| To: LoneClone who wrote (22524) | 5/10/2024 4:21:57 PM | | From: LoneClone | | | | GMV Minerals Files Notice of Intent to Drill Daisy Lithium Creek Project in Lander County, Nevada
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Friday, 03 May 2024 05:05 PM
VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESSWIRE / May 3, 2024 / GMV Minerals Inc. (the "Company" or "GMV") (TSXV:GMV)(OTCQB:GMVMF) is pleased to announce that it has filed permitting documentation with the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) for GMV's Daisy Creek lithium/uranium project in Lander County, Nevada.
The Notice of Intent (NOI) covers a six hole drill program up to a total depth of 3000 feet and focuses on the most prospective lithium targets as defined by recent geophysical work. Upon approval and receipt of permits, GMV is targeting to drill its Daisy Creek project in June/July 2024 and will provide further updates as new information comes available.
In addition, the Company has applied to the TSX Venture Exchange to extend the expiry date for 4,500,000 of its outstanding unlisted common share purchase warrants (the "Warrants"). The Warrants, each of which is currently exercisable to purchase one common share of the Company at $0.16 per share, were originally issued by the Company as part of non-brokered unit private placement financing completed on June 8, 2022. The Company will extend the original warrant expiry date of June 24, 2024 to 4:30 pm PST on June 24, 2025 subject to TSX Venture Exchange approval.
The Company currently has an aggregate of 4,500,000 Warrants issued and outstanding pertaining to the above-noted Private Placement, all of which are eligible for amendment, pursuant to the policies of the Exchange.
Dr. D.R. Webb, Ph.D., P.Geo., P.Eng. is the Q.P. for this release within the meaning of NI 43-101 and has reviewed the technical content of this release and has approved its content.
About GMV Minerals Inc.
GMV Minerals Inc. is a publicly traded exploration company focused on developing precious metal assets in Arizona. GMV, through its 100% owned subsidiary, has a 100% interest in a Mining Property Lease commonly referred to as the Mexican Hat Property, located in Cochise County, Arizona, USA. The project was initially explored by Placer Dome (USA) in the late 1980's to early 1990's. GMV is focused on developing the asset and realizing the full mineral potential of the property through near term gold production. The Company's NI 43-101 resource estimate (Inferred) is 36,733,000 tonnes grading 0.58 g/t gold at a 0.2 g/t cut-off, containing 688,000 ounces of gold. In 2023, GMV acquired a total of 165 lode claims covering 3,408 acres in Lander County, Nevada where it is exploring highly prospective claims for lithium.
ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Ian Klassen, President
For further information please contact:
GMV Minerals Inc.
Ian Klassen
Tel: (604) 899-0106
Email: Klassen@gmvminerals.com
Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Information
This news release includes certain "forward-looking statements" under applicable Canadian securities legislation. Forward-looking statements include estimates and statements that describe the Company's future plans, objectives or goals, including words to the effect that the Company or management expects a stated condition or result to occur. Forward-looking statements may be identified by such terms as "believes", "anticipates", "expects", "estimates", "may", "could", "would", "will", or "plan". Since forward-looking statements are based on assumptions and address future events and conditions, by their very nature they involve inherent risks and uncertainties as described in the Company's filings with Canadian securities regulators. There can be no assurance that such statements will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. The Company disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking information, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, other than as required by law.
Neither 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.
SOURCE: GMV Minerals, Inc. |
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| To: LoneClone who wrote (22525) | 5/10/2024 4:23:04 PM | | From: LoneClone | | | | Arcadium Lithium Releases First Quarter 2024 Results
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Arcadium Lithium PLC May 07, 2024, 16:05 ET
PHILADELPHIA and PERTH, Australia, May 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ --
- Solid First Quarter Results Driven by Average Realized Pricing for Lithium Hydroxide and Carbonate of Over $20,000 / product metric ton
- On Track to Achieve $60 to 80 million of Realized Synergies / Cost Savings in 2024
- Multiple Expansions Provide Pathway to 170,000 LCEs1 of Capacity by 2026
Arcadium Lithium plc (NYSE: ALTM, ASX: LTM, "Arcadium Lithium") today reported results for the first quarter of 2024.
First Quarter Highlights
"Arcadium Lithium completed its first quarter as a combined company following merger close in early 2024 and we have taken initial steps that will allow us to deliver on the significant value of the combination," said Paul Graves, president and chief executive officer of Arcadium Lithium.
"The Company achieved average realized pricing of over $20,000 per product metric ton for its combined hydroxide and carbonate volumes in the first quarter. Our multi-year customer relationships and wide range of high-quality lithium products allow us to reduce the overall volatility of our earnings while maximizing the value per unit of lithium sold. We see encouraging signs in the lithium market and underlying demand fundamentals remain very strong. Prices have increased from the cycle bottom and appear to have stabilized at levels that are notably higher than what we saw in the last downturn."
First quarter revenue was $261 million and reported attributable GAAP net income was $15.6 million, or 1 cent per diluted share. Adjusted EBITDA was $108.8 million and adjusted earnings per diluted share2 were 6 cents.
