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Eldorado Gold Releases Updated Mineral Reserve and Mineral Resource Statement; 2024 Gold Mineral Reserves Increased to 11.9 Million Oz with M&I Gold Mineral Resources of 22.0 Million Oz; Inaugural Mineral Reserve Declared at Ormaque; Outline of 2025 Reporting Schedule

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Eldorado Gold has released its updated Mineral Reserve and Mineral Resource estimates as of September 30, 2024. The company's Proven and Probable gold Mineral Reserves increased by 2% to 11.9 million ounces, while Measured and Indicated Mineral Resources decreased by 3% to 22.0 million ounces.

Key highlights include a 45% increase in Lamaque Complex Mineral Reserves, driven by an inaugural 619,000-ounce Reserve at Ormaque, and a 23% increase at Efemcukuru, extending mine life by two years. The company's focus for 2025 will be on extending mine life at existing operations and exploring near-mine targets in Canada and Turkiye.

Eldorado Gold ha pubblicato le sue stime aggiornate delle Riserve Minerarie e delle Risorse Minerali al 30 settembre 2024. Le Riserve Minerarie Aurifere Provate e Probabili della società sono aumentate del 2%, raggiungendo 11,9 milioni di once, mentre le Risorse Minerali Misurate e Indicate sono diminuite del 3%, scendendo a 22,0 milioni di once.

I punti salienti includono un aumento del 45% nelle Riserve Minerarie del Complesso Lamaque, sostenuto da una riserva inaugurale di 619.000 once a Ormaque, e un aumento del 23% a Efemcukuru, che prolunga la vita della miniera di due anni. L'attenzione della società per il 2025 sarà rivolta all'estensione della vita mineraria presso le operazioni esistenti e all'esplorazione di obiettivi nelle vicinanze in Canada e in Turchia.

Eldorado Gold ha publicado sus estimaciones actualizadas de Reservas Minerales y Recursos Minerales al 30 de septiembre de 2024. Las Reservas Minerales de Oro Probadas y Probables de la compañía aumentaron un 2% a 11,9 millones de onzas, mientras que los Recursos Minerales Medidos e Indicados disminuyeron un 3% a 22,0 millones de onzas.

Los puntos destacados incluyen un incremento del 45% en las Reservas Minerales del Complejo Lamaque, impulsado por una reserva inaugural de 619,000 onzas en Ormaque, y un aumento del 23% en Efemcukuru, que extiende la vida útil de la mina por dos años. El enfoque de la compañía para 2025 será extender la vida útil de las operaciones existentes y explorar objetivos cercanos en Canadá y Turquía.

엘도라도 골드는 2024년 9월 30일 기준으로 갱신된 광물 매장량 및 자원 추정치를 발표했습니다. 회사의 확정 및 가능 금 광물 매장량은 2% 증가하여 1190만 온스에 달했으며, 측정 및 표시된 광물 자원은 3% 감소하여 2200만 온스에 도달했습니다.

주요 사항으로는 라마크 복합체 광물 매장량 45% 증가가 포함되며, 이는 오르마크에서 619,000온스의 첫 매장량으로 주도되었고, 에페므쿠르에서 23% 증가하여 광산 수명이 2년 연장되었습니다. 회사의 2025년 초점은 기존 운영에서 광산 수명을 연장하고 캐나다 및 터키의 인근 목표를 탐색하는 것입니다.

Eldorado Gold a publié ses estimations mises à jour des réserves minérales et des ressources minérales au 30 septembre 2024. Les réserves minérales d'or prouvées et probables de l'entreprise ont augmenté de 2% pour atteindre 11,9 millions d'onces, tandis que les ressources minérales mesurées et indiquées ont diminué de 3% pour s'établir à 22,0 millions d'onces.

Les points forts incluent une augmentation de 45 % des réserves minérales du complexe Lamaque, soutenue par une réserve inaugurale de 619 000 onces à Ormaque, et une augmentation de 23 % à Efemcukuru, prolongeant la durée de vie de la mine de deux ans. L'objectif de l'entreprise pour 2025 sera d'étendre la durée de vie des opérations existantes et d'explorer des cibles proches au Canada et en Turquie.

Eldorado Gold hat seine aktualisierten Schätzungen zu Mineralreserven und Mineralressourcen zum 30. September 2024 veröffentlicht. Die nachgewiesenen und wahrscheinlichen Goldmineralreserven des Unternehmens stiegen um 2 % auf 11,9 Millionen Unzen, während die gemessenen und angedeuteten Mineralressourcen um 3 % auf 22,0 Millionen Unzen sanken.

Zu den wichtigsten Höhepunkten gehören ein 45 %iger Anstieg der Mineralreserven im Lamaque-Komplex, angetrieben durch eine erstmalige Reserve von 619.000 Unzen in Ormaque, sowie ein 23 %iger Anstieg in Efemcukuru, der die Lebensdauer der Mine um zwei Jahre verlängert. Der Fokus des Unternehmens für 2025 wird darauf liegen, die Lebensdauer bestehender Betriebe zu verlängern und nahegelegene Ziele in Kanada und der Türkei zu erkunden.

Positive
  • 2% increase in total Proven and Probable gold Mineral Reserves to 11.9 million ounces
  • 45% increase in Lamaque Complex Mineral Reserves with 619,000-ounce inaugural Reserve at Ormaque
  • 23% increase in Efemcukuru Mineral Reserves, extending mine life by two years
  • 300% increase in Ormaque Measured & Indicated Mineral Resources
Negative
  • 3% decrease in Measured and Indicated Mineral Resources to 22.0 million ounces
  • 10% decrease in Inferred Mineral Resources to 6.8 million ounces
  • Decrease in Olympias Mineral Resources due to exclusion of un-mineable material
  • Reduction in Triangle deposit resources due to vein discontinuities

Insights

The updated mineral reserves and resources statement reveals significant positive developments for Eldorado Gold. The 2% increase in total gold reserves to 11.9 million ounces strengthens the company's long-term production profile. Most notably, the Lamaque Complex showed a 45% reserve increase, primarily due to the inaugural 619,000 ounce reserve at Ormaque. Efemcukuru's 23% reserve increase extends mine life by two years, demonstrating successful resource conversion.

