Lundin GOLD Files Base Shelf Prospectus
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LUNDIN GOLD FILES BASE SHELF PROSPECTUS
December 21, 201 7 (Vancouver, Canada) Lundin Gold Inc. ("Lundin Gold" or the
"Company") (TSX: LUG, Nasdaq Stockholm: LUG) has filed and obtained a receipt for a final
short form base shelf prospectus (the “Prospectus”). The Prospectus was filed with the
securities regulatory authorities in each of the provinces and territories of Canada, excluding
Québec, and allows the Company to offer from time to time over a 25 -month period up to
US$500 million of common shares, subscription receipts, units, debt securities and warrants.
Any offering of securities will require the Company to file a prospectus supplement that will
include the specific terms of the securities being offered.
A copy of the Prospectus can be found under the Company’s profile on SEDAR at
www.sedar.com.
This news release does not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any
securities in any jurisdiction.
The securities described herein have not been registered under the United States Securities
Act of 1933, as amended (the “ U.S. Securities Act ”), or any state securities laws, and
accordingly, may not be offered or sold to, or for the account or benefit of, persons in the United
States or “U.S. persons,” as such term is defined in Regulation S promulgated under the U.S.
Securities Act (“U.S. Persons”), except in compliance with the registration requirements of the
U.S. Securities Act and applicable state securities requirements or pursuant to exemptions
therefrom. This news release does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to
buy any of the Company’s securities to, or for the account of benefit of, persons in the United
States or U.S. Persons.
About Lundin Gold
Lundin Gold, headquartered in Vancouver, Canada, is developing its wholly -owned Fruta del
Norte gold project in southeast Ecuador. Fruta del Norte is one of the highest -grade and
largest gold projects currently under construction. The Company’s board and management
team have extensive expertise in mine construction and operations, and are dedicated to
advancing this project through to first gold production in 2019.
The Company operates with transparency and in accordance with international best practices.
Lundin Gold is committed to delivering value to its shareholders, while simultaneously
providing economic and social benefits to impacted communities, fostering a healthy and safe
workplace and minimizing the environmental impact. The Company believes that the value
created through the development of Fruta del Norte will benefit its shareholders, the
Government and the people of Ecuador.
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Additional Information
The information in this release is subject to the disclosure requirements of Lundin Gold under
the EU Market Abuse Regulation and the Swedish Securities Markets Act. This information
was publicly communicated at 4:15 pm Pacific Time on December 21, 2017.
For more information, please contact:
Lundin Gold Inc.
Ron F. Hochstein
President and CEO
+593-2-299-6400
+1-604-806-3589
Lundin Gold Inc.
Sabina Srubiski
Manager, Investor Relations
+1-604-806-3089
www.lundingold.com
Caution Regarding Forward-Looking Information and Statements
Certain of the information and statements in this press release are considered “forward -looking
information” or “forward-looking statements” as those terms are defined under Canadian securities laws
(collectively referred to as “forward -looking statements” ). Any statements that express or involve
discussions with respect to predictions, expectations, beliefs, plans, projections, objectives,
assumptions or future events or performance (often, but not always, identified by words or phrases such
as “believes” , “anticipates”, “expects”, “is expected”, “scheduled”, “estimates”, “pending”, “intends”,
“plans”, “forecasts”, “targets”, or “hopes”, or variations of such words and phrases or statements that
certain actions, events or results “may”, “could”, “would”, “will”, “should” “might”, “will be taken”, or “occur”
and similar expressions) are not statements of historical fact and may be forward-looking statements.
By their nature, forward -looking statements and information involve assumptions, inherent risks and
uncertainties, many of which are difficult to predict, and are usually beyond the control of management,
that could cause actual results to be materially different from those expressed by these forward-looking
statements and information. Lundin Gold believes that the expectations reflected in this forward-looking
information are reasonable, but no assurance can be given that these expectations will prove to be
correct. Forward -looking information should not be unduly relied upon. This information speaks only
as of the date of this press release, and the Company will not necessarily update this information, unless
required to do so by securities laws.
This press release contains forward -looking information , such as the anticipated date of first gold
production. Lundin Gold’s actual results could differ materially from those anticipated. Management
has identified the following risk factors which could have a material impact on the Company or the trading
price of its shares: the ability to arrange fina ncing and the risk to shareholders of dilution from future
equity financings; risks related to the Company’s obligations under its debt facilitie s; risks related to
carrying on business in an emerging market such as possible government instability and civi l turmoil
and economic instability; volatility in the price of gold; the timely receipt of regulatory approvals, permits
and licenses; risks associated with the performance of the Company’s contractors; risks inherent in the
development of an underground m ine; deficient or vulnerable title to mining concessions and surface
rights; shortages of resources, such as labour, and the dependence on key personnel; risks associated
with the Company’s community relationships; unreliable infrastructure and local oppos ition to mining;
volatility in the market price of the Company’s shares; uncertainty with the tax regime in Ecuador;
measures required to protect endangered species; difficulty complying with changing government
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regulations and policies, including without limitation, compliance with environment, health and safety
regulations, and the cost of compliance or failure to comply with applicable laws; exploration and
development risks; the accuracy of the Mineral Reserve and Resource estimates for FDN and the
Company’s reliance on one project; the Company’s lack of operating history in Ecuador; illegal mining;
uncertainty as to reclamation and decommissioning; adverse global economic conditions; risks
associated with the Company’s information systems; the inadequac y of insurance; risks of bribery or
corruption; the potential for litigation; limits of disclosure and internal controls; and the potential influence
of the Company’s largest shareholders.
There can be no assurance that such statements will prove to be accurate, as Lundin Gold's actual
results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in this forward-looking information
as a result of the factors discussed in the "Risk Factors" section in Lundin Gold's Annual Information
Form for the financial year ended December 31, 2016 and the Prospectus dated December 21, 2017,
both of which are available on SEDAR at www.sedar.com.