Combined volumes in the first quarter were down versus the prior quarter, driven primarily by a decline in spodumene sales due to lower production at Mt. Cattlin. Prices were slightly higher across most lithium products versus the prior quarter due to an initial improvement in lithium market conditions, although were down compared to the beginning of 2023.
Arcadium Lithium remains on track to realize synergy and cost savings totaling $60 to 80 million in 2024, with most of these savings expected to be realized in the remaining three quarters of the year. The Company has already taken meaningful steps to lower costs, including reducing its global workforce by approximately 11% across regions and functions in the first quarter.
1
| Lithium Carbonate Equivalent.
| 2
| Corresponds to Diluted adjusted after-tax earnings per share in the accompanying financial tables.
|
Capacity Expansions
"The Company is bringing into production additional capacity in 2024 according to plan while also investing in the next series of expansions," continued Graves. "By the end of 2026, we expect to increase total capacity to 170,000 LCEs, or over four times production levels in 2023. This pathway to significant near-term volume growth puts our company in a unique position within our industry. There is no doubt that post-merger, we are stronger and more resilient, and we remain confident investing in our highly attractive assets throughout market cycles."
Arcadium Lithium continues to successfully commission its completed expansions. For lithium carbonate in Argentina, the first 10,000 metric ton expansion at Fénix is fully commissioned and producing lithium carbonate at close to full capacity rates. The 25,000 metric ton expansion at Olaroz is also producing lithium carbonate, although at lower rates recognizing the longer ramp-up period needed for conventional pond-based extraction.
For lithium hydroxide, the new 5,000 metric ton unit in Bessemer City (U.S.) and 15,000 metric ton unit in Zhejiang (China) are undergoing qualification with key customers. They are expected to produce commercial volumes in 2024 and to produce at close to nameplate capacities as lithium carbonate production in Argentina increases to feed them.
The Company remains on track to achieve a 40% increase in combined lithium hydroxide and lithium carbonate sales volumes for the full year, with volume growth weighted towards the second half of 2024.
Arcadium Lithium is also advancing multiple ongoing capacity expansions in Argentina and Canada. This next phase of growth will add a further 95,000 metric tons of additional nameplate production capacity by the end of 2026. In Argentina, it includes an additional 10,000 metric tons of lithium carbonate capacity at Fénix (1B) and 15,000 metric tons of carbonate capacity at Sal de Vida. In Canada, it includes 32,000 metric tons of fully integrated spodumene to lithium hydroxide production at Nemaska Lithium and up to 40,000 metric ton LCEs of spodumene from Galaxy (formerly "James Bay").
In order to fund these expansions, Arcadium Lithium expects to spend roughly $1.6 billion in growth capital in the three years from 2024 to 2026. The Company believes that it is in a strong position to complete these growth projects and will adapt its expansion plans as market conditions demand. The company has multiple available sources of funding, with the main sources coming from currently available cash plus free cash flow generation that will be strengthened by new production volumes coming online. Beyond this, the Company has a $500 million undrawn revolving credit facility that can be expanded up to $700 million and will pursue other potential financing options such as government loans and grants, customer prepayments, asset level financings, or strategic partnerships.
Arcadium Lithium Contacts
Investors:
Daniel Rosen +1 215 299 6208
daniel.rosen@livent.com
Phoebe Lee +61 413 557 780
phoebe.lee@allkem.co
Media:
Karen Vizental +54 9 114 414 4702
karen.vizental@allkem.co
Supplemental Information
In this press release, Arcadium Lithium uses the financial measures Adjusted EBITDA, Diluted adjusted after-tax earnings per share, and Adjusted cash provided by operations. These terms are not calculated in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). Definitions of these terms, as well as a reconciliation to the most directly comparable financial measure calculated and presented in accordance with GAAP, are provided on our website: ir.arcadiumlithium.com. Such reconciliations are also set forth in the financial tables that accompany this press release.
About Arcadium Lithium
Arcadium Lithium is a leading global lithium chemicals producer committed to safely and responsibly harnessing the power of lithium to improve people's lives and accelerate the transition to a clean energy future. We collaborate with our customers to drive innovation and power a more sustainable world in which lithium enables exciting possibilities for renewable energy, electric transportation and modern life. Arcadium Lithium is vertically integrated, with industry-leading capabilities across lithium extraction processes, including hard-rock mining, conventional brine extraction and direct lithium extraction (DLE), and in lithium chemicals manufacturing for high performance applications. We have operations around the world, with facilities and projects in Argentina, Australia, Canada, China, Japan, the United Kingdom and the United States. For more information, please visit us at www.ArcadiumLithium.com.