The Measured and Indicated resources of 22.0 million ounces, despite a slight decrease, still provides substantial potential for future reserve conversion. The successful resource-to-reserve conversions at Ormaque and Efemcukuru validate the company's exploration strategy and ability to organically grow its asset base. These results enhance production visibility and suggest potential for further life-of-mine extensions across the portfolio.

This reserve update significantly strengthens Eldorado's financial outlook. The extended mine life at key assets, particularly the eight-year visibility at both Lamaque Complex and Efemcukuru, provides improved cash flow predictability. The Ormaque deposit's inaugural reserve adds a new high-grade production source, potentially enhancing the company's cost profile.

The successful resource conversion demonstrates effective capital allocation in exploration, while maintaining substantial resources suggests continued organic growth potential without major acquisition needs. With 3.5 billion market cap, the expanded reserve base of 11.9 million ounces represents significant value, especially considering current gold prices and the company's operational track record.

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Dec. 11, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Eldorado Gold Corporation (“Eldorado” or “the Company”) today releases its updated Mineral Reserve and Mineral Resource (“MRMR”) estimates as of September 30, 2024.

“Our updated Mineral Reserves estimate provides a solid foundation and underpins our production profile over the next decade and beyond,” said George Burns, President and CEO. “We were pleased to increase our Mineral Reserves by approximately 2% overall, driven by increases at the Lamaque Complex and Efemcukuru that extends Reserve mine life significantly and complements our already long mine life assets at Skouries, Kisladag and Olympias. The Lamaque Complex Mineral Reserve increased by 45%, driven primarily by the declaration of an Inaugural Mineral Reserve at Ormaque of 619 thousand ounces. This follows a solid track record of successfully replacing Mineral Reserves since acquiring the asset in 2017 and sets up the Lamaque Complex for the long-term with two underground mines with significant Inferred Mineral Resource conversion potential and exploration upside.”

“In addition, at Efemcukuru, we increased Mineral Reserves by 23% resulting in an extension to the mine life by an additional two years to an updated life of mine of eight years. Efemcukuru has been a reliable producer since 2011, and our team remains committed to exploring opportunities to extend mine life further. During 2025, our focus will continue to be on extending the mine life at our existing operations and testing near-mine exploration targets, while seeking a discovery from our highly prospective portfolio of early stage exploration targets in Canada and Turkiye.”

Mineral Reserves Update

The Company’s Proven and Probable gold Mineral Reserves totalled 11.9 million ounces as of September 30, 2024, an increase of approximately 2% from the previous MRMR statement from September 30, 2023. The complete MRMR table and notes can be found at the end of this release.

 Ore Tonnes
(t x 1,000)
 Gold Grade
(g/t)
 Total Mineral Reserves (Gold Ounces) x 1,000)
Mineral Reserves as of September 30, 2023(1)350,665 1.04 11,717 
Depletion(2)(14,667)1.57 (742)
Adjustments for metal prices, cut-off value, mine plan optimization, additions due to new drilling and conversion of Resources8,735 3.33 936 
Mineral Reserves as of September 30, 2024344,733 1.07 11,911 
       

(1) The Company’s total MRMR excludes Mineral Reserves at its non-core Romanian asset (Certej). As disclosed in the Q3 2024 Managements Discussion & Analysis, the Certej project has been presented as a disposal group held for sale as at September 30, 2024 and as a discontinued operation for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024. On October 7, 2024, the Company entered into a share purchase agreement to sell the Certej project. The closing of the disposition is subject to certain conditions.
(2) Depletion declared here are in-situ ounces. Depletion includes the 12-month period of October 1, 2023, through September 30, 2024.

Excluding depletion, the increase in Mineral Reserves is primarily attributable to additions at Kokarpinar South at Efemcukuru as well as an inaugural Mineral Reserve estimate for the Ormaque deposit within the Lamaque Complex.

  • Lamaque Complex: Mineral Reserves increased 45% with the addition of Ormaque, partially offset by depletion at Triangle, resulting in an increase in life of mine to eight years.
    • Ormaque: Inaugural Mineral Reserve of 619 thousand ounces at Ormaque.
    • Triangle: Mineral Reserves decreased primarily as a result of depletion.
  • Kisladag: Mineral Reserves decreased as a result of depletion, partially offset by positive design changes.
  • Efemcukuru: Mineral Reserves increased with the addition of Kokarpinar South, increasing the life of mine by two years to an updated eight year life of mine.
  • Olympias: Mineral Reserves decreased due to depletion and Resource modelling incorporating additional drilling.

The following table summarizes the period-over-period changes to the Company’s Mineral Reserves:

Gold Mineral Reserves
 20232024Change(1)
Change excluding depletion
Contained Gold Oz (x 1,000)
Efemcukuru550678128224
Kisladag3,7593,559(200)144
Lamaque Complex (Triangle + Parallel)877658(219)(43)
Lamaque Complex (Ormaque)0619619619
Olympias1,9071,770(137)(11)
Perama Hill99599722
Skouries3,6303,63000
Total11,71711,911194936
     

NOTE: Totals may not sum due to rounding.
(1) The Company reports its MRMR as of September 30, 2024.  As such, the change year over year is from October 1, 2023 to September 30, 2024.

Mineral Resources Update

Eldorado’s Measured and Indicated Mineral Resources (“M&I Mineral Resources”) totalled 22.0 million ounces gold, as of September 30, 2024. The Company successfully converted Inferred Mineral Resources to M&I Mineral Resources at Ormaque, within the Lamaque Complex, and at Efemcukuru. The total is offset by depletion at the other operating mines. This resulted in a 3% decrease from the previous MRMR statement from September 30th, 2023. Eldorado’s Inferred Mineral Resources totalled 6.8 million ounces as of September 30, 2024, a 10% decrease from the previous MRMR statement. Detailed MRMR disclosure tables are included at the end of this news release.

