site treatment of the mined material. Material will be processed through a conventional circuit consisting of comminution, gravity concentration, flotation of a sulphide concentrate for off-site treatment, and cyanide leach and adsorption via carbon-in-leach (" CIL") of the flotation tailings, carbon elution and gold recovery circuits. The two products to be produced are doré on site, plus a gold-bearing, sulphide concentrate sold for treatment at an off-site facility. The PEA envisions a 15-year LOM producing 1.5 million ounces (" Moz") recoverable gold and is planned to be developed in three distinct phases (Figure 1). Phasing of the Project allows for lower upfront capital requirements, early revenue generation, funding of subsequent phases, processing highest grade first, and best-in-class in-pit tailings deposition. Phase 1 (Years 1-4): OP Mine with Off-Site Toll Milling Phase 1 involves preparing the Queensway site and installing the infrastructure for a small OP mine. High-grade material will be crushed and transported to an off-site toll mill located in Newfoundland, at a rate of 700 tonnes per day (" tpd") for the first five years of the operation. Lower grade material will be stockpiled on-site for future processing once the on-site processing plant is in operation. Phase 1 has an initial capital cost of $155 million, average annual gold production of 69.3 koz Au and AISC of US$1,282/oz measured over Year 1 to Year 4. Phase 2 (Years 5-15): OP Mine with Construction and Operation of On-Site Processing Plant and In-Pit Tailings Deposition Phase 2 involves the construction of the on-site 7,000 tpd processing plant. Construction of the plant is scheduled to start in Year 3, with completion in Year 4. Processing of the material will commence in Year 5 of the operation, for a planned total of nine years, followed by two years of reclaiming low grade stockpiles. The stockpiles created during Phase 1 and the UG high-grade material in Phase 3 will allow for grade sequencing, thereby prioritizing higher grade mined material during the initial years of processing to optimize the project economics. The mining rate and sequence for the OP will allow for in-pit tailings deposition for the life of the operation. Phase 2 has average annual gold production of 129.0 koz and AISC of US$1,206/oz (measured from Year 5 to Year 13), including average annual production of 172.2 koz and AISC of US$1,090/oz during the first five years of operation (project Year 5 to Year 9). Phase 3 (Years 6-10): UG Mine Development and Operation Construction of the UG mine is scheduled to commence in Year 5. The UG mine is planned as a high-grade cut-and-fill operation from Year 6 to Year 10 at a nominal production rate of 700 tpd. The UG mine will consist of a series of five separate ramp systems to access the stopes and mine the mineralized material in a traditional mechanized cut-and-fill method with 3 metre (" m") x 3 m heading size. The mineralized material will be hauled to surface using 20 tonne trucks. Optimized Project Economics Through a Phased Mine Plan The phased mine plan is possible because of the high-grade core of the deposit and is intended to minimize both initial capital and shareholder dilution with the first phase funding future expansions. This is accomplished through grade sequencing that is, the stockpiles created during Phase 1 and UG high-grade ores in Phase 3 will allow prioritizing higher grade mined material during the initial years of on-site processing to optimize project economics. The lowest grades will be processed starting in Year 13 through to the end of processing in Year 15 after the mining has been completed. Processing the higher grades first will generate higher cash flow in the earlier years. Queensway PEA and Technical Report The Queensway PEA was prepared using the Company's initial mineral resource estimate with an effective date as at March 15, 2025 (the " MRE"). The PEA, with an effective date as at June 30, 2025 was prepared by SLR Consulting (Canada) Ltd. (" SLR") in accordance with the 2019 Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum (" CIM") Definition Standards and Canadian National Instrument 43-101 (" NI 43-101"). SLR is independent of New Found Gold. A technical report prepared in accordance with the requirements of NI 43-101 compliant technical report (the " Technical Report") will be filed on the Company's website and under its SEDAR+ profile within 45 days of this news release. Property Description, Location, Access and On-Site Infrastructure Queensway is located in the province of Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada, on the northeast portion of the island of Newfoundland. Queensway is located approximately 20 km west of the town of Gander and can be accessed via the Trans-Canada Highway (" TCH"), which passes through the Property. Access to the site is planned from the TCH located adjacent to the project site. The Town of Gander, with a population of nearly 12,000, has many amenities that one would expect to find in a major city, including an international airport and most of the equipment and supplies required for industrial operations. Low-cost hydroelectric power is available from the provincial grid, which has three electricity transmission corridors that cross the Project. Mineral Resource Estimate Measured and Indicated Mineral Resources (" M&I") total 18.0 million tonnes (" Mt") at an average gold grade of 2.40 grams per tonne (" g/t Au") for 1.39 million contained ounces of gold. Inferred Mineral Resources total 10.7 Mt at an average grade of 1.77 g/t Au for 0.61 million ounces of gold. The Mineral Resource estimate has an effective date of March 15, 2025. The OP Indicated Mineral Resources total 17.3 Mt grading 2.25 g/t Au containing 1.25 million ounces Au, and Inferred Mineral Resources total 9.0 Mt grading 1.24 g/t Au containing 0.36 million ounces Au. The UG Indicated Mineral Resources total 0.8 Mt grading 5.76 g/t Au containing 0.14 million ounces Au, and Inferred Mineral Resources total 1.7 Mt grading 4.44 g/t Au containing 0.25 million ounces Au. The resource database was closed on November 1, 2024 and contains 3,214 drill holes for a total of 723,387 m, for which 550,949 m have assay intervals. The Company is currently conducting a 70,000 m 2025 drill program and anticipates completing as required to advance future economic studies. An updated MRE is planned to be completed in the first quarter of 2026. Table 2: Mineral Resource Estimate Summary (Effective Date March 15, 2025) Notes: 1. CIM (2014) definitions were followed for Mineral Resources. 2. Mineral Resources are estimated using a long-term gold price of US$2,200 per ounce, and a US$/C$ exchange rate of US$1.00 = C$1.43. 3. Open pit Mineral Resources are estimated at a cut-off grade of 0.3 g/t Au and constrained by a preliminary optimized pit shell with a pit slope angle of 45°, and bench height of 5 m. 4. RPEEE (as defined in the Company's March 24, 2025 news release) for underground Mineral Resources was demonstrated by constraining within reporting panels generated at a cut-off grade of 1.65 g/t Au, with heights (H) of 10 m, lengths (L) of 5 m and minimum widths of 1.8 m. 5. The optimized pit shell, underground reporting shapes, and cut-off grades were generated by assuming metallurgical recovery of 90%, standard treatment and refining charges, mining costs of C$5.0/t moved for open pit and C$120/t processed for underground, processing costs of C$20/t processed, and general and administrative costs of C$7.5/t processed. 6. Bulk density within the vein and halo mineralization domains is 2.7 t/m³. 7. Mineral Resources that are not Mineral Reserves do not have demonstrated economic viability. 8. Numbers may not add due to rounding. 9. See the New Found Gold news release dated March 24, 2025 for additional information. The Qualified Person (" QP") is not aware of any environmental, permitting, legal, title, taxation, socio-economic, marketing, political, or other relevant factors that could materially affect the Mineral Resource estimate. No Mineral Reserves are defined for the Property. The overall conversion of Mineral Resources to the PEA mine plan was 92% and 74% for the indicated and inferred categories respectively. Only the AFZ Core was considered for the PEA. A lower conversion of the UG Inferred category is mainly attributed to changes in the cutoff grade between the MRE and PEA. The MRE considered underground mining with the longhole open stoping method, while the PEA assumed the comparatively higher cost cut and fill method. Mining The mine plan is based on conventional OP truck and shovel methods with a complementary high-grade UG cut and fill mine. The OP operation will consist of 17 pits. The three main pits, Iceberg, Keats and Keats West, are sequenced early in the mine life and will subsequently serve as the in-pit tailings deposition facilities. A total of 26.3 Mt of mineralized material will be mined from the pits at an average diluted gold grade of 1.65 g/t Au and an overall strip ratio of 6:1. The OP optimization was completed with a 5 m x 5 m x 5 m block model. The OP operation is planned to be an owner-operated mining fleet, using smaller equipment to minimize dilution and maximize