Dundee Precious Metals Announces Updated Mineral Resource and Mineral Reserve Estimate for the Ada Tepe Gold Mine and Improved Life of Mine Plan
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Dundee Precious Metals Announces Updated Mineral Resource and Mineral Reserve
Estimate for the Ada Tepe Gold Mine and Improved Life of Mine Plan
Toronto, October 16, 2020 – Dundee Precious Metals Inc. (TSX: DPM) (“DPM” or “the Company”) is
pleased to announce an updated Mineral Resource and Mineral Reserve Estimate and improved life of
mine (“LOM”) plan for its Ada Tepe gold mine in Bulgaria.
Highlights
• Total Proven and Probable Mineral Reserves of 4.26 million tonnes (“Mt”) at 4.8 grams per tonne
(“g/t”) of gold and 3.0 g/t of silver for 658 thousand ounces of gold and 414 thousand ounces (“K
oz.”) of silver, respectively;
• Optimized LOM plan with a higher grade and recovered gold ounce profile, compared to the original
2014 LOM plan;
• Improved estimate based on detailed reconciliation data; and
• Supports previously issued 2020 guidance and three-year outlook for Ada Tepe.
“We are very pleased with the updated Mineral Reserves and the optimized mine plan for Ada Tepe ,”
said David Rae, President and CEO . “We are proud of our operating team at Ada Tepe , which has
continued to exceed our expectations since the start of operatio ns last year. The optimized mine plan
further supports Ada Tepe’s potential to drive strong operating results within our portfolio.”
Updated Mineral Resource and Mineral Reserves Estimate
The Mineral Resource and Mineral Reserve update for the Ada Tepe mine was initiated to account for
detailed reconciliation studies conducted since the start -up of operations, grade control drilling, and
mining depletion to July 31, 2020.
The Mineral Reserves statement is shown below and is effective as of July 31, 2020.
Ada Tepe Mineral Reserve Estimates
(As at July 31, 2020)
Category Tonnes (Mt)
Grade (g/t) Metal content (M oz.)
Au Ag Au Ag
Proven
Upper Zone 1.10 3.67 2.12 0.130 0.075
Wall Zone 1.69 6.61 4.17 0.358 0.226
Stockpile
Subtotal Proven 2.79 5.45 3.36 0.488 0.301
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Probable
Upper Zone 1.32 3.54 2.36 0.151 0.100
Wall Zone 0.03 4.46 2.85 0.005 0.003
Stockpile 0.12 3.77 2.55 0.014 0.010
Subtotal Probable 1.48 3.58 2.38 0.170 0.113
Proven and Probable
Upper Zone 2.42 3.60 2.25 0.280 0.175
Wall Zone 1.72 6.57 4.15 0.363 0.229
Stockpile 0.12 3.77 2.55 0.014 0.010
Total 4.26 4.80 3.02 0.658 0.414
Footnotes:
1. Mineral Reserves have been estimated using a gold cut-off of 0.6 g/t for the Upper Zone, and 0.8 g/t for the Wall Zone.
2. Long-term metal prices assumed for the evaluation of the Mineral Reserves are $1,250/oz. for gold and $17/oz. for silver.
3. Mineral Reserves include mining depletion as of July 31, 2020.
4. Probable ore includes stockpile inventory as of July 31, 2020.
The Mineral Resource statement is shown below and is effective as of July 31, 2020. Mineral Resources
for the Upper Zone and overburden material are reported exclusive of Mineral Reserves and within the
Reserve pit design. No Mineral Resources are reported for the Wall Zone material, as this has been
converted to Mineral Reserves.
Ada Tepe Mineral Resource Estimate, exclusive of Mineral Reserves
(As at July 31, 2020)
Resource category Tonnes (Mt)
Grade (g/t) Metal content (M oz.)
Au Ag Au Ag
Measured 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.000 0.000
Indicated 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.000 0.000
Total Measured and Indicated 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.000 0.000
Inferred 0.32 2.09 1.51 0.021 0.015
Footnote:
1. Figures have been rounded to reflect that this is an estimate.
2. Measured, Indicated and Inferred Mineral Resources have been reported in accordance with National Instrument 43‐101
(“NI 43-101”) and the classification adopted by the Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum (“CIM”).
3. Estimates of Measured and Indicated Mineral Resources are reported exclusive of those Mineral Resources modified to
produce Mineral Reserves.
