Gran Colombia GOLD Surpasses Guidance and Sets Record IN 2016 with 149,687 Ounces of GOLD Produced
GRAN COLOMBIA GOLD CORP.
333 BAY ST., SUITE 1100, TORONTO, CANADA M5H 2R2
T: (416) 360-4653 F: (416) 360-7783
NEWS RELEASE
GRAN COLOMBIA GOLD SURPASSES GUIDANCE AND SETS RECORD IN 2016 WITH 149,687
OUNCES OF GOLD PRODUCED
TORONTO, CANADA, Tuesday, January 10, 2017 – Gran Colombia Gold Corp. (TSX: GCM ) announced
today that it produced a total of 14,797 ounces of gold in December 2016, its best monthly total to date,
bringing the total gold production for the fourth quarter to 40,858 ounces, up 36% over the fourth quarter
of 2015. For the full year, 20 16’s production of 149,687 ounces of gold, up 28% over 2015, surpassed its
initial production guidance and established a new annual record for the Compa ny. The Company expects
to release its fourth quarter and full year 2016 financial results at the end of March 2017.
During the fourth quarter of 2016, the Company produced a total of 34,802 ounces of gold from its
Segovia Operations and 6,056 ounces of gold from its underground mine at Marmato . Total annual gold
production for 2016 at the Segovia Operations increased 36% over 2015 to a total of 126,237 ounces. A t
Marmato, total annual gold production for 2016 of 23,450 ounces was on par with 2015 ’s production level.
About Gran Colombia Gold Corp.
Gran Colombia is a Canadian-based gold and silver exploration, development and production company
with its primary focus in Colombia. Gran Colombia is currently the largest underground gold and silver
producer in Colombia with several underground mines in operation at its Segovia and Marmato
Operations. Gran Colombia is in the midst of an expansion and modernization project at its Segovia
Operations.
Additional information on Gran Colombia can be found on its website at www.grancolombiagold.com and
by reviewing its profile on SEDAR at www.sedar.com.
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performance or achievements expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements. Factors that could
cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated in these forward-looking statements are
described under the caption "Risk Factors" in the Company's Annual Information Form dated as of March
30, 2016, which is available for view on SEDAR at www.sedar.com. Forward-looking statements
contained herein are made as of the date of this press release and Gran Colombia disclaims, other than
as required by law, any obligation to update any forward-looking statements whether as a result of new
information, results, future events, circumstances, or if management's estimates or opinions should
change, or otherwise. There can be no assurance that forward-looking statements will prove to be
accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such
statements. Accordingly, the reader is cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking
statements.
For Further Information, Contact:
Mike Davies
Chief Financial Officer
(416) 360-4653