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Omai Gold Mines Corp. (OMGGF) is a mining company with a focus on its 100%-owned Omai Gold Property in Guyana. The company recently reported an updated Mineral Resource Estimate, showcasing significant increases in gold reserves. The Omai Property hosts two gold deposits, the Wenot Deposit, and the Gilt Creek Deposit, with promising exploration potential. The Wenot Deposit's open-pit mining scenario, as outlined in the Preliminary Economic Assessment (PEA), projects an average annual production of 142,000 ounces of gold over a 13-year mine life. With positive financial metrics, including an after-tax NPV of $777 million and a 24.7% IRR, Omai is poised for growth and development in the gold mining sector.
Omai Gold Mines Corp. (TSXV: OMG) (OTCQB: OMGGF) has begun drilling at its 100%-owned Omai gold property in Guyana. Following a $13 million brokered private placement, the company is well-funded for its 2024-2025 exploration and development programs. The initial 10,000 m drilling program started on July 2nd.
The company's recent Preliminary Economic Assessment (PEA) outlines production of 1.83 million ounces of gold from an open pit mine, averaging 1.51 g/t Au, with a net present value of US$566 million (5% discount). Omai aims to expand the overall property Mine Plan, enhance economics, and advance permitting and engineering studies.
The PEA is based on only 45% of the current Omai Property Mineral Resource Estimate, focusing on the Wenot deposit. Management believes additional drilling could expand the resource and potentially improve the project's economics.
Omai Gold Mines has filed a National Instrument 43-101 Technical Report supporting its Preliminary Economic Assessment (PEA) for the Wenot Deposit at the Omai Gold Project in Guyana. The PEA indicates an after-tax NPV5% of $556 million and an IRR of 19.8%, based on a gold price of $1,950/oz, with sensitivity analysis at $2,200/oz showing an NPV5% of $777 million and IRR of 24.7%. Key financial metrics include an initial capital cost of $375 million and sustaining capital of $172 million over a 13-year mine life, with projected average gold production of 142,000 oz per year. The after-tax payback period is estimated at 4.3 years. The project projects cumulative after-tax cash flow of $1.07 billion, with average cash operating costs at $916/oz and all-in sustaining costs of $1,009/oz.
Omai Gold Mines Corp. (OMGGF) participated in the 121 Mining Investment Summit in London, engaging with over 400 investors for potential partnerships. Additionally, the company granted incentive stock options to 14 individuals, allowing them to purchase up to 8,850,000 common shares at $0.14 per share over a five-year period.
Omai Gold Mines Corp. appoints Marcel Cameron P.Eng. as Country Manager, Guyana, who brings 25 years of experience in mine planning. The company aims to advance operations at the Omai gold project, incorporating additional resources to boost economic returns. The approval of a new 3-year Prospecting Licence by the Guyana Geology & Mines Commission further strengthens the Company's position for future mining activities.