Osisko Development Announces Receipt of Final Permits FOR the Bonanza Ledge Ii MINE and Quesnel River Mill
OSISKO DEVELOPMENT ANNOUNCES RECEIPT OF FINAL PERMITS FOR THE
BONANZA LEDGE II MINE AND QUESNEL RIVER MILL
MONTREAL, October 27, 2021 – The Province of British Columbia, Lhtako Dené First Nation and
Osisko Development Corp. (“Osisko Development” or the “Company”) are pleased to announce the
approval of amendments to Mines Act Permit s M-238 and M -198 allowing for the expansion of the
existing Bonanza Ledge II underground mine (“Bonanza Ledge II”) with an increase in production
from 150,000 t/yr to 215,000 t/yr. These amendments support the ongoing employment of 127 workers
at the mine. The ore will be trucked from Bonanza Ledge II to the Quesnel River Mill (“QR Mill”) for
processing and tailings storage. The anticipated mine life of Bonanza Ledge II is approximately 18
months. The expansion of the Bonanza Ledge II project allows for continuity of mining while the
Cariboo Gold project (“Cariboo Gold”) Environmental Assessment proceeds. If approved, the Cariboo
Gold project will extend mining by an additional 16 years and employ 459 people.
The Bonanza Ledge II deposit is located within the broader Cariboo Gold mining camp which is 100%
owned by Barkerville Gold Mines Ltd., a wholly owned subsidiary of Osisko Development. Cariboo
Gold is currently undergoing an Environmental Assessment under B ritish Columbia’s Environmental
Assessment Act (2018) and is moving along according to timelines set under this new act. If the project
is granted environmental assessment approval, it will provide employment, training and opportunities
for meaningful economic partnerships for First Nations local communities and the Province of British
Columbia. The project wi ll be powered by hydro-electricity providing it with a sustainable source of
low-carbon power.
Bruce Ralston, Minister of Energy, Mines and Low Carbon Innovation says, “I am pleased to see
the Bonanza Ledge II project become a reality through a partnership between the Lhtako Dené Nation
and Osisko Development Corp. This project promises to be a welcome opportunity for the surrounding
communities and an example of industry working with First Nations to create meaningful partnerships
while protecting our environment by harnessing the power of hydroelectricity to run their operation.”
Chief Clifford Lebrun of the Lhtako Dené First Nation comments, “The Bonanza Ledge II project
receipt of permits marks another milestone in what has turned out to be a very beneficial partnership
between Lhtako Dené Nation and Osisko Development Corp. This partnership illustrates that First
Nations and Industry can work together in a good way for the benefit of both partners, economically
and with Community growth for Wells, Quesnel and the Lhtako Dené Nation. Its more than jobs and
contract opportunities or training, it’s the development and growth of all three communities and all the
ones in between that is important here. The Lhtako Dené Nation looks forward to working together
with Osisko Develoment Corporation in the future to move these values forward.”
Sean Roosen, Chair and Chief Executive Officer of Osisko Development states, “The Bonanza
Ledge II project is an important milestone for the growth of Osisko Development. This will provide
hands on training and commissioning of our mining and processing complex at the Cariboo Gold
Project as well as contributing important economic and social benefits for our partner First Nations and
communities. Also receipt of these permits demonstrates the strong and efficient support of the
province towards the safe, environmentally responsible and socially acceptable growth of B ritish
Columbia ’s mining industry.”
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About Osisko Development Corp.
Osisko Development Corp. is uniquely positioned as a premier gold development company in North
America to advance the Cariboo Gold Project and other Canadian and Mexican properties, with the
objective of becoming the next mid- tier gold producer. The Cariboo Gold Project, located in central British
Columbia, is Osisko Development's flagship asset with measured and indicated resources of 21.44 Mt at
4.6 Au g/t for a total of 3.2 million ounces of gold and inferred resource of 21.69 Mt at 3.9 Au g/t for a total
of 2.7 million ounces of gold (see NI 43- 101 Technical Report and mineral resource estimate effective
October 5th, 2020) . The considerable exploration potential at depth and along strike distinguishes the
Cariboo Gold Project relative to other development assets as does the historically low, all-in discovery costs
of US $19 per ounce. The Cariboo Gold Project is advancing through permitting as a 4,750 tonnes per day
underground operation with a feasibility study on track for completion in the first half of 2022. Osisko
Development's project pipeline is complemented by potential near -term production targeted from the San
Antonio gold project, located in Sonora Mexico and early exploration stage properties including the Coulon
Project and James Bay Properties located in Québec as well as the Guerrero Properties located in Mexico.
Osisko Development began trading on the TSX Venture Exchange under the symbol “ ODV” on
December 2, 2020.
For further information, please contact Osisko Development Corp.:
Jean Francois Lemonde
VP Investor Relations
Tel: 514-299-4926
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Forward-looking Statements
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meaning of applicable Canadian and U.S. securities laws. These forward ‐looking statements, by their
nature, require Osisko Development to make certain assumptions and nec essarily involve known and
unknown risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or
implied in these forward ‐looking statements. Forward ‐looking statements are not guarantees of
performance. Words such as “may”, “will”, “would”, “could”, “expect”, “believe”, “plan”, “anticipate”, “intend”,
“estimate”, “continue”, or the negative or comparable terminology, as well as terms usually used in the
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forward‐looking statements is based upon certain material assumptions that were applied in drawing a
conclusion or making a forecast or projection, including management’s perceptions of historical trends,
current c onditions and expected future developments, including with respect to the development and
exploration potential of the Cariboo Gold project and other Canadian and Mexican properties, the outcome
of the Environmental Assessment of the Cariboo Gold Projects and the expected timeline to receive such
Environmental Assessment approval and the expected benefits of the Cariboo Gold project tp all
stakeholders, the expected production from mining activities at the Bonanza Ledge II mine as well as the
expected mine life thereof, Osisko Development becoming the next mid- tier gold producer and the timely
completion and outcome of the Cariboo Gold Project feasibility study , as well as other considerations that
are believed to be appropriate in the circumstances. Osisko Development considers its assumptions to be
reasonable based on information currently available, but cautions the reader that their assumptions
regarding future events, many of which are beyond the control of Osisko Development, may ultimately
prove to be incorrect since they are subject to risks and uncertainties that affect Osisko Development and
its business. Such risks and uncertainties include, among others, risks relating to the ability of exploration
activities (including drill results) to accurately predict mineralization; errors in management’s geological
modelling; the ability of to complete further exploration activities, including drilling; property and royalty
interests in the Cariboo gold deposit; the ability of the Corporation to obtain required approvals; the results
of exploration activities; risks relating to mining activities; the global economic climate; metal prices; dilution;
environmental risks; and community and non -governmental actions and the responses of relevant
governments to the COVID-19 outbreak and the effectiveness of such responses.
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looking statements made in this news release concerning Osisko Development, see the Filing Statement
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