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About Austral Gold Limited
Austral Gold Limited (OTCQB: AGLDF) is a gold and silver mining producer with a growing portfolio of assets strategically located across the Americas. The company operates under three core pillars: production, exploration, and equity investments. With a focus on sustainable growth, Austral Gold is advancing its producing and exploration projects while leveraging strategic partnerships to enhance its operational capacity and diversify revenue streams.
Core Operations
Austral Gold's primary operations revolve around the production of gold and silver from its flagship mines, including the Guanaco-Amancaya mine complex in Chile and the Casposo-Manantiales mine complex in Argentina. These assets are characterized by low-sulfidation epithermal deposits, enabling efficient extraction and processing. The company employs advanced mining techniques such as heap leaching and agitation leaching to maximize recovery rates while maintaining environmental compliance.
Exploration and Growth Strategy
The company is actively expanding its resource base through exploration activities in underexplored regions of South America. Recent updates to the mineral resource estimates at the Casposo-Manantiales complex highlight its commitment to unlocking value from existing assets. Austral Gold also explores new opportunities to acquire and develop high-potential properties, ensuring a steady pipeline of future projects.
Equity Investments and Strategic Partnerships
Austral Gold diversifies its business model by investing in other mining companies and forming strategic partnerships. Notably, its subsidiary, Casposo Argentina Mining Ltd., has entered into a toll treatment agreement with Challenger Gold Limited to process mineralized material from the Hualilan Project. This initiative not only generates a new revenue stream but also revitalizes the Casposo plant, which has been on care and maintenance. Additionally, Austral Gold has strategically sold equity stakes in public mining companies to optimize cash flow and fund operations.
Competitive Position
Operating in a competitive market, Austral Gold differentiates itself through its focus on high-quality assets, strategic geographic positioning, and innovative agreements. The company’s ability to adapt to market conditions, secure funding, and optimize its operations positions it as a resilient player in the gold and silver mining sector.
Commitment to Sustainability
Austral Gold is committed to responsible mining practices, prioritizing environmental stewardship and community engagement. By integrating sustainable practices into its operations, the company aims to minimize its environmental impact while contributing to the economic development of the regions in which it operates.
Conclusion
Austral Gold Limited combines operational expertise, strategic investments, and a focus on sustainable growth to build long-term value for its stakeholders. With a robust portfolio of producing and exploration assets, the company is well-positioned to capitalize on opportunities in the gold and silver mining industry while navigating the challenges of a dynamic market.
Austral Gold (ASX: AGD) (TSXV: AGLD) (OTCQB: AGLDF) has secured a US$3.5 million unsecured credit facility from its largest shareholder, Inversiones Financieras del Sur SA (IFISA). The facility, with a 9% annual interest rate, is due on January 29, 2026, and will provide working capital for Guanaco Compania Minera SPA, Austral's operating company. This arrangement demonstrates ongoing financial support from the major shareholder while the company awaits the repair of the HRC 800 equipment, as mentioned in the June 2024 Quarterly report. Notably, Austral's directors, Eduardo Elsztain and Saul Zang, are also directors and shareholders of IFISA.
Austral Gold (ASX: AGD) (TSXV: AGLD) (OTCQB: AGLDF) has announced the completion of a further sale of Unico Silver shares by its subsidiary Austral Gold Canada (AGCL). The transaction, executed on August 6, 2024, involved the sale of 8,139,023 Unico shares to Inversiones Financieras del Sur SA Sociedad Anonima (IFISA), Austral's largest shareholder, at A$0.1863 per share. The total transaction value amounted to A$1,516,300 (US$987,869/CDN$1,367,804). This sale price was determined based on the higher of the five-day volume-weighted average price and the closing price on the day before the transaction. No finder's fees were associated with this deal.
Austral Gold (ASX: AGD) (TSXV: AGLD) (OTCQB: AGLDF), an established gold producer, has announced the filing of its Q2 2024 Quarterly Activity Report. The complete report is now available on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) website, SEDAR, and the company's official website. This filing represents a key disclosure for investors and stakeholders, providing insights into the company's operational and financial performance for the second quarter of 2024. Austral Gold's CEO, Stabro Kasaneva, approved the release of this information, underlining its significance for the company's transparency and communication with the market.
Austral Gold (ASX: AGD) (TSXV: AGLD) (OTCQB: AGLDF) has announced that its subsidiary, Austral Gold Canada (AGCL), has entered into a share purchase agreement with the company's largest shareholder, IFISA. The agreement involves the sale of 8,139,023 shares of Unico Silver , currently owned by AGCL, to IFISA. The transaction is considered a 'related party transaction' and is subject to TSX Venture Exchange approval.
