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GALIANO GOLD ANNOUNCES 2025 GUIDANCE AND PROVIDES MINERAL RESERVE AND MINERAL RESOURCE UPDATE

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Galiano Gold (TSX/NYSE: GAU) has announced its 2025 guidance and updated mineral reserves for the Asanko Gold Mine (AGM) in Ghana. The company expects 2025 production of 130,000-150,000 oz of gold at all-in sustaining costs of $1,750-$1,950 per ounce.

Key highlights include total mineral reserves of 2,055,000 ounces of gold and a new five-year production outlook projecting a 75% increase from 2024 levels over the next 24 months. The company plans to commence significant pit wall pushback at Nkran by mid-2025 and focus exploration on Akoma and Sky Gold B prospects.

With a strong cash balance over $100 million and no debt, Galiano expects to reach approximately 200,000 ounces of annual gold production by 2026. The 2025 capital expenditure includes $15 million in sustaining capital and $60-65 million in development capital, primarily for Nkran Cut 3 waste stripping and mill upgrades.

Galiano Gold (TSX/NYSE: GAU) ha annunciato le sue previsioni per il 2025 e le riserve minerarie aggiornate per la miniera d'oro Asanko (AGM) in Ghana. L'azienda prevede una produzione di 130.000-150.000 oz di oro nel 2025, con costi sostenibili totali compresi tra $1.750 e $1.950 per oncia.

I punti salienti includono un totale di riserve minerarie di 2.055.000 once d'oro e una nuova prospettiva di produzione quinquennale che prevede un aumento del 75% rispetto ai livelli del 2024 nei prossimi 24 mesi. L'azienda intende iniziare un significativo arretramento della parete del pozzo a Nkran entro metà del 2025 e concentrarsi sull'esplorazione dei progetti Akoma e Sky Gold B.

Con un forte saldo di cassa superiore a 100 milioni di dollari e senza debiti, Galiano prevede di raggiungere circa 200.000 once di produzione annuale d'oro entro il 2026. Le spese in conto capitale per il 2025 includono $15 milioni in capitale di sostegno e $60-65 milioni in capitale di sviluppo, principalmente per lo stripping dei rifiuti di Nkran Cut 3 e gli aggiornamenti del mulino.

Galiano Gold (TSX/NYSE: GAU) ha anunciado su guía para 2025 y las reservas minerales actualizadas para la Mina de Oro Asanko (AGM) en Ghana. La compañía espera una producción de 130,000-150,000 oz de oro en 2025, con costos sostenibles totales de $1,750-$1,950 por onza.

Los aspectos destacados incluyen un total de reservas minerales de 2,055,000 onzas de oro y una nueva perspectiva de producción de cinco años que proyecta un aumento del 75% sobre los niveles de 2024 en los próximos 24 meses. La compañía planea comenzar un importante retroceso de la pared del acantilado en Nkran para mediados de 2025 y centrarse en la exploración de los proyectos Akoma y Sky Gold B.

Con un fuerte saldo de efectivo superior a 100 millones de dólares y sin deudas, Galiano espera alcanzar aproximadamente 200,000 onzas de producción anual de oro para 2026. El gasto de capital para 2025 incluye $15 millones en capital de mantenimiento y $60-65 millones en capital de desarrollo, principalmente para el desmonte de desechos de Nkran Cut 3 y mejoras en el molino.

갈리아노 골드 (TSX/NYSE: GAU)는 가나의 아산코 금광(AGM)에 대한 2025년 가이던스 및 업데이트된 광물 매장량을 발표했습니다. 회사는 2025년 금 생산량이 130,000-150,000 온스에 이를 것으로 예상하며, 총 유지 비용은 온스당 $1,750-$1,950입니다.

주요 하이라이트로는 2,055,000 온스의 총 금 매장량과 2024년 수준 대비 75% 증가를 예고하는 새로운 5년 생산 전망이 포함됩니다. 회사는 2025년 중반까지 Nkran에서 주요 벽 후퇴를 시작하고 Akoma 및 Sky Gold B 탐사에 집중할 계획입니다.