selectivity. The equipment fleet will consist of 70 tonne-class haulage trucks and 10 m 3 shovels. The mining sequence and rate have been optimized to prioritize higher grades first by ensuring the highest grades for the 700 tpd Phase 1 operation and moving into Phase 2 at 7,000 tonnes per day and having an open pit available for in-pit tailings deposition starting in Year 5 (Figure 2). The UG operation will take place in five zones, accessible from five surface portals collared from the smaller open pits. The primary mining method will be mechanized cut and fill mining method. A 3 m x 3 m stope size was selected to minimize dilution while maximizing selectivity. The backfill method will be a combination of rock fill and cemented rockfill. A total of 1.1 Mt of mineralized material will be mined at an average diluted gold grade of 6.67 g/t Au over a 5-year period, with a nominal production rate of 700 tpd. Initial capital development is planned for one year, followed by ongoing capital development over three additional years. It is envisaged that capital development will be executed using contractors, while production mining will be accomplished by owner operators. The infill drilling currently being conducted is targeting the inferred material to upgrade to indicated. Processing and Recovery Phase 1 – Toll Milling The PEA envisions toll milling a total of 1.2 Mt in Year 1 to Year 5 at an average diluted grade of 9.64 g/t Au at an offsite location some 300 km from the Queensway site. High grade material will be crushed at the Queensway site and transported for processing at the toll mill. Plant modifications of the toll mill have been accounted for in the PEA capital estimate to convert the existing grinding and carbon in pulp (" CIP") leach plant to a grind - gravity concentration - carbon in leach (" CIL") plant, with an estimated recovery of 92%. A gravity concentration circuit and additional leach tanks will be added to the toll mill flowsheet to achieve a 700 tpd capacity and the estimated 92% recovery. Sufficient tailings storage is available at the toll mill site for the proposed Phase 1 tonnage. The metallurgical test work completed to date supports the recovery assumptions for the high-grade feed that will be processed at this site. Phase 2 – On-Site Processing and In-Pit Tailings Deposition An on-site 7,000 tpd process plant will be constructed that will comprise comminution, gravity concentration, sulphide flotation, cyanide leaching and carbon adsorption via CIL, carbon elution and gold recovery circuits. CIL tailings will be treated in a cyanide destruction circuit and pumped to the in-pit tailings storage facility. The mill will operate for 10.5 years, from Year 5 to Year 15. Select key design criteria include crushing plant utilization of 75%; grinding, gravity, CIL, gold recovery and tailings handling circuit utilization of 92% through the use of standby equipment in critical areas, in-line crushed material stockpile, and reliable power supply; the comminution circuit will produce a primary grind size of (P 80) 80% passing 75 µm; and CIL residence time of 36 hours to achieve optimal gold extraction. Test Work NFG has completed two phases of metallurgical test work, and a third phase is in progress. Phase 1 of the test work evaluated three mineralized zones, Keats, Golden Joint, and Lotto, and phase 2 studied mineralization from the Iceberg and Iceberg East zones. The phase 3 test work currently underway is examining mineralized material from Keats West. Test work samples characterized each zone by combining intervals of mineralized core from different vein and structural intercepts to create numerous variability composites. Master composites for each zone were created by combining portions of the variability composites from each respective zone. Exploratory test work was completed on the master composites and included comminution testing, mineralogical analysis, gravity recovery testing, cyanide leaching (direct and CIL), and preg-robbing testing. Based on results of the exploratory testing, the variability composites were tested using a gravity-CIL base-case flowsheet at three different grind sizes. Additional exploratory test work investigated the rejection of carbon via flotation, and sulphide flotation for the recovery of gold associated with sulphides. The test work indicated that the majority of gold not recovered in gravity concentration could be recovered by flotation. Based on metallurgical test work completed to date, the PEA assumes an overall recovery of 92%, with 48% of the gold reporting to doré, and 44% of the gold reporting to concentrate. Gold reporting to doré will be recovered by gravity concentration, as well as CIL of the flotation tailings. Sulphide concentrate will be produced from gravity concentration tailings and will be sold to a concentrate processor. The PEA assumes maximum gold payability in concentrate of 97.5% subject to a minimum 2 g/t Au deduction, C$120/ wet metric tonne (" wmt") transportation costs, US$200/ dry metric tonne (" dmt") for treatment costs, refining charges of US$8.00/oz, and an allowance for penalties of US$10/dmt. On-Site Infrastructure Plant site activities, including the process plant, crushing and stockpile management facility, UG mine, OP mine, and balance of plant infrastructure, will require an average of 15 to 20 megawatts (" MW") at full operation. The plant's full power consumption was benchmarked against similar projects, with OP mining and UG mining adjusted for processing throughputs. Access to the site will be from the Trans-Canada Highway located adjacent to the project site. Power to the site will be provided from the existing transmission grid, which is proposed to be realigned to the north of the mine area prior to mining. Environmental and Permitting The Company has completed comprehensive environmental baseline studies for Queensway, thereby laying a strong foundation for the Project's future development. These studies have been instrumental in identifying and understanding the environmental context of the Project area. To date, no significant environmental obstacles have been identified, which highlights the potential for responsible and sustainable advancement of the Project. Given the site's proximity to a nearby town (Town of Appleton) and an important Newfoundland and Labrador salmon river, effective water management has been identified as a critical priority for operational planning. The Company has proactively addressed this challenge by conducting thorough baseline studies, equipping the Company with the necessary insights and strategies to manage water on-site effectively during the construction, operation and decommissioning phases of the Project. Moreover, to further mitigate potential environmental impacts, New Found Gold is planning to implement in-pit tailings management, a well-regarded approach that reduces disturbance to surrounding ecosystems while providing efficient waste containment. Recognizing the importance of community involvement and social responsibility, the Company has also commenced early and widespread social engagement efforts. To date, these initiatives have garnered positive feedback from stakeholders, reflecting an encouraging level of community support for the Project. Through its diligent and pro-active approach to the reduction of environmental impacts and meaningful stakeholder engagement, New Found Gold demonstrates a strong commitment to environmental stewardship and social responsibility. These efforts not only enhance the Project's sustainability but also facilitate the permitting process, ensuring that Queensway aligns with both regulatory requirements and community expectations. Capital and Operating Costs Queensway is planned to be built in three phases. Phase 1 capital will support a 700 tpd mine with offsite toll milling. The OP mine equipment fleet is assumed to be a capitalized lease. The mining capital costs include all site clearing and road construction, waste dump, stockpile pads, water management, building and maintenance facilities. The on-site infrastructure includes the power installation, water supply and water treatment and temporary crushing facilities. The off-site infrastructure includes the modifications required at the off-site toll mill facility, the relocation of the main transmission lines that run through the Queensway property, and the access to the site from the Trans-Canada Highway. Phase 2 capital is related to the 7,000 tpd on-site processing plant, the permanent crushing plant, and prepare the Iceberg OP for in-pit tailings deposition. Phase 3 capital is related to the UG mine and includes initial capital development, mobile equipment and fixed plant equipment. The sustaining capital costs include the ongoing capital development for the underground mine, fleet purchases and lease payments for the open pit equipment, and allowances for tailings infrastructure relocation. Operating costs are developed from first principles based on recent precedent projects with similar mining methodologies and location (Tables 3 to 6). Refining and transporting costs are all inclusive of concentrate and doré costs, penalties and charges. Royalties assume 0.4% on the net smelter return. Table 3: LOM Operating Cost and AISC Notes: 1 Denotes a "specified financial measure" within the meaning of National Instrument 52-112 – non-GAAP and Other Financial Measures Disclosure. See note on "Non-IFRS Financial Measures". 