Eldorado Gold Stock Price, News & Analysis

Eldorado Gold Corporation reported its Q1 2022 financial and operational results, highlighting a total gold production of 93,209 ounces and sales of 94,472 ounces at an average price of $1,889 per ounce. Major challenges included COVID-related absenteeism, severe weather, and power outages, impacting production. The company recorded a net loss of $316.8 million, primarily due to a $365.4 million impairment of the Certej project. Adjusted net loss stood at $19 million. Despite these setbacks, Eldorado maintains its guidance of 460,000 to 490,000 ounces for 2022.

Eldorado Gold Corporation announced preliminary gold production for Q1 2022 at 93,209 ounces, maintaining its full-year guidance of 460,000 to 490,000 ounces. Production was affected by COVID-19-related absenteeism and adverse weather conditions, particularly at the Kisladag mine. However, expected production recovery is anticipated in the second half of the year. The Company also expects a reduction of up to $3 million in income tax expenses in Turkey due to investment tax credits. Operations are on schedule across all sites, with ongoing developments and exploration efforts.

Eldorado Gold Corporation has filed two technical reports for its Skouries and Lamaque projects. The Skouries Technical Report, effective January 22, 2022, was prepared by certified professionals and outlines the project's feasibility. The Lamaque Technical Report, with an effective date of December 31, 2021, emphasizes significant economic potential. Both reports comply with NI 43-101 standards and are accessible on the Company’s website and SEDAR profile. Eldorado operates in multiple regions, including Turkey, Canada, Greece, and Romania, focusing on gold and base metals production.

Eldorado Gold Corporation has announced promising exploration results from its operations in Lamaque (Canada), Efemcukuru (Turkey), and Kassandra (Greece) on March 29, 2022. Key findings include high-grade gold intercepts at Ormaque and Kokarpinar South, bolstering the company's resource base. With a planned exploration budget of $44 to $48 million for over 150,000 metres of drilling in 2022, Eldorado aims to expand its resources significantly. Notable results from drilling programs indicate strong potential for extending mine life and enhancing production capabilities.

Eldorado Gold Corporation reported its fourth-quarter and full-year 2021 results, achieving strong gold production of 122,582 ounces in Q4 and 475,850 ounces in 2021, within guidance. Cash operating costs were $571 per ounce sold in Q4 and $626 for the year. However, the company faced a net loss of $43.1 million in Q4, attributed to higher taxes and impairment losses related to the closure of Stratoni. In 2022, production is expected to be lower in H1 due to operational challenges. Financially, Eldorado held $481.3 million in cash, while adjusted net earnings were $119.3 million for 2021.

Eldorado Gold Corporation has released a new Technical Study on its Lamaque Project in Quebec, emphasizing significant growth potential. Key highlights include:

• NPV of $459 million for Upper Triangle Reserves at $1,500 gold/oz.
• Lower Triangle Inferred Resource NPV of $162 million with an IRR of 33%.
• Potential increase to production over 190,000 ounces/year from Upper Triangle.
• Extended mine life with potential for 8.5 years from Lower Triangle and Ormaque.

Overall, the study reflects a robust economic outlook for the project.

Eldorado Gold Corporation released its 2022 production and cost guidance, forecasting gold production between 460,000 to 490,000 ounces, a 7% increase from previous guidance. Key drivers include enhanced mining and recovery rates. The average cash operating cost is projected between $640 to $690 per ounce, with all-in sustaining costs between $1,075 to $1,175 per ounce. The five-year production outlook shows an average increase of 4% per year. Eldorado aims to balance operations amidst COVID-19 and inflationary pressures, planning key investments in mine development.