4. Mineral Reserves and Resources may be subject to legal, political, environmental and other risks and uncertainties.
5. Mineral Resources are based on a gold cut-off grade of 0.6 g/t for the Upper Zone and overburden and 0.8 g/t for the Wall
Zone; have been calculated using metal prices of US$1,400/oz. for gold and US$17/oz. for silver; and are effective as at
July 31, 2020.
6. Mineral Resources are constrained to material within the Reserve shell because it has reasonable prospects for eventual
economic extraction and therefore fulfils the criteria for Mineral Resources.
A technical report for the Ada Tepe mine, prepared in accordance with NI 43-101, will be filed under
the Company’s profile on SEDAR at www.sedar.com within 45 days of this news release.
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Mineral Resource and Mineral Reserves Estimation Approach
The previous Mineral Resource estimate, effective at December 31, 2013, employed a multiple indicator
kriging (“MIK”) approach for the Upper Zone Resource domain.
The current estimate was undertaken using mineralization volumes created using a single Indicator
Kriged contour (“IK”), followed by Ordinary Kriged (“OK”) block estimates. This approach, which uses
information gathered during mining to align with operational grade control estimation procedures, is
more suitable for detailed mine planning and reconciliation studies . The new model has resulted in a
higher grade Mineral Resource inventory for the Upper Zone relative to the previous Mineral Resource
Estimate, with lower tonnage and more gold ounces (not accounting for depletion ). This change in
approach and the resultant grade -tonnage relationship is well-supported by detailed reconciliation
studies that have been conducted from the start of operations.
The updated Mineral Resource estimate also includes approximately 91,000 metres of close-spaced
grade control drilling within the LOM pit design and detailed in-pit mapping, which was used to prepare
3D geologic interpretations. Grade control reverse circulation drilling, completed on a 5 metre by 5 metre
spacing, has identified additional mineralization within the Upper Zone, which has been captured within
the updated models.
Mineral Reserves were constrained within a pit design, based on a selected pit scenario derived from a
Whittle pit optimization study. Relative to the previous 2014 Reserve pit design, the strip ratio increased
slightly due to the changes in the estimation approach. However, the new design incorporates additional
geotechnical recommendations, which has offset much of the additional waste.
Life of Mine Plan
Based on the final pit design, a strategic mine planning study was conducted to optimize net present
value of mine cash flows, balanced against operational constraints that include mine production, process
plant throughput rates, stockpiling capacity and mine life.
The chosen optimal scenario maintains production until 2026 and assumes a plant throughput of
approximately 750 thousand tonnes per annum . This scenario generated an improved and optimized
recovered gold ounce profile when compared with the previous 2014 LOM plan.
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The tables below show the current LOM plan , including actual operating results up until July 31, 2020,
compared to the original 2014 LOM plan.
2020 Life of Mine Plan
Unit Total / Average 20191 20202 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026
Total Ore Processed Kt 5,316 471 891 882 749 749 679 617 279
Grade
Au g/t 4.80 4.56 4.76 5.29 5.07 6.22 4.09 3.54 3.74
Ag g/t 2.93 2.62 2.60 2.90 2.95 3.80 2.79 2.76 2.95
Contained Metal
Au K oz. 820 69 136 150 122 150 89 70 34
Ag K oz. 501 40 74 82 71 92 61 55 26
Recovered Metal
Au K oz. 700 57 115 128 106 129 76 60 29
Ag K oz. 293 23 43 50 44 58 33 28 14
Strip Ratio t:t 2.91 2.70 2.22 1.94 3.63 3.19 4.88 3.85 1.40
Footnotes:
1. Figures for 2019 include actual operating results for the year.
2. Figures for 2020 include actual operating results up until July 31, 2020, with the remaining portion of the year derived from
the LOM plan.
2014 Life of Mine Plan
Unit Total / Average 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026
Total Ore Processed Kt 6,204 809 803 813 837 773 785 789 595
Grade
Au g/t 4.04 3.42 5.01 5.59 3.40 6.06 3.29 2.83 2.37
Ag g/t 2.22 1.92 2.60 2.84 1.91 3.16 1.93 1.72 1.53
Contained Metal
Au K oz. 807 89 129 146 91 151 83 72 45
Ag K oz. 443 50 67 74 51 79 49 44 29
Recovered Metal
Au K oz. 686 76 110 124 78 128 71 61 39
Ag K oz. 310 35 47 52 36 55 34 31 20
Strip Ratio t:t 2.62 2.09 0.90 1.32 3.31 3.60 4.67 3.73 3.85
Three-Year Outlook
The revised LOM plan supports the Company’s previously issued 2020 guidance and three-year outlook
for Ada Tepe as shown below.
