Release – Aurania Announces Proposed Amendments to Certain Outstanding Unlisted Warrants


Aurania Announces Proposed Amendments to Certain Outstanding Unlisted Warrants

 

Toronto, Ontario, August 6, 2021 – Aurania Resources Ltd. (TSXV: ARU) (OTCQB: AUIAF) (Frankfurt: 20Q) (“Aurania” or the “Company”) announces that it is proposing to amend the terms of 1,043,567 common share purchase warrants (the “Warrants”) issued by the Company in connection with a private placement financing that closed in three tranches on February 28, March 5 and March 13, 2020.  The Warrants were issued during the early days of the COVID-19 global pandemic and carry an exercise price per share of C$4.25. The Warrants issued in each tranche of the private placement are scheduled to expire on August 28, September 5 and September 13, 2021, respectively.  The proposed amendments will include the following (the “Proposed Amendments”): (a) a reduction of the exercise price to C$3.40 per share issuable upon exercise of a Warrant; (b) an extension to the expiry date to March 13, 2022; and (c) an accelerated expiry provision, such that the Warrants will expire on the earlier of the extended expiry date and 30 days following the 10th consecutive trading day on which the closing price of Aurania’s shares exceeds the amended exercise price of the Warrants by 15% or more.

The Proposed Amendments are subject to the approval of the TSX Venture Exchange (the “TSXV”).  Subject to the approval of the TSXV, the Proposed Amendments will become effective automatically as of the original date and time of expiry of the Warrants. Prior to the original date and time of expiry of the Warrants, the Warrants will remain in force, unamended, per their original terms and conditions.  None of the Warrants are beneficially owned, directly or indirectly, by related parties of Aurania and none of the Warrants are listed on the TSXV. The Proposed Amendments do not apply to any Warrants issued to finders or agents as compensation.

Holders of the Warrants may contact the Company at ir@aurania.com or DSA Corporate Services, the administrator of the Warrants, should they have any questions or wish to exercise their Warrants.  Subject to the amendments becoming effective, the original certificate representing the Warrants, together with a duly completed exercise form, will be accepted together with payment made to Aurania Resources Ltd., in accordance with the instructions provided on the certificate representing the Warrants.

DSA Contact Details:

DSA Corporate Services Inc.

82 Richmond Street East, 4th Floor

Toronto, M5C 1P1

Phone: (416) 848-7744

info@dsacorp.ca

About Aurania

Aurania is a mineral exploration company engaged in the identification, evaluation, acquisition and exploration of mineral property interests, with a focus on precious metals and copper in South America.  Its flagship asset, The Lost Cities – Cutucu Project, is located in the Jurassic Metallogenic Belt in the eastern foothills of the Andes mountain range of southeastern Ecuador.

Information on Aurania and technical reports are available at www.aurania.com and www.sedar.com, as well as on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/auranialtd/, Twitter at https://twitter.com/auranialtd, and LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/company/aurania-resources-ltd-.

For further information, please contact:

Carolyn Muir

VP Investor Relations

Aurania Resources Ltd.

(416) 367-3200

carolyn.muir@aurania.com

Dr. Richard Spencer

President

Aurania Resources Ltd.

(416) 367-3200

richard.spencer@aurania.com

Forward-Looking Statements

This news release may contain forward-looking information that involves substantial known and unknown risks and uncertainties, most of which are beyond the control of Aurania. Forward-looking statements may be identified by such terms as “believes”, “anticipates”, “expects”, “estimates”, “may”, “could”, “would”, “will”, or “plan”. Since forward-looking statements are based on assumptions and address future events and conditions, by their very nature they involve inherent risks and uncertainties. Although these statements are based on information currently available to Aurania, the Company provides no assurance that actual results will meet management’s expectations. Risks, uncertainties and other factors involved with forward-looking information could cause actual events, results, performance, prospects and opportunities to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking information.

Forward looking information in this news release includes, but is not limited to, statements regarding the Proposed Amendments and the approval of TSXV in respect of same. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from such forward-looking information include, but are not limited to, failure by the TSXV to approve the Proposed Amendments. Although Aurania believes that the assumptions and factors used in preparing the forward-looking information in this news release are reasonable, undue reliance should not be placed on such information, which only applies as of the date of this news release, and no assurance can be given that such events will occur in the disclosed time frames or at all. Aurania disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking information, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, other than as required by law.

 

Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

Aurania Announces Proposed Amendments to Certain Outstanding Unlisted Warrants


Aurania Announces Proposed Amendments to Certain Outstanding Unlisted Warrants

 

Toronto, Ontario, August 6, 2021 – Aurania Resources Ltd. (TSXV: ARU) (OTCQB: AUIAF) (Frankfurt: 20Q) (“Aurania” or the “Company”) announces that it is proposing to amend the terms of 1,043,567 common share purchase warrants (the “Warrants”) issued by the Company in connection with a private placement financing that closed in three tranches on February 28, March 5 and March 13, 2020.  The Warrants were issued during the early days of the COVID-19 global pandemic and carry an exercise price per share of C$4.25. The Warrants issued in each tranche of the private placement are scheduled to expire on August 28, September 5 and September 13, 2021, respectively.  The proposed amendments will include the following (the “Proposed Amendments”): (a) a reduction of the exercise price to C$3.40 per share issuable upon exercise of a Warrant; (b) an extension to the expiry date to March 13, 2022; and (c) an accelerated expiry provision, such that the Warrants will expire on the earlier of the extended expiry date and 30 days following the 10th consecutive trading day on which the closing price of Aurania’s shares exceeds the amended exercise price of the Warrants by 15% or more.

The Proposed Amendments are subject to the approval of the TSX Venture Exchange (the “TSXV”).  Subject to the approval of the TSXV, the Proposed Amendments will become effective automatically as of the original date and time of expiry of the Warrants. Prior to the original date and time of expiry of the Warrants, the Warrants will remain in force, unamended, per their original terms and conditions.  None of the Warrants are beneficially owned, directly or indirectly, by related parties of Aurania and none of the Warrants are listed on the TSXV. The Proposed Amendments do not apply to any Warrants issued to finders or agents as compensation.

Holders of the Warrants may contact the Company at ir@aurania.com or DSA Corporate Services, the administrator of the Warrants, should they have any questions or wish to exercise their Warrants.  Subject to the amendments becoming effective, the original certificate representing the Warrants, together with a duly completed exercise form, will be accepted together with payment made to Aurania Resources Ltd., in accordance with the instructions provided on the certificate representing the Warrants.

DSA Contact Details:

DSA Corporate Services Inc.

82 Richmond Street East, 4th Floor

Toronto, M5C 1P1

Phone: (416) 848-7744

info@dsacorp.ca

About Aurania

Aurania is a mineral exploration company engaged in the identification, evaluation, acquisition and exploration of mineral property interests, with a focus on precious metals and copper in South America.  Its flagship asset, The Lost Cities – Cutucu Project, is located in the Jurassic Metallogenic Belt in the eastern foothills of the Andes mountain range of southeastern Ecuador.

Information on Aurania and technical reports are available at www.aurania.com and www.sedar.com, as well as on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/auranialtd/, Twitter at https://twitter.com/auranialtd, and LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/company/aurania-resources-ltd-.

For further information, please contact:

Carolyn Muir

VP Investor Relations

Aurania Resources Ltd.

(416) 367-3200

carolyn.muir@aurania.com

Dr. Richard Spencer

President

Aurania Resources Ltd.

(416) 367-3200

richard.spencer@aurania.com

Forward-Looking Statements

This news release may contain forward-looking information that involves substantial known and unknown risks and uncertainties, most of which are beyond the control of Aurania. Forward-looking statements may be identified by such terms as “believes”, “anticipates”, “expects”, “estimates”, “may”, “could”, “would”, “will”, or “plan”. Since forward-looking statements are based on assumptions and address future events and conditions, by their very nature they involve inherent risks and uncertainties. Although these statements are based on information currently available to Aurania, the Company provides no assurance that actual results will meet management’s expectations. Risks, uncertainties and other factors involved with forward-looking information could cause actual events, results, performance, prospects and opportunities to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking information.

Forward looking information in this news release includes, but is not limited to, statements regarding the Proposed Amendments and the approval of TSXV in respect of same. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from such forward-looking information include, but are not limited to, failure by the TSXV to approve the Proposed Amendments. Although Aurania believes that the assumptions and factors used in preparing the forward-looking information in this news release are reasonable, undue reliance should not be placed on such information, which only applies as of the date of this news release, and no assurance can be given that such events will occur in the disclosed time frames or at all. Aurania disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking information, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, other than as required by law.

 

Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

Release – Comstock Mining Announces Notice of Second Quarter 2021 Results Business Update Webcast Via Zoom


Comstock Mining Announces Notice of Second Quarter 2021 Results, Business Update Webcast Via Zoom

 

Virginia City, NV (August 4, 2021) Comstock Mining Inc. (the “Company”) (NYSE American: LODE), an emerging leader in climate-smart, sustainable mineral development and production, will host a conference call on Tuesday, August 10, 2021 at 8:00 a.m. Pacific Time/11:00 a.m. Eastern Time to report Second Quarter results and provide a business update. The Webcast will include a moderated Q&A, after the prepared remarks.  Please join the event 10 to 15 minutes prior to the scheduled start time. The link to register in advance for this live Webcast is as follows:

Register in Advance for Our Zoom Webinar

When: August 10, 2021 08:00 AM Pacific Time (US and Canada)

Topic: Comstock Mining Second Quarter 2021 Results and Business Update

Please click the link below to register in advance for this webinar:

https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_AEfv_xN7RoiYEYpzl55gUw

The recording of the Webcast will be available, within 48 hours of the call, on the Company website:

http://www.comstockmining.com/investors/investor-library

About Comstock Mining Inc.

Comstock (NYSE: LODE) is an emerging leader in the sustainable extraction, valorization, and production of innovation-based, clean, renewable natural resources, with a focus on high-value, cash-generating, strategic materials that are essential to meeting the rapidly increasing global demand for clean energy, carbon-neutrality, and natural products. To learn more, please visit www.comstockmining.com.