2 Total operating costs refer to onsite charges that cover open pit mining, underground mining, third party processing and material handling, onsite processing, and onsite general and administrative costs. 3 AISC is calculated as the sum of treatment and refining charges, royalties, onsite operating costs, sustaining capital costs, and closure costs, divided by the quantity of ounces sold. Table 4: Unit Operating Cost Notes: 1 Denotes a "specified financial measure" within the meaning of National Instrument 52-112 – non-GAAP and Other Financial Measures Disclosure. See note on "Non-IFRS Financial Measures". 2 Total operating costs refer to onsite charges that cover open pit mining, underground mining, third party processing and material handling, onsite processing, and onsite general and administrative costs. Table 5: LOM Capital Cost Notes: 1 Denotes a "specified financial measure" within the meaning of National Instrument 52-112 – non-GAAP and Other Financial Measures Disclosure. See note on "Non-IFRS Financial Measures". Economic Analysis At a base case consensus long-term gold price of US$2,500 and an exchange rate of 1.43 (C$/US$) the Project generates an after-tax NPV 5% of $743 million and an IRR of 56.3%. Growth Capital of $442M for Phase 2 is spent in Year 2 to Year 4 and is paid back in Year 5, less than one year after Phase 2 is in operation. The after-tax NPV 5% increases to $1.45 billion and the IRR increases to 197% when the gold price is raised to US$3,300 /oz Au. After-Tax Cash Flow Using the base case gold price of US$2,500, the average annual after-tax cash flow is $75.2 million and the cumulative LOM after-tax cash flow is estimated at $1,128 million (Table 6). The Phase 1 average annual after-tax operating cash flow is $117 million, demonstrating the ability to pay back the initial capital of $155 million in Year 2. The Company plans to reinvest the after-tax cash flow generated in Phase 1 to fund the Project growth capital needed in Phases 2 and 3, to be paid back in Year 5. Table 6: Gold Price Sensitivity Analysis Note: Average annual figures represent a 15-year LOM. Next Steps As Queensway moves towards cashflow as soon as possible, the following activities are being completed: Geological work including a planned 70,000 m drill campaign consisting of: Infill drilling of the Mineral Resource to upgrade and add to the initial MRE. Definition drilling of the high-grade areas where initial mining is to take place at a very tight 5 m centre drilling to permit appropriate statistical analysis of a high-grade gold deposit. Channel sampling of Iceberg zone and excavation and channel sampling of Lotto zone. Exploration of regional targets looking for the next major deposit. Engineering studies and data collection programs to support the project development schedule include: Ongoing metallurgical testing programs, with additional work to further refine the flowsheet for the next phase of studies. Geo-metallurgical modelling of the refractory gold distribution to be incorporated into future block models. Condemnation drilling for siting of plant infrastructure, geotechnical and hydrogeological data collection programs. Trade-off and optimization studies with more detailed engineering to support a rapid, small mine development. Environmental studies and data collection programs to support the project development schedule include: Complete the baseline studies based on the mine design and layout. Preparation of project description and submission of EA. Continued engagement with communities and government. The potential timeline for the project with key milestones includes: Submission of an Environmental Assessment in H1/26. An updated MRE and technical report to support Phase 1 by Q2/26 with detailed engineering starting thereafter. Subject to project financing, long lead time equipment would be procured and early works program initiated in 2026. Phase 1 construction is planned to commence in 2027 with first production in Q3/27. PEA Conference Call and Webcast In connection with this news release, the Company's senior management team will host a conference call on Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at 10:00 am ET to discuss the PEA results. Participants may join the conference call via webcast or through the following dial-in numbers: A replay of the call/webcast will be posted to the Company website at when available. Preliminary Economic Assessment Study 3D VRIFY Presentation A 3D VRIFY presentation to accompany the webcast will be posted to the Corporation's website at on July 22, 2025. Qualified Persons The Study has an effective date of June 30, 2025 and a technical report will be filed on SEDAR+ within 45 days. It was authored by independent QPs and is in accordance with National Instrument 43-101 – Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects. The QPs are David M. Robson, having overall responsibility for the study including capital and operating costs, infrastructure, and mining methods, Lance Engelbrecht, having responsibility for metallurgy, recovery methods and process plant operating costs. Pierre Landry, MSc, PGeo, is responsible for property description, geology, drilling, sampling and the mineral resource estimate. Sheldon Smith, of Stantec Consulting Ltd., is responsible for the environment and permitting aspects. The technical content of this press release has been reviewed and approved by Keith Boyle, Chief Executive Officer of New Found Gold and a QP as defined in NI 43-101. About New Found Gold Corp. New Found Gold holds a 100% interest in Queensway, located in Newfoundland and Labrador, a Tier 1 jurisdiction with excellent infrastructure and a skilled local workforce. The Company has completed an initial MRE and PEA at Queensway (see New Found Gold news release dated March 24, 2025 and July 21, 2025). Recent drilling continues to yield new discoveries along strike and down dip of known gold zones, pointing to the district-scale potential of the 175,450 ha project that covers a 110 km strike extent along two prospective fault zones. New Found Gold has a new management team in place, a solid shareholder base, which includes a 19% holding by Eric Sprott, and is focused on growth and value creation at Queensway. Keith Boyle, Chief Executive Officer New Found Gold Corp. Follow us on social media at Acknowledgements New Found Gold acknowledges the financial support of the Junior Exploration Assistance Program, Department of Natural Resources, Government of Newfoundland and Labrador. Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release. Cautionary Statement The PEA is preliminary in nature, it included 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 and there is no certainty that the PEA will be realized. Forward-Looking Statement Cautions This news release contains certain "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Canadian securities legislation, relating to exploration, drilling and mineralization on the Company's Queensway gold project in Newfoundland and Labrador; the interpretation of the results and benefits of the drilling program; future drilling and the timing and expected benefits thereof; the initial resource estimate; potential resource expansion; a preliminary economic assessment and the expected funding, timing and benefits thereof; assay results; the interpretation of drilling and assay results, the extent of mineralization and the discovery of zones of high-grade gold mineralization; future exploration and the focus and timing of same; the merits of the Queensway Project; future press releases by the Company; and funding of the drilling program. Although the Company believes that such statements are reasonable, it can give no assurance that such expectations will prove to be correct. Forward-looking statements are statements that are not historical facts; they are generally, but not always, identified by the words "expects", "plans", "anticipates", "believes", "interpreted", "intends", "estimates", "projects", "aims", "suggests", "indicate", "often", "target", "future", "likely", "encouraging", "pending", "potential", "goal", "objective", "opportunity", "prospective", "possibly", "preliminary", and similar expressions, or that events or conditions "will", "would", "may", "can", "could" or "should" occur, or are those statements, which, by their nature, refer to future events. The Company cautions that 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. 