Dundee Precious Metals Delivers Strong First Quarter Gold Production; Announces Timing of First Quarter Financial Results
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Dundee Precious Metals Delivers Strong First Quarter Gold Production;
Announces Timing of First Quarter Financial Results
Toronto, April 10, 2023 – Dundee Precious Metals Inc. (TSX: DPM) (“DPM” or “the Company”)
announced preliminary production results from both of its mines and smelter for the three months ended
March 31, 202 3. The Company confirmed that all operations are on track to meet previously issued
production guidance for 2023.
“The first quarter was a solid start to the year, with continued strong performance at Chelopech and a
near record -level of gold production at Ada Tepe, ” said David Rae , President and C hief Executive
Officer.
Production Highlights
Preliminary results for the first quarter 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)
Q1 2023
Chelopech 546.1 35.3 7.2 31.1 6.4 –
Ada Tepe 191.5 33.3 – 32.4 – –
Tsumeb – – – – – 49.6
Consolidated 737.6 68.6 7.2 63.5 6.4 49.6
2023 full-year
guidance(1) 2,820 – 3,010 270 – 315 30 – 35 245 – 290 26 – 31 200 – 230
(1) As disclosed in Management’s Discussion and Analysis (“MD&A”) for the year ended December 31, 20 22, issued on
February 16, 2023 and available at www.sedar.com and at www.dundeeprecious.com.
Operational Highlights
Chelopech produced approximately 35.3 K oz. of gold and 7.2 Mlbs. of copper in the first quarter. Gold
production was in-line with expectations while copper production was slightly lower than planned due to
lower copper grades. Grades and recoveries are expected to be higher for the balance of the year, and
Chelopech is on track to achieve 2023 production guidance.
Ada Tepe delivered a near record -level of performance, producing approximately 33.3 K oz. of gold
during the quarter. Ada Tepe is on track to achieve 2023 production guidance.
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The Tsumeb smelter processed approximately 49.6 K tonnes of complex concentrate in the first quarter
of 2023, which was slightly below plan due to unplanned maintenance in the off -gas system. Tsumeb
remains on track to achieve its 2023 guidance for complex concentrate smelted.
Returning Capital to Shareholders
In line with its disciplined capital allocation framework, DPM continues to return capital to shareholders
through a sustainable quarterly dividend and share repurchases under its Normal Course Issue Bid
(“NCIB”).
In February 202 3, DPM announced that its Board of Directors had approved an enhanced shar e
buyback program for the purchase of up to US$100 million of the Company’s common shares over a
period of twelve months under its NCIB, subject to certain internal parameters. During the first quarter,
DPM repurchased approximately 1,290,000 common shares at an average price of US$6.45 (Cdn$8.82)
per share for a total of approximately US$8.3 million.
As previously announced in February 2023, DPM will pay a quarterly dividend of US$0.04 per share on
April 17, 2023, to shareholders of record on March 31, 2023.
Timing of First Quarter 2023 Operating and Financial Results
The Company plans to release its first quarter 202 3 operating and financial results after market close
on Wednesday, May 3, 2023. The news release, MD&A and condensed interim consolidated financial
statements will be posted on SEDAR at www.sedar.com and on the Company’s website at
www.dundeeprecious.com.
On Thursday, May 4, 2023, at 9 AM EDT, DPM will host a conference call and audio webcast to discuss
the results, followed by a question -and-answer session. To participate via conference call, register in
advance at the link below to receive the dial-in information as well as a personalized PIN code to access
the call.
Conference call date
and time
Thursday, May 4, 2023
9AM EDT
Call registration https://register.vevent.com/register/BI8530661972f044949a0799de40889c94
Webcast link https://edge.media-server.com/mmc/p/wduwwhfd
Replay Archive will be available on www.dundeeprecious.com
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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, Ecuador and Serbia. The Company’s purpose is to unlock
resources and generate value to thrive and grow 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 delivers 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 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 that are not historical facts and are g enerally, 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, among other things: expected cash flows; the price
of gold, copper, silver and sulphuric acid; toll rates, metals exposure and stockpile interest deductions
at Tsumeb; the estimation of Mineral Reserves and Mineral Resources and the real ization of such
mineral estimates; estimated capital costs, all -in sustaining costs, operating costs and other financial
metrics, including those set out in the outlook and guidance provided by the Company; the timing of the
completion and results of econo mic studies, including the Loma Larga gold project feasibility study
(“Loma Larga FS”); development of the Loma Larga gold project; success of permitting activities;
permitting timelines; the timing and amount of dividends; the timing and number of common shares of
the Company that may be purchased pursuant to the NCIB; and timing and possible outcome of pending
litigation or legal proceedings. 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, fluctuations in metal
and sulphuric acid prices, toll rates and foreign exchange rates; continuation or escalation of the conflict
in Ukraine; risks relating to the Company’s business generally and the impact of global pandemics,
including COVID-19, resulting in changes to the Company’s supply chain, product shortages, delivery
and shipping issues, closure and/or failure of plant, equipment or processes to operate as anticipated,
employees and contractors becoming infected, low vaccination rates, lost work hours and labour force
shortages; regulatory changes, including changes impactin g the complex concentrate market; inability
of Tsumeb to secure complex copper concentrate on terms that are economic; possible variations in ore
grade and recovery rates; inherent uncertainties in respect of conclusions of economic evaluations and
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economic studies, including the Timok preliminary feasibility study and the Loma Larga FS; uncertainties
with respect to timing of the Timok feasibility study; changes in project parameters, including schedule
and budget, as plans continue to be refined; uncertai nties with respect to realizing the anticipated
benefits from the acquisition of INV Metals Inc. and the development of the Loma Larga gold project;
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
corruption, civil unrest, political instability and uncertainties wit h respect to the rule of law may impact
the Company’s activities; limitations on insurance coverage; accidents, labour disputes and other risks
of the mining industry; delays in obtaining governmental approvals or financing or in the completion of
development or construction activities; actual results of current and planned reclamation activities;
opposition by social and non -governmental organizations to mining projects and smelting operations;
unanticipated title disputes; claims or litigation; failure to achieve certain cost savings or the potential
benefits of any upgrades and/or expansion, including the potential rotary holding furnace installation at
the Tsumeb smelter; increased costs and physical risks, including extreme weather events and resource
shortages, related to climate change; cyber -attacks and other cybersecurity risks; there being no
assurance that the Company will purchase additional common shares of the Company under the NCIB;
risks related to the implementation, cost and realization of b enefits from digital initiatives; uncertainties
with respect to realizing the targeted MineRP Holdings Inc. earn -outs; 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 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
Forward Looking Statements will prove to be accurate, as actual results 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 upda te 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.