Dundee Precious Metals Achieves Record Gold Production; Announces Second Quarter 2021 Preliminary Production Results
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Dundee Precious Metals Achieves Record Gold Production;
Announces Second Quarter 2021 Preliminary Production Results
Toronto, July 8, 2021 – Dundee Precious Metals Inc. (TSX: DPM) (“DPM” or “the Company”) announced
strong preliminary production results from both of its mines and the smelter for the three and six months
ended June 30, 2021.
“We achieved a new record for gold production in the second quarter as a result of strong performance
from our mining operations,” said David Rae, President and Chief Executive Officer. “Our strong gold
production, combined with solid smelter performance in Q2, positions us well to achieve our 2021 guidance
at each of our operations.”
Production Highlights
Preliminary results for the second quarter and first half of 2021 are provided in the table below:
Ore
processed
Metals contained in
concentrate produced
Payable metals in
concentrate sold
Complex
concentrate smelted
(Kt)
Gold
(K oz)
Copper
(Mlbs)
Gold
(K oz)
Copper
(Mlbs)
(Kt)
Q2 2021
Chelopech 535,575 52,600 10.0 39,200 9.5 -
Ada Tepe 207,034 32,500 - 31,200 - -
Tsumeb - - - - - 59,600
Consolidated 742,610 85,100 10.0 70,400 9.5 59,600
YTD 2021
Chelopech 1,079,178 89,500 17.2 74,800 16.7
Ada Tepe 425,689 65,900 - 64,200 -
Tsumeb - - - - - 82,600
Consolidated 1,504,866 155,400 17.2 139,000 16.7 82,600
2021 full-year
guidance(1) 2,925 – 3,125 271 – 317 34 – 39 243 – 285 31 – 36 200 – 220
(1) As disclosed in Management’s Discussion and Analysis (“MD&A”) for the quarter ended March 31, 2021, issued on May 5, 2021
and available at www.sedar.com and at www.dundeeprecious.com
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Chelopech produced 52,600 ounces of gold and 10.0 million pounds of copper during the second quarter.
Gold production, which increased significantly compared with the first quarter, was higher than expected
as a result of mining higher grade zones and improved recoveries. Payable metals in concentrate sold for
Chelopech also increased during the quarter, reflecting higher overall production, partially offset by the
timing of pyrite concentrate shipments related to higher than anticipated production in the second half of
June.
Ada Tepe continued to deliver strong gold production, producing 32,500 gold ounces in the second quarter,
which was in line with the mine plan.
The Tsumeb smelter delivered solid performance during the second quarter, processing 59,600 tonnes of
complex concentrate, an increase compared with the first quarter following the completion of the planned
Ausmelt furnace maintenance in March.
With strong performance in the first half of the year, the Company is on track to meet its previously issued
guidance for 2021 at each of its operations.
Dividend
As previously announced in May 2021, and in line with its disciplined capital allocation framework, DPM will
pay a quarterly dividend of US$0.03 per share on July 15, 2021 to shareholders of record as at 5:00 p.m.
Toronto local time on June 30, 2021.
Second Quarter 2021 Operating and Financial Results
The Company plans to release its second quarter 2021 operating and financial results after market close
on Thursday, July 29, 2021. The news release, MD&A and consolidated financial statements will be posted
on SEDAR at www.sedar.com and on the Company’s website at www.dundeeprecious.com.
On Friday, July 30, 2021 at 9 AM EDT, DPM will host a conference call and audio webcast to discuss the
results, followed by a question -and-answer session. Participants are encouraged to dial into the call 15
minutes before its scheduled start time or to join via the audio webcast to reduce hold time in advance of
the call.