Comstock was selected to join the Russell Microcap® Index at the conclusion of the 2021 Russell indexes annual reconstitution, effective after the US market opened on June 4, 2021. Membership in the Russell Microcap® Index, which remains in place for one year, means automatic inclusion in the appropriate growth and value style indexes. FTSE Russell determines membership for its Russell indexes primarily by objective, market-capitalization rankings and style attributes.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release and any related calls or discussions may include forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. All statements, other than statements of historical facts, are forward-looking statements. The words “believe,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” “project,” “plan,” “should,” “intend,” “may,” “will,” “would,” “potential” and similar expressions identify forward-looking statements, but are not the exclusive means of doing so. Forward-looking statements include statements about matters such as: consummation of all pending transactions; project, asset or Company valuations; future industry market conditions; future explorations, acquisitions, investments and asset sales; future performance of and closings under various agreements; future changes in our exploration activities; future estimated mineral resources; future prices and sales of, and demand for, our products; future impacts of land entitlements and uses; future permitting activities and needs therefor; future production capacity and operations; future operating and overhead costs; future capital expenditures and their impact on us; future impacts of operational and management changes (including changes in the board of directors); future changes in business strategies, planning and tactics and impacts of recent or future changes; future employment and contributions of personnel, including consultants; future land sales, investments, acquisitions, joint ventures, strategic alliances, business combinations, operational, tax, financial and restructuring initiatives; the nature and timing of and accounting for restructuring charges and derivative liabilities and the impact thereof; contingencies; future environmental compliance and changes in the regulatory environment; future offerings of equity or debt securities; asset sales and associated costs; future working capital, costs, revenues, business opportunities, debt levels, cash flows, margins, earnings and growth. These statements are based on assumptions and assessments made by our management in light of their experience and their perception of historical and current trends, current conditions, possible future developments and other factors they believe to be appropriate. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees, representations or warranties and are subject to risks and uncertainties, many of which are unforeseeable and beyond our control and could cause actual results, developments and business decisions to differ materially from those contemplated by such forward-looking statements. Some of those risks and uncertainties include the risk factors set forth in our filings with the SEC and the following: counterparty risks; capital markets’ valuation and pricing risks; adverse effects of climate changes or natural disasters; global economic and capital market uncertainties; the speculative nature of gold or mineral exploration, including risks of diminishing quantities or grades of qualified resources; operational or technical difficulties in connection with exploration or mining activities; contests over title to properties; potential dilution to our stockholders from our stock issuances and recapitalization and balance sheet restructuring activities; potential inability to comply with applicable government regulations or law; adoption of or changes in legislation or regulations adversely affecting businesses; permitting constraints or delays; decisions regarding business opportunities that may be presented to, or pursued by, us or others; the impact of, or the non-performance by parties under agreements relating to, acquisitions, joint ventures, strategic alliances, business combinations, asset sales, leases, options and investments to which we may be party; changes in the United States or other monetary or fiscal policies or regulations; interruptions in production capabilities due to capital constraints; equipment failures; fluctuation of prices for gold or certain other commodities (such as silver, zinc, cyanide, water, diesel fuel and electricity); changes in generally accepted accounting principles; adverse effects of terrorism and geopolitical events; potential inability to implement business strategies; potential inability to grow revenues; potential inability to attract and retain key personnel; interruptions in delivery of critical supplies, equipment and raw materials due to credit or other limitations imposed by vendors or others; assertion of claims, lawsuits and proceedings; potential inability to satisfy debt and lease obligations; potential inability to maintain an effective system of internal controls over financial reporting; potential inability or failure to timely file periodic reports with the SEC; potential inability to list our securities on any securities exchange or market; inability to maintain the listing of our securities; and work stoppages or other labor difficulties. Occurrence of such events or circumstances could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations or cash flows or the market price of our securities. All subsequent written and oral forward-looking statements by or attributable to us or persons acting on our behalf are expressly qualified in their entirety by these factors. Except as may be required by securities or other law, we undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.

Neither this press release nor any related calls or discussions constitutes an offer to sell, the solicitation of an offer to buy or a recommendation with respect to any securities of the Company, the fund or any other issuer.

 

Contact information:

Comstock Mining Inc.
P.O. Box 1118
Virginia City, NV 89440
ComstockMining.com
Corrado De Gasperis
Executive Chairman & CEO
Tel (775) 847-4755
degasperis@comstockmining.com
Zach Spencer
Director of External Relations
Tel (775) 847-5272 Ext.151
questions@comstockmining.com

Release – Allegiant Announces Filing Of Preliminary Short Form Prospectus And Updated Technical Report For Previously Announced Bought Deal Offering


Allegiant Announces Filing Of Preliminary Short Form Prospectus And Updated Technical Report For Previously Announced Bought Deal Offering And Updated Inferred Resource Estimate Of 1.4m Gold And 8.7m Silver Ounces At Flagship Eastside Project In Nevada

 

Reno, Nevada /August 4, 2021 – Allegiant Gold Ltd. (“Allegiant” or the “Company”) (AUAU: TSX-V) (AUXXF: OTCQX) is pleased to announce that it has filed a preliminary short form prospectus in connection with its bought deal offering of 12,500,000 Units at $0.40 per Unit, and has concurrently filed an updated technical report on its Eastside project entitled “Updated Resource Estimate and NI 43-101 Technical Report, Eastside and Castle Gold- Silver Project Technical Report, Esmeralda County, Nevada” prepared by Mine Development Associates and dated July 30, 2021 (the “MDA Technical Report”).

The MDA Technical Report incorporates information from drilling and exploration work conducted by the Company at Eastside, including approximately 9,000 metres of RC drilling, since the date of the last technical report on the property in January of 2020. The work has resulted in a significant increase in Inferred resources at its district-scale flagship, Eastside and Castle property near Tonopah, Nevada. The updated resource now incorporates a resource at the Castle Area and 9 additional holes at the Eastside Original Pit Zone. Highlights include:

  • Includes 1.09 million gold ounces at 0.55 grams per tonne (“g/t”) at Eastside Original Pit Zone and an inferred resource of 314,000 gold ounces at 0.49 g/t at the Castle Area, both within pit-constrained models at a cut-off grade of 0.15 g/t gold, US$1,750/ounce gold price and a US$21.88 silver price;
  • The updated Eastside Resource estimate represents a 41% increase in gold ounces over the previous Eastside resource report, an increase of 408,000 gold ounces
  • The Eastside resource is open to the south and west and at depth; the Castle resources are open in all directions. The planned work program for 2021-2022 will focus on the recent high-grade discovery in the Eastside Original Pit Zone as well as expansion and exploration drilling to the south, west and east.

Eastside Resource Estimate

The updated resource estimate (“Updated Resource Estimate and NI 43-101 Technical Report, Eastside and Castle Gold-Silver Project Technical Report, Esmeralda County, Nevada”) was conducted by Mine Development Associates (“MDA”), a division of RESPEC of Reno, Nevada with an effective date of July 30, 2021. Contained pit-constrained Inferred Resources (cut-off grade of 0.15 g/t) of 1,090,00 Au ounces in 61,730,000 tonnes at 0.55 g/t Au and 8,700,000 Ag ounces at 4.4 g/t Ag at the Original Pit Zone and 314,000 Au ounces in 19,986,000 tonnes at 0.49 g/t Au at the Castle Area. In accordance with NI 43-101, the MDA Technical Report dated July 30, 2021, will be filed on SEDAR. This report builds on and supersedes the NI 43-101 reports of Ristorcelli (December 2016), Ristorcelli (July 2017), Ristorcelli (January 2020) and Ristorcelli (November 2020) titled “Amended Updated Resource Estimate and NI 43-101 Technical Report, Eastside and Castle Gold-Silver Project, Esmeralda County, Nevada” prepared for Allegiant with an Effective Date of December 30, 2019.

Andy Wallace, ALLEGIANT Chief Geologist, oversaw the incorporation of the additional 9 drill holes at the Original Pit Zone and 49 drill holes at the Castle Area into the updated and initial inferred resource estimate.

Table 1: Eastside Inferred Gold and Silver Resources

The resources in the table below are the estimate of Inferred gold and silver resources at Eastside. The base case uses a cut-off grade of 0.15 g/t gold as well as other cut-off grade levels which approximates anticipated economic cutoffs based on preliminary metallurgical test work and operations cost estimates. To determine the “reasonable prospects for eventual economic extraction” MDA prepared the estimate based on per tonne mining costs of US$1.65 and G&A costs of US$0.50 respectively. Heap-leach and milling costs used were US$4.60 and US$10.00, respectively. The prices of gold and silver were US$1,750 and US$21.88 per ounce, respectively. MDA ran a series of optimized pits using variable gold and silver prices, mining costs, processing costs and processing scenarios.

Original Pit Zone

CUT-OFF (AU G/T) TONNES GRADE (AU G/T) AU OUNCES GRADE (AG G/T) AG OUNCES
0.10 91,160,000 0.41 1,200,000 3.6 10,600,000
0.15 61,730,000 0.55 1,090,000 4.4 8,700,000
0.20 45,710,000 0.69 1,010,000 5.1 7,500,000
0.25 37,590,000 0.79 950,000 5.7 6,900,000
0.30 32,200,000 0.87 900,000 6.2 6,400,000
0.35 28,400,000 0.95 870,000 6.6 6,000,000
0.40 25,320,000 1.02 830,000 7.0 5,700,000
0.50 20,130,000 1.16 750,000 7.7 5,000,000

Castle Area

CUT-OFF (AU G/T) TONNES GRADE (AU G/T) AU OUNCES
0.10 24,410,000 0.42 332,000
0.15 19,986,000 0.49 314,000
0.20 16,946,000 0.55 298,000
0.25 14,589,000 0.60 281,000
0.30 12,852,000 0.64 265,000
0.40 9,580,000 0.74 229,000
0.50 6,720,000 0.87 188,000

Notes to table of resources:

  • Contained ounces may not add due to rounding.
  • These Mineral Resources occur in such form, grade or quality and quantity that there are reasonable prospects for eventual economic extraction.
  • It is reasonably expected that the majority of Inferred Mineral Resources could be upgraded to at least Indicated Mineral Resources with continued drilling.
  • Inferred Mineral Resources are not Mineral Reserves. Mineral resources which are not mineral reserves do not have demonstrated economic viability.
  • The Qualified Person for the above resource estimate is Steven Ristorcelli, C.P.G., an associate of MDA

The Original Pit Zone drilling database contains 36,923 gold assays and 14,163 silver assays used for the estimation of the resources reported herein. The assigned densities range from 2.15g/cm3 for volcaniclastic sedimentary rocks and steam-heated altered rhyolite, to 2.6g/cm3 for undifferentiated basement Paleozoic rocks. The principal rhyolite host rock was assigned a density value of 2.35g/cm3.