  • Lamaque Complex: The increase in total M&I Mineral Resources is primarily related to conversion from Inferred Mineral Resources at Ormaque, whilst partially offset by depletion at Triangle.
    • Ormaque: M&I Mineral Resources increased nearly 300% attributable to significant expansion and conversion of Inferred Mineral Resources. Inferred Mineral Resources decreased as a result of the above-mentioned conversion, partially offset by the addition of new Inferred Mineral Resources.
    • Triangle: M&I Mineral Resources decreased due to depletion and Inferred Mineral Resources decreased due to discontinuities in C7 vein continuity recognised during in-fill drilling, grade changes, and cut-off grade assumptions, coupled with conversion to M&I Mineral Resources.
  • Kisladag: The decrease in M&I Mineral Resources is primarily from depletion. Inferred Mineral Resources remained relatively unchanged period-over-period.
  • Efemcukuru: The decrease in M&I Mineral Resources is primarily from depletion, partially offset by the conversion to Mineral Reserves at Kokarpinar South. The slight decrease in Inferred Mineral Resources is attributable to conversion to M&I Mineral Resources.
  • Olympias: Both M&I Mineral Resources and Inferred Mineral Resources decreased due to depletion, model estimation parameters updates, and the exclusion of un-minable material which were previously included, off-setting extensional discoveries. As part of the annual review of Mineral Resources with respect to reasonable prospects for eventual economic extraction (“RPEEE”), some un-mineable material was removed due to proximity to existing infrastructure, areas of poor geotechnical conditions and inaccessibility due to previous mining activities.  

The following table summarizes the period-over-period changes to the Company’s Mineral Resources:

Measured and Indicated Gold Mineral Resources(1) Inferred Gold Mineral Resources


 

2023
2024
Change(2) 2023
2024
Change(2)
Contained Gold
ounces (x1000)
Contained Gold
ounces (x1000)
Lamaque Complex           
   Triangle, Parallel & Plug #41,679 1,424 (255) 2,305 1,731 (574)
   Ormaque191 748 557 927 837 (90)
Lamaque Complex Total1,870 2,172 302  3,232 2,568 (664)
Kisladag6,290 5,816 (474) 107 100 (7)
Efemcukuru1,200 1,155 (45) 176 168 (8)
Olympias3,198 2,663 (535) 589 457 (132)
Perama Hill1,374 1,374 -  59 59 - 
Perama South0 0 -  728 728 - 
Piavitsa0 0 -  1,025 1,025 - 
Sapes0 0 -  820 820 - 
Skouries5,030 5,030 -  814 814 - 
Subtotal18,962 18,210 (752) 7,550 6,739  
Certej(3) – held for sale3,829 3,829 -  23 23  
Total22,791 22,039 (752) 7,573 6,762 (811)
              

NOTE: Totals may not sum due to rounding.
(1) Mineral Resources are inclusive of Mineral Reserves.
(2) The Company Reports on its MRMR as of September 30, 2024. As such, the change year over year is from October 1, 2023 to September 30, 2024.
(3) As disclosed in the Q3 2024 Managements Discussion & Analysis, the Certej project has been presented as a disposal group held for sale as at September 30, 2024 and as a discontinued operation for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024. On October 7, 2024, the Company entered into a share purchase agreement to sell the Certej project. The closing of the disposition is subject to certain conditions.

2025 Reporting Schedule

The Company intends to report, and host a conference call led by senior management, as set out in the table below. The Company reserves the right to amend the schedule in its discretion and will inform the market of any changes in schedule.

EventResult DateConference Call Date
Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2024February 20, 2025February 21, 2025
First Quarter 2025May 1, 2025May 2, 2025
Second Quarter 2025July 31, 2025August 1, 2025
Third Quarter 2025October 30, 2025October 31, 2025
   

About Eldorado

Eldorado is a gold and base metals producer with mining, development and exploration operations in Turkiye, Canada and Greece. The Company has a highly skilled and dedicated workforce, safe and responsible operations, a portfolio of high-quality assets, and long-term partnerships with local communities. Eldorado's common shares trade on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX: ELD) and the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: EGO).

Contact

Investor Relations

Lynette Gould, VP, Investor Relations, Communications & External Affairs
647 271 2827 or 1 888 353 8166  
lynette.gould@eldoradogold.com

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Chad Pederson, Director, Communications and Public Affairs
236 885 6251 or 1 888 353 8166  
chad.pederson@eldoradogold.com

Eldorado Gold Mineral Reserves as of September 30, 2024      
ProjectProven Mineral ReservesProbable Mineral ReservesTotal Proven and Probable
Gold TonnesAuContained AuTonnesAuContained AuTonnesAuContained Au
 (x1000) g/tounces (x1000)(x1000) g/tounces (x1000)(x1000) g/tounces (x1000)
Efemcukuru9855.131623,4364.675154,4214.77678
Kisladag151,8780.683,29615,6880.52263167,5660.663,559
Triangle, Parallel1,3575.702491,9566.504093,3136.19658
Ormaque37.7612,6617.226182,6647.22619
Lamaque Complex1,3605.722504,6176.921,0275,9776.651,277
Olympias3,4117.908685,9304.709039,3415.891,770
Perama Hill3,1164.084097,1962.5458710,3123.01997
Skouries73,1010.872,05374,0150.661,576147,1160.773,630
TOTAL GOLD233,8510.947,038110,8821.374,871344,7331.0711,911
SilverTonnesAgContained AgTonnesAgContained AgTonnesAgContained Ag
 (x1000) g/tounces (x1000)(x1000) g/tounces (x1000)(x1000) g/tounces (x1000)
Olympias3,41111812,9795,93011622,0469,34111735,024
Perama Hill3,1164.024037,1965.371,24110,3124.961,644
TOTAL SILVER6,5276413,38213,1265523,28719,6535836,668
CopperTonnesCuContained CuTonnesCuContained CuTonnesCuContained Cu
 (x1000)%tonnes (x1000)(x1000)%tonnes (x1000)(x1000)%tonnes (x1000)
Skouries73,1010.5238174,0150.49359147,1160.50740
TOTAL COPPER73,1010.5238174,0150.49359147,1160.50740
LeadTonnesPbContained PbTonnesPbContained PbTonnesPbContained Pb
 (x1000)%tonnes (x1000)(x1000)%tonnes (x1000)(x1000)%tonnes (x1000)
Olympias3,4113.71285,9304.22509,3414.0378
TOTAL LEAD3,4113.81285,9304.22509,3414.0378
ZincTonnesZnContained ZnTonnesZnContained ZnTonnesZnContained Zn
 (x1000)%tonnes (x1000)(x1000)%tonnes (x1000)(x1000)%tonnes (x1000)
Olympias3,4114.61585,9305.33159,3415.1474
TOTAL ZINC3,4114.61585,9305.33159,3415.1474
          