The sale price will be the greater of A$0.1863 per share (based on the five-day VWAP) or the closing price on the day before the closing date. The deal is expected to generate approximately A$1,516,300 (US$1,000,000/CDN$1,381,000) in net proceeds, which will be used as general working capital for the company's operations.
Austral Gold announced the filing of a Technical Report on the Casposo-Manantiales Mine Complex, prepared according to NI 43-101 and JORC 2012 standards, with an effective date of April 30, 2024. This report, available on SEDAR+, ASX, and the company's website, includes essential details about the mine's geology, sampling methods, and drilling techniques.
Key highlights include:
- Four main deposits: Manantiales, Mercado, Julieta, and B-Vein.
- Mineralization is still open, indicating potential for further exploration.
- Extensive historical drilling data totaling 122,290 meters, primarily from Diamond Drill Holes.
- Quality Assurance and Control measures including certified standards and duplicate assays.
The report confirms no significant changes since the previous announcement on July 17, 2024, and includes an updated JORC Table 1 to meet ASX Listing Rule 5.8.1 requirements.
The Competent Person, Marcos Valencia, has verified the data and consents to its publication, ensuring the report's credibility and compliance with industry standards.
Austral Gold (ASX: AGD) (TSXV: AGLD) (OTCQB: AGLDF) has announced an updated Mineral Resource Estimate for its 100% owned Casposo-Manantiales Mine Complex in San Juan, Argentina. The estimate, prepared by independent Qualified Person Marcos Valencia, shows:
- Measured + Indicated resources of 1,068,469 tonnes at 2.71 g/t Au and 106.48 g/t Ag, containing 93,016 oz Au and 3,657,882 oz Ag
- Inferred resources of 662,291 tonnes at 5.02 g/t Au and 65.74 g/t Ag, containing 106,961 oz Au and 1,399,848 oz Ag
The update is based on drilling and exploration activities from 2020-2022 and recent metallurgical test work. It brings Austral closer to a decision on restarting mining operations at Casposo.
Austral Gold announced a significant change in its management team. Chelsea Sheridan has resigned as Company Secretary following her departure from the Automic Group. The company has appointed David Hwang and Jose Bordogna as Joint Company Secretaries. Hwang, a corporate lawyer and Managing Director of Confidant Partners, will handle ASX communications. Bordogna, the current CFO, will take on additional responsibilities. Additionally, the company's registered office has been relocated to Level 5, 137-139 Bathurst Street, Sydney, NSW 2000.
Austral Gold (ASX: AGD, TSXV: AGLD, OTCQB: AGLDF) announced that its subsidiary, Austral Gold Canada (AGCL), has completed the sale of shares in Unico Silver to two company directors, Eduardo Elsztain and Saul Zang. The transaction, based on a share purchase agreement dated June 18, 2024, involved AGCL selling 5,458,833 Unico shares to Elsztain and 963,323 shares to Zang at a price of A$0.16 per share, resulting in total proceeds of A$1,027,545 (US$682,393/CDN$935,014). No finder's fees were incurred. A clerical error in a prior announcement was corrected, clarifying that Zang purchased 963,323 shares instead of the previously reported 135,829 shares.
Austral Gold has entered into an agreement to sell a portion of its shares in Unico Silver to two directors, Eduardo Elsztain and Saul Zang.
The transaction involves the sale of 5,458,833 and 135,829 Unico Shares to Elsztain and Zang, respectively, at a price determined by the higher of A$0.141 per share or the five-day volume-weighted average price (VWAP) prior to the closing date.
The transaction, being a 'related party transaction,' necessitates TSX Venture Exchange approval but is exempt from formal valuation and minority approval due to its value being less than 25% of Austral Gold's market capitalization.
The Board of Directors, excluding Elsztain and Zang, approved the agreement, deeming the terms reasonable.
Upon completion, the net proceeds of approximately A$905,000 will be utilized as general working capital.
Austral Gold (ASX: AGD, TSXV: AGLD, OTCQB: AGLDF) has announced a delay in the operational start of its HRC 800 equipment at the Heap Reprocessing Project. Originally expected to be operational by May 2024, the installation is now projected for late June 2024. This delay has resulted in lower-than-expected Q2 2024 production, prompting a revision in the 2024 production guidance from 24,000-28,000 gold equivalent ounces (GEOs) to 18,000-20,000 GEOs.
To address the resulting cash shortfall, Austral sold a portion of its minority equity investments in public mining companies, generating US$2.27M. The company is also exploring additional options to source further cash, including selling non-core assets.
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