Important Information and Legal Disclaimer:
Safe Harbor Statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995: Certain statements in this news release are forward-looking statements. In some cases, we have identified forward-looking statements by such words or phrases as "will likely result," "is confident that," "expect," "expects," "should," "could," "may," "will continue to," "believe," "believes," "anticipates," "predicts," "forecasts," "estimates," "projects," "potential," "intends" or similar expressions identifying "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including the negative of those words and phrases. Such forward-looking statements are based on our current views and assumptions regarding future events, future business conditions and the outlook for Arcadium Lithium based on currently available information. There are important factors that could cause Arcadium Lithium's actual results, level of activity, performance or achievements to differ materially from the results, level of activity, performance or achievements expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements, including the factors described under the caption entitled "Risk Factors" in Arcadium Lithium's 2023 Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") on February 29, 2024, as well as Arcadium Lithium's other SEC filings and public communications. Although Arcadium Lithium believes the expectations reflected in the forward-looking statements are reasonable, Arcadium Lithium cannot guarantee future results, level of activity, performance or achievements. Moreover, neither Arcadium Lithium nor any other person assumes responsibility for the accuracy and completeness of any of these forward-looking statements. Arcadium Lithium is under no duty to update any of these forward-looking statements after the date of this news release to conform its prior statements to actual results or revised expectations.
ARCADIUM LITHIUM PLC
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(Unaudited, in millions, except per share data)
|
|
| Three Months Ended March 31,
|
| 2024
|
| 2023 (1)
| Revenue
| $ 261.2
|
| $ 253.5
| Costs of sales
| 116.8
|
| 87.5
| Gross margin
| 144.4
|
| 166.0
| Selling, general and administrative expenses
| 39.9
|
| 16.3
| Research and development expenses
| 1.1
|
| 1.0
| Restructuring and other charges
| 83.6
|
| 1.9
| Total costs and expenses
| 241.4
|
| 106.7
| Income from operations before equity in net loss of unconsolidated affiliate, interest income, net, loss on debt extinguishment and other gain
| 19.8
|
| 146.8
| Equity in net loss of unconsolidated affiliate
| —
|
| 8.1
| Interest income, net
| (11.0)
|
| —
| Loss on debt extinguishment
| 0.2
|
| —
| Other gain
| (43.1)
|
| —
| Income from operations before income taxes
| 73.7
|
| 138.7
| Income tax expense
| 53.8
|
| 23.9
| Net income
| $ 19.9
|
| $ 114.8
| Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests
| 4.3
|
| —
| Net income attributable to Arcadium Lithium plc
| $ 15.6
|
| $ 114.8
| Basic earnings per ordinary share
| $ 0.01
|
| $ 0.27
| Diluted earnings per ordinary share
| $ 0.01
|
| $ 0.23
| Weighted average ordinary shares outstanding - basic
| 1,053.4
|
| 432.0
| Weighted average ordinary shares outstanding - diluted
| 1,122.1
|
| 503.3
|
_______________________
| 1.
| For the three months ended March 31, 2023, basic and diluted earnings per ordinary share and weighted average ordinary shares outstanding - basic and diluted amounts represent predecessor Livent and have been adjusted to reflect the 2.406 Exchange Ratio. Represents the results of predecessor Livent's operations for three months ended March 31, 2023 which do not include the operations of Allkem.
|
ARCADIUM LITHIUM PLC
RECONCILIATION OF NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES
RECONCILIATION OF NET INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO ARCADIUM LITHIUM PLC (GAAP) TO ADJUSTED EBITDA (NON-GAAP)
(Unaudited)
|
|
| Three Months Ended March 31,
| (in Millions)
| 2024
|
| 2023 (1)
| Net income attributable to Arcadium Lithium plc
| $ 15.6
|
| $ 114.8
| Add back:
|
|
|
| Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests
| 4.3
|
| —
| Interest income, net
| (11.0)
|
| —
| Income tax expense
| 53.8
|
| 23.9
| Depreciation and amortization
| 17.2
|
| 6.8
| EBITDA (Non-GAAP) (2)
| 79.9
|
| 145.5
| Add back:
|
|
|
| Argentina remeasurement (gains)/losses (a)
| (38.6)
|
| 4.1
| Restructuring and other charges (b)
| 83.6
|
| 1.9
| Loss on debt extinguishment (c)
| 0.2
|
| —
| Inventory step-up, Allkem Livent Merger (d)
| 15.8
|
| —
| Other (gain)/loss (e)
| (12.4)
|
| 5.9
| Subtract:
|
|
|
| Blue Chip Swap gain (f)
| (19.7)
|
| —
| Adjusted EBITDA (Non-GAAP) (2)
| $ 108.8
|
| $ 157.4
|
__________________
| 1.
| Represents the results of predecessor Livent's operations for three months ended March 31, 2023 which do not include the operations of Allkem.
| 2.
| We evaluate operating performance using certain Non-GAAP measures such as EBITDA, which we define as net income attributable to Arcadium Lithium plc plus noncontrolling interests, interest expense, net, income tax expense and depreciation and amortization; and Adjusted EBITDA, which we define as EBITDA adjusted for Argentina remeasurement losses, restructuring and other charges, Merger-related inventory step-up, certain Blue Chip Swap gains and other losses/(gains). Management believes the use of these Non-GAAP measures allows management and investors to compare more easily the financial performance of its underlying business from period to period. The Non-GAAP information provided may not be comparable to similar measures disclosed by other companies because of differing methods used by other companies in calculating EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA. This measure should not be considered as a substitute for net income or other measures of performance or liquidity reported in accordance with U.S. GAAP. The above table reconciles EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA from net income.