Eldorado Gold Mineral Reserves as of September 30, 2023     
ProjectProven Mineral ReservesProbable Mineral ReservesTotal Proven and Probable
Gold TonnesAuContained AuTonnesAuContained AuTonnesAuContained Au
 (x1000) g/tounces (x1000)(x1000) g/tounces (x1000)(x1000) g/tounces (x1000)
Efemcukuru1,2905.182152,0825.013353,3725.08550
Kisladag163,0850.683,54313,4910.50216176,5760.673,759
Lamaque Complex1,0336.072023,4226.146754,4546.12877
Olympias2,3548.886726,5025.911,2358,8566.701,907
Perama Hill3,1164.084097,1762.5458610,2923.01995
Skouries73,1010.872,05374,0150.661,576147,1160.773,630
TOTAL GOLD243,9780.907,093106,6871.354,624350,6651.0411,717
SilverTonnesAgContained AgTonnesAgContained AgTonnesAgContained Ag
 (x1000) g/tounces (x1000)(x1000) g/tounces (x1000)(x1000) g/tounces (x1000)
Olympias2,3541269,5686,50212626,2428,85612635,810
Perama Hill3,1164.04037,1765.41,23710,2925.01,639
TOTAL SILVER5,470579,97113,6786227,47919,1486137,450
CopperTonnesCuContained CuTonnesCuContained CuTonnesCuContained Cu
 (x1000)%tonnes (x1000)(x1000)%tonnes (x1000)(x1000)%tonnes (x1000)
Skouries73,1010.5238174,0150.48359147,1160.50740
TOTAL COPPER73,1010.5238174,0150.48359147,1160.50740
LeadTonnesPbContained PbTonnesPbContained PbTonnesPbContained Pb
 (x1000)%tonnes (x1000)(x1000)%tonnes (x1000)(x1000)%tonnes (x1000)
Olympias2,3544.0946,5024.32808,8564.2374
TOTAL LEAD2,3544.0946,5024.32808,8564.2374
ZincTonnesZnContained ZnTonnesZnContained ZnTonnesZnContained Zn
 (x1000)%tonnes (x1000)(x1000)%tonnes (x1000)(x1000)%tonnes (x1000)
Olympias2,3544.71116,5025.53578,8565.3468
TOTAL ZINC2,3544.71116,5025.53578,8565.3468
          


Eldorado Gold Mineral Resources as of September 30, 2024(1)        
ProjectMeasured  ResourcesIndicated ResourcesTotal Measured and IndicatedInferred Resources
Gold TonnesAuContained AuTonnesAuContained AuTonnesAuContained AuTonnesAuContained Au
 (x1000) g/tounces (x1000)(x1000) g/tounces (x1000)(x1000) g/tounces (x1000)(x1000) g/tounces (x1000)
Certej(2)29,3001.731,62658,6531.172,20387,9531.353,8298420.8623
Efemcukuru(3)1,5567.233623,8496.407935,4056.641,1551,3004.02168
Kisladag260,1310.615,12942,3580.50687302,4890.595,8166,6560.47100
  Triangle, Plug #4, Parallel2,2696.554774,3676.749476,6366.671,4248,1886.581,731
  Ormaque(4)37.761141416.447471,41716.417481,75014.87837
Lamaque Complex2,2726.554785,7819.121,6948,0538.392,1729,9388.042,568
Olympias4,2009.711,3116,9666.041,35211,1667.422,6632,0816.82457
Perama Hill3,0934.1541210,9732.7396214,0663.041,3741,1361.6359
Perama South00.00000.00000.00014,8701.52728
Piavitsa00.00000.00000.0006,6134.821,025
Sapes00.00000.00000.0003,4347.43820
Skouries90,7140.852,479149,2600.532,551239,9740.655,03067,6570.37814
             
TOTAL GOLD391,2660.9411,797277,8401.1510,242669,1061.0222,039114,5271.846,762
SilverTonnesAgContained AgTonnesAgContained AgTonnesAgContained AgTonnesAgContained Ag
 (x1000) g/tounces (x1000)(x1000) g/tounces (x1000)(x1000) g/tounces (x1000)(x1000) g/tounces (x1000)
Certej(2)29,30098,11158,6531018,10387,953926,2148424110
Efemcukuru1,556221,0913,849222,6635,405223,7541,300311,303
Olympias4,20014719,8466,96613931,11911,16614250,9652,0811359,028
Perama Hill3,093441510,97372,57914,06672,9941,136283
Piavitsa0000000006,6135411,389
Stratoni0001,3911526,7851,3911526,7851,8071669,672
TOTAL SILVER38,1492429,46381,8322361,249119,9812490,71213,7797131,585
CopperTonnesCuContained CuTonnesCuContained CuTonnesCuContained CuTonnesCuContained Cu
 (x1000)%tonnes (x1000)(x1000)%tonnes (x1000)(x1000)%tonnes (x1000)(x1000)%tonnes (x1000)
Skouries90,7140.51466149,2600.44652239,9740.471,11867,6570.40267
TOTAL COPPER90,7140.51466149,2600.44652239,9740.471,11867,6570.40267
LeadTonnesPbContained PbTonnesPbContained PbTonnesPbContained PbTonnesPbContained Pb
 (x1000)%tonnes (x1000)(x1000)%tonnes (x1000)(x1000)%tonnes (x1000)(x1000)%tonnes (x1000)
Olympias4,2004.71976,9665.035011,1664.95472,0815.0105
Stratoni00.001,3916.0841,3917841,8076.9124
TOTAL LEAD4,2004.691978,3575.243412,5575.06313,8885.9229
ZincTonnesZnContained ZnTonnesZnContained ZnTonnesZnContained ZnTonnesZnContained Zn
 (x1000)%tonnes (x1000)(x1000)%tonnes (x1000)(x1000)%tonnes (x1000)(x1000)%tonnes (x1000)
Olympias4,2005.92476,9666.545111,1666.36982,0815.9123
Stratoni00.001,3918.41171,3918.41171,8078.3150
TOTAL ZINC4,2005.92478,3576.856812,5576.58153,8887.0273

