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Elevation Gold Reports Financial Results for Year Ended December 31, 2023, including $66.4M in Total Revenue

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Elevation Gold Mining (EVGDF) reports financial results for the year ended December 31, 2023, with total revenue of $66.4 million, an increase of 7% compared to 2022. The company produced 31,047 ounces of gold and 202,060 ounces of silver during the year. Income from mine operations before depreciation and depletion was $12.5 million. Cash costs per ounce of gold sold were $1,424, and all-in sustaining costs per ounce were $2,126. Despite challenges in production, the company saw steady improvement in results compared to the previous year.
Elevation Gold Mining (EVGDF) ha riportato i risultati finanziari per l'anno conclusosi il 31 dicembre 2023, con un fatturato totale di 66,4 milioni di dollari, segnando un incremento del 7% rispetto al 2022. La società ha prodotto 31.047 once di oro e 202.060 once di argento durante l'anno. Il reddito operativo della miniera prima delle ammortizzazioni e del deprezzamento è stato di 12,5 milioni di dollari. I costi in contanti per oncia di oro venduto sono stati di 1.424 dollari, e i costi sostenibili totali per oncia sono stati di 2.126 dollari. Nonostante le sfide nella produzione, la società ha osservato un miglioramento costante nei risultati rispetto all'anno precedente.
Elevation Gold Mining (EVGDF) informa los resultados financieros del año finalizado el 31 de diciembre de 2023, con ingresos totales de $66.4 millones, lo que representa un aumento del 7% en comparación con 2022. La compañía produjo 31,047 onzas de oro y 202,060 onzas de plata durante el año. El ingreso de las operaciones mineras antes de depreciación y agotamiento fue de $12.5 millones. El costo en efectivo por onza de oro vendido fue de $1,424, y el costo de sostenimiento total por onza fue de $2,126. A pesar de los desafíos en la producción, la compañía observó una mejora constante en los resultados en comparación con el año anterior.
Elevation Gold Mining (EVGDF)은 2023년 12월 31일로 끝난 회계연도의 재무 결과를 발표했으며, 총 수익은 6,640만 달러로 2022년에 비해 7% 증가했다. 회사는 금 31,047온스와 은 202,060온스를 생산했다. 감가상각 및 고갈 전 광산 운영 소득은 1,250만 달러였다. 금 판매 온스당 현금 비용은 1,424달러이며, 온스당 전체 유지 비용은 2,126달러였다. 생산에서의 도전에도 불구하고, 회사는 전년 대비 지속적인 결과 개선을 보았다.
Elevation Gold Mining (EVGDF) rapporte les résultats financiers pour l'année se terminant le 31 décembre 2023, avec un revenu total de 66,4 millions de dollars, soit une augmentation de 7% par rapport à 2022. L'entreprise a produit 31 047 onces d'or et 202 060 onces d'argent au cours de l'année. Le revenu des opérations minières avant amortissement et épuisement s'élevait à 12,5 millions de dollars. Le coût en espèces par once d'or vendu était de 1 424 dollars, et le coût de maintien tout inclus par once était de 2 126 dollars. Malgré les défis de production, la société a constaté une amélioration régulière des résultats par rapport à l'année précédente.
Elevation Gold Mining (EVGDF) meldet die Finanzergebnisse für das am 31. Dezember 2023 beendete Geschäftsjahr mit einem Gesamtumsatz von 66,4 Millionen Dollar, was einem Anstieg von 7% gegenüber 2022 entspricht. Das Unternehmen förderte im Laufe des Jahres 31.047 Unzen Gold und 202.060 Unzen Silber. Das Einkommen aus dem Minenbetrieb vor Abschreibungen und Erschöpfung betrug 12,5 Millionen Dollar. Die Barbetriebskosten pro Unze verkauftes Gold lagen bei 1.424 Dollar, und die Gesamterhaltungskosten pro Unze betrugen 2.126 Dollar. Trotz Herausforderungen in der Produktion verzeichnete das Unternehmen eine stetige Verbesserung der Ergebnisse im Vergleich zum Vorjahr.
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  • Total revenue for Elevation Gold Mining for the year ended December 31, 2023, was $66.4 million, showing a 7% increase from 2022.
  • The company produced 31,047 ounces of gold and 202,060 ounces of silver during the year.
  • Income from mine operations before depreciation and depletion was $12.5 million for the year 2023.
  • Cash costs per ounce of gold sold were $1,424, and all-in sustaining costs per ounce were $2,126.
  • Despite challenges in production, the company saw steady improvement in results compared to the previous year.
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  • The company recognized a non-cash impairment of mineral properties of $11.2 million for the year 2023.
  • Loss for the period was $22.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2023.
  • Impairment of plant and equipment and mineral properties amounted to $11.2 million for the year 2023.