2020 Guidance 2021 Outlook 2022 Outlook
Gold contained in concentrate produced
(K oz.) 94 – 115 105 – 130 105 – 130
Cash cost per tonne of ore processed
($/t) 50 – 60 N/A N/A
Sustaining capital expenditures
(US$ millions) 9 – 11 4 – 5 4 – 5
For more information regarding the Company’s 2020 guidance and three-year outlook, refer to the Management’s Discussion and
Analysis for the period ended June 30, 2020, issued on July 30, 2020, which can be found on the Company’s website at
www.dundeeprecious.com and is available at www.sedar.com.
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Exploration
On the Ada Tepe mine concession, a pproximately 8,000 metres of drilling are planned at the Surnak
prospect and two other satellite deposits for the fourth quarter of 2020, with the goal of establishing
Mineral Resources and extending Ada Tepe’s mine life.
Additional exploration activities in 2020 have focused on target delineation and resource definition
drilling of epithermal veins on the Chiirite license, located approximately 25 kilometres north-east of Ada
Tepe, with approximately 6,000 metres of drilling completed this year.
For 2021, DPM is planning approximately 32,000 m etres of drilling at Ada Tepe, with a focus on
delineation of additional resources within the mine license and advancing other prospective targets on
regional licences.
Technical Information
The Mineral Resource and Mineral Reserve estimates for Ada Tepe and other scientific and technical
information which supports this news release was prepared by CSA Global (UK) Ltd. (“CSA Global”), in
accordance with Canadian regulatory requirements set out in National Instrument 43 -101 Standards of
Disclosure for Mineral P rojects, as relates to Mineral Resources, Maria O’Connor, BSc, MAusIMM,
MAIG, Manager Resources - EMEA of CSA Global and as relates to Mineral Reserves, under the
supervision of Karl van Olden, BSc (Eng), GDE, MBA, FAusIMM, Mining Manager of CSA Global. Both
are Qualified Persons (“QP”), as defined under NI 43 -101. Maria O’Connor and Karl van Olden are
independent of the Company.
Ross Overall, Corporate Mineral Resource Manager, of the company, who is a QP, as defined under NI
43-101, has reviewed and approved the contents of this news release.
About Dundee Precious Metals Inc.
Dundee Precious Metals Inc. is a Canadian based, international gold mining company engaged in the
acquisition of mineral properties, exploration, development, mining and processing of precious metals.
The Company's operating assets include the Chelopech op eration, which produces a gold -copper
concentrate containing gold, copper and silver and a pyrite concentrate containing gold, located east of
Sofia, Bulgaria; the Ada Tepe operation, which produces a gold concentrate containing gold and silver,
located in southern Bulgaria; and the Tsumeb smelter, a complex copper concentrate processing facility
located in Namibia. DPM also holds interests in a number of developing gold and exploration properties
located in Canada, Serbia and Ecuador, including its 9.4% interest in Sabina Gold & Silver Corp. and
its 19.4% interest in INV Metals Inc.
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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 news 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 th at 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”,
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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 news release relate to, among other things:; the price of gold, copper, silver
and acid, and other commodities; mine life; production forecasts; the estimation of Mineral Reserves
and Mineral Resources and the realization of such mineral estimates; estimated capital costs, operating
costs, and other financial metrics, including those set out in the three-year outlook provided by the
Company; currency fluctuations; results of economic studies; and success of exploration activities. .
Forward Looking Statements are based on certain key assumptions and the opinions and estimates of
management and the Qualified Persons , 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 news release, such factors include, among others, risks relating to the
Company’s business generally and the impact of COVID -19, including, changes to the Company’s
supply chain; product shortages; delivery and shipping issues; closures and/or failure of pl ant,
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 to
the conclusions of economic evaluations and economic studies; changes in project parameters ,
including schedule and budget, as plans continue to be refined; uncertainties with respect to actual
results of current exploration activities; uncertainties and risks inherent to developing and
commissioning new mines into production, which may be subject to unforeseen delays; uncertainties
inherent with conducting business in foreign jurisdictions where corru ption, 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; delays in
obtaining governmental app rovals or financing or in the completion of development or construction
activities; actual results of current and planned reclamation activities; opposition by social and non -
government organizations to mining projects and smelting operations; unanticipate d title disputes;
claims or litigation; cyber attacks and other cybersecurity risks; 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 t ime to time with the securities regulatory authorities 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
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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.