The call-in numbers and webcast details are as follows:
Date and Time Friday, July 30, 2020
9AM EDT
Webcast link https://edge.media-server.com/mmc/p/4xh46g4h
Telephone dial-in
Toll-free (Canada and US): 1-844-402-0878
International: +1-478-219-0512
Passcode: 8784570
Replay
(available for 7 days
following the call)
Toll-Free (Canada and US): 1-855-859-2056
International: +1-404-537-3406
Passcode 8784570
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Technical Information
The technical and scientific information in this press release has been reviewed and approved by Ross
Overall, B.Sc. (Applied Geology), Corporate Mineral Resource Manager of DPM, who is a Qualified Person
as defined under National Instrument 43-101, and not independent of the Company.
About Dundee Precious Metals Inc.
Dundee Precious Metals Inc. is a Canadian -based international gold mining company with operations and
projects located in Bulgaria, Namibia and Serbia. The Company’s purpose is to unlock resources and
generate value to thrive and growth together. This overall purpose is supported by a foundation of core
values, which guides how the Company conducts its business and informs a set of complementary strategic
pillars and objectives related to ESG, innovation, optimizing our existing portfolio, and growth. The
Company’s resources are allocated in -line with its strategy to ensure that DPM deli vers value for all of its
stakeholders. DPM’s shares are traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange (symbol: DPM).
For further information please contact:
David Rae
President and Chief Executive Officer
Tel: (416) 365-5092
Jennifer Cameron
Director, Investor Relations
Tel: (416) 219-6177
Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains “forward looking statements” or “forward looking information” (collectively,
“Forward Looking Statements”) that involve a number of risks and uncertainties. Forward Looking
Statements are statements that are not historical facts and are generally, but not always, identified by the
use of forward looking terminology such as “plans”, “expects”, “is expected”, “budget”, “scheduled”,
“estimates”, “forecasts”, “outlook”, “intends”, “anticipates”, “believes”, or variations of such words and
phrases or that state that certain actions, events or results “may”, “could”, “would”, “might” or “will” be taken,
occur or be achieved, or the negative of any of these terms or similar expressions. The Forward Looking
Statements in this press release relate to the Company’s outlook for its 2021 production performance.
Forward Looking Statements are based on certain key assumptions and the opinions and estimates of
management, as of the date such statements are made, and they involve known and unknown risks,
uncertainties and other factors which may cause the actual results, performance or achievements of the
Company to be materially different from any other future results, performance or achievements expressed
or implied by the Forward Looking Statements. In addition to factors already discussed in this press release,
such factors include, among others, risks relating to the Company’s business generally and as magnified
by the impact of COVID-19, including, changes to the Company’s supply chain; product shortages; delivery
and shipping issues; closures and/or failure of plant, equipment or processes to operate as anticipated;
employees and contractors becoming infected with COVID -19; lost work hours; labour force shortages;
fluctuations in metal and acid prices, toll rates and foreign exchange rates; possible variations in ore grade
and recovery rates; uncertainties inherent with conducting business in foreign jurisdictions where
corruption, civil unrest, political instability and uncertainties with the rule of law may impact the Company’s
activities; limitation on insurance coverage; accidents, labour disputes and other risks of the mining industry;
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social and non -government organizations opposition to mining projects and smelting operations;
unanticipated title dispute s; claims or litigation; cyber attacks; as well as those risk factors discussed or
referred to in any other documents (including without limitation the Company’s most recent Annual
Information Form) filed from time to time with the securities regulatory a uthorities in all provinces and
territories of Canada and available on SEDAR at www.sedar.com. The reader has been cautioned that the
foregoing list is not exhaustive of all factors which may have been used. Although the Company has
attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual actions, events or results to differ materially
from those described in Forward Looking Statements, there may be other factors that cause actions, events
or results not to be anticipated, estimated or intended. There can be no assurance that Forward Looking
Statements will prove to be accurate, as actual res ults and future events could differ materially from those
anticipated in such statements. The Company’s Forward Looking Statements reflect current expectations
regarding future events and speak only as of the date hereof. Unless required by securities laws , the
Company undertakes no obligation to update Forward Looking Statements if circumstances or
management’s estimates or opinions should change. Accordingly, readers are cautioned not to place undue
reliance on Forward Looking Statements.