VANCOUVER, BC, April 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ - Elevation Gold Mining Corporation (TSXV: ELVT) (OTCQB: EVGDF) (the "Company" or "Elevation Gold") is pleased to announce financial results for three months and year ended December 31, 2023.  All figures are expressed in US dollars unless otherwise noted.

Summary for the Three Months and Year Ended December 31, 2023

  • Elevation produced 7,989 ounces of gold and 60,706 ounces of silver for the three months ended December 31, 2023, and 31,047 ounces of gold and 202,060 ounces of silver for the year ended December 31, 2023.
  • The Company generated total revenue of $66.4 million during the year, an increase of 7% compared to 2022, on 31,063 ounces of gold and 281,467 ounces of silver sold. The average realized price of gold per ounce sold for the three months ended December 31, 2023 was $1,916.
  • Income from mine operations before depreciation and depletion of $12.5 million for the 2023 year.
  • For the three months ended December 31, 2023, total cash costs per ounce of gold sold (1) were $1,424 and all-in sustaining costs ("AISC") per ounce of gold sold (1) were $2,126.

Tim Swendseid, Elevation Gold CEO, stated: During the fourth quarter our production and financial results were impacted by challenges in and around the crushing plant.  Our income from mine operations before depreciation and depletion was $3.8 million for the quarter and $12.5 million for the year, both reflecting a steady improvement compared to results for the same periods last year. Cash costs per ounce sold was $1,424, which is similar to Q4 2022, and $1,524 for the year, reflecting an $186/oz improvement over the 2022 year. We completed and put into operation the 3A-Ph2 leach pad and completed and reported the results of additional reverse circulation holes in Reynolds Pit and the Mordor area. (See News Release dated February 27, 2024.)  We are currently benefiting from strong gold prices but continue to preserve our liquidity by temporarily suspending royalty payments and silver stream deliveries as we announced on April 4, 2024.  As we also announced on April 4, 2024, first quarter 2024 production was disappointing, but based on current mining operations, we expect an improvement in production during the second quarter of this year.

Consolidated Financial Results Summary

The following table provides a summary of the components of the Company's results for the three months and years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022.  For further details, refer to the Company's Consolidated Financial Statements and Management Discussion and Analysis ("MD&A") for the year ended December 31, 2023.

 (in thousands of dollars)

Q4 2023


Q4 2022

YTD 2023

YTD 2022

Revenue

$

16,337

$

17,108

$

66,356

$

62,008

Production costs


(11,637)


(13,467)


(50,429)


(56,396)

Royalties


(881)


(952)


(3,419)


(3,196)

Mine operating income before depreciation

and depletion


3,819


2,689


12,508


2,416

Depreciation and depletion


(3,234)


(4,463)


(13,568)


(10,310)

Income (loss) from mine operations


585


(1,774)


(1,060)


(7,894)

Corporate administrative expenses


(776)


(712)


(3,064)


(3,429)

Finance costs


(2,068)


(1,585)


(8,449)


(6,646)

Gain on modification of debt

549


-


549


-

Gain (loss) on revaluation of derivative liabilities


(637)


(5,167)


793


8,097

Impairment of plant and equipment and
mineral properties (1)


