Lion One Records 4741 oz in Quarterly Gold Sales, C$18.0M of Revenue
Lion One Records 4741 oz in Quarterly Gold
Sales, C$18.0M of Revenue
North Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - January 15, 2025) -
Lion One Metals Limited
(TSXV: LIO) (OTCQX: LOMLF) ("Lion One" or the "Company")
is pleased to report record quarterly
gold sales and gold production from the Tuvatu Gold Mine in Fiji for Q4 CY2024.
Summary of Quarterly Results:
4,741 oz of gold sold
4,300 oz of gold recovered
29,525 tonnes milled
Total revenue of C$17,993,020
72% increase in revenue compared to previous quarter
Quarterly Production Results
Lion One Metals sold approximately 4,741 oz of gold and 841 oz of silver during the three-month period
ending December 31
st
, 2024. The average sale price for the quarter was C$3,787 per ounce of gold
sold. Total revenue for the quarter was C$17,993,020, which represents a 72% increase in revenue
compared to the previous quarter's revenue of C$10,470,518. Gold revenue for the quarter was
enhanced by higher gold prices, improved gold grades and recoveries, and the addition of unsold gold
from the previous quarter. Approximately 4,300 oz of gold was recovered during the quarter, compared
to 3,638 oz from the previous quarter. This represents an 18% increase in quarter-over-quarter gold
production and is a new record for the company.
Table 1. Quarterly Production and Operations Summary
Q4 CY2024
Q3 CY2024
Gold sold
oz
4,741
3,129
Silver sold
oz
841
1,093
Total Revenue
C$
17,993,020
10,470,518
Plant throughput
tpd
321
341
Gold grade
g/t
5.49
4.59
Gold recovery
%
82.50
78.20
Gold produced
oz
4,300
3,638
2024 was the first calendar year of production at Tuvatu. The company has achieved consistent quarter-
over-quarter increases in gold production, gold recoveries, and gold grades since plant commissioning
was complete in Q1 CY2024 (Figure 1). The company is currently in the 300 tpd pilot plant phase of
operations, with expansion to the 600 tpd phase of operations anticipated in 2026.
Lion One Chairman and CEO Walter Berukoff stated: "2024 was a pivotal year for Lion One Metals as
we brought the Tuvatu mine in Fiji into production at the pilot plant level. We are delighted to have
achieved consecutive increases in production every quarter throughout 2024, culminating in a record
C$18.0M of quarterly revenue at the end of the year. As we continue to develop the mine and unlock the
higher-grade portions of the deposit, we look forward to continuing this trend of increased production at
Tuvatu, and ultimately doubling our plant capacity from 300 tpd to 600 tpd in 2026."
Figure 1. Tuvatu Average Quarterly Gold Grade and Recovery, 2024.
Gold grades and recovery
have consistently increased quarter-over-quarter at Tuvatu since pilot plant commissioning was
complete in Q1 CY2024.
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Qualified Persons Statement
In accordance with National Instrument 43-101 - Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects ("NI 43-
101"), William J. Witte, P.Eng., Principal Advisor to the Company, is the Qualified Person for the
Company and has reviewed and is responsible for the technical and scientific content of this news
release.
About Lion One Metals Limited
Lion One Metals is an emerging Canadian gold producer headquartered in North Vancouver BC, with
new operations established in late 2023 at its 100% owned Tuvatu Alkaline Gold Project in Fiji. The
Tuvatu project comprises the high-grade Tuvatu Alkaline Gold Deposit, the Underground Gold Mine, the
Pilot Plant, and the Assay Lab. The Company also has an extensive exploration license covering the
entire Navilawa Caldera, which is host to multiple mineralized zones and highly prospective exploration
targets.
On behalf of the Board of Directors,
Walter Berukoff, Chairman & CEO
Contact Information
Email:
Phone: 1-855-805-1250 (toll free North America)
Website:
www.liononemetals.com
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of technology; conclusions of economic evaluations; and lack of qualified, skilled labor or loss of key individuals. Although Lion One Metals
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