| a.
| Represents impact of currency fluctuations on tax assets and liabilities and long-term monetary assets associated with our capital expansion as well as foreign currency devaluations. The remeasurement losses are included within "Cost of sales" in our condensed consolidated statements of operations but are excluded from our calculation of Adjusted EBITDA because of: i.) their nature as income tax related; ii.) their association with long-term capital projects which will not be operational until future periods; or iii.) the severity of the devaluations and their immediate impact on our operations in the country.
| b.
| We continually perform strategic reviews and assess the return on our business. This sometimes results in management changes or in a plan to restructure the operations of our business. As part of these restructuring plans, demolition costs and write-downs of long-lived assets may occur. Severance-related and exit costs were $10.9 million and $1.7 million for the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively. The three months ended March 31, 2024 also includes integration costs related to the Allkem Livent Merger of $67.0 million.
| c.
| Represents the partial write-off of deferred financing costs for amendments to the Revolving Credit Facility excluded from our calculation of Adjusted EBITDA because the loss is nonrecurring.
| d.
| Relates to the step-up in inventory recorded for Allkem Livent Merger for the three months ended March 31, 2024 as a result of purchase accounting, excluded from Adjusted EBITDA as the step-up is considered a one-time, non-recurring cost.
| e.
| The three months ended March 31, 2024 primarily represents foreign currency remeasurement gains related to U.S. dollar denominated cash balances temporarily held at a foreign currency-functional subsidiary. The three months ended March 31, 2023, prior to consolidation of Nemaska Lithium Inc. ("NLI") on October 18, 2023, represents our 50% ownership interest in costs incurred for certain project-related costs to align NLI's reported results with Arcadium's capitalization policies and interest expense incurred by NLI, all included in Equity in net loss of unconsolidated affiliate in our condensed consolidated statements of operations. The Company consolidates NLI on a one-quarter lag basis and prior to October 18, 2023, accounted for its equity method investment in NLI on a one-quarter lag basis.
| f.
| Represents non-recurring gain from the sale in Argentina pesos of Argentina Sovereign U.S. dollar-denominated bonds.
|
RECONCILIATION OF NET INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO ARCADIUM LITHIUM PLC (GAAP) TO
ADJUSTED AFTER-TAX EARNINGS (NON-GAAP)
(Unaudited)
|
| (in Millions, Except Per Share Data)
| Three Months Ended March 31,
| 2024
|
| 2023 (1)
| Net income attributable to Arcadium Lithium plc
| $ 15.6
|
| $ 114.8
| Special charges:
|
|
|
| Argentina remeasurement (gains)/losses (a)
| (38.6)
|
| 4.1
| Restructuring and other charges (b)
| 83.6
|
| 1.9
| Loss on debt extinguishment (c)
| 0.2
|
| —
| Inventory step-up, Allkem Livent Merger (d)
| 15.8
|
| —
| Other (gain)/loss (e)
| (12.4)
|
| 5.9
| Blue Chip Swap gain (f)
| (19.7)
|
| —
| Non-GAAP tax adjustments (g)
| 28.2
|
| (0.7)
| Adjusted after-tax earnings (Non-GAAP) (2)
| $ 72.7
|
| $ 126.0
|
|
|
|
| Diluted earnings per ordinary share (GAAP)
| $ 0.01
|
| $ 0.23
| Special charges per diluted share, before tax:
|
|
|
| Argentina remeasurement losses, per diluted share
| (0.03)
|
| 0.01
| Restructuring and other charges, per diluted share
| 0.07
|
| —
| Inventory step-up, Allkem Livent Merger, per diluted share
| 0.01
|
| —
| Other loss, per diluted share
| (0.01)
|
| 0.01
| Blue Chip Swap gain, per diluted share
| (0.02)
|
| —
| Non-GAAP tax adjustments, per diluted share
| 0.03
|
| —
| Diluted adjusted after-tax earnings per share (Non-GAAP) (2)
| $ 0.06
|
| $ 0.25
| Weighted average ordinary shares outstanding - diluted (Non-GAAP) used in diluted adjusted after-tax earnings per share computations
| 1,122.1
|
| 503.3
|
___________________
| 1.
| For the three months ended March 31, 2023, diluted earnings per ordinary share (GAAP), weighted average ordinary shares outstanding - diluted (Non-GAAP) and all per diluted share amounts represent predecessor Livent and have been adjusted to reflect the 2.406 Exchange Ratio. Represents the results of predecessor Livent's operations for three months ended March 31, 2023 which do not include the operations of Allkem.
| 2.
| The Company believes that the Non-GAAP financial measures "Adjusted after-tax earnings" and "Diluted adjusted after-tax earnings per share" provide useful information about the Company's operating results to management, investors and securities analysts. Adjusted after-tax earnings excludes the effects of, nonrecurring charges/(income) and tax-related adjustments. The Company also believes that excluding the effects of these items from operating results allows management and investors to compare more easily the financial performance of its underlying business from period to period. Diluted adjusted after-tax earnings per share (Non-GAAP) is calculated using weighted average common shares outstanding - diluted.
| a.