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. Except to the extent required by applicable securities laws and the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange, the Company undertakes no obligation to update these forward-looking statements if management's beliefs, estimates or opinions, or other factors, should change. Factors that could cause future results to differ materially from those anticipated in these forward-looking statements include risks associated with the Company's ability to complete the preliminary economic assessment, the results and timing of the preliminary economic assessment, possible accidents and other risks associated with mineral exploration operations, the risk that the Company will encounter unanticipated geological factors, risks associated with the interpretation of exploration, drilling and assay results, the possibility that the Company may not be able to secure permitting and other governmental clearances necessary to carry out the Company's exploration plans, the risk that the Company will not be able to raise sufficient funds to carry out its business plans, and the risk of political uncertainties and regulatory or legal changes that might interfere with the Company's business and prospects. The reader is urged to refer to the Company's Annual Information Form and Management's discussion and Analysis, publicly available through the Canadian Securities Administrators' System for Electronic Document Analysis and Retrieval (SEDAR+) at for a more complete discussion of such risk factors and their potential effects. Non-GAAP Financial Measures The Company has included certain non-GAAP financial measures in this news release. These financial measures are not defined under IFRS and should not be considered in isolation. The Company believes that these financial measures, together with financial measures determined in accordance with IFRS, provide investors with an improved ability to evaluate the underlying performance of the Company. The inclusion of these financial measures is meant to provide additional information and should not be used as a substitute for performance measures prepared in accordance with IFRS. These financial measures are not necessarily standard and therefore may not be comparable to other issuers. All-in Sustaining Cost All in sustaining cost is a non-GAAP financial measure calculated based on guidance published by the World Gold Council (" WGC"). The WGC is a market development organization for the gold industry and is an association whose membership comprises leading gold mining companies. Although the WGC is not a mining industry regulatory organization, it worked closely with its member companies to develop these metrics. Adoption of the all-in sustaining cost metric is voluntary and not necessarily standard, and therefore, this measure presented by the Company may not be comparable to similar measures presented by other issuers. The Company believes that the all-in sustaining cost measure complements existing measures and ratios reported by the Company. All-in sustaining cost includes both operating and capital costs required to sustain gold production on an ongoing basis. Sustaining operating costs represent expenditures expected to be incurred at the Project that are considered necessary to maintain production. Sustaining capital represents expected capital expenditures comprising mine development costs, including capitalized waste, and ongoing replacement of mine equipment and other capital facilities, and does not include expected capital expenditures for major growth projects or enhancement capital for significant infrastructure improvements. __________________________ SOURCE New Found Gold Corp.
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ARIS MINING, COLOMBIA'S MINISTRY OF ENERGY AND MINES, AND COMMUNITY PARTNERS LAUNCH FORMALIZATION STRATEGY FOR ACTIVE ASM AREAS NEAR MARMATO
VANCOUVER, BC, July 16, 2025 /CNW/ - Aris Mining Corporation (Aris Mining or the Company) (TSX: ARIS) (NYSE-A: ARMN) announces the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) led by Colombia's Ministry of Mines and Energy and other regulatory agencies to accelerate the formalization of artisanal and small-scale miners (ASMs) operating in the Municipality of Marmato, where the Company is expanding its operations. Neil Woodyer, CEO, commented "This MOU demonstrates that a successful gold mining business in Colombia is achievable through close collaboration between industry, government, regulators, and local communities. It also highlights the strong institutional support extended to both Aris Mining and the Marmato ASM community and reinforces our shared vision for a responsible and inclusive mining sector. For Aris Mining shareholders, this agreement reaffirms our ability to unlock sustainable, long-term growth. I thank the Colombian Government, especially the Ministry of Mines and Energy, for their leadership in the development and execution of this important initiative. We are proud to stand alongside representatives from the Ministry of Mines and Energy, the National Mining Agency (ANM), the Governor of Caldas, the Mayor of Marmato, CORPOCALDAS (the regional environmental authority), and other key community stakeholders at the official signing ceremony and celebration." The Cerro El Burro area, located above the Marmato Narrow Vein Zone (Upper Mine) and home to highly active ASM gold mining activities since the 16th century, represents a meaningful gold production growth opportunity for Aris Mining. Formalization delivers long-term benefits to all stakeholders—enhancing safety, environmental outcomes, and livelihoods—while strengthening operational stability as the Company grows gold production at Marmato. Under the MOU, Aris Mining and the Government will work together to: develop the regulatory framework and streamline permitting processes needed to accelerate the ASM units' legal operations within Aris Mining's title areas; provide technical support and training to ASM units to help them meet formal mining standards; promote environmental stewardship and safe mining methods; and expand opportunities for social investment and shared value creation in local communities. Importantly, the areas covered by this MOU are entirely separate from the titles where Aris Mining operates its Narrow Vein Zone (Upper Mine) and is developing the Bulk Mining Zone (Lower Mine) at the Marmato Complex. The Bulk Mining Zone and its dedicated 5,000 tonnes per day carbon-in-pulp (CIP) plant will remain a 100% owner-operated project and is not impacted by the formalization initiative. To support the formalized ASM units, Aris Mining will contribute technical, operational, and environmental expertise and has offered milling capacity from our existing Narrow Vein Zone flotation plant to process ASM-sourced material. This MOU forms part of the broader government "Special Mining District for Peace and Life" initiative, which prioritizes Marmato for socio-environmental planning and sustainable mining initiatives. The agreement establishes a collaborative framework to facilitate the transition of ASM groups into the formal economy through use of legal mining and processing operations. It also highlights the Colombian Government's commitment to work directly with established operators such as Aris Mining. About Aris Mining Founded in September 2022, Aris Mining was established with a vision to build a leading Latin America-focused gold mining company. Our strategy blends current production and cashflow generation with transformational growth driven by expansions of our operating assets, exploration and development projects. Aris Mining is listed on the TSX (ARIS) and the NYSE-A (ARMN) and is led by an experienced team with a track record of value creation, operational excellence, financial discipline and good corporate governance in the gold mining industry. Aris Mining operates two underground gold mines in Colombia: the Segovia Operations and the Marmato Complex, which together produced 210,955 ounces of gold in 2024. With expansions underway, Aris Mining is targeting an annual production rate of more than 500,000 ounces of gold, following the Segovia mill expansion, completed in June and ramping up during H2 2025, and the construction of the Bulk Mining Zone at the Marmato Complex, expected to start ramping up production in H2 2026. In addition, Aris Mining operates the 51% owned Soto Norte joint venture, where studies are underway on a new, smaller scale development plan, with results expected in Q3 2025. In Guyana, Aris Mining owns the Toroparu gold/copper project, where a new Preliminary Economic Assessment (PEA) has been commissioned and its results are also expected in Q3 2025. Colombia is rich in high-grade gold deposits and Aris Mining is actively pursuing partnerships with the Country's dynamic small-scale mining sector. With these partnerships, we enable safe, legal, and environmentally responsible operations that benefit both local communities and the industry. Aris Mining intends to pursue acquisitions and other growth opportunities to unlock value through scale and diversification. Additional information on Aris Mining can be found at and on Forward-Looking Information This news release contains "forward-looking information" or forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Canadian securities legislation. All statements included herein, other than statements of historical fact, including, without limitation, statements relating to the benefits to be derived from the formalization of ASM units, the commitments of the various parties under the MOU and statements included in the "About Aris Mining" section of this news release relating to the Segovia Operations, Marmato Complex, Soto Norte Project and Toroparu Project are forward-looking. Generally, the forward-looking