Notes:
(1) Resource grades are reported undiluted, however resources are assessed for reasonable expectation of economic extraction by applying expected minimum mining shapes. 
(2) As disclosed in the Q3 2024 Managements Discussion & Analysis, the Certej project has been presented as a disposal group held for sale as at September 30, 2024 and as a discontinued operation for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024. On October 7, 2024, the Company entered into a share purchase agreement to sell the Certej project. The closing of the disposition is subject to certain conditions.
(3) Mineralized shapes based on RPEEE identified based on 2.5 g/t Au COG; within shapes material below incremental COG of 1.0 g/t have been excluded; grades are diluted by must-take material between 1.0 and 2.5 g/t Au. 
(4) Due to narrow veins, continued conversion of Resources to Reserves at Ormaque will reflect expected lower grades to fully represent mining modifying factors.

Eldorado Gold Mineral Resources as of September 30, 2023(1)        
ProjectMeasured  ResourcesIndicated ResourcesTotal Measured and IndicatedInferred Resources
Gold TonnesAuContained AuTonnesAuContained AuTonnesAuContained AuTonnesAuContained Au
 (x1000) g/tounces (x1000)(x1000) g/tounces (x1000)(x1000) g/tounces (x1000)(x1000) g/tounces (x1000)
Certej(2)29,3001.731,62658,6531.172,20387,9531.353,8298420.8623
Efemcukuru1,5887.153653,9916.518355,5806.691,2001,3234.13176
Kisladag286,0370.615,58544,2800.50705330,3170.596,2907,5290.44107
  Triangle, Plug #4, Parallel1,1838.123095,6277.581,3706,8107.671,6799,7287.372,305
  Ormaque(3)00.000.0030919.2419130919.241911,86915.43927
Lamaque Complex1,1838.123095,9368.191,5617,1198.171,87011,5978.673,232
Olympias3,44710.591,1748,9927.002,02412,4398.003,1982,3397.84589
Perama Hill3,0934.1541210,9732.7396214,0663.041,3741,1361.6359
Perama South00.00000.00000.00014,8701.52728
Piavitsa00.00000.00000.0006,6134.821,025
Sapes00.00000.00000.0003,4347.43820
Skouries90,7140.852,479149,2600.532,551239,9740.655,03067,6570.37814
TOTAL GOLD415,3620.8911,950282,0861.2010,841697,4481.0222,791117,3412.017,574
SilverTonnesAgContained AgTonnesAgContained AgTonnesAgContained AgTonnesAgContained Ag
 (x1000) g/tounces (x1000)(x1000) g/tounces (x1000)(x1000) g/tounces (x1000)(x1000) g/tounces (x1000)
Certej(2)29,30098,11158,6531018,10387,953926,2148424110
Olympias3,44715216,8498,99214441,77012,43914758,6192,33917913,488
Perama Hill3,093441510,97372,57914,06672,9941,136283
Piavitsa0000000006,6135411,389
Stratoni0001,3911526,7851,3911526,7851,8071669,672
TOTAL SILVER35,8402225,37580,0092769,237115,8492594,61212,7378534,742
CopperTonnesCuContained CuTonnesCuContained CuTonnesCuContained CuTonnesCuContained Cu
 (x1000)%tonnes (x1000)(x1000)%tonnes (x1000)(x1000)%tonnes (x1000)(x1000)%tonnes (x1000)
Skouries90,7140.51466149,2600.44652239,9740.471,11867,6570.40267
TOTAL COPPER90,7140.51466149,2600.44652239,9740.471,11867,6570.40267
LeadTonnesPbContained PbTonnesPbContained PbTonnesPbContained PbTonnesPbContained Pb
 (x1000)%tonnes (x1000)(x1000)%tonnes (x1000)(x1000)%tonnes (x1000)(x1000)%tonnes (x1000)
Olympias3,4474.81678,9924.944112,4394.96082,3396.2146
Stratoni00.001,3916.0841,3916.0841,8076.9124
TOTAL LEAD3,4474.8416710,3835.152513,8305.06924,1466.5270
ZincTonnesZnContained ZnTonnesZnContained ZnTonnesZnContained ZnTonnesZnContained Zn
 (x1000)%tonnes (x1000)(x1000)%tonnes (x1000)(x1000)%tonnes (x1000)(x1000)%tonnes (x1000)
Olympias3,4475.92048,9926.659312,4396.47972,3396.8160
Stratoni00.001,3918.41171,3918.41171,8078.3150
TOTAL ZINC3,4475.920410,3836.871013,8306.69144,1467.5310

Notes:
(1) Resource grades are reported undiluted, however resources are assessed for reasonable expectation of economic extraction by applying expected minimum mining shapes. 
(2) As disclosed in the Q3 2024 Managements Discussion & Analysis, the Certej project has been presented as a disposal group held for sale as at September 30, 2024 and as a discontinued operation for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024. On October 7, 2024, the Company entered into a share purchase agreement to sell the Certej project. The closing of the disposition is subject to certain conditions.
(3) Due to narrow veins, any future potential conversion of Resources to Reserves at Ormaque will reflect expected lower grades to fully represent mining modifying factors.