| Represents impact of currency fluctuations on tax assets and liabilities and long-term monetary assets associated with our capital expansion as well as foreign currency devaluations. The remeasurement losses are included within "Cost of sales" in our condensed consolidated statements of operations but are excluded from our calculation of Adjusted EBITDA because of: i.) their nature as income tax related; ii.) their association with long-term capital projects which will not be operational until future periods; or iii.) the severity of the devaluations and their immediate impact on our operations in the country.
| b.
| We continually perform strategic reviews and assess the return on our business. This sometimes results in management changes or in a plan to restructure the operations of our business. As part of these restructuring plans, demolition costs and write-downs of long-lived assets may occur. Severance-related and exit costs were $10.9 million and $1.7 million for the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively. The three months ended March 31, 2024 also includes integration costs related to the Alkem Livent Merger of $67.0 million.
| c.
| Represents the partial write-off of deferred financing costs for amendments to the Revolving Credit Facility excluded from our calculation of Adjusted EBITDA because the loss is nonrecurring.
| d.
| Relates to the step-up in inventory recorded for Allkem Livent Merger for the three months ended March 31, 2024 as a result of purchase accounting, excluded from Adjusted EBITDA as the step-up is considered a one-time, non-recurring item.
| e.
| The three months ended March 31, 2024 primarily represents foreign currency remeasurement gains related to U.S. dollar-denominated cash balances temporarily held at a foreign currency-functional subsidiary. The three months ended March 31, 2023, prior to consolidation of Nemaska Lithium Inc. ("NLI") on October 18, 2023, represents our 50% ownership interest in costs incurred for certain project-related costs to align NLI's reported results with Arcadium's capitalization policies and interest expense incurred by NLI, all included in Equity in net loss of unconsolidated affiliate in our condensed consolidated statements of operations. The Company consolidates NLI on a one-quarter lag basis and prior to October 18, 2023, accounted for its equity method investment in NLI on a one-quarter lag basis.
| f.
| Represents the non-recurring gain from the sale in Argentina pesos of Argentina Sovereign U.S. dollar-denominated bonds.
| g.
| The company excludes the GAAP tax provision, including discrete items, from the Non-GAAP measure "Diluted adjusted after-tax earnings per share", and instead includes a Non-GAAP tax provision based upon the annual Non-GAAP effective tax rate. The GAAP tax provision includes certain discrete tax items including, but not limited to: income tax expenses or benefits that are not related to operating results in the current year; tax adjustments associated with fluctuations in foreign currency remeasurement of certain foreign operations; certain changes in estimates of tax matters related to prior fiscal years; certain changes in the realizability of deferred tax assets and related accounting impacts; and changes in tax law. Management believes excluding these discrete tax items assists investors and securities analysts in understanding the tax provision and the effective tax rate related to operating results thereby providing investors with useful supplemental information about the company's operational performance. The income tax expense/(benefit) on special charges/(income) is determined using the applicable rates in the taxing jurisdictions in which the special charge or income occurred and includes both current and deferred income tax expense/(benefit) based on the nature of the Non-GAAP performance measure.
|
| Three Months Ended March 31,
| (in Millions)
| 2024
|
| 2023
| Non-GAAP tax adjustments:
|
|
|
| Income tax benefit on restructuring and other charges and other corporate costs
| $ (17.5)
|
| $ (0.5)
| Revisions to our tax liabilities due to finalization of prior year tax returns
| 1.0
|
| —
| Foreign currency remeasurement (net of valuation allowance) and other discrete items
| 38.3
|
| 1.2
| Blue Chip Swap gain
| 4.6
|
| —
| Other discrete items
| 1.8
|
| (1.4)
| Total Non-GAAP tax adjustments
| $ 28.2
|
| $ (0.7)
|
RECONCILIATION OF CASH (USED IN)/PROVIDED BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES (GAAP) TO
ADJUSTED CASH PROVIDED BY OPERATIONS (NON-GAAP)
(Unaudited)
|
|
| Three Months Ended March 31,
| (in Millions)
| 2024
|
| 2023 (1)
| Cash (used in)/provided by operating activities (GAAP)
| $ (91.9)
|
| $ 102.9
| Restructuring and other charges
| 126.7
|
| 1.3
| Adjusted cash provided by operations (Non-GAAP) (2)
| $ 34.8
|
| $ 104.2
|
___________________
| 1.
| Represents the results of predecessor Livent's operations for three months ended March 31, 2023 which do not include the operations of Allkem.
| 2.
| The Company believes that the Non-GAAP financial measure "Adjusted cash provided by operations" provides useful information about the Company's cash flows to investors and securities analysts. Adjusted cash provided by operations excludes the effects of transaction-related cash flows. The Company also believes that excluding the effects of these items from cash (used in)/provided by operating activities allows management and investors to compare more easily the cash flows from period to period.
|
RECONCILIATION OF LONG-TERM DEBT (GAAP) AND CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS (GAAP) TO
NET DEBT (NON-GAAP)
(Unaudited)
|
| (in Millions)
| March 31, 2024
|
| December 31, 2023 (1)
| Long-term debt (including current maturities) (GAAP) (a)
| $ 583.3
|
| $ 302.0
| Less: Cash and cash equivalents (GAAP)
| (472.7)
|
| (237.6)
| Net debt (Non-GAAP) (2)
| $ 110.6
|
| $ 64.4
|
___________________
| 1.