The Castle Area drilling database on which the deposit is modeled has 455 historical drill holes and 49 RC drill holes completed by the Company. The drilling database from which the estimate was made has 11,402 gold assays. Silver was not modeled. The assigned densities range from 2.4g/cm3 to 2.6g/cm3 and the overlying gravels were assigned 1.8g/cm3

At Eastside, preliminary metallurgical studies conducted by Kappes, Cassiday and Associates, in Reno, Nevada, indicate the mineralization is amenable to recovery by cyanidation. Heap-leach extractions are expected to be around 70% and 20% for gold and silver, respectively, but likely would require crushing. Milling with a fine grind is expected to result in extractions over 90% for gold and approximately 50% silver.

QUALIFIED PERSON

Andy Wallace is a Certified Professional Geologist (CPG) with the American Institute of Professional Geologists and is the Qualified Person under NI 43-101, Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects, who has reviewed and approved the scientific and technical content of this press release.

The NI 43-101 updated resource estimate for the Eastside and Castle gold-silver property was prepared under the direction of Steven Ristorcelli, C.P.G., and associate of MDA, a Qualified Person under NI 43-101, who has reviewed and consented to the information in this news release that relates to the reported resources.

ABOUT ALLEGIANT

Allegiant owns 100% of 10 highly prospective gold projects in the United States, 7 of which are located in the mining-friendly jurisdiction of Nevada. Three of Allegiant’s projects are farmed-out, providing for cost reductions and cash-flow. Allegiant’s flagship, district-scale Eastside project hosts a large and expanding gold resource and is located in an area of excellent infrastructure. Preliminary metallurgical testing indicates that both oxide and sulphide gold mineralization at Eastside is amenable to heap leaching.


ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD

Peter Gianulis
CEO

For more information contact:

Investor Relations
(604) 634-0970 or
1-888-818-1364
ir@allegiantgold.com

Neither TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

Certain statements and information contained in this press 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 are referred to collectively as “forward-looking statements”. The United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 provides a “safe harbor” for certain forward-looking statements. Allegiant Gold Ltd.’s (“Allegiant”) exploration plans for its gold exploration properties, the drill program at Allegiant’s Eastside project, the preparation and publication of an updated resource estimate in respect of the Original Zone and the Castle Area at the Eastside project, Allegiant’s future exploration and development plans, including anticipated costs and timing thereof; Allegiant’s plans for growth through exploration activities, acquisitions or otherwise; and expectations regarding future maintenance and capital expenditures, and working capital requirements. Forward-looking statements are statements and information regarding possible events, conditions or results of operations that are based upon assumptions about future economic 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”, “intend”, “believe”, “predict”, “potential”, “target”, “may”, “could”, “would”, “might”, “will” and similar words or phrases (including negative variations) suggesting future outcomes or statements regarding an outlook. Such forward-looking statements are based on a number of material factors and assumptions and involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause actual results, performance or achievements, or industry results, to differ materially from those anticipated in such forward-looking information. You are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements contained in this press release. Some of the known risks and other factors which could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in the forward-looking statements are described in the sections entitled “Risk Factors” in Allegiant’s Listing Application, dated January 24, 2018, as filed with the TSX Venture Exchange and available on SEDAR under Allegiant’s profile at www.sedar.com. Actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Allegiant undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements included in this press release if these beliefs, estimates and opinions or other circumstances should change, except as otherwise required by applicable law.

Allegiant Announces Filing Of Preliminary Short Form Prospectus And Updated Technical Report For Previously Announced Bought Deal Offering


Allegiant Announces Filing Of Preliminary Short Form Prospectus And Updated Technical Report For Previously Announced Bought Deal Offering And Updated Inferred Resource Estimate Of 1.4m Gold And 8.7m Silver Ounces At Flagship Eastside Project In Nevada

 

Reno, Nevada /August 4, 2021 – Allegiant Gold Ltd. (“Allegiant” or the “Company”) (AUAU: TSX-V) (AUXXF: OTCQX) is pleased to announce that it has filed a preliminary short form prospectus in connection with its bought deal offering of 12,500,000 Units at $0.40 per Unit, and has concurrently filed an updated technical report on its Eastside project entitled “Updated Resource Estimate and NI 43-101 Technical Report, Eastside and Castle Gold- Silver Project Technical Report, Esmeralda County, Nevada” prepared by Mine Development Associates and dated July 30, 2021 (the “MDA Technical Report”).

The MDA Technical Report incorporates information from drilling and exploration work conducted by the Company at Eastside, including approximately 9,000 metres of RC drilling, since the date of the last technical report on the property in January of 2020. The work has resulted in a significant increase in Inferred resources at its district-scale flagship, Eastside and Castle property near Tonopah, Nevada. The updated resource now incorporates a resource at the Castle Area and 9 additional holes at the Eastside Original Pit Zone. Highlights include:

  • Includes 1.09 million gold ounces at 0.55 grams per tonne (“g/t”) at Eastside Original Pit Zone and an inferred resource of 314,000 gold ounces at 0.49 g/t at the Castle Area, both within pit-constrained models at a cut-off grade of 0.15 g/t gold, US$1,750/ounce gold price and a US$21.88 silver price;
  • The updated Eastside Resource estimate represents a 41% increase in gold ounces over the previous Eastside resource report, an increase of 408,000 gold ounces
  • The Eastside resource is open to the south and west and at depth; the Castle resources are open in all directions. The planned work program for 2021-2022 will focus on the recent high-grade discovery in the Eastside Original Pit Zone as well as expansion and exploration drilling to the south, west and east.

Eastside Resource Estimate

The updated resource estimate (“Updated Resource Estimate and NI 43-101 Technical Report, Eastside and Castle Gold-Silver Project Technical Report, Esmeralda County, Nevada”) was conducted by Mine Development Associates (“MDA”), a division of RESPEC of Reno, Nevada with an effective date of July 30, 2021. Contained pit-constrained Inferred Resources (cut-off grade of 0.15 g/t) of 1,090,00 Au ounces in 61,730,000 tonnes at 0.55 g/t Au and 8,700,000 Ag ounces at 4.4 g/t Ag at the Original Pit Zone and 314,000 Au ounces in 19,986,000 tonnes at 0.49 g/t Au at the Castle Area. In accordance with NI 43-101, the MDA Technical Report dated July 30, 2021, will be filed on SEDAR. This report builds on and supersedes the NI 43-101 reports of Ristorcelli (December 2016), Ristorcelli (July 2017), Ristorcelli (January 2020) and Ristorcelli (November 2020) titled “Amended Updated Resource Estimate and NI 43-101 Technical Report, Eastside and Castle Gold-Silver Project, Esmeralda County, Nevada” prepared for Allegiant with an Effective Date of December 30, 2019.

Andy Wallace, ALLEGIANT Chief Geologist, oversaw the incorporation of the additional 9 drill holes at the Original Pit Zone and 49 drill holes at the Castle Area into the updated and initial inferred resource estimate.

Table 1: Eastside Inferred Gold and Silver Resources

The resources in the table below are the estimate of Inferred gold and silver resources at Eastside. The base case uses a cut-off grade of 0.15 g/t gold as well as other cut-off grade levels which approximates anticipated economic cutoffs based on preliminary metallurgical test work and operations cost estimates. To determine the “reasonable prospects for eventual economic extraction” MDA prepared the estimate based on per tonne mining costs of US$1.65 and G&A costs of US$0.50 respectively. Heap-leach and milling costs used were US$4.60 and US$10.00, respectively. The prices of gold and silver were US$1,750 and US$21.88 per ounce, respectively. MDA ran a series of optimized pits using variable gold and silver prices, mining costs, processing costs and processing scenarios.

Original Pit Zone

CUT-OFF (AU G/T) TONNES GRADE (AU G/T) AU OUNCES GRADE (AG G/T) AG OUNCES
0.10 91,160,000 0.41 1,200,000 3.6 10,600,000
0.15 61,730,000 0.55 1,090,000 4.4 8,700,000
0.20 45,710,000 0.69 1,010,000 5.1 7,500,000
0.25 37,590,000 0.79 950,000 5.7 6,900,000
0.30 32,200,000 0.87 900,000 6.2 6,400,000
0.35 28,400,000 0.95 870,000 6.6 6,000,000
0.40 25,320,000 1.02 830,000 7.0 5,700,000
0.50 20,130,000 1.16 750,000 7.7 5,000,000

Castle Area

CUT-OFF (AU G/T) TONNES GRADE (AU G/T) AU OUNCES
0.10 24,410,000 0.42 332,000
0.15 19,986,000 0.49 314,000
0.20 16,946,000 0.55 298,000
0.25 14,589,000 0.60 281,000
0.30 12,852,000 0.64 265,000
0.40 9,580,000 0.74 229,000
0.50 6,720,000 0.87 188,000

Notes to table of resources:

  • Contained ounces may not add due to rounding.
  • These Mineral Resources occur in such form, grade or quality and quantity that there are reasonable prospects for eventual economic extraction.
  • It is reasonably expected that the majority of Inferred Mineral Resources could be upgraded to at least Indicated Mineral Resources with continued drilling.
  • Inferred Mineral Resources are not Mineral Reserves. Mineral resources which are not mineral reserves do not have demonstrated economic viability.
  • The Qualified Person for the above resource estimate is Steven Ristorcelli, C.P.G., an associate of MDA

The Original Pit Zone drilling database contains 36,923 gold assays and 14,163 silver assays used for the estimation of the resources reported herein. The assigned densities range from 2.15g/cm3 for volcaniclastic sedimentary rocks and steam-heated altered rhyolite, to 2.6g/cm3 for undifferentiated basement Paleozoic rocks. The principal rhyolite host rock was assigned a density value of 2.35g/cm3.

The Castle Area drilling database on which the deposit is modeled has 455 historical drill holes and 49 RC drill holes completed by the Company. The drilling database from which the estimate was made has 11,402 gold assays. Silver was not modeled. The assigned densities range from 2.4g/cm3 to 2.6g/cm3 and the overlying gravels were assigned 1.8g/cm3

At Eastside, preliminary metallurgical studies conducted by Kappes, Cassiday and Associates, in Reno, Nevada, indicate the mineralization is amenable to recovery by cyanidation. Heap-leach extractions are expected to be around 70% and 20% for gold and silver, respectively, but likely would require crushing. Milling with a fine grind is expected to result in extractions over 90% for gold and approximately 50% silver.

QUALIFIED PERSON

Andy Wallace is a Certified Professional Geologist (CPG) with the American Institute of Professional Geologists and is the Qualified Person under NI 43-101, Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects, who has reviewed and approved the scientific and technical content of this press release.

