Canagold Files Feasibility Study Report for the New Polaris Project
Canagold Files Feasibility Study Report for the New Polaris Project
Vancouver, B.C. –September 3, 2025 - Canagold Resources Ltd. (TSX: CCM, OTC-QB: CRCUF, Frankfurt:
CANA) (“Canagold” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce that it has filed the Technical Report (the
“Report”) for the Feasibility Study for its 100% owned New Polaris gold-antimony project (“New Polaris”
or the “Project”) located in northwest British Columbia, Canada.
The Report, titled “New Polaris Project, NI 43-101 Technical Repot & Feasibility Study” is compliant with
National Instrument 43-101 Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects. The key highlights from the
Report were initially announced by press release on July 21, 2025, and are summarized below.
A copy of the full Report has been filed on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca and EDGAR at www.sec.gov
and is also available on Canagold’s website.
Feasibility Study Highlights
• After-tax net present value (“NPV”) of $425 million generating an after-tax internal rate of
return (“IRR”) of 30.9%, with a project payback of pre-production capital expenditures
(“CAPEX”) of 2.4 years, assuming a discount rate of 5.0% and a US$2500 base case Gold Price
per ounce (“Gold Price”).
• After-tax NPV of $793 million generating an after-tax IRR of 47.3 %, with a project payback of
pre-production CAPEX of 1.7 years, assuming a discount rate of 5.0% and a US$3300 spot Gold
Price
• Life of mine (“LOM”) after-tax free cash flow of $649 million at a US$2,500 base case Gold
Price
• LOM after-tax free cash flow of $1.1 billion at a US$3,300 Spot Gold Price.
• Estimated pre-production capital expenditures CAPEX of $250 million,
• LOM all-in sustaining cost (“AISC”) per payable gold US$1247/oz.
• High-grade underground mine averaging a LOM diluted grade of 9.94 g/t gold containing
904,000 ounces of Gold
• LOM mill recovered gold production of 805,589 ounces
Qualified Persons
In accordance with National Instrument 43-101 Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects, Garry Biles,
P.Eng, President & COO is the Qualified Person for the Company and has prepared, validated, and
approved the technical and scientific content of this news release. The Company strictly adheres to CIM
Best Practices Guidelines in conducting, documenting, and reporting activities on its projects.
About Canagold
Canagold Resources Ltd. is an advanced development company dedicated to advancing the New Polaris
Project through feasibility, permitting, and production stages. Additionally, Canagold aims to expand its
asset base by acquiring advanced projects, positioning itself as a leading project developer. With a team
of technical experts, and a solid ownership structure, the Company is poised to unlock substantial value
for its shareholders.
“Catalin Kilofliski”
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Catalin Kilofliski, Chief Executive Officer
CANAGOLD RESOURCES LTD
[email protected], 604-685-9700
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Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
This news release includes certain "forward-looking information" and "forward-looking statements"
("collectively forward-looking statements") within the meaning of applicable Canadian and United States
securities legislation, including: projections; outlook; guidance; forecasts; estimates; and other
statements regarding future or estimated financial and operational performance, gold production and
sales, revenues and cash flows, and capital costs (sustaining and non-sustaining) and operating costs,
including projected cash operating costs and AISC,; future or estimated mine life, metal price
assumptions, ore grades or sources, gold recovery rates, , throughput, ore processing; statements
regarding anticipated future plans, development, construction, permitting and other activities or
achievements of Canagold; and including, without limitation: planned gold production; the results and
estimates in the FS, including the project life, average annual gold production, total gold production,
processing rate, capital cost, net present value, after-tax net cash flow and payback; and the potential to
develop the New Polaris Project as an underground gold mine. All statements in this news release that
address events or developments that we expect to occur in the future are forward-looking statements.
Forward-looking statements are statements that are not historical facts and are generally, although not
always, identified by words such as "expect", "plan", "anticipate", "project", "target", "potential",
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occur. All such forward-looking statements are based on the opinions and estimates of management as
of the date such statements are made.
Forward-looking statements necessarily involve assumptions, risks and uncertainties, certain of which
are beyond Canagold's control, including risks associated with or related to: the volatility of metal prices
and Canagold's common shares; changes in tax laws; the dangers inherent in exploration, development
and mining activities; the uncertainty of reserve and resource estimates; not achieving production, cost
or other estimates; actual production, development plans and costs differing materially from the
estimates in Canagold's feasibility and other studies; the ability to obtain and maintain any necessary
permits, consents or authorizations required for mining activities; environmental regulations or hazards
and compliance with complex regulations associated with mining activities; climate change and climate
change regulations; the availability of financing; financing and debt activities, including potential
restrictions imposed on Canagold's operations in Canada; community support for Canagold's operations
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management considers reasonable as of the date hereof, based on the information available to
management at such time. These assumptions and factors include, but are not limited to, assumptions
and factors related to Canagold's ability to carry on current and future operations, the accuracy and
reliability of estimates, projections, forecasts, studies and assessments; the availability and cost of
inputs; the price and market for gold and antimony; foreign exchange rates; taxation levels; the timely
receipt of necessary approvals or permits from government and First Nations; the ability to meet current
and future obligations; the ability to obtain timely financing on reasonable terms when required; the
current and future social, economic and political conditions; and other assumptions and factors generally
associated with the mining industry.
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reflect their current expectations regarding future events and operating performance and speak only as
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by applicable law. There can be no assurance that forward-looking statements will prove to be accurate,
and actual results, performance or achievements could differ materially from those expressed in, or
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anticipated by the forward-looking statements will transpire or occur. For the reasons set forth above,
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