Northern Vertex Reports Revenue of US$16.4M Financial Results for Quarter Ending March 31st
Northern Vertex Mining Corp. reported strong financial results for the quarter ending March 31, 2021. The Company achieved $16.4 million in revenue, a notable increase from $13.1 million in Q1 2020. Cash on hand stood at $13.9 million, with earnings from mine operations reaching $5.3 million. Gold production totaled 8,787 ounces, with gold equivalent production at 9,912 ounces. Additionally, the Company completed the acquisition of Eclipse Gold Mining Corp., enhancing its exploration potential in Nevada and Arizona.
- Revenue increased to $16.4 million from $13.1 million year-over-year.
- Gold production rose to 8,787 ounces, exceeding expectations.
- Completed acquisition of Eclipse Gold Mining Corp., enhancing growth opportunities.
- Net loss of $1.6 million compared to a net income of $7.5 million in Q1 2020.
- Total cash costs per ounce increased to $1,148 from $862 year-over-year.
- Moss Mine AISC rose significantly to $2,041 per ounce from $911.
VANCOUVER, BC, May 21, 2021 /PRNewswire/ - Northern Vertex Mining Corp. (TSXV: NEE) (OTC Nasdaq Intl: NHVCF) ("Northern Vertex" or the "Company") a U.S.-focused gold producer with district-scale exploration potential in the Walker Lane Trend in Arizona and Nevada, is pleased to announce financial results for the quarter ending March 31st.
Highlights for the Quarter ended March 31st
- Revenue of
$16.4 million - Cash on hand of
$13.9 million - Earnings from mine operations of
$5.3 million before depreciation and depletion - Gold equivalent production of 9,912 ounces1
- Gold production of 8,787 ounces
- Completed the acquisition of Eclipse Gold Mining Corp.
1Gold equivalent is calculated at a 75:1 ratio |
1All figures are expressed in USD unless otherwise noted, non-IFRS metrics are described later in this press release. |
Michael G. Allen, President of Northern Vertex stated, "Our management team is executing well against our operating plan, and we are improving our 2021 mine plan. Our mining sequence is now focused on maximizing ore delivery from the West pit, which was forecast to produce lower grades than previously mined from the Center pit, however, we are pleased to see production grades that are currently exceeding our West pit model. In addition, we have been able to achieve a higher throughput which has more than offset the lower grades allowing for an increase in production when compared to the same quarter of 2020." Mr. Allen continued, "We continue to advance an ambitious infill and exploration drill program that was initiated in 2020, and we see significant opportunity to continue to strengthen our 2021 mine plan, identify higher gold grades, and expand our Moss resources."
Consolidated Three Months ended March 31, 2021 Financial Results
US$'000 (except per share amounts) | Three Months Ended | Three Months Ended |
Revenue | 16,402 | 13,088 |
Costs of sales (including depreciation and amortization) | (13,282) | (10,069) |
Operating income (loss) | 1,547 | 2,374 |
Net income (loss) | (1,575)1 | 7,5112 |
Net income (loss) per share (basic) | (0.00) | 0.03 |
1. | Includes a non-cash accounting derivative revaluation loss of |
2. | Includes a non-cash accounting derivative revaluation gain of |
Consolidated Three Months ended March 31, 2021
Operating Statistics
US$'000 (except per ounce amounts) | Three Months Ended | Three Months Ended |
Average realized gold price ($/oz) | 1,801 | 1,560 |
Ore Tonnes Mined (t) | 705,654 | 572,104 |
Ore Stacked (t) | 692,688 | 544,067 |
Grade (g/t Au) | 0.48 | 0.69 |
Gold Ounces Produced | 8,787 | 7,379 |
Gold Ounces Sold | 8,121 | 7,469 |
Total Cash Costs ($/oz) | 1,148 | 862 |
Moss Mine AISC ($/oz) 1 | 2,041 | 991 |
Capital Expenditures | 7,1811 | 870 |
1. | AISC includes |
Quarter ended March 31, 2021 – Operations
During the three months ended March 31, 2021, a total of 705,654 ore tonnes were mined at a grade of 0.48 grams per ton, and a strip ratio of 2.15. The proportion of total ore being sourced over the quarter from the various pits was:
The key mining projects advanced during quarter included:
- Completed 48,980 feet of infill and exploration drilling.
- Achieved
85% completion on the heap leach pad expansion.
Qualified Person
The foregoing technical information contained in this news release has also been reviewed and verified by Mr. Joseph Bardswich, P.Eng., a Qualified Person ("QP") for the purpose of National Instrument 43-101 (Disclosure Standards for Mineral Projects).
Dr. Warwick Board, P.Geo., Vice President Exploration of Northern Vertex, is the Qualified Person as defined by NI 43-101 responsible for the Moss Regional Exploration Project and has reviewed and approved the scientific and technical information in this news release related thereto.
Full Condensed Interim Consolidated Financial Statements and the Management Discussion & Analysis can be found at www.sedar.com and the Company's website.
Non-IFRS Performance Measures
The following tables represent the calculation of certain Non-IFRS Financial Measures as referenced in this news release.
Reconciliation to Cash Costs and All In Sustaining Costs
US$'000 (except per ounce amounts) | Three Months Ended March | Three Months Ended | ||
Gold ounces sold | 8,121 | 7,469 | ||
Cash costs reconciliation | ||||
Cost of sales | $ | 13,282 | $ | 10,069 |
Less: Depreciation and depletion | (2,177) | (2,195) | ||
Add: Refining and transportation | 94 | 49 | ||
Less: Silver revenue | (1,873) | (1,482) | ||
Cash costs | 9,326 | 6,441 | ||
Cash costs per ounce of gold sold | $ | 1,148 | $ | 862 |
Sustaining capital expenditures | 7,181 | 870 | ||
Accretion | 68 | 90 | ||
16,575 | 7,401 | |||
Moss Mine AISC per ounce sold | $ | 2,041 | $ | 911 |
About Northern Vertex Mining Corp.
Northern Vertex offers investors a rare combination of cash flow, production, top-tier management and exceptional exploration potential within two projects on the Walker Lane Gold Trend of western Nevada and Arizona. Management is executing a clear strategy that expands production and resources at the Moss Mine in Arizona while aggressively exploring the Hercules Project in Nevada.
ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF NORTHERN VERTEX
"Michael G. Allen"
President
TSXV: NEE | US: NHVCF | NEE.WT | Frankfurt: 54N | ISIN: CA6660061012 | WKN: A1JUA0
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Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements:
This news release contains statements about our future business and planned activities. These are "forward-looking" because we have used what we know and expect today to make a statement about the future. Forward-looking statements including but are not limited to comments regarding the timing and content of upcoming work and analyses. Forward-looking statements usually include words such as scheduled, may, intend, plan, expect, anticipate, believe or other similar words. Forward-looking statements are necessarily based upon a number of factors and assumptions that, while considered reasonable by the Company as of the date of such statements, are inherently subject to significant business, economic and competitive uncertainties and contingencies. Many factors, known and unknown, could cause actual results to be materially different from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. We believe the expectations reflected in these forward-looking statements are reasonable. However, actual events and results could be substantially different because of the risks and uncertainties associated with our business or events that happen after the date of this news release. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date made. As a general policy, we do not update forward-looking statements except as required by securities laws and regulations. US investors should be aware that mining terminology used for Canadian mineral project reporting purposes differs significantly from US terminology.
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