Cerrado GOLD Reports Strong First Quarter Production Results from Its Minera Don Nicolas GOLD MINE IN Argentina
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May 5, 2022 www.cerradogold.com
CERRADO GOLD REPORTS STRONG FIRST QUARTER PRODUCTION RESULTS FROM ITS
MINERA DON NICOLAS GOLD MINE IN ARGENTINA
• Q1 2022 production of 13,499 Gold Equivalent Ounces
• Target Gold Production Rate stabilized at over 50,000 ounces per annum
TORONTO, ONTARIO - Cerrado Gold Inc. [TSX.V: CERT ] [ OTCQX: CRDOF ] ("Cerrado" or the
"Company”) is pleased to announce its production results for the first quarter of 2022 (“Q1 2022”)
from the Minera Don Nicolas Mine in Santa Cruz Province, Argentina (“MDN”). Full financial results
are to be released in by the end of June.
Q1 Operating Highlights
• 13,499 Gold Equivalent Ounces (“GEO”) produced for Q1 2022, in line with targeted 50,000
ounces of GEO production for 2022
• 2nd consecutive quarter of “normalized” production despite continued operating challenges
• Exceptional average grade of 4.68 g/t achieved in Q1 2022
The continued strong operational performance seen in Q 1 2022 follows our record quarterly
production in Q4 2021. The mining team experienced some setbacks due to availability of explosives
and parts for vehicle maintenance but continues to meet its production targets. The numerous
operational improvements implemented at the processing plant as well as consistently good head
grades have ensured a sustained production of approximately ~ 4,000 o per month , in line with
stated guidance for 2022.
The Company would also like to formally affirm its production guidance for the year of 45,000 -
55,000 GEOs at a AISC of US$1,100-US$1,300 per ounce.
Mark Brennan, CEO and Co -Chairman commented “ The numerous operational improvements
implemented by the team have resulted in a more sustainable and predict ive production profile for
MDN. We continue to expect consistency in the results from the Minera Don Nicolas operation
despite a continued challenging operating environment. The core focus at MDN for 2022 will be on
cost cuts, the development of the heap leach operations at Calandria and extension of life of mine
resources. Solid and growing production from Argentina and progress with the feasibility at MDC in
Brazil puts us on track for rapid production growth in the coming years”.
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Please see below table for a summary of key highlights from Q1 2022 and all four quarters of 2021.
Full financial results are to be released by June 30, 2022.
Key Operating Information
Operating Data Unit Q1 FY Q4 Q3 Q2 Q1
2022 2021 2021 2021 2021 2021
Ore Mined ktonnes 89.2 411.6 120.5 113.5 102.3 75.4
Waste Mined ktonnes 879 5,114 1,061 1,462 1,323 1,268
Total Mined ktonnes 1,061 5,616 1,182 1,575 1,467 1,393
Strip ratio waste/ore 9.85 14.42 8.81 12.88 12.94 16.81
Mining rate tpd 11,790 15,387 12,844 17,308 16,119 15,476
Ore Milled ktonnes 99 414 110 102 107 95
Head Grade Au g/t 4.68 3.51 4.77 3.57 2.97 2.59
Head Grade Ag g/t 14.85 12.63 17.94 13.01 10.91 8
Recovery Au % 88% 89% 89% 88% 87% 91%
Recovery Ag % 63% 59% 56% 63% 54% 61%
Mill Throughput tpd 1,096 1,133 1,194 1,126 1,171 1,051
Gold ounces produced oz 13,007 42,268 15,008 10,168 9,607 7,485
Silver ounces produced (Au Equiv.) oz 381 1,291 360 381 327 223
Gold GEO Produced oz 13,388 43,559 15,368 10,549 9,934 7,708
During the quarter, the Company continued to pursue its exploration activities at the Paloma
underground, is now ready to drill at Michelle and progress works on the Calandrias heap leach
project.
At the Company’s Monte do Carmo project in Brazil, the infill campaign is progressing well and a
new exploration target, Gogo has been added to the program (see press rele ase dated April 21st,
2022).
Review of Technical Information
The scientific and technical information in this press release has been reviewed and approved by
Sergio Gelcich, P.Geo., Vice President, Exploration for Cerrado Gold Inc., who is a Qualified Person as
defined in National Instrument 43-101.
Mark Brennan Nicholas Campbell, CFA
CEO and Co Chairman Director, Corporate Development
Tel: +1-647-796-0023 Tel.: +1-905-630-0148
[email protected] [email protected]
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About Cerrado Gold
Cerrado Gold is a public gold producer and exploration company with gold production derived from its 100% owned
Minera Don Nicolás mine in Santa Cruz province, Argentina. It also owns 100% of the assets of Minera Mariana in Santa
Cruz province, Argentina. The company is also undertaking exploration at its 100% owned Monte Do Carmo project
located in Tocantins, Brazil. For more information about Cerrado Gold please visit our website at:
www.cerradogold.com.
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