information and forward looking statements can be identified by the use of forward looking terminology such as "plans", "expects" or "does not expect", "is expected", "budget", "scheduled", "estimates", "forecasts", "intends", "anticipates" or "does not anticipate", "will continue" or "believes", or variations of such words and phrases or state that certain actions, events or results "may", "could", "would", "might" or "will be taken", "occur" or "be achieved". The material factors or assumptions used to develop forward looking information or statements are disclosed throughout this news release. Forward looking information and forward looking statements, while based on management's best estimates and assumptions, are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause the actual results, level of activity, performance or achievements of Aris Mining to be materially different from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking information or forward looking statements, including but not limited to those factors discussed in the section entitled "Risk Factors" in Aris Mining's annual information form dated March 12, 2025 which is available on SEDAR+ at and in the Company's filings with the SEC at Although Aris Mining has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in forward-looking information and forward-looking statements, there may be other factors that cause results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended. There can be no assurance that such information or statements will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such information or statements. The Company has and continues to disclose in its Management's Discussion and Analysis and other publicly filed documents, changes to material factors or assumptions underlying the forward-looking information and forward-looking statements and to the validity of the information, in the period the changes occur. The forward-looking statements and forward-looking information are made as of the date hereof and Aris Mining disclaims any obligation to update any such factors or to publicly announce the result of any revisions to any of the forward-looking statements or forward-looking information contained herein to reflect future results. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements and information.
Cision Canada
09-07-2025
- Business
- Cision Canada
New Found Gold Expands and Confirms Continuity of High-Grade Gold Mineralization at the Keats West Zone
VANCOUVER, BC, July 9, 2025 /CNW/ - New Found Gold Corp. (" New Found Gold" or the " Company") (TSXV: NFG) (NYSE-A: NFGC) is pleased to announce the first drill results from the Company's 2025 Work Program at its 100%-owned Queensway Gold Project (" Queensway" or the " Project") in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. Highlights - Keats West 1 in the AFZ Core: Keats West open pit infill drilling: 55.0 g/t of Au over 35.05 m (NFGC-24-2254) 2 20.7 g/t Au over 18.05 m (NFGC-24-2258). 15.4 g/t Au over 16.70 m (NFGC-24-2260). Confirms continuity of multiple domains of high-grade gold within Keats West. Defines regions of new gold mineralization within the proposed Keats West open pit that are currently outside of the MRE 3 block model. Keats West UG 4 infill drilling: 7.08 g/t Au over 15.55 m (NFGC-24-2243A). Demonstrates potential to expand high-grade mineralization beyond the current open pit extents. Melissa Render, President of New Found Gold stated:"Today's results confirm the continuity and high-grade tenor of gold mineralization at Keats West, as well as the in-pit and near-pit expansion potential. These domains of high-grade mineralization start at surface and remain above a vertical depth of 150 metres and are located in proximity to other key zones, such as Iceberg and Keats in the AFZ Core area. Project advancement following the release of the initial MRE in March 2025 is focused on derisking high priority open pits, like Keats West with infill drilling targeting the higher-grade portions to start." Results Summary This news release includes results from 2,691 m of drilling in 22 diamond drill holes (" DDH") completed in Q2/25 as part of an infill program at Keats West in the AFZ Core (Tables 1 to 3). The program has been designed to target mineralization within the Keats West MRE open pit constraints, first focussing on converting resource blocks to indicated classification thereby increasing the confidence level in high-grade domains. In addition, results are reported from infill drilling, completed immediately beyond the south end of the proposed Keats West open pit within a preliminary UG panel. Keats West Open Pit Infill: Keats West highlight infill holes targeting the high-grade domains announced today include 55.0 g/t Au over 35.05 m (NFGC-25-2254), 20.7 g/t Au over 18.05 m (NFGC-25-2258), 15.4 g/t Au over 16.70 m (NFGC-25-2260) and 13.1 g/t Au over 10.60 m (NFGC-25-2245). These intercepts demonstrate the strong continuity of the high-grade corridors within the hosting Keats West fault zone that has a mineralized footprint of 315 m wide by 305 m long, with true widths averaging 20 m and ranging up to 50 m (Figure 1). Multiple regions within the Keats West open pit tested by the infill program intercepted significant mineralization outside of the current MRE block model. Intervals in these regions include 4.29 g/t Au over 22.00 m (NFGC-25-2242), 2.85 g/t Au over 33.85 m (NFGC-25-2247), 1.31 g/t Au over 30.00 m (NFGC-25-2257) and 10.6 g/t Au over 4.85 m (NFGC-25-2245) (Figure 2). Overall, the results correlate well to the MRE block model, with local fluctuations where grades were either higher or lower than anticipated. Keats West mineralization occurs within a gently south-southwest dipping fault zone that hosts a series of stacked and cross-cutting gold-bearing quartz veins on the west side of the AFZ in the AFZ Core area. The high-grade mineralization starts at surface and extends to depths of 150 m vertical, a shallowly positioned gold system. Keats West UG Infill: 7.08 g/t Au over 15.55 m (NFGC-25-2243A) was intersected at the south end of the Keats West zone, immediately beyond the proposed open pit, within the extents of one 50 m long preliminary UG panel that contributed to the MRE in the Keats West area (Figures 1 and 2). Follow up drilling has been completed in this sparsely tested region; results of this program are pending. Looking Ahead The Company will continue the work program at Keats West in H2/25 to complete infill drilling targeting the remaining domains of lower grade material in addition to expansion drilling in new areas of mineralization within the open pit. Subject to obtaining positive results from the UG follow-up program, drilling at Keats West will work to expand the deeper portions of this zone. Infill drilling has also been completed at the Lotto and Lotto North zones, while step-out and infill drilling is ongoing at the Iceberg, K2, Dome-Lotto and Dropkick zones, as well as at AFZ Peripheral conceptual and early-stage exploration target areas. The channel sampling at the Iceberg excavation that began in May 2025 is nearly complete. Results from ongoing work will be released as they become available. Excavation of the Lotto Zone (' Lotto") is underway. The objective of this work is to expose a 210 m long segment of Lotto to add certainty to the geological model and assess grade continuity. Excavating will be followed by detailed mapping, channel sampling and additional definition drilling. Tightly spaced definition drilling targeting key segments of the Keats-Baseline Fault Zone that have been excavated will also commence in Q3/25 starting at Keats, followed by Iceberg. On November 6, 2024, the Company announced it had engaged SLR Consulting (Canada) Ltd (" SLR") to deliver an initial MRE and preliminary economic assessment (" PEA"). The MRE was announced on March 24, 2025, and a PEA is ongoing with a revised target completion date of early Q3/25. This is an important milestone for the Project as it will provide preliminary project economics in addition to defining the work programs that will allow the Company to advance the Project. Mine design and planning, metallurgical processing and economic optimizations will be conducted by SLR to complete the PEA. Table 1: Drill Result Highlights Note that the host structures are interpreted to be moderately to steeply dipping. Infill veining in secondary structures with multiple orientations crosscutting the primary host structures are commonly observed in drill core which could result in additional uncertainty in true width. Composite intervals reported carry a minimum weighted average of 1 g/t Au diluted over a minimum core length of 2 m with a maximum of 4m consecutive dilution when above 200 m vertical depth and 2 m consecutive dilution when below 200 m vertical depth. Included high-grade intercepts are reported as any consecutive interval with grades greater than 10 g/t Au. Grades have not been capped in the averaging and intervals are reported as drill thickness. Details of all 22 drill holes are included in Table 2 and Table 3 below. Table 2: Summary of composite results reported in this news release for Keats West. Note that the host structures are interpreted to be moderately