ADVISORIES AND DETAILED NOTES ON MINERAL RESERVES AND RESOURCES

General

Mineral Reserves and Mineral Resources are as of September 30, 2024

The Mineral Reserves and Mineral Resources were classified using logic consistent with the CIM Definition Standards for Mineral Resources & Mineral Reserves (2014) incorporated, by reference, into National Instrument 43-101 – Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects (“NI 43-101”). Sample preparation, analytical techniques, laboratories used, and quality assurance and quality control protocols used during exploration drilling programs are done consistent with industry standards and independent certified assay labs are used.

Mineral Reserves are included in the Mineral Resources.

The Mineral Reserves and Mineral Resources are disclosed on a total project basis.

Measured and Indicated Mineral Resources which are not Mineral Reserves, do not have demonstrated economic viability. With respect to “Inferred Mineral Resources”, there is a great amount of uncertainty as to their existence and uncertainty as to their economic and legal feasibility. It cannot be assumed that all or any part of a “Measured Mineral Resource”, “Indicated Mineral Resource” or “Inferred Mineral Resource” will ever be upgraded to a higher category.

Additional information on the Kisladag, Efemcukuru, Olympias, Skouries and Lamaque mineral properties mentioned in this news release (all of which are considered to be material mineral properties to the Company) are contained in Eldorado’s annual information form for the year ended December 31, 2023 and the following technical reports for each of those properties, all of which are available under the Company's profile at www.sedarplus.com and www.sec.gov:

  • Technical report entitled "Technical Report, Kisladag Gold Mine, Turkiye” with an effective date of January 17, 2020.
  • Technical report entitled "Technical Report, Efemcukuru Gold Mine, Turkiye” with an effective date of December 31, 2023.
  • Technical report entitled “Technical Report, Olympias Mine, Greece” with an effective date of December 31, 2023.
  • Technical report entitled “Technical Report, Skouries Project, Greece” with an effective date of January 22, 2022.
  • Technical report entitled “Technical Report, for the Lamaque Project, Quebec, Canada’” with an effective date of December 31, 2021.
  • In addition, Eldorado will file a new technical report for the Lamaque mineral properties (which will include the inaugural reserves at Ormaque noted above) by the end of January 2025.

Qualified Persons

Simon Hille, FAusIMM, Executive Vice President, Operations and Technical Services, is the “qualified person” under NI 43-101 responsible for preparing and supervising the preparation of the scientific or technical information contained in this news release and verifying the technical data disclosed in this document relating to our operating mines and development projects, unless otherwise noted. Additional qualified persons have approved disclosures for specific properties as detailed in “Mineral Reserve Notes” and “Mineral Resource Notes” below. Jessy Thelland, géo (OGQ No. 758)., Director Technical Services Lamaque, a member in good standing of the Ordre des Géologues du Québec, is the qualified person as defined in NI 43-101 responsible for, and has verified and approved, the scientific and technical disclosure contained in this news release for the Quebec projects.

Cautionary Note to US Investors Concerning Estimates of Measured, Indicated and Inferred Resources
There are differences between the standards and terms used for reporting mineral reserves and resources in Canada, and in the United States pursuant to the United States Securities and Exchange Commission’s (the “SEC”). The terms Mineral Resource, Measured Mineral Resource, Indicated Mineral Resource and Inferred Mineral Resource are defined by the Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum (CIM) and the CIM Definition Standards on Mineral Reserves and Mineral Resources adopted by the CIM Council, and must be disclosed according to Canadian securities regulations.

These standards differ from the requirements of the SEC applicable to domestic United States reporting companies. Accordingly, information contained in this news release with respect to mineral deposits may not be comparable to similar information made public by United States companies subject to the SEC’s reporting and disclosure requirements.

Mineral Reserve Notes

Eldorado reports Mineral Reserves in accordance with CIM Definition Standards. Mineral Reserves for the operating sites (Efemcukuru, Kisladag, Olympias, and within the Lamaque Complex – Ormaque and Triangle) were determined using a long-term gold price of $1,450/oz while Mineral Reserves for the Skouries and Perama Hill projects were determined based on a $1,300/oz gold price. A reserve test is undertaken every year to confirm future undiscounted cash flow from reserve mine plan is positive.

Long-Term Metal Price Assumptions – Mineral Reserves 2023 2024
Gold price ($ per ounce) 1,400 1,450
Silver price ($ per ounce) 19.00 19.00
Copper price ($ per pound) 2.75 2.75
Copper price ($ per tonne) 6,061 6,061
Lead price ($ per tonne) 2,000 2,000
Zinc price ($ per tonne) 2,500 2,500


Cut-off Grades/Values – Mineral Reserves2023 2024
Efemcukuru$123.62/t NSR(long hole stoping), $126.60/t NSR (drift and fill) $130.05/t NSR (long hole stoping), $136.10/t NSR (drift and fill)
Kisladag0.173 g/t Au Recoverable 0.179 g/t Au Recoverable
Lamaque Complex5.06 g/t Au (Triangle Mine – long hole stoping) 4.99 g/t Au (long hole stoping), 5.67 g/t Au (drift and fill)
Olympias$217.63/t NSR $216.79/t NSR
Perama Hill0.81 g/t Au 0.81 g/t Au
Skouries$10.60/t NSR (open pit), $33.33/t NSR (underground) $10.60/t NSR (open pit), $33.33/t NSR (underground)
    

Qualified Persons

The following persons, all of whom are qualified persons under NI 43-101, have approved the disclosure related to the Mineral Reserves for the projects noted below contained within this release:

AssetMining Type(s)Qualified PersonCompany
Lamaque Complex: Triangle, Parallel, Plug #4UndergroundJessy Thelland, géo (OGQ No. 758), Technical Services Director LamaqueEldorado Gold
Lamaque Complex: OrmaqueUndergroundPhillippe Groleau, Eng, (OIQ No. 5032770), Senior Strategic PlannerEldorado Gold
KisladagOpen PitHerb Ley, SME-RM, Senior Project ManagerStantec
EfemcukuruUndergroundMike Tsafaras, P.Eng., Director, Mine PlanningEldorado Gold
OlympiasUndergroundFilip Medinac, P.Eng., Technical Services Manager, OlympiasEldorado Gold
SkouriesOpen PitVictor Vdovin, P.Eng., Head of Technical Services, KassandraEldorado Gold
SkouriesUndergroundMike Tsafaras, P.Eng., Director, Mine PlanningEldorado Gold
Perama HillOpen PitHerb Ley, SME-RM, Senior Project ManagerStantec
    

