Blue Lagoon Records Its First Finalized Gold And Silver Production From Dome Mountain
Concentrate payments total approximately CDN $16.5 million, but remain subject to adjustment and do not indicate profitability.
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Blue Lagoon Resources (BLAGF) reported its first finalized gold and silver production from its wholly owned Dome Mountain mine. Final assays and settlement confirmed 992.4 ounces of gold and 4,181 ounces of silver in the first three concentrate lots, totaling 341.631 dry metric tonnes. A further 874.950 dry metric tonnes shipped through September 30, 2026 await final assays and settlement.
The company has received approximately CDN $16.5 million, representing approximately 85% of the provisional value of applicable concentrate shipments. Payments remain adjustable and are unaudited, gross of costs and not an indication of profitability. Mill-feed gold grades increased to approximately 8.0–10.0 grams per tonne; gold recovery currently averages approximately 92%. Approximately 17,400 tonnes of material have been processed, with another 4,000 tonnes awaiting processing. Mining, underground development and weekly shipments continue.
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Positive
- Major pointConcentrate shipments generated approximately CDN $16.5 million in payments to date.
- Moderate pointFirst three concentrate lots finalized at 992.4 ounces of gold and 4,181 ounces of silver.
- Moderate pointMill-feed gold grades increased from approximately 7.0 to approximately 8.0–10.0 grams per tonne after initial milling.
- Moderate pointGold recovery increased and currently averages approximately 92%.
- Moderate pointAdditional concentrate produced and shipped through September 30, 2026 totaled 874.950 dry metric tonnes.
- Minor pointMaterial processed totals approximately 17,400 tonnes, with mining, underground development and weekly shipments continuing.
Negative
- Moderate pointAdditional 874.950 dry metric tonnes of concentrate await final assays and settlement; attributable metal ounces remain unfinalized.
- Moderate point. Forward-looking: it has not happened yet and may not happen.Payments cover approximately 85% of provisional shipment value; final adjustments may require payments by the company.
- Moderate pointProduction proceeded without a feasibility study of mineral reserves; the company acknowledges increased economic and technical failure risk.
- Minor pointApproximately CDN $16.5 million received is unaudited, gross of costs and not an indication of profitability.
News Explained
Blue Lagoon says its production decision was not based on a feasibility study of mineral reserves demonstrating economic and technical viability, and notes increased uncertainty and higher risk of economic and technical failure.
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VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / October 15, 2026 / Blue Lagoon Resources Inc. (CSE:BLLG)(FSE:7BL)(OTCQB:BLAGF) reports continued gold and silver production and mineral processing from its
Mining and Milling Update
From mid-November 2025 through September 30, 2026, Blue Lagoon transported 21,400 tonnes of mineralized material from Dome Mountain to Nicola Mining Inc.'s milling facility near Merritt, British Columbia. Approximately 17,400 tonnes have been processed to date, with a further 4,000 tonnes currently at the mill site awaiting processing. Additional mineralized material shipments continue and are ongoing weekly.
Processing of Dome Mountain material commenced in February 2026. During the initial milling campaign, which also included lower-grade development material, 5,002 dry metric tonnes ("DMT") were processed at Nicola's 150 tonne per day facility. This material, prior to processing, contained an estimated 1,200 ounces of gold at approximately 7.0 grams of gold per tonne ("g/t Au").
Final production from this material amounted to 341.6 DMT of concentrate. Final assay and settlement results from the Company's offtake partner, Ocean Partners Holdings Ltd. confirm that this concentrate contained 992 ounces of gold and 4,181 ounces of silver.
The benefits of the mine development are clearly reflected as mill-feed grades over the following months have increased to approximately 8.0 to 10.0 g/t Au. In addition, higher mill feed grades have increased gold recovery, which is currently averaging approximately
The concentrates have also generally contained approximately four ounces of silver for every ounce of gold.
Following the initial production described above, subsequent milling campaigns have produced and shipped approximately 875 DMT of additional concentrate through September 30, 2026. Final assay and settlement results for this concentrate remain outstanding and, accordingly, the gold and silver ounces attributable to this material are not included in the 992 ounces of gold and 4,181 ounces of silver reported above.
Concentrate Production Summary
Production Stage | Quantity | Status |
First three concentrate lots | 341.631 DMT | Final contained metal; 992.4 oz Au & 4,181 oz Ag |
Additional concentrate shipped | 874.950 DMT | Awaiting final assays and final settlement from Ocean Partners |
Total concentrate shipped to date | 1,216.581 DMT | - |
Approximately
To date, Blue Lagoon has received approximately CDN
"Operationally, the important development is that Dome Mountain is now functioning through the full production cycle - from underground mining and trucking through milling, concentrate production and sale," said Rana Vig, President and CEO of Blue Lagoon Resources. "At the same time, we continue to invest in underground development to provide additional working areas and greater operating flexibility."