1억 달러 이상의 강력한 현금 보유액와 무부채 상태에서 갈리아노는 2026년까지 연간 약 200,000 온스의 금 생산에 도달할 것으로 예상하고 있습니다. 2025년 자본 지출에는 $15백만의 유지 자본과 $60-65백만의 개발 자본이 포함되며, 주로 Nkran Cut 3의 폐기물 제거 및 제분기 업그레이드를 위해 사용됩니다.

Galiano Gold (TSX/NYSE: GAU) a annoncé ses prévisions pour 2025 et les réserves minérales mises à jour pour la mine d'or Asanko (AGM) au Ghana. L'entreprise prévoit une production de 130 000-150 000 oz d'or en 2025, avec des coûts opérationnels totaux de 1 750 $ à 1 950 $ par once.

Les principaux points forts incluent des réserves minérales totales de 2 055 000 onces d'or et un nouvel outlook de production sur cinq ans projetant une augmentation de 75% par rapport aux niveaux de 2024 au cours des 24 prochains mois. La société prévoit de commencer un important recul de la paroi de la fosse à Nkran d'ici la mi-2025 et de se concentrer sur l'exploration des projets Akoma et Sky Gold B.

Avec un solde de trésorerie solide supérieur à 100 millions de dollars et sans dettes, Galiano s'attend à atteindre environ 200 000 onces de production annuelle d'or d'ici 2026. Les dépenses en capital pour 2025 comprennent 15 millions de dollars en capital d'entretien et 60-65 millions de dollars en capital de développement, principalement pour l'extraction des déchets de Nkran Cut 3 et les améliorations de l'usine.

Galiano Gold (TSX/NYSE: GAU) hat seine Prognose für 2025 und aktualisierte Mineralreserven für die Asanko Gold Mine (AGM) in Ghana bekannt gegeben. Das Unternehmen erwartet eine Produktion von 130.000-150.000 Unzen Gold im Jahr 2025, mit nachhaltig Gesamtkosten von $1.750-$1.950 pro Unze.

Zu den wichtigsten Punkten gehören Gesamtrücklagen von 2.055.000 Unzen Gold und eine neue Produktionsprognose für die nächsten fünf Jahre, die einen 75%igen Anstieg gegenüber den 2024er Werten in den kommenden 24 Monaten projiziert. Das Unternehmen plant, bis Mitte 2025 mit einem bedeutenden Rückschlag der Wand in Nkran zu beginnen und sich auf die Erkundung der Projekte Akoma und Sky Gold B zu konzentrieren.

Mit einem starken Bargeldbestand von über 100 Millionen Dollar und ohne Schulden erwartet Galiano, bis 2026 etwa 200.000 Unzen jährliche Goldproduktion zu erreichen. Die Investitionen für 2025 umfassen 15 Millionen Dollar für Erhaltungsinvestitionen und 60-65 Millionen Dollar für Entwicklungsinvestitionen, hauptsächlich für die Abraumfreimachung von Nkran Cut 3 und die Modernisierung der Mühle.

Positive
  • Mineral reserves total 2,055,000 ounces of gold
  • Expected 75% production increase over next 24 months
  • Strong cash position of over $100 million with no debt
  • Projected growth to 200,000 ounces annual production by 2026
Negative
  • High AISC of $1,750-$1,950 per ounce for 2025
  • Significant capital expenditure required ($75-80 million for 2025)
  • Lower production expected in first half of 2025 due to crushing constraints

Insights

The latest guidance from Galiano Gold presents a compelling growth trajectory underpinned by solid fundamentals. The 100% replacement of depleted reserves over the past two years demonstrates successful resource management and exploration effectiveness, providing important mine life visibility. The company's five-year production profile shows a strategic ramp-up from 130,000-150,000 oz in 2025 to 230,000-260,000 oz by 2029, supported by higher-grade feed from Abore and Esaase deposits.

The financial framework is particularly robust, with $100 million in cash and no debt providing significant operational flexibility. This strong position is important given the substantial capital expenditure program, including $60-65 million in development capital for 2025 and higher amounts in subsequent years for Nkran stripping. The declining AISC profile from $1,750-1,950/oz in 2025 to $1,100-1,400/oz by 2029 suggests improving operational efficiency and economies of scale.

