Cerrado GOLD Provides Update at Its Monte Do Carmo GOLD Project IN Brazil
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July 24, 2023 www.cerradogold.com
CERRADO GOLD PROVIDES UPDATE AT ITS MONTE DO CARMO GOLD PROJECT IN BRAZIL
• Installation License Application to be Filed in Early August
• Serra Alta Feasibility Completion Postponed for Approximately Three Months due to
Material Opportunities That Require Changes in Scope
TORONTO, ONTARIO - Cerrado Gold Inc. [TSX.V: CERT][OTCQX: CRDOF] (“Cerrado” or the
“Company”) announces that it intends to file it s License of Installation (“LI”) application with the
Instituto Natureza do Tocantins or NATURATINS , the state environmental regulatory authority , on
or around August 10, 2023, for the development of the Serra Alta deposit at the Monte Do Carmo
project. Subject to acceptance of the application, the Company anticipates it will be granted the
Installation License approximately three months thereafter , which will allow for construction
activities to commence at the project.
In addition, the Company is also updating the expected completion schedule for the Feasibility Study
(“FS”) for the Serra Alta deposit at its Monte Do Carmo project in Brazil. In finalizing various
components of the FS , Cerrado has identified material new opportunities that require changes in
scope to ensure they are captured within the project economics. This will require approximately
three additional months to complete the FS. As such , the updated completion is now targeted by
the end October 2023.
Mark Brennan, CEO an d Chairman commented , “We are pleased to be making steady progress in
permitting at the Serra Alta project and expect the granting of the LI to continue to support our
ongoing development. Further, while we are disappointed with the delay in completing the FS , we
believe it is a prudent step to ensure that the best value for shareholders is achieved by implementing
the best potential design for the long-term development of the project.”
About Cerrado
Cerrado Gold is a Toronto-based gold production, development, and exploration company focused
on gold projects in South America. The Company is the 100% owner of both the producing Minera
Don Nicolás and Las Calandrias mine in Santa Cruz province, Argentin a, and the highly prospective
Monte Do Carmo development project, located in Tocantins State, Brazil. In Canada, Cerrado Gold
is developing it’s 100% owned Mont Sorcier Iron Ore and Vanadium project located outside of
Chibougamou, Quebec.
In Argentina, Cer rado is maximizing asset value at its Minera Don Nicolas operation through
continued operational optimization and is growing production through its operations at the Las
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Calandrias Heap Leach project. An extensive campaign of exploration is ongoing to furt her unlock
potential resources in our highly prospective land package in the heart of the Deseado Masiff.
In Brazil, Cerrado is rapidly advancing the Serra Alta deposit at its Monte Do Carmo Project, through
feasibility and into production. Serra Alta is e xpected to be a high -margin and high -return project
with significant exploration potential on an extensive and highly prospective 82,542 hectare land
package.
In Canada, Cerrado holds a 100% interest in the Mont Sorcier Iron Ore and Vanadium Project, which
has the potential to produce a premium iron ore concentrate over a long mine life at low operating
costs and low capital intensity. Furthermore, its high grade and high purity product facilitates the
migration of steel producers from blast furnaces to ele ctric arc furnaces contributing to the
decarbonisation of the industry and the achievement of SDG goals.
For more information about Cerrado please visit our website at: www.cerradogold.com.
Mark Brennan
CEO and Chairman
Mike McAllister
Vice President, Investor Relations
Tel: +1-647-805-5662
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Calandrias, the future operating costs in Argentina, as well the timing of the feasibili ty study at Monte Do Carmo.
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