(11,163)


-


(11,163)


(33,850)

Other


(94)


(52)


(150)


114

Loss for the period

$

(13,604)

$

(9,290)

$

(22,544)

$

(43,608)

(1) During the year ended December 31, 2023, the Company recognized a non-cash impairment of mineral properties of $11.2 million (2022: $33.9 million), of which $8.8 million (2022: $nil) was recorded in plant and equipment, $1.7 million (2022: $21.5 million) was recorded in depletable mineral properties and $0.7 million (2022: $12.3 million) in non-depletable mineral properties. Management completed an assessment of impairment indicators for the Moss Mine cash generating unit ("CGU") due to continued losses from mining operations as well as the Company's market capitalization remaining below the carrying value of net assets. Accordingly, the Company estimated the recoverable amounts of the CGU and compared them to the carrying value of the CGU.  The recoverable amount of the CGU was based on a fair value less cost of disposal method using discounted cash flow models. Upon completion of the Company's impairment assessment, it was determined that the Moss Mine CGU was impaired by $11.2 million, which resulted in a charge of the same amount to the Company's statement of income and loss and is included in the YTD 2023 period.

The projected cash flows used in impairment testing are significantly affected by changes in assumptions.  Key assumptions included by management in the discounted cash-flow model included a gold price of $2,108 per ounce, gold and silver recoveries of 77% and 43%, respectively, as indicated in life of mine plans, and a real after-tax discount rate of 6%. Management's estimates of the recoveries are prepared by or under the supervision of and verified by Qualified Persons as defined in National Instrument 43-101 of the Canadian Securities Administrators (management's experts). The Company performed a sensitivity analysis on these key assumptions. Based on the impairment testing performed at December 31, 2022, the sensitivity to changes in these key assumptions is as follows:

  • a 10% decrease in the short and long term gold prices would result in an additional impairment of $19.6 million,
  • a 10% decrease in gold recoveries would result in an additional impairment of $19.0 million, and
  • a 1% increase in the real after-tax discount rate to 7% would result in an additional impairment of $0.7 million.

Consolidated Operational Results Summary

The following table provides a summary of the Company's operational statistics for the three months and years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022.  For further details, refer to the Company's MD&A for the same periods.



Three Months Ended
December 31,


Year Ended December 31,



2023

2022


2023

2022

Ore tonnes mined

t

620,039

723,418


2,747,220

2,963,038

Ore tonnes stacked

t

604,147

738,478


2,798,293

2,976,281

Contained gold ounces stacked

oz

10,421

12,540


42,206

43,401

Gold grade

g/t

0.54

0.53


0.47

0.45

Gold ounces produced

oz

7,989

9,183


31,047

31,094

Gold ounces sold

oz

7,754

9,060


31,063

31,666

Average realized gold price (2)

($/oz)

$            1,916

$           1,732


$           1,927

$          1,786

Cash costs per ounce of gold sold (2)

($/oz)

$            1,424

$           1,435


$           1,524

$          1,710

AISC per ounce of gold sold (2)

($/oz)

$            2,126

$           1,634


$           2,130

$          2,165

(2)    

Refer to the Company's Management Discussion and Analysis for the year ended December 31, 2022 and 2021 for a reconciliation to non-IFRS performance measures.

Qualified Persons

Unless otherwise indicated, the technical disclosure contained within this press release that relates to the Company's operating mine has been reviewed and approved by Tim J. Swendseid, P.E., MBA, CFA, Chief Executive Officer of the Company and a Qualified Person for the purpose of NI 43-101.

Additional Information

Consolidated financial statements for the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022 and related MD&A for the same periods can be found at www.sedarplus.ca and the Company's website at www.elevationgold.com

Non-IFRS Performance Measures

The following tables represent the calculation of certain Non-IFRS Financial Measures as referenced in this news release.

