Wesdome Announces Third Quarter Production Results; Provides Conference Call Details
Wesdome Announces Third Quarter Production Results; Provides Conference
Call Details
TORONTO, Oct. 16, 2023 -- Wesdome Gold Mines Ltd. (TSX: WDO) (“Wesdome” or the “Company”) today announces third
quarter (“Q3”) results.
Q3 2023 Operating Performance
Q3 2023 Q3 2022 YTD 2023 YTD 2022
Ore milled (tonnes)
Eagle River 55,153 52,247 167,959 165,428
Mishi - 3,595 6,150 23,153
Kiena 47,351 16,112 141,499 63,752
Total Ore Milled 102,505 71,954 315,608 252,333
Head grade (grams per tonne, “g/t”)
Eagle River 11.9 10.7 12.1 10.6
Mishi - 2.8 2.3 3.2
Kiena 4.9 10.2 5.2 9.5
Gold production (ounces)
Eagle River 20,391 17,405 63,395 54,495
Mishi - 270 332 2,005
Kiena 7,369 5,208 23,392 19,234
Total Gold Production 27,760 22,883 87,119 75,734
Production sold (ounces) 27,000 27,500 89,000 81,500
Notes:
1. Numbers may not add due to rounding
Anthea Bath, President and CEO commented, “As expected, combined production in Q3 was slightly lower than Q2 (30,992
ounces) as a result of planned mill maintenance at Eagle River. At Kiena, ramp development continues to track ahead of
schedule, positioning us well to develop and access higher grade reserves in H1 2024. We are also pleased to announce that
towards the end of the quarter, we received the necessary permit required to drive an exploration ramp at Presqu’île. This
authorization allows us to assess the continuity of the mineralization and test the down plunge extension of the deposit.
With an uptick in production expected in the fourth quarter, our year to date performance of 87,119 ounces has us tracking to
the mid-point of our 110,000 - 130,000 ounce guidance range.
The Company also announces that it has issued its fourth annual Environmental, Social, and Governance (“ESG”) Report,
which provides an overview of the company’s ESG strategies, policies, risk management approach and commitments. The
report also outlines year-over-year Company performance from 2018-2022 across these key sustainability objectives. We are
proud of our accomplishments over the last year and remain committed to strong sustainability performance in the future.”
A copy of the 2022 ESG report can be found on the company’s website in the Responsibility section under “Policies and
Reports.”
Technical Disclosure
The technical content of this release has been compiled, reviewed and approved by Frédéric Langevin, Eng, Chief Operating
Officer of the Company a "Qualified Person" as defined in National Instrument 43-101 - Standards of Disclosure for Mineral
Projects.
Third Quarter 2023 Conference Call and Webcast
The Company will release its third quarter 2023 financial results after market close on November 8, 2023. At that time, the
financial statements and management discussion and analysis will be available on the company’s website at
www.wesdome.com and on SEDAR+ www.sedarplus.ca A conference call and webcast to discuss these results will be held
on November 9, at 10:00 am ET.
• Participants may register for the call at the link below to obtain dial in details. Preregistration is required for this event. It
is recommended you join 10 minutes prior to the start of the event.
• Participant Registration Link: https://register.vevent.com/register/BI342316b2dae64c7fa72b789b4ffcb8a1
• Webcast Link: https://edge.media-server.com/mmc/p/4bu4ty2t
• The webcast can also be accessed under the news and events section of the company’s website
ABOUT WESDOME
Wesdome is a Canadian focused gold producer with two high grade underground assets, the Eagle River mine in Ontario and
the recently commissioned Kiena mine in Quebec. The Company’s primary goal is to responsibly leverage this operating
platform and high-quality brownfield and greenfield exploration pipeline to build Canada’s next intermediate gold producer.
Wesdome trades on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol “WDO,” with a secondary listing on the OTCQX under the
symbol “WDOFF.”
For further information, please contact:
Lindsay Carpenter Dunlop
VP Investor Relations
416-360-3743 ext. 2025
220 Bay St, Suite 1200
Toronto, ON, M5J 2W4
Toll Free: 1-866-4-WDO-TSX
Phone: 416-360-3743, Fax: 416-360-7620
Website: www.wesdome.com
This news release contains “forward-looking information” which may include, but is not limited to, statements with respect to
the future financial or operating performance of the Company and its projects. Often, but not always, forward-looking
statements can be identified by the use of words such as “plans”, “expects”, “is expected”, “budget”, “scheduled”, “estimates”,
“forecasts”, “intends”, “anticipates”, or “believes” or variations (including negative variations) of such words and phrases, or
state that certain actions, events or results “may”, “could”, “would”, “might” or “will” be taken, occur or be achieved. Forward-
looking statements 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 future results, performance or achievements
expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements contained herein are made as of the date
of this press release and the Company disclaims any obligation to update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result
of new information, future events or results or otherwise. 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 undertakes no obligation to update forward-looking statements if circumstances, management’s estimates or
opinions should change, except as required by securities legislation. Accordingly, the reader is cautioned not to place undue
reliance on forward-looking statements. The Company has included in this news release certain non-IFRS performance
measures, including, but not limited to, mine operating profit, mining and processing costs and cash costs. Cash costs per
ounce reflect actual mine operating costs incurred during the fiscal period divided by the number of ounces produced. These
measures are not defined under IFRS and therefore should not be considered in isolation or as an alternative to or more
meaningful than, net income (loss) or cash flow from operating activities as determined in accordance with IFRS as an
indicator of our financial performance or liquidity. The Company believes that, in addition to conventional measures prepared in
accordance with IFRS, certain investors use this information to evaluate the Company's performance and ability to generate
cash flow.
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