| Represents the financial position of predecessor Livent as of December 31, 2023, which does not include the financial position of Allkem.
| 2.
| The Company believes that the Non-GAAP financial measure "Net debt" provides useful information about the Company's cash flows and liquidity to investors and securities analysts.
| a.
| Presented net of unamortized discounts of $22.2 million as of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023.
|
ARCADIUM LITHIUM PLC
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(Unaudited)
|
| (in Millions)
| March 31, 2024
|
| December 31, 2023 (1)
| Cash and cash equivalents
| $ 472.7
|
| $ 237.6
| Trade receivables, net of allowance of approximately $0.1 in 2024 and $0.3 in 2023
| 93.5
|
| 106.7
| Inventories
| 328.8
|
| 217.5
| Other current assets
| 165.7
|
| 86.4
| Total current assets
| 1,060.7
|
| 648.2
| Investments
| 38.6
|
| 34.8
| Property, plant and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of $279.1 in 2024 and $269.1 in 2023
| 6,793.7
|
| 2,237.1
| Right of use assets - operating leases, net
| 55.6
|
| 6.8
| Goodwill
| 1,309.9
|
| 120.7
| Other intangibles, net
| 56.8
|
| 53.4
| Deferred income taxes
| 35.9
|
| 1.4
| Other assets
| 442.1
|
| 127.7
| Total assets
| $ 9,793.3
|
| $ 3,230.1
|
|
|
|
| Total current liabilities
| 534.5
|
| 268.6
| Long-term debt
| 502.7
|
| 299.6
| Contract liabilities - long-term
| 218.3
|
| 217.8
| Other long-term liabilities
| 1,575.5
|
| 160.3
| Total Arcadium Lithium plc shareholders' equity
| 6,183.4
|
| 1,784.2
| Noncontrolling interests
| 778.9
|
| 499.6
| Total liabilities and equity
| $ 9,793.3
|
| $ 3,230.1
|
___________________
| 1.
| Represents the financial position of predecessor Livent as of December 31, 2023, which does not include the financial position of Allkem.
|
ARCADIUM LITHIUM PLC
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Unaudited)
|
|
| Three Months Ended March 31,
| (in Millions)
| 2024
|
| 2023 (1)
| Cash (used in)/provided by operating activities
| $ (91.9)
|
| $ 102.9
| Cash provided by/(used in) investing activities
| 365.3
|
| (98.1)
| Cash used in financing activities
| (21.6)
|
| (0.1)
| Effect of exchange rate changes on cash
| (16.7)
|
| 0.4
| Increase in cash and cash equivalents
| 235.1
|
| 5.1
| Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period
| 237.6
|
| 189.0
| Cash and cash equivalents, end of period
| $ 472.7
|
| $ 194.1
|
___________________
| 1.
| Represents the results of predecessor Livent's operations for three months ended March 31, 2023 which do not include the operations of Allkem.
|
SOURCE Arcadium Lithium PLC
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| To: LoneClone who wrote (22526) | 5/10/2024 4:32:19 PM | | From: LoneClone | | | | Plithium/Boron]
Canter Resources Receives Additional Permits and Expands Geoprobe Drill Program at Columbus
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May 09, 2024 7:00 AM EDT | Source: Canter Resources Corp.
Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - May 9, 2024) - Canter Resources Corp. (CSE: CRC) (OTC Pink: CNRCF) (FSE: 6O1) ("Canter" or the "Company") is pleased to report that the Company has received additional permits and has expanded its Phase I Geoprobe drill program at the Company's Columbus Lithium-Boron Project ("Columbus" or the "Project"), located near Tonopah, Nevada. The Company is targeting lithium and boron enriched sediment and brine samples from this first phase of drilling within the upper 100 feet (30 metres) at Columbus.
"The Geoprobe drilling has proved to be an effective low-cost and low-impact approach for capturing sediment and brine samples and with additional permits now in hand we will be increasing the current campaign by 5-10 holes to test a series of additional lithium and boron target areas at Columbus," stated Canter CEO Joness Lang. "This program is delivering valuable subsurface data within the highly conductive upper layers across kilometres of strike length. We continue to apply for additional permits and are engaging with our drilling partner with a view towards expanding Geoprobe drilling even further in the coming weeks."
The Company's expanded drill plan (15+ drill holes) will include a series of Geoprobe holes to the west where the 3D modeled HSAMT resistivity shells remain open (see Figure 1) and previous surface sampling returned highly anomalous lithium values (see 2024 press releases March 20th and April 8th). A total of 22 locations have now been permitted for Geoprobe drilling and the Company continues to apply for additional permits in anticipation of completing a second phase of drilling with Cascade Drilling LP utilizing a different Geoprobe rig model that is expected to allow the Company to reach depths of up to 150 feet (45 metres).