Mineral Resource Notes

Eldorado reports Mineral Resources in accordance with CIM Definition Standards. All Mineral Resources are assessed for reasonable prospects for eventual economic extraction (RPEEE). The Resource cut-off grades or values (e.g. gold equivalent) are determined using a long-term gold price ($1,800/oz) and modifying factors derived in the resource to reserve conversion process (or by comparison to similar projects for our resource-only properties). These values are then used to create constraining volumes that provide limits to the reported Resources. Resource grades are reported undiluted from within the constraining volumes that satisfy RPEEE.  At Efemcukuru, mineralized shapes based on RPEEE identified based on 2.5 g/t Au COG; within shapes material below incremental COG of 1.0 g/t have been excluded; grades are diluted by must-take material between 1.0 and 2.5 g/t Au. Due to the presence of narrow veins, any future potential conversion of Resources to Reserves at Ormaque will reflect expected lower grades to fully represent modifying factors associated with mining.

Open Pit Resources used pit shells created with the long-term gold price to constrain reportable model blocks. Underground Resources were constrained by volumes whose design was guided by a combination of the reporting cut-off grade or value, contiguous areas of mineralization and mineability. Eldorado’s Mineral Resources are inclusive of Reserves.

Long-Term Metal Price Assumptions – Mineral Resources20232024
Gold price ($ per ounce)1,8001,800
Silver price ($ per ounce)24.0024.00
Copper price ($ per pound)3.253.25
Copper price ($ per tonne)7,1637,163
Lead price ($ per tonne)2,2002,200
Zinc price ($ per tonne)2,8002,800
   

Mineral Resource Reporting and demonstration of Reasonable Prospects for Eventual Economic Extraction: 

The Mineral Resources used a long term look gold metal price of $1,800/oz for the determination of resource cut-off grades or values. This guided execution of the next step where constraining surfaces or volumes were created to control resource reporting. Open pit-only projects (Kisladag, Perama Hill, Perama South, and Certej) used pit shells created with the long-term gold price to constrain reportable model blocks.  Underground Resources were constrained by 3D volumes whose design was guided by the reporting cut-off grade or value, contiguous areas of mineralization and mineability. Only material internal to these volumes were eligible for reporting. Projects with both open pit and underground Resources have the open pit Resources constrained by either the permit (Skouries), and pit shell, or by an open pit/underground economic crossover surface, and underground Resources constrained by a reporting shape.

Cut-off Grades/Values – Mineral Resources2023 2024
Certej0.60 g/t Au 0.60 g/t Au
Efemcukuru2.5 g/t Au 2.5 g/t Au(1)
Kisladag0.25 g/t Au (in-situ) 0.27 g/t Au (in-situ)
Lamaque ComplexTriangle Mine: 3.0 g/t Au; Ormaque 3.5 g/t Au Triangle, Plug #4, Parallel, Ormaque: 3.5 g/t Au
Olympias$125/t NSR $115/t NSR
Perama Hill and Perama South0.50 g/t Au 0.50 g/t Au
Piavitsa4.0 g/t Au 4.0 g/t Au
Sapes2.5 g/t Au (underground), 1.0 g/t Au (open pit) 2.5 g/t Au (underground), 1.0 g/t Au (open pit)
Skouries0.30 g/t Au Equivalent grade (open pit), 0.70 g/t Au Equivalent grade (underground); Au Equivalent: (=Au g/t + 1.25*Cu%) 0.30 g/t Au Equivalent grade (open pit), 0.70 g/t Au Equivalent grade (underground); Au Equivalent: (=Au g/t + 1.25*Cu%)
Stratoni$200/t NSR $200/t NSR, based on Zn Equivalent grade of 10%
    

(1) Mineralized shapes based on RPEEE identified based on 2.5 g/t Au COG; within shapes material below incremental COG of 1.0 g/t have been excluded; grades are diluted by must-take material between 1.0 and 2.5 g/t Au.

Qualified Persons

The following persons, all of whom are qualified persons under NI 43-101, have approved the disclosure related to the Mineral Resources for the projects noted below contained within this release:

AssetMining Type(s)Qualified PersonCompany
Lamaque Complex: Triangle, Parallel, Plug #4UndergroundJessy Thelland, géo (OGQ No. 758)., Technical Services Director, LamaqueEldorado Gold
Lamaque Complex: OrmaqueUndergroundJessy Thelland, géo (OGQ No. 758)., Technical Services Director, LamaqueEldorado Gold
KisladagOpen PitHamilton Matias, MAusIMM, Principal Geology ConsultantMining Plus
EfemcukuruUndergroundHamilton Matias, MAusIMM, Principal Geology ConsultantMining Plus
OlympiasUndergroundHamilton Matias, MAusIMM, Principal Geology ConsultantMining Plus
SkouriesOpen PitSean McKinley, P.Geo., Manager, Mine Geology & Advanced ProjectsEldorado Gold
SkouriesUndergroundSean McKinley, P.Geo., Manager, Mine Geology & Advanced ProjectsEldorado Gold
Perama HillOpen PitSean McKinley, P.Geo., Manager, Mine Geology & Advanced ProjectsEldorado Gold
Perama SouthOpen PitSean McKinley, P.Geo., Manager, Mine Geology & Advanced ProjectsEldorado Gold
PiavitsaUndergroundSean McKinley, P.Geo., Manager, Mine Geology & Advanced ProjectsEldorado Gold
SapesUnderground & Open PitSean McKinley, P.Geo., Manager, Mine Geology & Advanced ProjectsEldorado Gold
StratoniUndergroundHamilton Matias, MAusIMM, Principal Geology ConsultantMining Plus
CertejOpen PitSean McKinley, P.Geo., Manager, Mine Geology & Advanced ProjectsEldorado Gold
    

Cautionary Note about Forward-looking Statements and Information

Certain of the statements made and information provided in this news release are forward-looking statements or information within the meaning of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and applicable Canadian securities laws. Often, these forward-looking statements and forward-looking information can be identified by the use of words such as “anticipates”, “believes”, “budget”, “continue”, “estimates”, “expects”, “forecasts”, “foresee”, “future”, “goal”, “guidance”, “intends”, “opportunity”, “outlook”, “plans”, “potential”, “strive”, “target” or “underway” or the negatives thereof or variations of such words and phrases or statements that certain actions, events or results “can”, “could”, “likely”, “may”, “might”, “will” or “would” be taken, occur or be achieved.