to steeply dipping. Infill veining in secondary structures with multiple orientations crosscutting the primary host structures are commonly observed in drill core which could result in additional uncertainty in true width. Composite intervals reported carry a minimum weighted average of 1 g/t Au diluted over a minimum core length of 2 m with a maximum of 4 m consecutive dilution when above 200 m vertical depth and 2 m consecutive dilution when below 200 m vertical depth. Included high-grade intercepts are reported as any consecutive interval with grades greater than 10 g/t Au. Grades have not been capped in the averaging and intervals are reported as drill thickness. Table 3: Details of drill holes reported in this news release. Sampling, Sub-sampling, and Laboratory All drilling recovers HQ core. For deep holes, the core size may be reduced to NQ at depth. The drill core is split in half using a diamond saw or a hydraulic splitter for rare intersections with incompetent core. A geologist examines the drill core and marks out the intervals to be sampled and the cutting line. Sample lengths are mostly 1.0 meter and adjusted to respect lithological and/or mineralogical contacts and isolate narrow (<1.0m) veins or other structures that may yield higher grades. Technicians saw the core along the defined cutting line. One-half of the core is kept as a witness sample and the other half is submitted for analysis. Individual sample bags are sealed and placed into totes, which are then sealed and marked with the contents. New Found Gold has submitted samples for gold determination by PhotonAssay™ to ALS Canada Ltd. ("ALS") since February 2024. ALS operates under a commercial contract with New Found Gold. Drill core samples are shipped to ALS for sample preparation in Thunder Bay, Ontario. ALS does not currently have accreditation for the PhotonAssay™ method at their Thunder Bay, ON laboratory. They do however have ISO/IEC 17025 (2017) accreditation for gamma ray analysis of samples for gold at their Australian labs with this method, including the Canning Vale lab in Perth, WA. Samples submitted to ALS beginning in February 2024, received gold analysis by photon assay whereby the entire sample is crushed to approximately 70% passing 2 mm mesh. The sample is then riffle split and transferred into jars. For "routine" samples that do not have VG identified and are not within a mineralized zone, one (300-500g) jar is analyzed by photon assay. If the jar assays greater than 0.8 g/t, the remaining crushed material is weighed into multiple jars and submitted for photon assay. For samples that have VG identified, the entire crushed sample is riffle split and weighed into multiple jars that are submitted for photon assay. The assays from all jars are combined on a weight-averaged basis. Select samples prepared at ALS are also analyzed for a multi-element ICP package (ALS method code ME-ICP61) at ALS Vancouver. Drill program design, Quality Assurance/Quality Control, and interpretation of results are performed by qualified persons employing a rigorous Quality Assurance/Quality Control program consistent with industry best practices. Standards and blanks account for a minimum of 10% of the samples in addition to the laboratory's internal quality assurance programs. Quality Control data are evaluated on receipt from the laboratories for failures. Appropriate action is taken if assay results for standards and blanks fall outside allowed tolerances. All results stated have passed New Found's quality control protocols. New Found's quality control program also includes submission of the second half of the core for approximately 2% of the drilled intervals. In addition, approximately 1% of sample pulps for mineralized samples are submitted for re-analysis to a second ISO-accredited laboratory for check assays. The Company does not recognize any factors of drilling, sampling, or recovery that could materially affect the accuracy or reliability of the assay data disclosed. The assay data disclosed in this press release have been verified by the Company's Qualified Person against the original assay certificates. The Company notes that it has not completed any economic evaluations of the Project and that the Project does not have any reserves. Qualified Person The scientific and technical information disclosed in this press release was reviewed and approved by Melissa Render, P. Geo., President, and a Qualified Person as defined under National Instrument 43-101. Ms. Render consents to the publication of this press release, by New Found Gold. Mrs. Render certifies that this press release fairly and accurately represents the scientific and technical information that forms the basis for this press release. About New Found Gold Corp. New Found Gold holds a 100% interest in Queensway, located in Newfoundland and Labrador, a Tier 1 jurisdiction with excellent infrastructure and a skilled local workforce. The Company has completed an initial MRE at Queensway (see New Found Gold news release dated March 24, 2025). A preliminary economic assessment is underway, with completion scheduled for early Q3/25. Recent drilling continues to yield new discoveries along strike and down dip of known gold zones, pointing to the district-scale potential of the 175,450 hectare project that covers a 110 km strike extent along two prospective fault zones. New Found Gold has a new management team in place, a solid shareholder base, which includes a 19% holding by Eric Sprott, and is focused on growth and value creation at Queensway. Please see the Company's website at and the Company's SEDAR+ profile at Keith Boyle Chief Executive Officer New Found Gold Corp. Follow us on social media at Acknowledgements New Found Gold acknowledges the financial support of the Junior Exploration Assistance Program, Department of Natural Resources, Government of Newfoundland and Labrador. Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release. Forward-Looking Statement Cautions This press release contains certain "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Canadian securities legislation, relating to exploration, drilling and mineralization on the Project; the interpretation of the results and benefits of drilling programs; future drilling and the timing and expected benefits thereof; excavation and channel sampling; the initial resource estimate; potential resource expansion; potential resource conversion; the preliminary economic assessment and the expected funding, timing and benefits thereof; assay results; the interpretation of drilling and assay results, the extent of mineralization and the discovery of zones of high-grade gold mineralization; future exploration and the focus and timing of same; the merits of the Project; future press releases by the Company; and funding of the drilling program. Although the Company believes that such statements are reasonable, it can give no assurance that such expectations will prove to be correct. Forward-looking statements are statements that are not historical facts; they are generally, but not always, identified by the words "expects", "plans", "anticipates", "believes", "interpreted", "intends", "estimates", "projects", "aims", "suggests", "indicate", "often", "target", "future", "likely", "encouraging", "pending", "potential", "goal", "objective", "opportunity", "prospective", "possibly", "preliminary", and similar expressions, or that events or conditions "will", "would", "may", "can", "could" or "should" occur, or are those statements, which, by their nature, refer to future events. The Company cautions that 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. 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. Except to the extent required by applicable securities laws and the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange, the Company undertakes no obligation to update these forward-looking statements if management's beliefs, estimates or opinions, or other factors, should change. Factors that could cause future results to differ materially from those anticipated in these forward-looking statements include risks associated with the Company's ability to complete the preliminary economic assessment, the results and timing of the preliminary economic assessment, possible accidents and other risks associated with mineral exploration operations, the risk that the Company will encounter unanticipated geological factors, risks associated with the interpretation of exploration, drilling and assay results, the possibility that the Company may not be able to secure permitting and other governmental clearances necessary to carry out the Company's exploration plans, the risk that the Company will not be able to raise sufficient funds to carry out its business plans, and the risk of political uncertainties and regulatory or legal changes that might interfere with the Company's business and prospects. The reader is urged to refer to the Company's Annual Information Form and Management's discussion and Analysis, publicly available through the Canadian Securities Administrators' System for Electronic Document Analysis and Retrieval (SEDAR+) at for a more complete discussion of such risk factors and their potential effects. SOURCE New Found Gold Corp.