The gravel transport and stockpiling work that was carried out by Merritt Construction for exploration well drill site preparation has now been completed (see press release May 1, 2024). The expanded Phase I Geoprobe drill campaign is expected to conclude by mid-May, with assay results expected two to four (2-4) weeks after program completion.
Boron Market & Potential at Columbus
The boron ("B") market is rapidly emerging as a critical mineral due to its use in numerous high-tech and clean energy applications, making the presence of boron mineralization at the Columbus Project potentially significant. The boron market is expected to grow to more than $3 billion by 20271 with Rio Tinto's US Borax and Turkey's state-owned Eti Maden collectively accounting for an estimated 85 percent of global supply.2 Significant boron deposits are recognized as being rare and the Company considers the potential for significant boron concentrations at Columbus to be excellent. Past borax production at Columbus (late 1800's), significant boron concentrations at Ioneer's ($300M USD market capitalization) feasibility-stage Rhyolite Ridge Project (sediment/clay-hosted) located 17 miles from Columbus (sharing the same volcanic source rocks) and significant historical boron values in sedimentary units from historical drilling at Columbus underpin the discovery potential.
Figure 1. Map showing Geoprobe drill hole locations and historical lithium and boron surface soil/brine sample results at the Columbus Lithium-Boron Project.
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The additional Geoprobe drill hole locations are spaced at approximately 1 kilometre ("km") and will fill current data gaps within the western portion of the Project and provide initial shallow testing for lithium and boron approximately 2 km to the west of the <0.5 ohm-metre HSAMT anomaly that is open in that direction. The Company is in the process of preparing an additional 10-20 permit applications for further planned Geoprobe drilling that will include additional locations to the south of the Company's completed north-south grid and locations to the north where one of two known geothermal inputs is located. Geothermal activity is an important mechanism for liberating lithium and boron from sediments into brines and the fact there are known geothermal inputs along structures at both ends of the basin provides additional support for enriched brine potential at Columbus.
Phase II Geoprobe drilling could commence as early as late May.
Disclaimer notes: Mineralization hosted on nearby or adjacent properties is not necessarily indicative of mineralization at the Columbus Project. Historical drill or sample results quoted herein are based on historical data and reports obtained and prepared by previous operators. The Company's qualified person has not undertaken adequate work to verify the historical surface sampling results and the Company is unable to confirm the reliability of the QA/QC procedures undertaken by previous operators. Accordingly, there is no assurance as to the accuracy or completeness of included historical information. The Company has no plans to use historical results for mineral resource estimation or any other purpose other than providing general context for geological modelling and targeting. The Company's current sampling, Geoprobe drilling and future exploration work is being completed under strict QA/QC protocols for both solid and wet samples under the supervision of the Company's own technical personnel and Qualified Person to ensure reliable data corresponding to the Company's primary target areas is generated and reported under best practices.
Qualified Person (QP)
The technical information contained in this news release was reviewed and approved by Eric Saderholm P.Geo, Director and Technical Advisor of Canter Resources, a Qualified Person (QP), as defined under National Instrument 43- 101 - Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects.
About Canter Resources Corp.
Canter Resources Corp. is a Canadian junior mineral exploration company advancing the Columbus Lithium-Boron Project in Nevada, USA and the Beaver Creek Lithium Property in Montana, USA. The Company is conducting a Phase I exploration campaign at Columbus to test a highly prospective lithium-boron brine target and plans to leverage the Company's critical metals targeting database to generate a portfolio of high-quality projects with the aim of defining mineral resources that support the domestic clean energy supply chain in North America.
For further information contact:
Joness Lang
Chief Executive Officer
Canter Resources Corp.
Tel: 778.382.1193
jlang@canterresources.com
For investor inquiries contact:
Kristina Pillon, High Tide Consulting Corp.
Tel: 604.908.1695
investors@canterresources.com
The Canadian Securities Exchange has neither approved nor disapproved the contents of this news release. The Canadian Securities Exchange does not accept responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this news release.
1 Global Boron Market Report 2024
2 Boron: The Overlooked Critical Material - Seeking Alpha 2022
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| To: LoneClone who wrote (22527) | 5/13/2024 1:53:35 PM | | From: LoneClone | | | | [Antimony] Perpetua Resources Announces First Quarter 2024 and Recent Highlights
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Perpetua Resources Corp. May 13, 2024, 07:00 ET
BOISE, ID, May 13, 2024 /CNW/ - Perpetua Resources Corp. (Nasdaq: PPTA) (TSX: PPTA) ("Perpetua Resources" or "Perpetua" or the "Company") announced today that its unaudited condensed consolidated financial results for the period ended March 31, 2024 were filed. For details, please see the Company's filings available on EDGAR and SEDAR.
Perpetua Resources' vision is to provide the U.S. with a domestic source of the critical mineral antimony, develop one of the largest and highest-grade open pit gold mines in the country and restore an abandoned brownfield site. Perpetua Resources is focused on advancing the permitting for the Stibnite Gold Project ("Stibnite Gold Project" or "Project") through the National Environmental Policy Act ("NEPA") process and construction readiness for the Project.
First Quarter 2024 and other Recent Highlights:
- Zero lost time incidents or reportable environmental spills.
