Calibre Reports Partial Slope Movement at the Limon Norte Open Pit; Full Year Production Guidance Maintained
On June 4, 2024, Calibre (TSX: CXB; OTCQX: CXBMF) announced a geotechnical incident at the west wall of its Limon Norte Open Pit in Nicaragua. The incident, which occurred on May 25, 2024, did not cause any injuries or equipment damage but will necessitate changes to the mine's sequencing, impacting Q2 2024 gold production. Despite this, operations at other Limon sites remain unaffected. The company expects Q2 2024 production to range between 55,000 and 60,000 ounces of gold. Calibre maintains its full-year production guidance at 275,000 to 300,000 ounces by prioritizing higher-grade ore in the latter half of the year.
- The geotechnical incident did not result in any injuries or damage to equipment.
- Operations at other Limon open pit and underground sites remain unaffected.
- Full-year production guidance is maintained at 275,000 to 300,000 ounces.
- Higher-grade ore will be prioritized in Q3 and Q4, potentially increasing profitability.
- Limon Norte Open Pit mine sequencing changes will negatively impact Q2 2024 gold production.
- Q2 2024 production is anticipated to be lower, at 55,000 to 60,000 ounces.
VANCOUVER, British Columbia, June 04, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Calibre (TSX: CXB; OTCQX: CXBMF) (“Calibre” or the “Company”) reports that on May 25, 2024, a geotechnical incident occurred on the west wall of the Limon Norte Open Pit in Nicaragua. The pit wall movement did not impact personnel or equipment, however a change in Limon Norte Open Pit mine sequencing will be required which will negatively impact Q2 2024 gold production. All other open pit and underground operations at Limon are unaffected.
The Company currently anticipates Q2 2024 consolidated production to be between 55,000 to 60,000 ounces. With higher-grade ore prioritized in Q3 and Q4 our full-year consolidated production guidance remains unchanged at 275,000 to 300,000 ounces.
About Calibre
Calibre is a Canadian-listed, Americas focused, growing mid-tier gold producer with a strong pipeline of development and exploration opportunities across Newfoundland & Labrador in Canada, Nevada and Washington in the USA, and Nicaragua. Calibre is focused on delivering sustainable value for shareholders, local communities and all stakeholders through responsible operations and a disciplined approach to growth. With a strong balance sheet, a proven management team, strong operating cash flow, accretive development projects and district-scale exploration opportunities Calibre will unlock significant value.
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Darren Hall, President & Chief Executive Officer
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Footnotes:
- Refer to the Valentine Gold Project NI Technical Report and Feasibility Study, Newfoundland & Labrador, Canada. Dated November 30, 2022 and found on the Calibre website at www.calibremining.com and on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca.
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