Key operational risks are being addressed through:

  • Sequenced development of multiple deposits to ensure consistent mill feed
  • Infrastructure improvements including secondary crushing circuit installation
  • Balanced capital allocation between development and exploration
The $10 million exploration budget for 2025 maintains focus on both near-mine expansion and new discoveries, providing potential upside to the current reserve base of 2.055M oz gold at 1.36 g/t.

Updated Five-Year Production Outlook Provided

Highlights of the Asanko Gold Mine (100% basis)

  • Mineral Reserve Estimate as of December 31, 2024, totaling 2,055,000 ounces ("oz") of gold (47.1 million tonnes at 1.36 grams per tonne gold).
  • 2025 production guidance of 130,000 oz to 150,000 oz of gold at all-in sustaining costs1 ("AISC") of $1,750 to $1,950 per gold ounce sold.
  • New five-year production outlook – gold production is expected to increase by approximately 75% from 2024 production levels over the next 24 months as higher grade mill feed is supplied by Abore and Esaase.
  • Significant pit wall pushback at Nkran to access high-grade ore at depth expected to commence by mid-year 2025.
  • Exploration focus on both near-mine and greenfields targets, Akoma and Sky Gold B prospects, to test for extensions of mineralization discovered in 2024.

VANCOUVER, BC, Jan. 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ - Galiano Gold Inc. ("Galiano" or the "Company") (TSX: GAU) (NYSE American: GAU) announces 2025 guidance, updated Mineral Reserves and Mineral Resources and a five-year outlook for the Company's Asanko Gold Mine ("AGM") located on the Asankrangwa Gold Belt in the Republic of Ghana, West Africa, of which, the Company owns a 90% interest. All dollar amounts are in US dollars, and all operational data on a 100% basis, unless otherwise noted.

"We are pleased that near mine drilling at the AGM has resulted in 100% replacement of depleted ounces over the past 2-year period," said Matt Badylak, Galiano's President and Chief Executive Officer. "On the back of our mine plan optimizations, we are providing 2025 production and cost guidance and further clarity with a five-year operational outlook."

"The mine plan prioritized larger deposits to increase flexibility and mitigate operational risks associated with operating smaller pits simultaneously. Production growth is expected to be achieved from higher grade mill feed processed from mining Abore and Esaase, without any material capital expenditures. This will commensurately see a reduction in AISC and provide significant cash flows to support our investment in mining Nkran."

"Our strong cash balance of over $100 million, no debt, and anticipated future cash flows, are expected to provide us with the financial strength to invest in operational improvements and deliver approximately 200,000 ounces of gold annually from 2026."

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1 Refer to Non-IFRS Measures

2025 Outlook

The Company is providing 2025 guidance for the AGM based on the optimized mine plan. The AGM is expected to produce between 130,000 oz to 150,000 oz of gold at AISC1 between $1,750/oz to $1,950/oz. AISC1 is anticipated to be elevated in 2025 compared to future years due to lower gold production. Given the current crushing constraints, softer Esaase material will provide supplementary mill feed prior to the secondary crushing circuit being commissioned. Higher grades are expected from deeper elevations at Abore and Esaase in the second half of the year and are expected to result in gold production being weighted to the second half of the year.

Total sustaining capital expenditures are guided to $15 million in 2025. Sustaining capital expenditures in 2025 include the commencement of a tailings facility expansion with $9 million spent (and an additional $9 million to be incurred in 2026) and Esaase site establishment costs of $3 million.

Development capital for 2025 is guided at between $60 million to $65 million, which primarily relates to Nkran Cut 3 waste stripping and site establishment costs, completion of the secondary crushing circuit and village resettlement costs at Abore and Esaase. With the emphasis in the first half of 2025 on completing mill upgrades (secondary crushing circuit, additional carbon-in-leach tanks and oxygen generation plant), the Company has re-sequenced mining activities to focus on Abore and Esaase in the near-term.

For 2025, exploration expenditures at the AGM are estimated at approximately $10 million, which includes approximately 17,000 metres of drilling as well as ground geophysics and regional prospecting and mapping. The 2025 exploration program is focused on increasing Mineral Reserves and Mineral Resources at Abore, as well as targeting discoveries in both near mine and greenfields areas of the AGM tenements. Greenfields activities will include follow-up drilling at the Akoma and Sky Gold B prospects to test for extensions of mineralization discovered in 2024.