Cision Canada
09-07-2025
- Business
- Cision Canada
ARIS MINING REMINDS ARIS.WT.A WARRANT HOLDERS OF UPCOMING EXPIRY
VANCOUVER, BC, July 9, 2025 /CNW/ - Aris Mining Corporation (Aris Mining or the Company) (TSX: ARIS) (NYSE-A: ARMN) reminds holders of its TSX-listed warrants trading under the symbol (the Warrants) that the Warrants will automatically expire at the close of markets on July 29, 2025. Any Warrants not exercised by that time will become void and have no value. The Warrants are currently "in-the-money", with an effective exercise price of C$5.50 per share 1 compared to a closing share price of C$9.46 on July 8, 2025. To date, approximately 48.2% of the Warrants have been exercised, generating C$77.0 million (approximately US$56 million) in proceeds for the Company. If all remaining outstanding Warrants are exercised, Aris Mining would receive an additional C$83.0 million (approximately US$61 million). Neil Woodyer, CEO of Aris Mining, commented "The upcoming expiry of the Warrants represents the final step in simplifying our capital structure. Since our formation in September 2022, we have progressively eliminated legacy convertible instruments, resulting in a more streamlined share structure with no overhangs. Combined with strong cash flow from operations, the proceeds from warrant exercises have further strengthened our balance sheet, contributing to a cash position of over US$310 million as of June 30." Important Note for Investors Warrant holders who wish to exercise their Warrants should contact their brokers or financial advisors to ensure sufficient time is allowed to complete the process. Please note that brokerage firms may impose earlier cut-off times for exercise instructions, and holders should confirm the deadline applicable to their accounts. Warrant Exercise Summary ________________________ 1 Each Warrant entitles the holder to purchase 0.5 of a common share at an exercise price of C$2.75, equivalent to C$5.50 per full share for two warrants. About Aris Mining Founded in September 2022, Aris Mining was established with a vision to build a leading Latin America-focused gold mining company. Our strategy blends current production and cashflow generation with transformational growth driven by expansions of our operating assets, exploration and development projects. Aris Mining is listed on the TSX (ARIS) and the NYSE-A (ARMN) and is led by an experienced team with a track record of value creation, operational excellence, financial discipline and good corporate governance in the gold mining industry. Aris Mining operates two underground gold mines in Colombia: the Segovia Operations and the Marmato Complex, which together produced 210,955 ounces of gold in 2024. With expansions underway, Aris Mining is targeting an annual production rate of more than 500,000 ounces of gold, following the Segovia mill expansion, completed in June and ramping up during H2 2025, and the construction of the Bulk Mining Zone at the Marmato Complex, expected to start ramping up production in H2 2026. In addition, Aris Mining operates the 51% owned Soto Norte joint venture, where studies are underway on a new, smaller scale development plan, with results expected in Q3 2025. In Guyana, Aris Mining owns the Toroparu gold/copper project, where a new Preliminary Economic Assessment (PEA) has been commissioned and its results are also expected in Q3 2025. Colombia is rich in high-grade gold deposits and Aris Mining is actively pursuing partnerships with the Country's dynamic small-scale mining sector. With these partnerships, we enable safe, legal, and environmentally responsible operations that benefit both local communities and the industry. Aris Mining intends to pursue acquisitions and other growth opportunities to unlock value through scale and diversification. Additional information on Aris Mining can be found at and on Forward-Looking Information This news release contains "forward-looking information" or forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Canadian securities legislation. All statements included herein, other than statements of historical fact, including, without limitation, statements included in the "About Aris Mining" section of this news release relating to the Segovia Operations, Marmato Complex, Soto Norte Project and Toroparu Project are forward-looking. Generally, the forward-looking information and forward looking statements can be identified by the use of forward looking terminology such as "plans", "expects" or "does not expect", "is expected", "budget", "scheduled", "estimates", "forecasts", "intends", "anticipates" or "does not anticipate", "will continue" or "believes", or variations of such words and phrases or state that certain actions, events or results "may", "could", "would", "might" or "will be taken", "occur" or "be achieved". The material factors or assumptions used to develop forward looking information or statements are disclosed throughout this news release. Forward looking information and forward looking statements, while based on management's best estimates and assumptions, are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause the actual results, level of activity, performance or achievements of Aris Mining to be materially different from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking information or forward looking statements, including but not limited to those factors discussed in the section entitled "Risk Factors" in Aris Mining's annual information form dated March 12, 2025 which is available on SEDAR+ at and in the Company's filings with the SEC at Although Aris Mining has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in forward-looking information and forward-looking statements, there may be other factors that cause results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended. There can be no assurance that such information or statements will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such information or statements. The Company has and continues to disclose in its Management's Discussion and Analysis and other publicly filed documents, changes to material factors or assumptions underlying the forward-looking information and forward-looking statements and to the validity of the information, in the period the changes occur. The forward-looking statements and forward-looking information are made as of the date hereof and Aris Mining disclaims any obligation to update any such factors or to publicly announce the result of any revisions to any of the forward-looking statements or forward-looking information contained herein to reflect future results. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements and information.