The NI 43-101 updated resource estimate for the Eastside and Castle gold-silver property was prepared under the direction of Steven Ristorcelli, C.P.G., and associate of MDA, a Qualified Person under NI 43-101, who has reviewed and consented to the information in this news release that relates to the reported resources.

ABOUT ALLEGIANT

Allegiant owns 100% of 10 highly prospective gold projects in the United States, 7 of which are located in the mining-friendly jurisdiction of Nevada. Three of Allegiant’s projects are farmed-out, providing for cost reductions and cash-flow. Allegiant’s flagship, district-scale Eastside project hosts a large and expanding gold resource and is located in an area of excellent infrastructure. Preliminary metallurgical testing indicates that both oxide and sulphide gold mineralization at Eastside is amenable to heap leaching.


ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD

Peter Gianulis
CEO

For more information contact:

Investor Relations
(604) 634-0970 or
1-888-818-1364
ir@allegiantgold.com

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Certain statements and information contained in this press 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 are referred to collectively as “forward-looking statements”. The United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 provides a “safe harbor” for certain forward-looking statements. Allegiant Gold Ltd.’s (“Allegiant”) exploration plans for its gold exploration properties, the drill program at Allegiant’s Eastside project, the preparation and publication of an updated resource estimate in respect of the Original Zone and the Castle Area at the Eastside project, Allegiant’s future exploration and development plans, including anticipated costs and timing thereof; Allegiant’s plans for growth through exploration activities, acquisitions or otherwise; and expectations regarding future maintenance and capital expenditures, and working capital requirements. Forward-looking statements are statements and information regarding possible events, conditions or results of operations that are based upon assumptions about future economic 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”, “intend”, “believe”, “predict”, “potential”, “target”, “may”, “could”, “would”, “might”, “will” and similar words or phrases (including negative variations) suggesting future outcomes or statements regarding an outlook. Such forward-looking statements are based on a number of material factors and assumptions and involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause actual results, performance or achievements, or industry results, to differ materially from those anticipated in such forward-looking information. You are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements contained in this press release. Some of the known risks and other factors which could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in the forward-looking statements are described in the sections entitled “Risk Factors” in Allegiant’s Listing Application, dated January 24, 2018, as filed with the TSX Venture Exchange and available on SEDAR under Allegiant’s profile at www.sedar.com. Actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Allegiant undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements included in this press release if these beliefs, estimates and opinions or other circumstances should change, except as otherwise required by applicable law.

Comstock Mining Announces Notice of Second Quarter 2021 Results, Business Update Webcast Via Zoom


Comstock Mining Announces Notice of Second Quarter 2021 Results, Business Update Webcast Via Zoom

 

Virginia City, NV (August 4, 2021) Comstock Mining Inc. (the “Company”) (NYSE American: LODE), an emerging leader in climate-smart, sustainable mineral development and production, will host a conference call on Tuesday, August 10, 2021 at 8:00 a.m. Pacific Time/11:00 a.m. Eastern Time to report Second Quarter results and provide a business update. The Webcast will include a moderated Q&A, after the prepared remarks.  Please join the event 10 to 15 minutes prior to the scheduled start time. The link to register in advance for this live Webcast is as follows:

Register in Advance for Our Zoom Webinar

When: August 10, 2021 08:00 AM Pacific Time (US and Canada)

Topic: Comstock Mining Second Quarter 2021 Results and Business Update

Please click the link below to register in advance for this webinar:

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The recording of the Webcast will be available, within 48 hours of the call, on the Company website:

http://www.comstockmining.com/investors/investor-library

About Comstock Mining Inc.

Comstock (NYSE: LODE) is an emerging leader in the sustainable extraction, valorization, and production of innovation-based, clean, renewable natural resources, with a focus on high-value, cash-generating, strategic materials that are essential to meeting the rapidly increasing global demand for clean energy, carbon-neutrality, and natural products. To learn more, please visit www.comstockmining.com.

Comstock was selected to join the Russell Microcap® Index at the conclusion of the 2021 Russell indexes annual reconstitution, effective after the US market opened on June 4, 2021. Membership in the Russell Microcap® Index, which remains in place for one year, means automatic inclusion in the appropriate growth and value style indexes. FTSE Russell determines membership for its Russell indexes primarily by objective, market-capitalization rankings and style attributes.

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Forward-looking statements include statements about matters such as: consummation of all pending transactions; project, asset or Company valuations; future industry market conditions; future explorations, acquisitions, investments and asset sales; future performance of and closings under various agreements; future changes in our exploration activities; future estimated mineral resources; future prices and sales of, and demand for, our products; future impacts of land entitlements and uses; future permitting activities and needs therefor; future production capacity and operations; future operating and overhead costs; future capital expenditures and their impact on us; future impacts of operational and management changes (including changes in the board of directors); future changes in business strategies, planning and tactics and impacts of recent or future changes; future employment and contributions of personnel, including consultants; future land sales, investments, acquisitions, joint ventures, strategic alliances, business combinations, operational, tax, financial and restructuring initiatives; the nature and timing of and accounting for restructuring charges and derivative liabilities and the impact thereof; contingencies; future environmental compliance and changes in the regulatory environment; future offerings of equity or debt securities; asset sales and associated costs; future working capital, costs, revenues, business opportunities, debt levels, cash flows, margins, earnings and growth. These statements are based on assumptions and assessments made by our management in light of their experience and their perception of historical and current trends, current conditions, possible future developments and other factors they believe to be appropriate. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees, representations or warranties and are subject to risks and uncertainties, many of which are unforeseeable and beyond our control and could cause actual results, developments and business decisions to differ materially from those contemplated by such forward-looking statements. Some of those risks and uncertainties include the risk factors set forth in our filings with the SEC and the following: counterparty risks; capital markets’ valuation and pricing risks; adverse effects of climate changes or natural disasters; global economic and capital market uncertainties; the speculative nature of gold or mineral exploration, including risks of diminishing quantities or grades of qualified resources; operational or technical difficulties in connection with exploration or mining activities; contests over title to properties; potential dilution to our stockholders from our stock issuances and recapitalization and balance sheet restructuring activities; potential inability to comply with applicable government regulations or law; adoption of or changes in legislation or regulations adversely affecting businesses; permitting constraints or delays; decisions regarding business opportunities that may be presented to, or pursued by, us or others; the impact of, or the non-performance by parties under agreements relating to, acquisitions, joint ventures, strategic alliances, business combinations, asset sales, leases, options and investments to which we may be party; changes in the United States or other monetary or fiscal policies or regulations; interruptions in production capabilities due to capital constraints; equipment failures; fluctuation of prices for gold or certain other commodities (such as silver, zinc, cyanide, water, diesel fuel and electricity); changes in generally accepted accounting principles; adverse effects of terrorism and geopolitical events; potential inability to implement business strategies; potential inability to grow revenues; potential inability to attract and retain key personnel; interruptions in delivery of critical supplies, equipment and raw materials due to credit or other limitations imposed by vendors or others; assertion of claims, lawsuits and proceedings; potential inability to satisfy debt and lease obligations; potential inability to maintain an effective system of internal controls over financial reporting; potential inability or failure to timely file periodic reports with the SEC; potential inability to list our securities on any securities exchange or market; inability to maintain the listing of our securities; and work stoppages or other labor difficulties. 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Virginia City, NV 89440
ComstockMining.com
Corrado De Gasperis
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Sierra Metals (SMTS)(SMT:CA) – Peruvian Operations Turn in Better than Expected 2Q Financial Results

Wednesday, August 04, 2021

Sierra Metals (SMTS)(SMT:CA)
Peruvian Operations Turn in Better than Expected 2Q Financial Results

As of April 24, 2020, Noble Capital Markets research on Sierra Metals is published under ticker symbols (SMTS and SMT:CA). The price target is in USD and based on ticker symbol SMTS. Research reports dated prior to April 24, 2020 may not follow these guidelines and could account for a variance in the price target.

Sierra Metals Inc is a precious and base metals producer in Latin America. The company acquires, explores, extracts, and produces mineral concentrates consisting of silver, copper, lead, zinc and gold in Mexico and Peru. Its activity includes the operation of the Yauricocha Mine in Peru, and the Bolivar and Cusi mines in Mexico. Yauricocha is an underground polymetallic mine using the sublevel block caving and cut-and-fill mining methods. Bolivar is a copper-silver-zinc-gold underground mine using room-and-pillar mining method. The majority of the revenue is earned by selling of the mineral concentrates to its customers in Peru.

Mark Reichman, Senior Research Analyst of Natural Resources, Noble Capital Markets, Inc.

Refer to the full report for the price target, fundamental analysis, and rating.

    Sociedad Minera Corona financial results. Sierra Metals reported financial results for its 81.8%-owned Peruvian subsidiary that owns the Yauricocha mine. Second quarter adjusted EBITDA amounted to $25.9 million which represented a 59.8% increase compared to $16.2 million earned in the first quarter of 2021 and was above our estimate. Compared to the first quarter of 2021, revenue, gross profit, and net income increased 21.2%, 59.6%, and 142.6% to $50.8 million, $25.9 million, and $12.6 million, respectively. Second quarter financial results benefited from higher average realized metals prices and the application of new commercial copper terms since April 2021 that included a decrease in treatment and refining charges.

    Updating estimates.  We are increasing our 2021 EPS and EBITDA estimates to $0.27 and $147.1 million from $0.25 and $140.5 million, respectively. Our second quarter 2021 EPS and EBITDA estimates have been increased to $0.06 and $34.5 million from $0.05 and $31.0 million, respectively. We think there could be further upside to our second half estimates. Sierra received the final permit to increase …



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Release – Sierra Metals Subsidiary in Peru Sociedad Minera Corona Reports Q2-2021 Financial Results


Sierra Metals Subsidiary in Peru, Sociedad Minera Corona Reports Q2-2021 Financial Results

 

Sierra Metals’ Consolidated Financial Results Will Be Released on August 9, 2021

(All metal prices reported in USD)

TORONTO–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Sierra Metals Inc. (TSX:SMT) (BVL:SMT) (NYSE AMERICAN:SMTS) (“Sierra Metals” or “the Company”) announces the filing of Sociedad Minera Corona S.A.’s (“Corona”) unaudited Financial Statements and the Management Discussion and Analysis (“MD&A”) for the second quarter of 2021 (“Q2 2021”).