Five-Year Outlook for the AGM (100% basis)


Units

2025

2026

2027

2028

2029

Gold Production

koz

130-150

180-210

190-220

210-240

230-260

AISC1

$/oz

1,750-1,950

1,400-1,700

1,300-1,600

1,200-1,500

1,100-1,400

Sustaining Capital^

$M

15

13-18

10-15

18-23

5-10

Development Capital*

$M

60-65

120-130

115-125

70-80

20-30

^ Excludes capitalized stripping costs
*Includes Nkran stripping costs.

Assumptions underlying 5-year outlook:

  • Mining ($/t mined): 3.34 (including any capitalized stripping)
  • Ore Haulage ($/t hauled): 4.44
  • Processing ($/t milled): 11.30
  • Site G&A ($/t milled): 5.25

As a result of mine plan optimizations, deposit sequencing has been configured to the following:

  • Abore: mining commenced in October 2023 and currently producing mill feed.
  • Esaase: mining to commence in February 2025. Minimal waste stripping is required to access the ore body, mill feed is expected in late Q1 2025.
  • Nkran: Cut 3 waste stripping campaign expected to commence by mid-2025.

Multiple pit designs and mining schedules, including an accelerated Nkran pit and a split pit, were considered during the optimization process. Ultimately, the approach selected was developed with the goal of balancing mining across multiple deposits to enable a reliable and consistent ore supply to the mill, reducing operational risk, while also ensuring Nkran's Mineral Reserve ounces were maximized. The resultant mine sequence focuses on delivering mill feed from Abore and Esaase prior to Nkran ore being released in late 2028.

With the exception of 2025, where mill throughput is constrained until the secondary crusher is commissioned, mine production is expected to feed the mill at annual throughput capacity of 5.8 million tonnes per annum, with excess lower-grade ore to be stockpiled for future processing.

AGM MINERAL RESOURCE AND MINERAL RESERVE ESTIMATES (100% basis)

Table 1: Mineral Resource Estimate as of December 31, 2024


Measured

Indicated

Measured + Indicated

Inferred


Tonnes

Grade

Au
Contained

Tonnes

Grade

Au
Contained

Tonnes

Grade

Au Contained

Tonnes

Grade

Au
Contained

Deposit

(Mt)

(g/t)

(koz)

(Mt)

(g/t)

(koz)

(Mt)

(g/t)

(koz)

(Mt)

(g/t)

(koz)

Nkran




16.3

1.81

950

16.3

1.81

950

6.4

1.31

271

Esaase




30.6

1.25

1,227

30.6

1.25

1,227

8.2

1.26

334

Abore




16.0

1.24

638

16.0

1.24

638

2.1

1.17

78

Adubiaso




2.0

1.46

95

2.0

1.46

95

0.2

0.81

5

Akwasiso




1.4

1.16

52

1.4

1.16

52

0.2

1.28

9

Asuadai




1.6

1.23

64

1.6

1.23

64

0.1

1.29

4

Dynamite




2.2

1.34

95

2.2

1.34

95

1.0

1.24

40

Midras South




4.9

1.09

173

4.9

1.09

173

1.1

1.17

40

Miradani North




7.9

1.39

352

7.9

1.39

352

2.9

1.30

122

Stockpiles

0.9

0.78

22




0.9

0.78

22




Total

0.9

0.78

22

83.0

1.37

3,646

83.9

1.36

3,668

22.2

1.26

903

Mineral Resource Notes:

  1. Mr. Eric Chen, P.Geo., Vice President Mineral Resources for Galiano Gold Inc., is the Qualified Person responsible for the Mineral Resource statements of Nkran, Abore, and Adubiaso deposits. Resources are reported within an optimized pit shell assuming a price of USD2,000/oz gold and using various cut-off grades: 0.35 g/t gold in Nkran, 0.40 g/t Au for Abore, and Adubiaso. Metallurgical recovery for Abore assumes constant 0.10 g/t Au in tails. Metallurgical recovery of 94% was assumed for Nkran, Adubiaso, and Midras South deposits.
  2. Mr. Ertan Uludag, P.Geo., Director Mineral Resources for Galiano Gold Inc., is the Qualified Person responsible for the Mineral Resource statement of the Midras South deposit. Resources are reported within an optimized pit shell assuming a price of USD2,000/oz gold and using a cut-off grade of 0.40 g/t Au. Metallurgical recovery of 94% was assumed.
  3. Dr. Oy Leuangthong, PEng and Mr. Glen Cole, PGeo of SRK Consulting (Canada) Inc. are Qualified Persons responsible for the Mineral Resource statements of Esaase, Miradani North, Akwasiso, Asuadai and Dynamite Hill. Resources are reported within an optimized pit shell assuming a price of USD1,800/oz gold and using various cut-off grades: 0.50 g/t in Oxides and 0.60 g/t gold in Transition and Fresh for Esaase; and 0.45 g/t gold for all other deposits. Metallurgical recovery of 94% was assumed for Miradani North, Akwasiso, Asuadai and Dynamite Hill. Metallurgical recovery for Esaase vary based on lithology and grade.
  4. Mineral Resources are not Mineral Reserves and have not demonstrated economic viability. All figures have been rounded to reflect the relative accuracy of the estimates. Due to rounding, some columns or rows may not compute exactly as shown.
  5. All tonnages are reported as in situ dry tonnes.
  6. Mineral Resources are inclusive of Mineral Reserves.
  7. All quantities are reported on a 100% basis.
  8. Mineral Resources for Nkran, Abore, Adubiaso Midras South, and Stockpiles are stated with an effective date of December 31, 2024. Mineral Resources for Esaase, Miradani North, Akwasiso, Asuadai, and Dynamite Hill are stated with an effective date of December 31, 2022.

Table 2: Mineral Reserve Estimate as of December 31, 2024

Deposit

Proven

Probable

Total Proven and Probable

Tonnes (Mt)

Au Grade
(g/t)

Au Content
(koz)

Tonnes (Mt)

Au Grade
(g/t)

Au Content
(koz)

Tonnes (Mt)

Au Grade
(g/t)

Au Content
(koz)

Nkran




10.6

1.67

571

10.6

1.67

571

Esaase




13.6

1.22

533

13.6

1.22

533

Miradani North




6.8

1.41

310

6.8

1.41

310

Abore




11.2

1.27

458

11.2

1.27

458

Dynamite Hill




1.1

1.31

45

1.1

1.31

45

Adubiaso




1.5

1.39

67

1.5

1.39

67

Midras South




1.4

1.12

49

1.4

1.12

49

Stockpiles

0.9

0.78

22




0.9

0.78

22

Total

0.9

0.78

22

46.2

1.37

2,033

47.1

1.36

2,055

Mineral Reserve Notes:

  1. The Nkran, Abore, Adubiaso, Midras South and Stockpiles Mineral Reserves are stated as of December 31, 2024 and the Esaase, Miradani North and Dynamite Hill Mineral Reserves are stated with an effective date of December 31, 2022.
  2. Mineral Reserves are reported assuming a gold price of US$1,700/oz for Nkran, Abore, Adubiaso, Midras South and Stockpiles, and US$1,500/oz for Esaase, Miradani North and Dynamite Hill.
  3. Mineral Reserves are reported at the point of delivery to the process plant or to stockpile.  All tonnages are reported as diluted dry metric tonnes.  Mineral Reserves are reported using the 2014 CIM Definition Standards.
  4. Mineral Reserves are defined within seven different pit designs guided by pit shells derived from the optimization software, HxGN MinePlan's Minesight Economic Planner, GEOVIA Whittle™ and Datamine Studio NPVS™.
  5. Mining cost inputs are in US$/t mined.  All other unit cost inputs are US$/t ore. Mining costs vary based on the pit, the rock type, and the depth of the pit. The base mining costs for Nkran, Esaase, Miradani North, Abore, Dynamite Hill, Adubiaso and Midras South are $2.63/t, $1.98/t, $1.94/t, $2.03/t, $2.29/t, $2.03/t, and $2.03/t respectively. There are additional expenditures for fixed contractor monthly fees, grade control, community fees, Owner's Mining G&A, and other small costs that vary with each deposit and are in addition to the $/t stated.
  6. Processing cost assumptions for Nkran, Abore, Adubiaso, Midras South and Stockpiles is $10.39/t for oxide ore, $11.25/t for transition ore and $11.52/t for fresh ore, and for Esaase, Miradani North and Dynamite Hill processing cost assumptions are $8.81/t for oxide ore, $10.39/t for transition ore and $10.66/t for fresh ore.
  7. General and administration cost assumptions vary by pit and timing with a range in unit costs from $5.17/t to $6.69/t ore.
  8. Ore transportation cost varies for each pit based on the haul distance. It ranges between $0.61/t for Nkran and $6.15/t for Esaase.
  9. Processing recovery is 94.0% for all ore types in all pits except for Abore and Esaase. Processing recovery for Abore is calculated using a fixed tail of 0.10 g/t but capped to a maximum of 94%. Processing recovery varies based on the ore type and head grade in Esaase, where the average recovery for oxide, Upper Sandstone, Cobra and Central Sandstone ore types are 90.1%, 73.8%, 71.3% and 76.4%, respectively.  Processing recovery for existing stockpiles ore is calculated using a fixed tail of 0.10 g/t but capped to a maximum of 85%.
  10. Mining dilution varies between pits. The average mining dilution is calculated to be 7.4%, 14.4%, 6.0%, 7.8%, 11.6%, 13.6% and 8.3%, for Nkran, Esaase, Miradani North, Abore, Dynamite Hill, Adubiaso and Midras South, respectively.
  11. Mining ore loss varies between pits. The average mining ore loss is calculated to be 3.7%, 2.0%, 2.0%, 6.2%, 2.0%, 3.7% and 11.7%, for Nkran, Esaase, Miradani North, Abore, Dynamite Hill, Adubiaso and Midras South, respectively.
  12. The overall strip ratio (the amount of waste tonnes mined for each tonne of ore) for AGM is 7.4 : 1. The strip ratio for Nkran, Esaase, Miradani North, Abore, Dynamite Hill, Adubiaso and Midras South is 13.5, 4.5, 5.6, 5.9, 9.8, 9.3, and 6.9, respectively.
  13. Figures are rounded to the appropriate level of precision for the reporting of Mineral Reserves. Due to rounding, some columns or rows may not compute as shown.
  14. Mr. Richard Miller, P.Eng., Vice President Technical Services for Galiano Gold Inc., is the Qualified Person responsible for the Nkran, Abore, Adubiaso, Midras South and Stockpiles Mineral Reserves. Dr. Anoush Ebrahimi, P.Eng., Principal Consultant (Mining) SRK (Canada) Inc., is the Qualified Person responsible for Esaase, Miradani North and Dynamite Hill Mineral Reserves.
  15. The Qualified Persons are not aware of any mining, metallurgical, infrastructure, permitting, or other relevant factors that could materially affect the Mineral Reserve estimates.
  16. Cut-off grades vary based on the deposit and oxidation. All cut-off grades are applied to the fully diluted Au grade. The Mineral Reserves are reported at the following cut-off grades:
  • 0.35 g/t for all Nkran ore
  • 0.40 g/t for all ore types from Adubiaso and Midras South
  • 0.50 g/t for all ore types from Abore, Miradani North, and Dynamite Hill
  • 0.55 g/t for Esaase oxide ore, and 0.70 g/t for the remaining Esaase ore types

Upcoming Events

Galiano will host a conference call to discuss the five-year outlook for the Asanko Gold Mine on January 29, 2025:

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Date:

January 29, 2025


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Qualified Person and QA/QC

Mr. Eric Chen, P.Geo., Vice President Mineral Resources of Galiano, is a Qualified Person as defined by Canadian National Instrument 43-101, Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects, and has approved the Mineral Resource statement.

Mr. Richard Miller, P.Eng., Vice President Technical Services with Galiano, is a Qualified Person as defined by Canadian National Instrument 43-101, Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects, and has approved the Mineral Reserve statement and, except for the Mineral Resource statement, all other scientific and technical information contained in this news release.

About Galiano Gold Inc.

Galiano is focused on creating a sustainable business capable of value creation for all stakeholders through production, exploration and disciplined deployment of its financial resources. The Company owns the Asanko Gold Mine, which is located in Ghana, West Africa. Galiano is committed to the highest standards for environmental management, social responsibility, and the health and safety of its employees and neighbouring communities. For more information, please visit www.galianogold.com.