Forward-looking statements or information are by their nature based on a number of assumptions, that management considers reasonable.  However, such assumptions involve both known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which, if proven to be inaccurate, may cause actual results, activities, performance or achievements may be materially different from those described in the forward-looking statements or information. Forward-looking statements or information contained in this release include, but are not limited to, statements or information with respect to: our Mineral Reserves and Mineral Resources; long term prospects for the Lamaque Complex, the sale of the Certej project; exploration opportunities to extend the life of mine at Efemcukuru; 2025 focus on extending mine life, testing near-mine exploration targets and seeking a discovery from prospective early-stage exploration targets; the filing of a new technical report for the Lamaque Complex, the disclosed outlook on long term metal prices; and generally  our strategy, plans and goals.

We have made certain assumptions about the forward-looking statements and information, including assumptions about: our ability to obtain all required approvals and permits in a timely manner and our ability to comply with all the conditions that are imposed in such approvals and permits; timing of filing of a new technical report for the Lamaque mineral properties; timing, cost and results of our construction and development activities, improvements and exploration; the future price of gold and other commodities and the global concentrate market; exchange rates; anticipated values, costs, expenses and working capital requirements; production and metallurgical recoveries; Mineral Reserves and Mineral Resources; our ability to unlock the potential of our brownfield property portfolio; our ability to address the negative impacts of climate change and adverse weather; consistency of agglomeration and our ability to optimize it in the future; the cost of, and extent to which we use, essential consumables (including fuel, explosives, cement, and cyanide); the impact and effectiveness of productivity initiatives; the time and cost necessary for anticipated overhauls of equipment; expected by-product grades; the use, and impact or effectiveness, of growth capital; the impact of acquisitions, dispositions, suspensions or delays on our business; the sustaining capital required for various projects; and the geopolitical, economic, permitting and legal climate that we operate in (including disruptions to shipping operations and related impacts). 

Even though our management believes that the assumptions made and the expectations represented by such statements or information are reasonable, there can be no assurance that the forward-looking statement or information will prove to be accurate. Many assumptions may be difficult to predict and are beyond our control.

Furthermore, should one or more of the risks, uncertainties or other factors materialize, or should underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those described in forward-looking statements or information. These risks, uncertainties and other factors include, among others, risks relating to our operations in foreign jurisdictions (including disruptions to shipping operations) development risks at Skouries and other development projects; community relations and social license; liquidity and financing risks; climate change; inflation risk; environmental matters; production and processing; waste disposal; geotechnical and hydrogeological conditions or failures; the global economic environment; risks relating to any pandemic, epidemic, endemic or similar public health threats; reliance on a limited number of smelters and off-takers; labour (including in relation to employee/union relations, the Greek transformation, employee misconduct, key personnel, skilled workforce, expatriates, and contractors); indebtedness (including current and future operating restrictions, implications of a change of control, ability to meet debt service obligations, the implications of defaulting on obligations and change in credit ratings); government regulation; the Sarbanes-Oxley Act; commodity price risk; mineral tenure; permits; risks relating to environmental sustainability and governance practices and performance; financial reporting (including relating to the carrying value of our assets and changes in reporting standards); non-governmental organizations; corruption, bribery and sanctions; information and operational technology systems; litigation and contracts; estimation of Mineral Reserves and Mineral Resources; different standards used to prepare and report Mineral Reserves and Mineral Resources; credit risk; price volatility, volume fluctuations and dilution risk in respect of our shares; actions of activist shareholders; reliance on infrastructure, commodities and consumables (including power and water); currency risk; interest rate risk; tax matters; dividends; reclamation and long-term obligations; acquisitions, including integration risks, and dispositions; regulated substances; necessary equipment; co-ownership of our properties; the unavailability of insurance; conflicts of interest; compliance with privacy legislation; reputational issues; and competition. The reader is directed to carefully review the detailed risk discussion in our most recent Annual Information Form & Form 40-F filed on SEDAR+ and EDGAR under our Company name, for a fuller understanding of the risks and uncertainties that affect our business and operations.

The inclusion of forward-looking statements and information is designed to help you understand management’s current views of our near- and longer-term prospects, and it may not be appropriate for other purposes.

There can be no assurance that forward-looking statements or information will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Accordingly, you should not place undue reliance on the forward-looking statements or information contained herein. Except as required by law, we do not expect to update forward-looking statements and information continually as conditions change and you are referred to the full discussion of the Company’s business contained in the Company’s reports filed with the securities regulatory authorities in Canada and the United States.


FAQ

What is the total gold Mineral Reserve for Eldorado Gold (EGO) as of September 2024?

Eldorado Gold's Proven and Probable gold Mineral Reserves totaled 11.9 million ounces as of September 30, 2024, representing a 2% increase from September 2023.

How much did EGO's Lamaque Complex Mineral Reserves increase in 2024?

The Lamaque Complex Mineral Reserves increased by 45%, primarily driven by the inaugural Mineral Reserve of 619,000 ounces at Ormaque.

What is the new mine life extension at Efemcukuru following the 2024 reserve update?

Efemcukuru's mine life was extended by two years to an updated eight-year life of mine, following a 23% increase in Mineral Reserves.

How much did EGO's Measured and Indicated Resources change in 2024?

Eldorado Gold's Measured and Indicated Mineral Resources decreased by 3% to 22.0 million ounces as of September 30, 2024.

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