The Company holds an 81.8% interest in Corona. All amounts are presented in US dollars unless otherwise stated and have not been adjusted for the 18.2% non-controlling interest.

Corona’s Highlights for the Three Months Ended June 30, 2021

  • Revenues of US$50.8 million, a 117% increase from Q2 2020.
  • Adjusted EBITDA of US$25.9 million, a 231% increase from Q2 2020.
  • Total tonnes processed of 328,909, a 62% increase from Q2 2020.
  • Net production revenue per tonne of ore milled increased by 42% to US$151.51.
  • Copper equivalent pounds production increased 7% to 15.3 million pounds.
    Cash Cost per copper equivalent payable pound higher by 55% to US$1.41. All-in sustaining cost (“AISC”) per copper equivalent payable pound higher by 42% to US$2.57.
  • Zinc equivalent pounds production increased 29% to 49.9 million pounds.
    Cash cost per zinc equivalent payable pound higher by 28% to US$0.43. All-in sustaining cost (“AISC”) per zinc equivalent payable pound higher by 18% to US$0.79.
  • $72.5 million of cash and cash equivalents as at June 30, 2021.
  • $102.2 million of working capital as at June 30, 2021.

The Yauricocha mine processed 328,909 tonnes during the second quarter Q2 2021, representing an increase of 62% over the Q2 2020, despite continuing to face several operational challenges related to COVID-19. During the quarter, the treatment capacity in the concentrator plant was increased, obtaining improvements in efficiency and utilization.

Metal grades were negatively impacted during Q2 2021 due to the delays in the contribution from the Esperanza zone due to ground conditions, which have since been addressed and controlled.

Metal production for Q2 2021 was 54%, 35%, 23% and 22% higher for zinc, silver, gold and lead, respectively, while copper production was 11% lower compared to the same quarter of 2020.

Luis Marchese, CEO of Sierra Metals, commented, The Yauricocha Mine had a relatively strong quarter with increases in throughput, revenue and net income over the same period in 2020 and over the previous quarter in 2021. The Mine continues to deal with operational difficulties related to COVID-19, however, we are managing the impact using best practices. Our goal continues to be avoiding any mine closure while ensuring that strict protocols remain in place to protect the wellbeing of our employees and the local communities.”

He continued,“Looking ahead at the remainder of 2021 we have received the final permit required to expand the throughput at Yauricocha to 3,600 tonnes per day. We continue to work on the completion of a Preliminary Feasibility Study to support the planned expansion to 5,500 tonnes per day at the Yauricocha Mine. Brownfield and greenfield explorations programs are ongoing, and we continue to work to improve operations and manage costs in this challenging environment.”

He concluded, Minera Corona and the Yauricocha Mine continues to have a strong balance sheet to support the Company’s capital expenditures and growth initiatives, and we continue to work to improve per share value for all shareholders.

The following table displays selected unaudited financial information for the three and six months ended June 30, 2021:

(In thousands of US dollars, except cash cost and revenue Three Months Ended

 

Six Months Ended

 

per tonne metrics) June 30, 2021 June 30, 2020

Var %

June 30, 2021 June 30, 2020

Var %

 

 

Revenue $

50,830

 

23,405

 

117%

92,755

 

57,123

 

62%

Adjusted EBITDA (1)

25,851

 

7,805

 

231%

42,024

 

17,583

 

139%

Cash Flow from operations

25,620

 

7,263

 

253%

42,116

 

17,319

 

143%

Gross profit

25,774

 

8,562

 

201%

41,923

 

17,530

 

139%

Income Tax Expense

(9,111

)

(2,939

)

210%

(15,953

)

(7,709

)

107%

Net Income

12,554

 

1,849

 

579%

17,729

 

3,909

 

354%

 

 

Net production revenue per tonne of ore milled (2)

151.51

 

106.53

 

42%

139.86

 

113.36

 

23%

Cash cost per tonne of ore milled (2)

61.35

 

44.27

 

39%

60.89

 

59.44

 

2%

 

 

 

Cash cost per copper equivalent payable pound (2)

1.41

 

0.91

 

55%

1.45

 

1.06

 

36%

All-In Sustaining Cost per copper equivalent payable pound (2)

2.57

 

1.80

 

42%

2.62

 

2.05

 

28%

Cash cost per zinc equivalent payable pound (2)

0.43

 

0.34

 

28%

0.45

 

0.39

 

15%

All-In Sustaining Cost per zinc equivalent payable pound (2) $

0.79

 

0.67

 

18%

0.82

 

0.76

 

9%

 

 

(In thousands of US dollars, unless otherwise stated) June 30, 2021 December 31, 2020

 

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents $

72,549

 

65,027

 

 

 

Assets

262,392

 

235,263

 

 

 

Liabilities

62,873

 

53,473

 

 

 

Equity

199,519

 

181,790

 

 

 

(1) Adjusted EBITDA includes adjustments for depletion and depreciation, interest expense and other financing costs, interest income, share-based compensation, Foreign Exchange (gain) loss and income taxes; see non-IFRS Performance Measures section of the Company’s MD&A.

(2) All-In Sustaining Cost per copper equivalent pound and All-In Sustaining Cost per zinc equivalent pound sold are non-IFRS performance measures and include the cost of sales, treatment and refining charges, sustaining capital expenditures, general and administrative expense, and selling expense, and exclude workers’ profit sharing, depreciation, and other non-cash provisions; Cash cost copper equivalent pound sold and cash cost per zinc equivalent pound sold, net production revenue per tonne of ore milled, and cash cost per tonne of ore milled are non-IFRS performance measures; see non-IFRS Performance Measures section of the Company’s MD&A.

The following table displays average realized metal prices information for the three and six months ended June 20, 2021, vs June 30, 2020:

Average realized prices  

Three months ended June 30,

Increase

Six months ended June 30,

Increase

In US$  

2021

2020

(%)

2021

2020

(%)

Silver ($/oz)  

26.80

16.59

62%

26.62

16.58

61%

Copper ($/lb)  

4.37

2.40

82%

4.13

2.46

68%

Zinc ($/lb)  

1.34

0.89

51%

1.29

0.91

42%

Lead ($/lb)  

0.97

0.76

28%

0.94

0.78

21%

Gold ($/oz)  

1,818

1,722

6%

1,798

1,654

9%

Corona’s Financial Highlights for the Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2021

  • Q2 2021 revenue of $50.8 million compared to $23.4 million for the same quarter of 2020. Sales for the quarter increased mainly due to higher metal prices and the application of new commercial copper terms since April 2021 that more than offset the lower amounts of metals sold compared to the second quarter of 2020. Revenue for H1 2021 was $92.8 million, which is an increase of 62% from the $57.1 million of revenues in H1 2020. The increase in revenues was driven mainly by higher average realized metal prices and decrease in treatment and refining charges as compared to H1 2020.
  • Cash Cost per copper equivalent payable pound was $1.41 compared to $0.91 for the same quarter of 2020 ($1.45 for H1 2021 versus $1.06 in H1 2020). Cash Cost per zinc equivalent payable pound was $0.43 compared to $0.34 for the same quarter of 2020 ($0.45 for H1 2021 versus $0.39 in H1 2020).
  • AISC per copper equivalent payable pound was $ 2.57 for the second quarter of 2021 compared to $ 1.80 for the same period of 2020. AISC per zinc equivalent payable pound was $0.79 compared to $0.67 for the same period of 2020. AISC increased during Q2 2021 as the increase in the equivalent payable metals could not offset the increase in costs. Copper equivalent payable pounds increased 5% to 13.8 million and zinc equivalent payable pounds increased 26% to 45.2 million compared to the same quarter of 2020. Sustaining capital investment was significantly higher as the Company resumed its capital projects, whereas in Q2 2020, capital projects were deferred or cancelled due the problems related to COVID.
    For H1 2021, AISC per copper equivalent payable pound was $2.62 as compared to $2.05 in H1 2020. The increase was driven by higher cost of production and 11% decrease in copper equivalent payable pounds as compared to the six-month period of 2020. AISC per zinc equivalent payable pound was $0.82 as compared to $0.76 in H1 2020, as a 5% increase in the zinc equivalent payable pounds partially offset the increase in costs. Sustaining costs for H1 2021 included a 6% decline in treatment and refining costs.
  • Adjusted EBITDA of $25.9 million for Q2 2021 as compared to $7.8 million for the same quarter of 2020 and $42.0 million for H1 2021 as compared to $17.6 million for H1 2020, higher primarily due to increased net income from higher metal prices.
  • Operating cash flows before movements in working capital of $25.6 million for Q2 2021, compared to $7.3 million for Q2 2020. The increase in operating cash flows before movements in working capital was primarily due to the increase in revenues, discussed previously. For the six-month period of 2021, operating cash flows before movements in working capital increased to $42.1 million from $17.3 million during the same period of 2020.
  • Cash and cash equivalents of $72.5 million as at June 30, 2021, compared to $65.0 million as at December 31, 2020. Cash and cash equivalents increased due to $14.9 million of cash generated from operating activities partially offset by $7.3 million of cash used in investing activities and $3.1 million used in financing activities.
  • Net income of $12.6 million, or $0.349 per share for Q2 2021 ($17.7 million or $0.493 per share for H1 2021) compared to net income of $1.8 million, or $0.051 per share for Q2 2020 ($3.9 million or $0.11 per share for H1 2020).

Corona’s Operational Highlights for the Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2021:

The following table displays the production results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2021:

Yauricocha Production

Three Months Ended June 30

Six Months Ended June 30

2021

2020

% Var.

2021

2020

% Var.