1 Non-IFRS Performance Measures

The Company has included certain non-IFRS performance measures in this news release. These non-IFRS performance measures do not have any standardized meaning and therefore may not be comparable to similar measures presented by other issuers. Accordingly, these performance measures are intended to provide additional information and should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for measures of performance prepared in accordance with IFRS.

  • All-in Sustaining Costs per Gold Ounce

    AISC for the AGM include total cash costs, AGM general and administrative expenses, sustaining capital expenditure, sustaining capitalized stripping costs, reclamation cost accretion and lease payments made to and interest expense on the AGM's mining and service lease agreements per ounce of gold sold.

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

Certain statements and information contained in this news release constitute "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of applicable U.S. securities laws and "forward-looking information" within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities laws, which we refer to collectively as "forward-looking statements". Forward-looking statements are statements and information regarding possible events, conditions or results of operations that are based upon assumptions about future conditions and courses of action. All statements and information other than statements of historical fact may be forward looking statements. In some cases, forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of words such as "seek", "expect", "anticipate", "budget", "plan", "estimate", "continue", "forecast", "preliminary", "prospective", "intend", "believe", "predict", "potential", "target", "pursue", "may", "could", "would", "might", "will" and similar words or phrases (including negative variations) suggesting future outcomes or statements regarding an outlook.

Forward-looking statements in this news release include, but are not limited to: statements with respect to the five-year production and operational outlook for the AGM; production and cost guidance; the Company's expectations regarding production, AISC, sustaining capital and development capital; estimated exploration expenditures for 2025 and the 2025 exploration program; the operating plans for the AGM and timing thereof; mine plan optimizations; operational improvements; pit wall pushback at Nkran and the timing thereof; sequencing of mining activities and the timing thereof; the merits of the AGM; commitment to health and safety; future exploration and exploration programs and the timing thereof; information regarding the plans and expectations of the Company; and related matters. Such forward-looking statements are based on a number of material factors and assumptions, including, but not limited to: the Company proceeding with operating plans as currently anticipated; the Company proceeding with further exploration and exploration programs as currently anticipated; development plans and capital expenditures; the price of gold will not decline significantly or for a protracted period of time; the accuracy of the estimates and assumptions underlying mineral reserve and mineral resource estimates; the Company's ability to raise sufficient funds from future equity financings to support its operations, and general business and economic conditions; the global financial markets and general economic conditions will be stable and prosperous in the future; the ability of the Company to comply with applicable governmental regulations and standards; the mining laws, tax laws and other laws in Ghana applicable to the AGM will not change, and there will be no imposition of additional exchange controls in Ghana; the success of the Company in implementing its development strategies and achieving its business objectives; the Company will continue to have sufficient working capital to fund its operations; and the key personnel of the Company will continue their employment.

The foregoing list of assumptions cannot be considered exhaustive.

Forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause actual results, performance or achievements to differ materially from those anticipated in such forward-looking statements. The Company believes the expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements are reasonable, but no assurance can be given that these expectations will prove to be correct and you are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements contained herein. Some of the risks and other factors which could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in the forward-looking statements contained in this news release, include, but are not limited to: the mineral reserve and mineral resource estimates may change and may prove to be inaccurate; metallurgical recoveries may not be economically viable; LOM estimates are based on a number of factors and assumptions and may prove to be incorrect; actual production, costs, returns and other economic and financial performance may vary from the Company's estimates in response to a variety of factors, many of which are not within the Company's control; inflationary pressures and the effects thereof; the AGM has a limited operating history and is subject to risks associated with establishing new mining operations; sustained increases in costs, or decreases in the availability, of commodities consumed or otherwise used by the Company may adversely affect the Company; adverse geotechnical and geological conditions (including geotechnical failures) may result in operating delays and lower throughput or recovery, closures or damage to mine infrastructure; the ability of the Company to treat the number of tonnes planned, recover valuable materials, remove deleterious materials and process ore, concentrate and tailings as planned is dependent on a number of factors and assumptions which may not be present or occur as expected; the Company's mineral properties may experience a loss of ore and the Company may experience lack of access to its mineral properties and other issues due to illegal mining activities; the Company's operations may encounter delays in or losses of production due to equipment delays or the availability of equipment; outbreaks of COVID-19 and other infectious diseases may have a negative impact on global financial conditions, demand for commodities and supply chains and could adversely affect the Company's business, financial condition and results of operations and the market price of the common shares of the Company; the Company's operations are subject to continuously evolving legislation, compliance with which may be difficult, uneconomic or require significant expenditures; the Company may be unsuccessful in attracting and retaining key personnel; labour disruptions could adversely affect the Company's operations; recoveries may be lower in the future and have a negative impact on the Company's financial results; the lower recoveries may persist and be detrimental to the AGM and the Company; the Company's business is subject to risks associated with operating in a foreign country; risks related to the Company's use of contractors; the hazards and risks normally encountered in the exploration, development and production of gold; the Company's operations are subject to environmental hazards and compliance with applicable environmental laws and regulations; the effects of climate change or extreme weather events may cause prolonged disruption to the delivery of essential commodities which could negatively affect production efficiency; the Company's operations and workforce are exposed to health and safety risks; unexpected costs and delays related to, or the failure of the Company to obtain, necessary permits could impede the Company's operations; the Company's title to exploration, development and mining interests can be uncertain and may be contested; geotechnical risks associated with the design and operation of a mine and related civil structures; the Company's properties may be subject to claims by various community stakeholders; risks related to limited access to infrastructure and water; risks associated with establishing new mining operations; the Company's revenues are dependent on the market prices for gold, which have experienced significant recent fluctuations; the Company may not be able to secure additional financing when needed or on acceptable terms; the Company's shareholders may be subject to future dilution; risks related to changes in interest rates and foreign currency exchange rates; risks relating to credit rating downgrades; changes to taxation laws applicable to the Company may affect the Company's profitability and ability to repatriate funds; risks related to the Company's internal controls over financial reporting and compliance with applicable accounting regulations and securities laws; risks related to information systems security threats; non-compliance with public disclosure obligations could have an adverse effect on the Company's stock price; the carrying value of the Company's assets may change and these assets may be subject to impairment charges; risks associated with changes in reporting standards; the Company may be liable for uninsured or partially insured losses; the Company may be subject to litigation; damage to the Company's reputation could result in decreased investor confidence and increased challenges in developing and maintaining community relations which may have adverse effects on the business, results of operations and financial conditions of the Company and the Company's share price; the Company may be unsuccessful in identifying targets for acquisition or completing suitable corporate transactions, and any such transactions may not be beneficial to the Company or its shareholders; the Company must compete with other mining companies and individuals for mining interests; the Company's growth, future profitability and ability to obtain financing may be impacted by global financial conditions; the Company's common shares may experience price and trading volume volatility; the Company has never paid dividends and does not expect to do so in the foreseeable future; the Company's shareholders may be unable to sell significant quantities of the Company's common shares into the public trading markets without a significant reduction in the price of its common shares, or at all; and the risk factors described under the heading "Risk Factors" in the Company's Annual Information Form.

Although the Company has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual results or events to differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements, you are cautioned that this list is not exhaustive and there may be other factors that the Company has not identified. Furthermore, the Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements included in, or incorporated by reference in, this news release if these beliefs, estimates and opinions or other circumstances should change, except as otherwise required by applicable law.

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FAQ

What is Galiano Gold's (GAU) production guidance for 2025?

Galiano Gold expects to produce between 130,000 to 150,000 ounces of gold in 2025 at the Asanko Gold Mine.

What are GAU's all-in sustaining costs (AISC) projected for 2025?

The AISC for 2025 is projected to be between $1,750 to $1,950 per gold ounce sold.

What are GAU's total mineral reserves as of December 31, 2024?

Total mineral reserves are 2,055,000 ounces of gold (47.1 million tonnes at 1.36 grams per tonne gold).

How much capital expenditure is GAU planning for 2025?

GAU plans $15 million in sustaining capital and $60-65 million in development capital for 2025, totaling $75-80 million.

When will GAU begin the Nkran pit wall pushback?

The significant pit wall pushback at Nkran is expected to commence by mid-year 2025.

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