Provides Preliminary 2019 Production results and 2020 Outlook
Suite 660, One Bentall Centre
505 Burrard Street, Box 27
Vancouver, BC
Canada V7X 1M4
China Gold International
Resources Corp. Ltd.
Tel: 604-609-0598 Fax: 604-688-0598 E-mail: [email protected], www.chinagoldintl.com
China Gold International Resources Corp. Ltd.
Provides Preliminary 2019 Production results and 2020 Outlook
VANCOUVER, January 22, 2020 - China Gold International Resources Corp. Ltd. (TSX: CGG; HKEx:
2099) (“China Gold I nternational Resources” or t he “Company”) is pleased to provide
preliminary full year production results for 2019 and announce annual production guidance f or
2020.
2019 Production Highlights - Gold:
• The consolidated gold production from both of the Company’s mines was
approximately 212,870 ounces, exceeding the original production guidance forecaste d
210,000 ounces at the beginning of the year by 1.37%.
Gold production of approximately 67,870 ounces from the Jiama Copper -Gold
Polymetallic Mine (“Jiama Mine”), representing a 3.0% decrease compared to
2018.
Gold production of approximately 145,000 ounces from the Chang Shan Hao Gold
Mine (“CSH Mine”), stayed at the same compared to gold production in 2018.
2019 Production Highlights - Copper:
• Copper production was approximately 137 million pounds from the Jiama Mine
representing an increase of appro ximately 12.9% compared to 2018 and exceeded its
original production guidance forecasted 132 million pounds by 3.8%.
Guidance Highlights for 2020:
• The Company anticipates production of approximately 212,000 ounces of gold in 2020.
• The Company anticipates production of approximately 145 million pounds of copper in
2020.
CSH Mine – Operation update
The Company plans to continue its study on development plans outside the current pit limits.
Jiama Mine – Operation update
The Company improved metallurgical recovery of copper at the Jiama Mine, growing 2019
copper production beyond the original production guidance through improvements in efficiency
that resulted in significant gains in its financial performance despite challenging copper prices.
The Company i s considering the possibility of partnering up with a telecom service provider to
upgrade Jiama Mine to become an intelligent mine by utilizing 5G technology.
Suite 660, One Bentall Centre
505 Burrard Street, Box 27
Vancouver, BC
Canada V7X 1M4
China Gold International
Resources Corp. Ltd.
Tel: 604-609-0598 Fax: 604-688-0598 E-mail: [email protected], www.chinagoldintl.com
The Company’s CEO, Mr . Liangyou Jiang, said, “I am very pleased with the performance of our
Company and our team . 2020 marks a new decade for China Gold International Resources.
Having grown our business operations from 111,000 ounces to 212,870 ounces of gold and
21.6 million pounds to 137 million pounds of copper in 9 years, I credit our proven te chnical
team for all of their achievements.
With our strong financial position and ability to access capital, thanks to our large stakeholders,
the Company finds itself well positioned to continue building a profitable, growth oriented,
sustainable metal producer able to capitalize on the coming gold era. We appreciate all our
investors and stakeholders for their ongoing support. In 2020, the Company is committed to
continuing its growth through the development of its existing projects, exploration and t he
pursuit of additional accretive acquisitions.”
Final Year-End 2020 Results
The Company expects to report its detailed 2019 year -end financial statements by the end of
March 2020. In connection with the release, management will hold its annual roadshow
event to discuss the Company’s year -end results and performance.
About China Gold International Resources
China Gold International Resources Corp. Ltd. is based in Vancouver, BC, Canada and operates both profitable and
growing mines, the CSH Gold Mine in Inner Mongolia, and the Jiama Copper -Polymetallic Mine in Tibet
Autonomous Region of the People’s Republic of China. The Company’s objective is to continue to build shareholder
value by growing production at its current mining operations, expanding its res ource base, and aggressively
acquiring and developing new projects internationally. The Company is listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX:
CGG) and the Main Board of The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (HKEx: 2099).
For further information on the Co mpany, please refer to its SEDAR profile at www.sedar.com or: Telephone:
604-609-0598, Email: [email protected], Website: www.chinagoldintl.com.
Cautionary Note About Forward-Looking Statements
Certain information regarding China Gold International Resources contained herein may constitute forward-looking
statements within the meaning of applicable securities laws. Forward -looking statements may include estimates,
plans, expectations, opinions, forecasts, projections, guidance or other statements that are not statements of fact.
Although China Gold International Resources believes that the expectations reflected in such forward -looking
statements are reasonable, it can give no assurance that such expectations will prove to have been correct. China
Gold International Resources cautions that actual performance will be affected by a number of factors, most of
which are beyond its c ontrol, and that future events and results may vary substantially from what China Gold
International Resources currently foresees. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in
forward-looking statements include market prices, exploitation and exploration results, continued availability of
capital and financing and general economic, market or business conditions. The forward -looking statements are
expressly qualified in their entirety by this cautionary statement. The informatio n contained herein is stated as of
the current date and subject to change after that date.