Provisional payments are subject to adjustment on final settlement for final weights, assays and metal prices and may result in amounts payable to or by the Company. Amounts received are unaudited, gross of operating and other costs, and are not an indication of profitability.
Dome Mountain Operations Continue
Mining and underground development continue at Dome Mountain, with material being transported to Nicola for ongoing milling and processing. The comparison below illustrates the substantial expansion of the underground workings between September 2025 and September 2026.
Figure 1. Comparison of underground mine development at Dome Mountain from September 2025 to the current layout in 2026, illustrating the significant expansion of underground workings and access to additional mining areas
Blue Lagoon will continue to provide updates as additional concentrate lots receive final and binding assays and as further operational and exploration milestones are achieved.
Technical information in this news release was approved by Ted VanderWart, P.Geo., a senior geologist with Blue Lagoon Resources and a qualified person under NI 43-101.
For further information, please contact:
Rana Vig
President and Chief Executive Officer
Telephone: 604-218-4766
Email: rana@bllg.ca
About Blue Lagoon Resources Inc.
Blue Lagoon Resources Inc. (CSE:BLLG)(FSE:7BL)(OTCQB:BLAGF) is a Canadian-based, well-funded, growth-oriented mining company that has commenced production at its
In February 2025, Blue Lagoon achieved a major milestone with the granting of a full mining permit - one of only nine issued in British Columbia since 2015 - and subsequently commenced underground mining operations. Mineralized material from Dome Mountain is processed under a long-term milling agreement with Nicola Mining. During the second half of 2026, the Company plans to continue reinvesting internally generated cash flow into near-mine and regional exploration to further expand its resource base across its extensive property.
With a strong commitment to sustainability, community and First Nation engagement, Blue Lagoon's objective is to be a profitable, cash-flowing gold producer while creating lasting value for shareholders and stakeholders alike.
The Company has not based its production decision at Dome Mountain on a feasibility study of mineral reserves demonstrating economic and technical viability. The production decision is based on having existing mining infrastructure, past bulk sampling and processing activity, and the established mineral resource (see technical report dated January 31, 2022 at www.sedarplus.ca). The Company understands that there is increased uncertainty, and consequently a higher risk of economic and technical failure, when production is undertaken in advance of a feasibility study.
The Canadian Securities Exchange has not reviewed and does not accept responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.
Forward-Looking Statements
Certain statements in this news release constitute forward-looking information within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities laws. Such statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding continued mining, transportation, milling and processing of mineralized material from Dome Mountain; the processing of material currently stockpiled at Nicola Mining's facility; continued underground development; the timing and receipt of final assay and settlement results for concentrate shipments; receipt of remaining settlement payments; and future operational and exploration milestones.
Forward-looking information is based on management's current expectations, assumptions and estimates and is subject to a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated. These include, among others, variations in mined grades and recoveries, mining and processing performance, availability and performance of third-party milling and transportation services, timing of assays and concentrate settlements, commodity prices, operating costs, regulatory and permitting matters, and the risks associated with conducting production without a feasibility study of mineral reserves demonstrating economic and technical viability.
Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking information. The Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking information except as required by applicable securities laws.
SOURCE: Blue Lagoon Resources Inc.
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How much finalized gold and silver production has Blue Lagoon reported from Dome Mountain?
Blue Lagoon finalized 992.4 ounces of gold and 4,181 ounces of silver in its first three concentrate lots. These lots totaled 341.631 dry metric tonnes. Metal ounces from the additional concentrate shipped through September 30, 2026 are excluded because final assays and settlement remain outstanding.
How much has Blue Lagoon received from Dome Mountain concentrate shipments?
Blue Lagoon has received approximately CDN $16.5 million, representing approximately 85% of the provisional value of applicable shipments. The remaining balance is payable after final assays and settlement. Final weights, assays and metal prices can adjust the payments, including amounts payable by the company.
Did Blue Lagoon base Dome Mountain production on a feasibility study?
Blue Lagoon did not base its production decision on a feasibility study of mineral reserves demonstrating economic and technical viability. The decision relied on existing mining infrastructure, past bulk sampling and processing activity, and the established mineral resource. The company acknowledges increased uncertainty and a higher risk of economic and technical failure.