Galane Gold Ltd. Commences Commercial Production at Galaxy
Galane Gold Ltd. Commences Commercial Production at Galaxy
TORONTO, Dec. 15, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Galane Gold Ltd. (“Galane Gold” or the “Company”) (TSX-V: GG; OTCQB:
GGGOF) is pleased to announce that it has commenced commercial production at its Galaxy operations.
During the final quarter of 2021, production at Galaxy has continued to increase and as a result, the operation is considered to
have started commercial production. This is in line with the Company’s expectations and represents a significant milestone for
Galane.
Galane’s management has also carried out an extensive reforecast of production for the next two years and can provide the
following guidance:
• 2022 – Payable gold ounces of between 15,500 to 18,500 at an all-in sustaining cost of between $900 to $1,000(1)(2)
• 2023 – Payable gold ounces of between 24,000 to 27,000 at an all-in sustaining cost of between $750 to $850(1)(2)
Management has now started a comprehensive review of options to increase production through the exploitation of the 21 other
mineralised bodies at Galaxy. Based on the current forecasted production, as at the end of 2023, Galaxy will still be operating
at 70% of the current plant capacity. (1)(2)
Galane Gold CEO, Nick Brodie commented: “The results at Galaxy continue to exceed our expectations and we intend to
provide the market with an update in the second quarter of 2022 on the impressive results we are seeing from our grade control
drilling at the Galaxy ore body on the initial 22 level.”(1)
About Galane Gold
Galane Gold is an un-hedged gold producer and explorer with mining operations and exploration tenements in Botswana,
South Africa and New Mexico. Galane Gold is a public company and its shares are quoted on the TSX Venture Exchange
under the symbol “GG” and the OTCQB under the symbol “GGGOF”. Galane Gold’s management team is comprised of senior
mining professionals with extensive experience in managing mining and processing operations and large-scale exploration
programmes. Galane Gold is committed to operating at world-class standards and is focused on the safety of its employees,
respecting the environment, and contributing to the communities in which it operates.
Notes:
(1) This is forward-looking information and is based on a number of assumptions. See “Cautionary Notes”.
(2) The all-in sustaining cost and deposits at Galaxy are supported by a technical report entitled “NI 43-101 Technical
Report on the Galaxy Gold Mine, South Africa” which was issued on July 3, 2020 (the “Technical Report”), with an
effective date of June 29, 2020, a copy of which is available under the Company’s profile on www.sedar.com. The
Technical Report was prepared by Minxcon (Pty) Ltd and approved by Mr. Uwe Engelmann, BSc (Zoo. & Bot.), BSc
Hons (Geol.) Pr.Sci.Nat., MGSSA, and Mr. Daniel (Daan) van Heerden, B Eng (Min.), MCom (Bus. Admin.), MMC,
Pr.Eng., FSAIMM, AMMSA, both “qualified persons” as defined by National Instrument 43-101 – Standards of
Disclosure for Mineral Projects (“NI 43-101”), and independent of the Company for the purposes of NI 43-101.
Cautionary Notes
Certain statements contained in this press release constitute “forward-looking statements”. All statements other than
statements of historical fact contained in this press release, including, without limitation, those regarding Company’s ability to
make up for lost production at Mupane, the projected increase in production as the Company starts to mine at Galaxy, the
recommencement of production at the Summit mine, the Company’s future financial position and results of operations,
strategy, proposed acquisitions, plans, objectives, goals and targets, and any statements preceded by, followed by or that
include the words “believe”, “expect”, “aim”, “intend”, “plan”, “continue”, “will”, “may”, “would”, “anticipate”, “estimate”, “forecast”,
“predict”, “project”, “seek”, “should” or similar expressions or the negative thereof, are forward-looking statements. These
statements are not historical facts but instead represent only the Company’s expectations, estimates and projections
regarding future events. These statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve assumptions, risks and
uncertainties that are difficult to predict. Therefore, actual results may differ materially from what is expressed, implied or
forecasted in such forward-looking statements.
Additional factors that could cause actual results, performance or achievements to differ materially include, but are not limited
to: the Company’s dependence on three mineral projects; gold price volatility; risks associated with the conduct of the
Company’s mining activities in Botswana, South Africa and New Mexico; regulatory, consent or permitting delays; risks
relating to the Company’s exploration, development and mining activities being situated in Botswana, South Africa and New
Mexico; risks relating to reliance on the Company’s management team and outside contractors; risks regarding mineral
resources and reserves; the Company’s inability to obtain insurance to cover all risks, on a commercially reasonable basis or
at all; currency fluctuations; risks regarding the failure to generate sufficient cash flow from operations; risks relating to project
financing and equity issuances; risks arising from the Company’s fair value estimates with respect to the carrying amount of
mineral interests; mining tax regimes; risks arising from holding derivative instruments; the Company’s need to replace
reserves depleted by production; risks and unknowns inherent in all mining projects, including the inaccuracy of reserves and
resources, metallurgical recoveries and capital and operating costs of such projects; contests over title to properties,
particularly title to undeveloped properties; laws and regulations governing the environment, health and safety; the ability of the
communities in which the Company operates to manage and cope with the implications of COVID-19; the economic and
financial implications of COVID-19 to the Company; operating or technical difficulties in connection with mining or development
activities; lack of infrastructure; employee relations, labour unrest or unavailability; health risks in Africa; the Company’s
interactions with surrounding communities and artisanal miners; the Company’s ability to successfully integrate acquired
assets; risks related to restarting production; the speculative nature of exploration and development, including the risks of
diminishing quantities or grades of reserves; development of the Company’s exploration properties into commercially viable
mines; stock market volatility; conflicts of interest among certain directors and officers; lack of liquidity for shareholders of the
Company; risks related to the market perception of junior gold companies; and litigation risk. Management provides forward-
looking statements because it believes they provide useful information to investors when considering their investment
objectives and cautions investors not to place undue reliance on forward-looking information. Consequently, all of the forward-
looking statements made in this press release are qualified by these cautionary statements and other cautionary statements
or factors contained herein, and there can be no assurance that the actual results or developments will be realized or, even if
substantially realized, that they will have the expected consequences to, or effects on, the Company. These forward-looking
statements are made as of the date of this press release and the Company assumes no obligation to update or revise them to
reflect subsequent information, events or circumstances or otherwise, except as required by law.
Information of a technical and scientific nature that forms the basis of the disclosure in the press release has been prepared
and approved by Kevin Crossling Pr. Sci. Nat., MAusIMM. and Business Development Manager for Galane Gold, and a
“qualified person” as defined by NI 43-101. Mr. Crossling has verified the technical and scientific data disclosed herein and
has conducted appropriate verification on the underlying data.
Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its regulation services provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX
Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.
For further information please contact:
Nick Brodie
CEO, Galane Gold Ltd.
+ 44 7905 089878
www.GalaneGold.com