Reconciliation of Cash Costs and AISC

     (in thousands of dollars, except per ounce figures)

Q4 2023

Q4 2022(3)


YTD 2023

YTD 2022(3)

Gold ounces sold

7,754

9,060


31,063

31,666

Cost of sales

$         15,752

$        18,882


$       67,416

$      69,902

  Less: Depreciation and depletion

(3,233)

(4,462)


(13,568)

(10,310)

  Add: Refining and transportation

94

71


321

293

  Less: Silver and other bi-product revenue

(1,571)

(1,491)


(6,824)

(5,739)

Total Cash Costs

11,042

13,000


47,345

54,146

  Sustaining capital expenditures

3,293

888


9,162

10,456

  Capitalized stripping

971

-


5,115

-

  Accretion

400

202


1,468

511

  Corporate administration

776

712


3,064

3,429

Total AISC

$         16,482

$        14,802


$       66,154

$      68,542

Cash Costs per ounce of gold sold

$           1,424

$          1,435


$         1,524

$        1,710

AISC per ounce of gold sold

$           2,126

$          1,634


$         2,130

$        2,165

(3) 

The Company has calculated Total Cash Costs, Total AISC, and relevant per ounce of gold unit rates consistently across each of the periods presented. Prior period comparable figures for 2022 included adjustments for heap leach and dore net realizable value write-downs, however, for the purposes of conforming to the current period calculation, these adjustments have been excluded in both periods. These impairment charges and reversals can create fluctuations in reported amounts in the periods in which they are recorded. 

Reconciliation of Average Realized Price of Gold per Ounce Sold

     (in thousands of dollars, except per ounce figures)

Q4 2023

Q4 2022


YTD 2023

YTD 2022

Gold revenue

$         14,860

$         15,688


$           59,853

$        56,562

Gold ounces sold

7,754

9,060


31,063

31,666

Average realized price per ounce sold

$           1,916

$           1,732


$             1,927

$          1,786

ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF ELEVATION GOLD MINING CORPORATION

"Tim J. Swendseid"

Tim J. Swendseid, CEO of Elevation Gold Mining Corporation

About Elevation Gold Mining Corporation

Elevation Gold is a publicly listed gold and silver producer, engaged in the acquisition, exploration, development and operation of mineral properties located in the United States.  Elevation Gold's common shares are listed on the TSX Venture Exchange ("TSXV") in Canada under the ticker symbol ELVT and on the OTCQB in the United States under the ticker symbol EVGDF.  The Company's principal operation is its 100% owned Moss Mine in the Mohave County of Arizona.  Elevation also holds the title to the Hercules exploration property, located in Lyon County, Nevada.

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 on Forward-Looking Information

Certain of the statements made and information contained herein is "forward-looking information" within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities laws. All statements other than statements of historical facts included in this document constitute forward-looking information, including but not limited to statements regarding the Company's plans, prospects and business strategies; the Company's guidance on the timing and amount of future production and its expectations regarding the results of operations; expected costs; permitting requirements and timelines; timing and possible outcome of Mineral Resource and Mineral Reserve estimations, life of mine estimates, and mine plans; anticipated exploration and development activities at the Company's projects; net present value; design parameters; economic potential; processing mineralized material; the potential of robust economic potential at the Moss Mine. Words such as "believe", "expect", "anticipate", "contemplate", "target", "plan", "goal", "aim", "intend", "continue", "budget", "estimate", "may", "will", "can", "could", "should", "schedule" and similar expressions identify forward-looking statements.