 
Tonnes processed

328,909

202,534

62%

655,120

487,759

34%

Daily throughput

3,759

2,315

62%

3,744

2,787

34%

 
 
Silver grade (g/t)

56.94

66.37

-14%

55.65

66.07

-16%

Copper grade

0.70%

1.21%

-42%

0.63%

1.17%

-46%

Lead grade

1.20%

1.63%

-26%

1.27%

1.59%

-20%

Zinc grade

3.27%

3.48%

-6%

3.49%

3.74%

-7%

Gold Grade (g/t)

0.45

0.62

-27%

0.44

0.66

-33%

 
Silver recovery

80.14%

82.82%

-3%

79.70%

82.82%

-4%

Copper recovery

72.67%

77.19%

-6%

69.84%

77.19%

-10%

Lead recovery

90.14%

88.08%

2%

90.15%

88.08%

2%

Zinc recovery

89.23%

88.32%

1%

89.82%

88.32%

2%

Gold Recovery

21.99%

21.18%

4%

20.91%

21.18%

-1%

 
 
Silver production (000 oz)

483

358

35%

934

853

9%

Copper production (000 lb)

3,697

4,164

-11%

6,379

9,548

-33%

Lead production (000 lb)

7,831

6,406

22%

16,537

15,014

10%

Zinc production (000 lb)

21,133

13,741

54%

45,256

35,387

28%

Gold Production (oz)

1,043

850

23%

1,933

2,104

-8%

 
 
Copper equivalent pounds (000’s)(1)

15,308

14,354

7%

31,142

34,549

-10%

Zinc equivalent pounds (000’s)(1)

49,923

38,723

29%

99,701

93,404

7%

 

(1) Copper and zinc equivalent pounds for Q2 2021 were calculated using the following realized prices: $26.80/oz Ag, $4.37/lb Cu, $1.34/lb Zn, $0.97/lb Pb, $1,818/oz Au. Copper and zinc equivalent pounds for Q2 2020 were calculated using the following realized prices: $16.59/oz Ag, $2.40/lb Cu, $0.89/lb Zn, $0.76/lb Pb, $1,722/oz Au. Copper and zinc equivalent pounds for 6M 2021 were calculated using the following realized prices: $26.62/oz Ag, $4.13/lb Cu, $1.29/lb Zn, $0.94/lb Pb, $1,798/oz Au. Copper and zinc equivalent pounds for 6M 2020 were calculated using the following realized prices: $16.58/oz Ag, $2.46/lb Cu, $0.91/lb Zn, $0.78/lb Pb, $1,654/oz Au.
(2) The increase in copper equivalent pounds was lower than the increase in zinc equivalents due to the 82% increase in realized prices for copper ($4.37/lb in Q2 2021 versus $2.40/lb in Q2 2020) as compared to the 51% increase in realized prices for zinc ($1.34/lb in Q2 2021 versus $0.89/lb in Q2 2020)

Quality Control

The contents of this press release have been reviewed by Américo Zuzunaga, FAusIMM CP (Mining Engineer) and Vice President of Corporate Planning, who is a Qualified Person under National Instrument 43-101 – Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects.

About Sierra Metals

Sierra Metals Inc. is a diversified Canadian mining company focused on the production and development of precious and base metals from its polymetallic Yauricocha Mine in Peru, and Bolivar and Cusi Mines in Mexico. The Company is focused on increasing production volume and growing mineral resources. Sierra Metals has recently had several new key discoveries and still has many more exciting brownfield exploration opportunities at all three Mines in Peru and Mexico that are within close proximity to the existing mines. Additionally, the Company also has large land packages at all three mines with several prospective regional targets providing longer-term exploration upside and mineral resource growth potential.

The Company’s Common Shares trade on the Toronto Stock Exchange and the Bolsa de Valores de Lima under the symbol “SMT” and on the NYSE American Exchange under the symbol “SMTS”.

For further information regarding Sierra Metals, please visit www.sierrametals.com.

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Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains “forward-looking information” and “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Canadian and U.S. securities laws related to the Company (collectively, “forward-looking information”). Forward-looking information includes, but is not limited to, statements with respect to the Company’s operations, including anticipated developments in the Company’s operations in future periods, the Company’s planned exploration activities, the adequacy of the Company’s financial resources, and other events or conditions that may occur in the future. Statements concerning mineral reserve and resource estimates may also be considered to constitute forward-looking statements to the extent that they involve estimates of the mineralization that will be encountered if and when the properties are developed or further developed. These statements relate to analyses and other information that are based on forecasts of future results, estimates of amounts not yet determinable and assumptions of management. Any statements that express or involve discussions with respect to predictions, expectations, beliefs, plans, projections, objectives, assumptions or future events or performance (often, but not always, using words or phrases such as “expects”, “anticipates”, “plans”, “projects”, “estimates”, “assumes”, “intends”, “strategy”, “goals”, “objectives”, “potential” or variations thereof, or stating that certain actions, events or results “may”, “could”, “would”, “might” or “will” be taken, occur or be achieved, or the negative of any of these terms and similar expressions) are not statements of historical fact and may be forward-looking information.

Forward-looking information is subject to a variety of risks and uncertainties, which could cause actual events or results to differ from those reflected in the forward-looking information, including, without limitation, the risks described under the heading “Risk Factors” in our Annual Information Form dated March 18, 2021 in respect of the year ended December 31, 2020 and other risks identified in the Company’s filings with Canadian securities regulators and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, which filings are available at www.sedar.com and www.sec.gov, respectively.

The risk factors referred to above is not exhaustive of the factors that may affect any of the Company’s forward-looking information. Forward looking information includes statements about the future and are inherently uncertain, and the Company’s actual achievements or other future events or conditions may differ materially from those reflected in the forward-looking information due to a variety of risks, uncertainties and other factors. The Company’s statements containing forward-looking information are based on the beliefs, expectations and opinions of management on the date the statements are made, and the Company does not assume any obligation to update forward-looking information if circumstances or management’s beliefs, expectations or opinions should change, other than as required by applicable law. For the reasons set forth above, one should not place undue reliance on forward-looking information.

Mike McAllister
V.P., Investor Relations
Sierra Metals Inc.
+1 (416) 366-7777
info@sierrametals.com

Ed Guimaraes
CFO
Sierra Metals Inc.
+1(416) 366-7777

Luis Marchese
CEO
Sierra Metals Inc.
+1(416) 366-7777

Source: Sierra Metals Inc.

Sierra Metals Subsidiary in Peru, Sociedad Minera Corona Reports Q2-2021 Financial Results


Sierra Metals Subsidiary in Peru, Sociedad Minera Corona Reports Q2-2021 Financial Results

 

Sierra Metals’ Consolidated Financial Results Will Be Released on August 9, 2021

(All metal prices reported in USD)

TORONTO–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Sierra Metals Inc. (TSX:SMT) (BVL:SMT) (NYSE AMERICAN:SMTS) (“Sierra Metals” or “the Company”) announces the filing of Sociedad Minera Corona S.A.’s (“Corona”) unaudited Financial Statements and the Management Discussion and Analysis (“MD&A”) for the second quarter of 2021 (“Q2 2021”).

The Company holds an 81.8% interest in Corona. All amounts are presented in US dollars unless otherwise stated and have not been adjusted for the 18.2% non-controlling interest.

Corona’s Highlights for the Three Months Ended June 30, 2021

  • Revenues of US$50.8 million, a 117% increase from Q2 2020.
  • Adjusted EBITDA of US$25.9 million, a 231% increase from Q2 2020.
  • Total tonnes processed of 328,909, a 62% increase from Q2 2020.
  • Net production revenue per tonne of ore milled increased by 42% to US$151.51.
  • Copper equivalent pounds production increased 7% to 15.3 million pounds.
    Cash Cost per copper equivalent payable pound higher by 55% to US$1.41. All-in sustaining cost (“AISC”) per copper equivalent payable pound higher by 42% to US$2.57.
  • Zinc equivalent pounds production increased 29% to 49.9 million pounds.
    Cash cost per zinc equivalent payable pound higher by 28% to US$0.43. All-in sustaining cost (“AISC”) per zinc equivalent payable pound higher by 18% to US$0.79.
  • $72.5 million of cash and cash equivalents as at June 30, 2021.
  • $102.2 million of working capital as at June 30, 2021.

The Yauricocha mine processed 328,909 tonnes during the second quarter Q2 2021, representing an increase of 62% over the Q2 2020, despite continuing to face several operational challenges related to COVID-19. During the quarter, the treatment capacity in the concentrator plant was increased, obtaining improvements in efficiency and utilization.

Metal grades were negatively impacted during Q2 2021 due to the delays in the contribution from the Esperanza zone due to ground conditions, which have since been addressed and controlled.

Metal production for Q2 2021 was 54%, 35%, 23% and 22% higher for zinc, silver, gold and lead, respectively, while copper production was 11% lower compared to the same quarter of 2020.

Luis Marchese, CEO of Sierra Metals, commented, The Yauricocha Mine had a relatively strong quarter with increases in throughput, revenue and net income over the same period in 2020 and over the previous quarter in 2021. The Mine continues to deal with operational difficulties related to COVID-19, however, we are managing the impact using best practices. Our goal continues to be avoiding any mine closure while ensuring that strict protocols remain in place to protect the wellbeing of our employees and the local communities.”

He continued,“Looking ahead at the remainder of 2021 we have received the final permit required to expand the throughput at Yauricocha to 3,600 tonnes per day. We continue to work on the completion of a Preliminary Feasibility Study to support the planned expansion to 5,500 tonnes per day at the Yauricocha Mine. Brownfield and greenfield explorations programs are ongoing, and we continue to work to improve operations and manage costs in this challenging environment.”

He concluded, Minera Corona and the Yauricocha Mine continues to have a strong balance sheet to support the Company’s capital expenditures and growth initiatives, and we continue to work to improve per share value for all shareholders.

The following table displays selected unaudited financial information for the three and six months ended June 30, 2021:

(In thousands of US dollars, except cash cost and revenue Three Months Ended

 

Six Months Ended

 

per tonne metrics) June 30, 2021 June 30, 2020

Var %

June 30, 2021 June 30, 2020

Var %

 

 

Revenue $

50,830

 

23,405

 

117%

92,755

 

57,123

 

62%

Adjusted EBITDA (1)

25,851

 

7,805

 

231%

42,024

 

17,583

 

139%

Cash Flow from operations

25,620

 

7,263

 

253%

42,116

 

17,319

 

143%

Gross profit

25,774

 

8,562

 

201%

41,923

 

17,530

 

139%

Income Tax Expense

(9,111

)

(2,939

)

210%

(15,953

)

(7,709

)

107%

Net Income

12,554

 

1,849

 

579%

17,729

 

3,909

 

354%

 

 

Net production revenue per tonne of ore milled (2)

151.51

 

106.53

 

42%

139.86

 

113.36

 

23%

Cash cost per tonne of ore milled (2)

61.35

 

44.27

 

39%

60.89

 

59.44

 

2%

 

 

 

Cash cost per copper equivalent payable pound (2)

1.41

 

0.91

 

55%

1.45

 

1.06

 

36%

All-In Sustaining Cost per copper equivalent payable pound (2)

2.57

 

1.80

 

42%

2.62

 

2.05

 

28%

Cash cost per zinc equivalent payable pound (2)

0.43

 

0.34

 

28%

0.45

 

0.39

 

15%

All-In Sustaining Cost per zinc equivalent payable pound (2) $

0.79

 

0.67

 

18%

0.82

 

0.76

 

9%

 

 

(In thousands of US dollars, unless otherwise stated) June 30, 2021 December 31, 2020

 

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents $

72,549

 

65,027

 

 

 

Assets

262,392

 

235,263

 

 

 

Liabilities

62,873

 

53,473

 

 

 

Equity

199,519

 

181,790

 

 

 

(1) Adjusted EBITDA includes adjustments for depletion and depreciation, interest expense and other financing costs, interest income, share-based compensation, Foreign Exchange (gain) loss and income taxes; see non-IFRS Performance Measures section of the Company’s MD&A.