Cision Canada
07-07-2025
- Business
- Cision Canada
ARIS MINING ANNOUNCES SALE OF JUBY GOLD PROJECT TO MCFARLANE LAKE MINING
VANCOUVER, BC and TORONTO, July 7, 2025 /CNW/ - Aris Mining Corporation (Aris Mining) (TSX: ARIS) (NYSE-A: ARMN) and McFarlane Lake Mining Limited (McFarlane) (CSE: MLM) (OTC: MLMLF) are pleased to announce the signing of a definitive asset purchase agreement (the Agreement) for the sale of Aris Mining's Juby Gold Project and related interests in Ontario, Canada. The total consideration is valued at US$22 million, payable as outlined below. The Juby Gold Project is an exploration-stage gold project located in the Shining Tree area of Ontario's Abitibi greenstone belt. The transaction includes Aris Mining's 100% interest in the Juby Gold Project and its 25% joint venture interest in the adjacent Knight property. Neil Woodyer, CEO of Aris Mining, commented "The sale of Juby reflects our strategic focus on building a leading gold mining company in Latin America. Juby is a promising exploration property but is non-core to our operations in Colombia and Guyana. We are pleased to see it move into the hands of a dedicated and experienced management team that is well positioned to unlock its potential." Mark Trevisiol, CEO and Chairman of McFarlane, added "Our team is very excited to be working with Aris Mining on the acquisition of the Juby Gold asset. The addition of this project to McFarlane's portfolio will be accretive to our business and ultimately shareholder value. This acquisition transforms our junior gold exploration company into a gold exploration and development company. The team at Aris has been excellent to work with and we look forward to having them as a significant shareholder of McFarlane." Under the terms of the Agreement, Aris Mining will receive total consideration of US$22 million, comprised of: US$10 million in cash, payable on closing; common shares of McFarlane, representing the balance of the consideration payable up to a maximum of 19.9% of its post-financing share capital, issued at the price of McFarlane's concurrent equity financing, and issuable on closing; and an additional payment, if required to reach the total US$22 million purchase price, payable within 12 months of closing in either cash or additional shares (subject to Aris Mining holding in aggregate no more than 19.9% of McFarlane's share capital), at McFarlane's option. Completion of the transaction is conditional on McFarlane raising at least US$10 million in gross proceeds from a concurrent financing and other customary closing conditions, including required regulatory and third-party approvals, with the transaction expected to close within 90 days. Aris Mining will hold a first-ranking security interest over the Juby Gold Project until full payment of the purchase price is received. About Aris Mining Founded in September 2022, Aris Mining was established with a vision to build a leading Latin America-focused gold mining company. Our strategy blends current production and cashflow generation with transformational growth driven by expansions of our operating assets, exploration and development projects. Aris Mining is listed on the TSX (ARIS) and the NYSE-A (ARMN) and is led by an experienced team with a track record of value creation, operational excellence, financial discipline and good corporate governance in the gold mining industry. Aris Mining operates two underground gold mines in Colombia: the Segovia Operations and the Marmato Complex, which together produced 210,955 ounces of gold in 2024. With expansions underway, Aris Mining is targeting an annual production rate of more than 500,000 ounces of gold, following the Segovia mill expansion, completed in June and ramping up during H2 2025, and the construction of the Bulk Mining Zone at the Marmato Complex, expected to start ramping up production in H2 2026. In addition, Aris Mining operates the 51% owned Soto Norte joint venture, where studies are underway on a new, smaller scale development plan, with results expected in Q3 2025. In Guyana, Aris Mining owns the Toroparu gold/copper project, where a new Preliminary Economic Assessment (PEA) has been commissioned and its results are also expected in Q3 2025. Colombia is rich in high-grade gold deposits and Aris Mining is actively pursuing partnerships with the Country's dynamic small-scale mining sector. With these partnerships, we enable safe, legal, and environmentally responsible operations that benefit both local communities and the industry. Aris Mining intends to pursue acquisitions and other growth opportunities to unlock value through scale and diversification. Additional information on Aris Mining can be found at and on About McFarlane McFarlane is a gold exploration company focused on the exploration and development of its portfolio of properties, which include, the past producing McMillan and Mongowin gold properties, located 70 km west of Sudbury, Ontario, the past producing West Hawk Lake property located immediately west of the Ontario-Manitoba border, and the High Lake gold property located east of the Ontario-Manitoba border and 8 km from the West Hawk Lake property. McFarlane also owns the Michaud/Munro mineral property situated 115 km east of Timmins along the so-called "Golden Highway". McFarlane is a "reporting issuer" under applicable securities legislation in the provinces of, British Columbia, Alberta and Ontario. To learn more, visit: Additional information on McFarlane can be found by reviewing its profile on SEDAR+ at Forward-Looking Information This news release contains "forward-looking information" or "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Canadian securities legislation. All statements included herein, other than statements of historical fact, including, without limitation, statements relating to the timeline for the completion of the transaction, the ability of Aris Mining and McFarlane to satisfy or waive closing conditions under the Agreement, including receipt of required regulatory and third-party approvals, the ability of McFarlane to satisfy the financing condition under the Agreement, receipt of any additional payment following completion of the transaction, statements included in the "About Aris Mining" section of this news release relating to the Segovia Operations, Marmato Complex, Soto Norte Project and Toroparu Project and statements included in the "About McFarlane" section of this news release are forward-looking. Generally, the forward-looking information and forward looking statements can be identified by the use of forward looking terminology such as "plans", "expects" or "does not expect", "is expected", "budget", "scheduled", "estimates", "forecasts", "intends", "anticipates" or "does not anticipate", "will continue" or "believes", or variations of such words and phrases or state that certain actions, events or results "may", "could", "would", "might" or "will be taken", "occur" or "be achieved". The material factors or assumptions used to develop forward looking information or statements are disclosed throughout this news release. Forward looking information and forward looking statements, while based on management's best estimates and assumptions, are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause the actual results, level of activity, performance or achievements of Aris Mining and McFarlane to be materially different from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking information or forward looking statements, including but not limited to the ability to complete the transaction with McFarlane, including receipt of the required regulatory and third-party approvals and completion of McFarlane's concurrent financing, and those factors discussed in the section entitled "Risk Factors" in Aris Mining's annual information form dated March 12, 2025 which is available on SEDAR+ at and with the SEC at and in McFarlane's annual information form dated November 27, 2024, which is available on SEDAR+ at Although Aris Mining and McFarlane have attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in forward-looking information and forward-looking statements, there may be other factors that cause results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended. There can be no assurance that such information or statements will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such information or statements. Aris Mining and McFarlane have and continue to disclose in their Management's Discussion and Analysis and other publicly filed documents, changes to material factors or assumptions underlying the forward-looking information and forward-looking statements and to the validity of the information, in the period the changes occur. The forward-looking statements and forward-looking information are made as of the date hereof and Aris Mining and McFarlane disclaim any obligation to update any such factors or to publicly announce the result of any revisions to any of the forward-looking statements or forward-looking information contained herein to reflect future results. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements and information.