Forward-looking information is necessarily based upon various estimates and assumptions including, without limitation, the expectations and beliefs of management, including that the Company can access financing, appropriate equipment and sufficient labour; assumed and future price of gold, silver and other metals; anticipated costs; ability to achieve goals; and assumptions related to the factors set forth below. While these factors and assumptions are considered reasonable by the Company as at the date of this document in light of management's experience and perception of current conditions and expected developments, these statements are inherently subject to significant business, economic and competitive uncertainties and contingencies. Known and unknown factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements and undue reliance should not be placed on such statements and information. Such factors include, but are not limited to: risks inherent in mining, including, but not limited to risks to the environment, industrial accidents, catastrophic equipment failures, unusual or unexpected geological formations or unstable ground conditions, and natural phenomena such as earthquakes, flooding or unusually severe weather; uninsurable risks; global financial conditions and inflation; changes in the Company's share price, and volatility in the equity markets in general; volatility and fluctuations in metal and commodity prices; the threat associated with outbreaks of viruses and infectious diseases, including the COVID-19 virus; delays or the inability to obtain, retain or comply with permits; risks related to negative publicity with respect to the Company or the mining industry in general; health and safety risks; exploration, development or mining results not being consistent with the Company's expectations; unavailable or inaccessible infrastructure and risks related to ageing infrastructure; actual ore mined and/or metal recoveries varying from Mineral Resource and Mineral Reserve estimates, estimates of grade, tonnage, dilution, mine plans and metallurgical and other characteristics; risks associated with the estimation of Mineral Resources and Mineral Reserves and the geology, grade and continuity of mineral deposits, including, but not limited to, models relating thereto; ore processing efficiency; information technology and cybersecurity risks; potential for the allegation of fraud and corruption involving the Company, its customers, suppliers or employees, or the allegation of improper or discriminatory employment practices; regulatory investigations, enforcement, sanctions and/or related or other litigation; estimates of future production and operations; estimates of operating cost estimates; the potential for and effects of labour disputes or other unanticipated difficulties with or shortages of labour or interruptions in production; risks related to the environmental regulation and environmental impact of the Company's operations and products and management thereof; exchange rate fluctuations; climate change; risks relating to attracting and retaining of highly skilled employees; compliance with environmental, health and safety laws; counterparty and credit risks and customer concentration; litigation; changes in laws, regulations or policies including, but not limited to, those related to mining regimes, permitting and approvals, environmental and tailings management, and labour; internal controls; challenges or defects in title; funding requirements and availability of financing; dilution; risks relating to dividends; risks associated with acquisitions and related integration efforts, including the ability to achieve anticipated benefits, unanticipated difficulties or expenditures relating to integration and diversion of management time on integration; uncertainties relating to interpretation of drill results and the geology, continuity and grade of mineral deposits; uncertainty of estimates of capital and operating costs, production estimates and estimated economic return; uncertainty of meeting anticipated program milestones; and other risks and uncertainties including but not limited to those described the Company's public disclosure documents which are available on SEDAR at www.sedar.com under the Company's profile. All of the forward-looking statements made in this document are qualified by these cautionary statements. Although the Company has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in forward-looking information, there may be other factors that cause results not to be as anticipated, estimated, forecast or intended and readers are cautioned that the foregoing list is not exhaustive of all factors and assumptions which may have been used. Should one or more of these risks and uncertainties materialize, or should underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those described in forward-looking information. Accordingly, there can be no assurance that forward-looking information will prove to be accurate and forward-looking information is not a guarantee of future performance. Readers are advised not to place undue reliance on forward-looking information. The forward-looking information contained herein speaks only as of the date of this document. The Company disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise forward–looking information or to explain any material difference between such and subsequent actual events, except as required by applicable law.

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FAQ

How much was Elevation Gold Mining 's total revenue for the year ended December 31, 2023?

Elevation Gold Mining reported total revenue of $66.4 million for the year ended December 31, 2023.

What were the cash costs per ounce of gold sold for Elevation Gold Mining in 2023?

The cash costs per ounce of gold sold for Elevation Gold Mining in 2023 were $1,424.

Who is the CEO of Elevation Gold Mining ?

Tim J. Swendseid is the CEO of Elevation Gold Mining

How many ounces of gold did Elevation Gold Mining produce in 2023?

Elevation Gold Mining produced 31,047 ounces of gold in 2023.

What were the all-in sustaining costs per ounce of gold sold for Elevation Gold Mining in 2023?

The all-in sustaining costs per ounce of gold sold for Elevation Gold Mining in 2023 were $2,126.

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