(2) All-In Sustaining Cost per copper equivalent pound and All-In Sustaining Cost per zinc equivalent pound sold are non-IFRS performance measures and include the cost of sales, treatment and refining charges, sustaining capital expenditures, general and administrative expense, and selling expense, and exclude workers’ profit sharing, depreciation, and other non-cash provisions; Cash cost copper equivalent pound sold and cash cost per zinc equivalent pound sold, net production revenue per tonne of ore milled, and cash cost per tonne of ore milled are non-IFRS performance measures; see non-IFRS Performance Measures section of the Company’s MD&A.

The following table displays average realized metal prices information for the three and six months ended June 20, 2021, vs June 30, 2020:

Average realized prices  

Three months ended June 30,

Increase

Six months ended June 30,

Increase

In US$  

2021

2020

(%)

2021

2020

(%)

Silver ($/oz)  

26.80

16.59

62%

26.62

16.58

61%

Copper ($/lb)  

4.37

2.40

82%

4.13

2.46

68%

Zinc ($/lb)  

1.34

0.89

51%

1.29

0.91

42%

Lead ($/lb)  

0.97

0.76

28%

0.94

0.78

21%

Gold ($/oz)  

1,818

1,722

6%

1,798

1,654

9%

Corona’s Financial Highlights for the Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2021

  • Q2 2021 revenue of $50.8 million compared to $23.4 million for the same quarter of 2020. Sales for the quarter increased mainly due to higher metal prices and the application of new commercial copper terms since April 2021 that more than offset the lower amounts of metals sold compared to the second quarter of 2020. Revenue for H1 2021 was $92.8 million, which is an increase of 62% from the $57.1 million of revenues in H1 2020. The increase in revenues was driven mainly by higher average realized metal prices and decrease in treatment and refining charges as compared to H1 2020.
  • Cash Cost per copper equivalent payable pound was $1.41 compared to $0.91 for the same quarter of 2020 ($1.45 for H1 2021 versus $1.06 in H1 2020). Cash Cost per zinc equivalent payable pound was $0.43 compared to $0.34 for the same quarter of 2020 ($0.45 for H1 2021 versus $0.39 in H1 2020).
  • AISC per copper equivalent payable pound was $ 2.57 for the second quarter of 2021 compared to $ 1.80 for the same period of 2020. AISC per zinc equivalent payable pound was $0.79 compared to $0.67 for the same period of 2020. AISC increased during Q2 2021 as the increase in the equivalent payable metals could not offset the increase in costs. Copper equivalent payable pounds increased 5% to 13.8 million and zinc equivalent payable pounds increased 26% to 45.2 million compared to the same quarter of 2020. Sustaining capital investment was significantly higher as the Company resumed its capital projects, whereas in Q2 2020, capital projects were deferred or cancelled due the problems related to COVID.
    For H1 2021, AISC per copper equivalent payable pound was $2.62 as compared to $2.05 in H1 2020. The increase was driven by higher cost of production and 11% decrease in copper equivalent payable pounds as compared to the six-month period of 2020. AISC per zinc equivalent payable pound was $0.82 as compared to $0.76 in H1 2020, as a 5% increase in the zinc equivalent payable pounds partially offset the increase in costs. Sustaining costs for H1 2021 included a 6% decline in treatment and refining costs.
  • Adjusted EBITDA of $25.9 million for Q2 2021 as compared to $7.8 million for the same quarter of 2020 and $42.0 million for H1 2021 as compared to $17.6 million for H1 2020, higher primarily due to increased net income from higher metal prices.
  • Operating cash flows before movements in working capital of $25.6 million for Q2 2021, compared to $7.3 million for Q2 2020. The increase in operating cash flows before movements in working capital was primarily due to the increase in revenues, discussed previously. For the six-month period of 2021, operating cash flows before movements in working capital increased to $42.1 million from $17.3 million during the same period of 2020.
  • Cash and cash equivalents of $72.5 million as at June 30, 2021, compared to $65.0 million as at December 31, 2020. Cash and cash equivalents increased due to $14.9 million of cash generated from operating activities partially offset by $7.3 million of cash used in investing activities and $3.1 million used in financing activities.
  • Net income of $12.6 million, or $0.349 per share for Q2 2021 ($17.7 million or $0.493 per share for H1 2021) compared to net income of $1.8 million, or $0.051 per share for Q2 2020 ($3.9 million or $0.11 per share for H1 2020).

Corona’s Operational Highlights for the Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2021:

The following table displays the production results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2021:

Yauricocha Production

Three Months Ended June 30

Six Months Ended June 30

2021

2020

% Var.

2021

2020

% Var.

 
Tonnes processed

328,909

202,534

62%

655,120

487,759

34%

Daily throughput

3,759

2,315

62%

3,744

2,787

34%

 
 
Silver grade (g/t)

56.94

66.37

-14%

55.65

66.07

-16%

Copper grade

0.70%

1.21%

-42%

0.63%

1.17%

-46%

Lead grade

1.20%

1.63%

-26%

1.27%

1.59%

-20%

Zinc grade

3.27%

3.48%

-6%

3.49%

3.74%

-7%

Gold Grade (g/t)

0.45

0.62

-27%

0.44

0.66

-33%

 
Silver recovery

80.14%

82.82%

-3%

79.70%

82.82%

-4%

Copper recovery

72.67%

77.19%

-6%

69.84%

77.19%

-10%

Lead recovery

90.14%

88.08%

2%

90.15%

88.08%

2%

Zinc recovery

89.23%

88.32%

1%

89.82%

88.32%

2%

Gold Recovery

21.99%

21.18%

4%

20.91%

21.18%

-1%

 
 
Silver production (000 oz)

483

358

35%

934

853

9%

Copper production (000 lb)

3,697

4,164

-11%

6,379

9,548

-33%

Lead production (000 lb)

7,831

6,406

22%

16,537

15,014

10%

Zinc production (000 lb)

21,133

13,741

54%

45,256

35,387

28%

Gold Production (oz)

1,043

850

23%

1,933

2,104

-8%

 
 
Copper equivalent pounds (000’s)(1)

15,308

14,354

7%

31,142

34,549

-10%

Zinc equivalent pounds (000’s)(1)

49,923

38,723

29%

99,701

93,404

7%

 

(1) Copper and zinc equivalent pounds for Q2 2021 were calculated using the following realized prices: $26.80/oz Ag, $4.37/lb Cu, $1.34/lb Zn, $0.97/lb Pb, $1,818/oz Au. Copper and zinc equivalent pounds for Q2 2020 were calculated using the following realized prices: $16.59/oz Ag, $2.40/lb Cu, $0.89/lb Zn, $0.76/lb Pb, $1,722/oz Au. Copper and zinc equivalent pounds for 6M 2021 were calculated using the following realized prices: $26.62/oz Ag, $4.13/lb Cu, $1.29/lb Zn, $0.94/lb Pb, $1,798/oz Au. Copper and zinc equivalent pounds for 6M 2020 were calculated using the following realized prices: $16.58/oz Ag, $2.46/lb Cu, $0.91/lb Zn, $0.78/lb Pb, $1,654/oz Au.
(2) The increase in copper equivalent pounds was lower than the increase in zinc equivalents due to the 82% increase in realized prices for copper ($4.37/lb in Q2 2021 versus $2.40/lb in Q2 2020) as compared to the 51% increase in realized prices for zinc ($1.34/lb in Q2 2021 versus $0.89/lb in Q2 2020)

Quality Control

The contents of this press release have been reviewed by Américo Zuzunaga, FAusIMM CP (Mining Engineer) and Vice President of Corporate Planning, who is a Qualified Person under National Instrument 43-101 – Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects.

About Sierra Metals

Sierra Metals Inc. is a diversified Canadian mining company focused on the production and development of precious and base metals from its polymetallic Yauricocha Mine in Peru, and Bolivar and Cusi Mines in Mexico. The Company is focused on increasing production volume and growing mineral resources. Sierra Metals has recently had several new key discoveries and still has many more exciting brownfield exploration opportunities at all three Mines in Peru and Mexico that are within close proximity to the existing mines. Additionally, the Company also has large land packages at all three mines with several prospective regional targets providing longer-term exploration upside and mineral resource growth potential.

The Company’s Common Shares trade on the Toronto Stock Exchange and the Bolsa de Valores de Lima under the symbol “SMT” and on the NYSE American Exchange under the symbol “SMTS”.

For further information regarding Sierra Metals, please visit www.sierrametals.com.

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Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains “forward-looking information” and “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Canadian and U.S. securities laws related to the Company (collectively, “forward-looking information”). Forward-looking information includes, but is not limited to, statements with respect to the Company’s operations, including anticipated developments in the Company’s operations in future periods, the Company’s planned exploration activities, the adequacy of the Company’s financial resources, and other events or conditions that may occur in the future. Statements concerning mineral reserve and resource estimates may also be considered to constitute forward-looking statements to the extent that they involve estimates of the mineralization that will be encountered if and when the properties are developed or further developed. These statements relate to analyses and other information that are based on forecasts of future results, estimates of amounts not yet determinable and assumptions of management. Any statements that express or involve discussions with respect to predictions, expectations, beliefs, plans, projections, objectives, assumptions or future events or performance (often, but not always, using words or phrases such as “expects”, “anticipates”, “plans”, “projects”, “estimates”, “assumes”, “intends”, “strategy”, “goals”, “objectives”, “potential” or variations thereof, or stating that certain actions, events or results “may”, “could”, “would”, “might” or “will” be taken, occur or be achieved, or the negative of any of these terms and similar expressions) are not statements of historical fact and may be forward-looking information.

Forward-looking information is subject to a variety of risks and uncertainties, which could cause actual events or results to differ from those reflected in the forward-looking information, including, without limitation, the risks described under the heading “Risk Factors” in our Annual Information Form dated March 18, 2021 in respect of the year ended December 31, 2020 and other risks identified in the Company’s filings with Canadian securities regulators and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, which filings are available at www.sedar.com and www.sec.gov, respectively.

The risk factors referred to above is not exhaustive of the factors that may affect any of the Company’s forward-looking information. Forward looking information includes statements about the future and are inherently uncertain, and the Company’s actual achievements or other future events or conditions may differ materially from those reflected in the forward-looking information due to a variety of risks, uncertainties and other factors. The Company’s statements containing forward-looking information are based on the beliefs, expectations and opinions of management on the date the statements are made, and the Company does not assume any obligation to update forward-looking information if circumstances or management’s beliefs, expectations or opinions should change, other than as required by applicable law. For the reasons set forth above, one should not place undue reliance on forward-looking information.

Mike McAllister
V.P., Investor Relations
Sierra Metals Inc.
+1 (416) 366-7777
info@sierrametals.com

Ed Guimaraes
CFO
Sierra Metals Inc.
+1(416) 366-7777

Luis Marchese
CEO
Sierra Metals Inc.
+1(416) 366-7777

Source: Sierra Metals Inc.

Release – Bunker Hill Achieves U.S. Market Upgrade to OTCQB


Bunker Hill Achieves U.S. Market Upgrade to OTCQB

 

TORONTO, July 29, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Bunker Hill Mining Corp. (the “Company”) (CSE: BNKR, OTCQB: BHLL) is pleased to announce approval of its application for an upgrade to the OTCQB® Venture Market (the “OTCQB”). Bunker Hill Mining will commence trading on the OTCQB at market open on July 30, 2021, remaining under the symbol “BHLL”. Previously, the Company’s U.S. share trading was on OTC Pink, commonly referred to as the “pink sheets”.

Key benefits of the OTCQB market for investors include greater visibility and trading access within the investment community, enhanced information availability to inform trading decisions, blue sky exemptions for brokers, and higher disclosure and financial standards. The OTCQB market also aligns the Company better with its peers.

Sam Ash CEO stated, “As the next step in increasing our trading liquidity and enhancing our capital markets profile, we are very pleased to report our elevation to the OTCQB. This will increase trading access for our U.S. investors, and also serves as recognition of our enhanced governance and reporting standards.”

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Under new Idaho-based leadership, Bunker Hill Mining Corp. intends to sustainably restart and develop the Bunker Hill Mine as the first step in consolidating a portfolio of North American precious-metal assets with a focus on silver. Information about the Company is available on its website, www.bunkerhillmining.com , or under its profile on SEDAR and EDGAR.

For additional information contact: ir @bunkerhillmining.com

Cautionary Statements

Certain statements in this news release are forward-looking and involve a number of risks and uncertainties. Such forward-looking statements are within the meaning of that term in Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, as well as within the meaning of the phrase ‘forward-looking information’ in the Canadian Securities Administrators’ National Instrument 51-102 – Continuous Disclosure Obligations. Forward-looking statements are not comprised of historical facts. Forward-looking statements include estimates and statements that describe the Company’s future plans, objectives or goals, including words to the effect that the Company or management expects a stated condition or result to occur. Forward-looking statements may be identified by such terms as “believes”, “anticipates”, “expects”, “estimates”, “may”, “could”, “would”, “will”, or “plan”. Since forward-looking statements are based on assumptions and address future events and conditions, by their very nature they involve inherent risks and uncertainties. Although these statements are based on information currently available to the Company, the Company provides no assurance that actual results will meet management’s expectations. Risks, uncertainties and other factors involved with forward-looking information could cause actual events, results, performance, prospects and opportunities to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking information. Forward looking information in this news release includes, but is not limited to: the potential increase in trading liquidity, the approval of the Company’s application for an upgrade to the OTCQB, and the Company’s intentions regarding its objectives, goals or future plans and statements, including the restart of the Bunker Hill Mine. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from such forward-looking information include, but are not limited to those risks set out in the Company’s public documents filed on SEDAR and EDGAR. Although the Company believes that the assumptions and factors used in preparing the forward-looking information in this news release are reasonable, undue reliance should not be placed on such information, which only applies as of the date of this news release, and no assurance can be given that such events will occur in the disclosed time frames or at all. The Company disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking information, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, other than as required by law. No stock exchange, securities commission or other regulatory authority has approved or disapproved the information contained herein.

Comstock Mining (LODE) – Comstock Enters the Industrial Hemp Products Business

Friday, July 30, 2021

Comstock Mining (LODE)
Comstock Enters the Industrial Hemp Products Business

Comstock Mining Inc. is an emerging innovator and leader in the sustainable extraction, valorization, and production of scarce natural resources, with a focus on high value strategic materials that are essential to meeting the rapidly increasing global demand for clean energy, carbon-neutrality, and natural products.

Mark Reichman, Senior Research Analyst of Natural Resources, Noble Capital Markets, Inc.

Refer to the full report for the price target, fundamental analysis, and rating.

    Acquires 50% of LP Biosciences LLC. Comstock acquired 50% of the equity of Lakeview Energy LLC’s subsidiary, LP Biosciences LLC (LPB), and agreed to provide the financing needed to retrofit LPB’s industrial scale solvent extraction and valorization facility in Merrill, Iowa to produce wholesale products from up to 200 thousand pounds per day of industrial hemp. Comstock issued 3,500,000 restricted shares of its common stock to LPB. Comstock also acquired 100% of MANA Corporation (MANA), an industrial hemp technology, development, marketing, and management company for 4,200,000 restricted shares of Comstock.

    Strength through collaboration.  Agreements between Comstock, MANA and Lakeview call for Lakeview to provide construction, operating, administrative, logistics, commodities, and risk management services to LPB as they retrofit, operate, and expand capacity of the LPB facility. MANA has agreed to provide technology and marketing services with a focus on acquiring and using existing and new feedstock …



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Bunker Hill Achieves U.S. Market Upgrade to OTCQB


Bunker Hill Achieves U.S. Market Upgrade to OTCQB

 

TORONTO, July 29, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Bunker Hill Mining Corp. (the “Company”) (CSE: BNKR, OTCQB: BHLL) is pleased to announce approval of its application for an upgrade to the OTCQB® Venture Market (the “OTCQB”). Bunker Hill Mining will commence trading on the OTCQB at market open on July 30, 2021, remaining under the symbol “BHLL”. Previously, the Company’s U.S. share trading was on OTC Pink, commonly referred to as the “pink sheets”.

Key benefits of the OTCQB market for investors include greater visibility and trading access within the investment community, enhanced information availability to inform trading decisions, blue sky exemptions for brokers, and higher disclosure and financial standards. The OTCQB market also aligns the Company better with its peers.

Sam Ash CEO stated, “As the next step in increasing our trading liquidity and enhancing our capital markets profile, we are very pleased to report our elevation to the OTCQB. This will increase trading access for our U.S. investors, and also serves as recognition of our enhanced governance and reporting standards.”

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ABOUT BUNKER HILL MINING CORP.

Under new Idaho-based leadership, Bunker Hill Mining Corp. intends to sustainably restart and develop the Bunker Hill Mine as the first step in consolidating a portfolio of North American precious-metal assets with a focus on silver. Information about the Company is available on its website, www.bunkerhillmining.com , or under its profile on SEDAR and EDGAR.

For additional information contact: ir @bunkerhillmining.com

Cautionary Statements

Certain statements in this news release are forward-looking and involve a number of risks and uncertainties. Such forward-looking statements are within the meaning of that term in Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, as well as within the meaning of the phrase ‘forward-looking information’ in the Canadian Securities Administrators’ National Instrument 51-102 – Continuous Disclosure Obligations. Forward-looking statements are not comprised of historical facts. Forward-looking statements include estimates and statements that describe the Company’s future plans, objectives or goals, including words to the effect that the Company or management expects a stated condition or result to occur. Forward-looking statements may be identified by such terms as “believes”, “anticipates”, “expects”, “estimates”, “may”, “could”, “would”, “will”, or “plan”. Since forward-looking statements are based on assumptions and address future events and conditions, by their very nature they involve inherent risks and uncertainties. Although these statements are based on information currently available to the Company, the Company provides no assurance that actual results will meet management’s expectations. Risks, uncertainties and other factors involved with forward-looking information could cause actual events, results, performance, prospects and opportunities to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking information. Forward looking information in this news release includes, but is not limited to: the potential increase in trading liquidity, the approval of the Company’s application for an upgrade to the OTCQB, and the Company’s intentions regarding its objectives, goals or future plans and statements, including the restart of the Bunker Hill Mine. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from such forward-looking information include, but are not limited to those risks set out in the Company’s public documents filed on SEDAR and EDGAR. Although the Company believes that the assumptions and factors used in preparing the forward-looking information in this news release are reasonable, undue reliance should not be placed on such information, which only applies as of the date of this news release, and no assurance can be given that such events will occur in the disclosed time frames or at all. The Company disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking information, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, other than as required by law. No stock exchange, securities commission or other regulatory authority has approved or disapproved the information contained herein.

Coeur Mining (CDE) – Under Construction

Friday, July 30, 2021

Coeur Mining (CDE)
Under Construction

Coeur Mining Inc is a metals producer focused on mining precious minerals in the Americas. It is involved in the discovery and mining of gold and silver and generates the vast majority of revenue from the sale of these precious metals. The operating mines of the company are palmarejo, rochester, wharf, and kensington. Its projects are located in the United States, Canada and Mexico, and North America.

Mark Reichman, Senior Research Analyst of Natural Resources, Noble Capital Markets, Inc.

Refer to the full report for the price target, fundamental analysis, and rating.

    Second quarter 2021 financial results. Coeur reported a second quarter adjusted loss of $840 thousand, or ($0.00) per share, compared with earnings of $2.6 million, or $0.01 per share during the prior year period. Adjusted EBITDA were $52.7 million versus $42.2 million during the second quarter of 2020. We had forecast earnings of $11.7 million, or $0.09 per share, and EBITDA of $68.5 million. Including $39.8 million of fair value adjustments such as unrealized mark-to-market gains on Coeur’s investment in Victoria Gold, unadjusted EPS and EBITDA were $0.13 and $84.6 million. Free cash flow amounted to $(20.2) million.

    Updating estimates.  We have lowered our 2021 EPS and EBITDA estimates to $0.21 and $249.0 million from $0.35 and $280.9 million. While our production estimates are unchanged, our revised estimates incorporate second quarter earnings and the company’s updated guidance with respect to certain expenses. We forecast 2022 EPS and EBITDA of $0.35 and $279.2 million, respectively …



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