- Awarded additional funding of $34.4 million through modified Technology Investment Agreement ("TIA") under Title III of the Defense Production Act ("DPA").
- Appointed mining veteran Jonathan Cherry as new President and CEO and as a Director.
- Appointed Jessica Largent, Chief Financial Officer, as a Director.
- Received $8.5 million in cash from Franco-Nevada Idaho Corporation through a new royalty agreement for net smelter return royalty on future payable silver production from the Project properties.
- Received indication for up to $1.8 billion financing from Export-Import Bank of the United States for the Stibnite Gold Project.
- Advanced constructability reviews, value engineering studies, and detailed engineering for the Burntlog Route, the Company's proposed access route.
- Continued power line detailed scoping and engineering with Idaho Power.
- Awarded Basic and Value Engineering Scope for the Stibnite Gold Project.
"Perpetua Resources' accomplishments in the first quarter of 2024 demonstrate continued momentum as we advance the Stibnite Gold Project," said Jon Cherry, President and CEO of Perpetua Resources. "We recently were awarded additional funding of $34.4 million under the Defense Production Act as Perpetua continues to progress permitting and construction readiness activities. We complimented the additional funding through the monetization of our non-core future payable silver, and we received an indication for up to $1.8 billion in financing from U.S. EXIM. Looking forward, we are excited about the forthcoming Final Environmental Impact Statement and Draft Record of Decision, while we continue to focus on unlocking value for our stakeholders."
About Perpetua Resources and the Stibnite Gold Project
Perpetua Resources Corp., through its wholly owned subsidiaries, is focused on the exploration, site restoration and redevelopment of gold-antimony-silver deposits in the Stibnite-Yellow Pine district of central Idaho that are encompassed by the Stibnite Gold Project. The Project is one of the highest-grade, open pit gold deposits in the United States and is designed to apply a modern, responsible mining approach to restore an abandoned mine site and produce both gold and the only mined source of antimony in the United States. Further advancing Perpetua Resources' ESG and sustainable mining goals, the Project will be powered by one of the lowest carbon emissions grid in the nation and a portion of the antimony produced from the Project will be supplied to Ambri, a U.S.-based company commercializing a low-cost liquid metal battery essential for the low-carbon energy transition. Perpetua Resources has been awarded a TIA of $59.2 million in DPA Title III funding to advance construction readiness and permitting of the Project. Antimony trisulfide from Stibnite is the only known domestic source of antimony that can meet U.S. defense needs for many small arms, munitions, and missile types. In addition to the company's commitments to transparency, accountability, environmental stewardship, safety and community engagement, Perpetua Resources adopted formal ESG commitments which can be found here.
Forward-Looking Information and Cautionary Note
Investors should be aware that the Letter of Interest is non-binding and conditional, and does not represent a financing commitment. A funding commitment is conditional upon completing the application, due diligence and underwriting process and receiving all required Project approvals. Additionally, funding under the DPA TIA is available only for the specified costs related to permitting, environmental baseline data monitoring, environmental and technical studies, and advancing construction readiness and is not available to fund the Company's costs under its Administrative Settlement and Order on Consent obligations and certain corporate expenses. Statements contained in this news release that are not historical facts are "forward-looking information" or "forward-looking statements" (collectively, "Forward-Looking Information") within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities legislation and the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-Looking Information includes, but is not limited to, disclosure regarding possible events, next steps and courses of action including our plans to submit a financing application to EXIM; the prospects of successfully securing financing from EXIM on acceptable terms, or at all; the expected timing of, and benefits to the Stibnite Gold Project of, securing such financing from EXIM; environmental clean up actions by us and our contractors; ongoing funding and anticipated liquidity; our ability to comply with and obtain permits related to the Stibnite Gold Project; actions to be taken by the Department of Defense, USFS, the State of Idaho and other government agencies and regulatory bodies; anticipated approval of reimbursement requests under the definitized agreement; our ability to successfully implement and fund the Project and the occurrence of the expected benefits from the Project; our and Ambri Inc.'s ability to perform under the supply agreement, which agreement is subject to certain conditions, including identification of one or more refiners to transform our antimony concentrate into antimony metal, and mutual agreement on certain material terms, including volume and pricing. In certain cases, Forward-Looking Information can be identified by the use of words and phrases or variations of such words and phrases or statements such as "anticipate", "expect" "plan", "likely", "believe", "intend", "forecast", "project", "estimate", "potential", "could", "may", "will", "would" or "should". In preparing the Forward-Looking Information in this news release, Perpetua Resources has applied several material assumptions, including, but not limited to, assumptions that we will successfully complete the EXIM application process and secure project financing on acceptable terms, or at all; as to production rates, operating cost, recovery and metal costs; that any additional financing needed will be available when needed on reasonable terms; that the current exploration, development, environmental and other objectives concerning the Stibnite Gold Project can be achieved and that its other corporate activities will proceed as expected; that the formal review process under the NEPA (including any joint review process involving the USFS, the State of Idaho and other agencies and regulatory bodies) as well as the environmental impact statements will proceed in a timely manner and as expected; that the Project will receive necessary permits and approvals; that we will be able to obtain sufficient funding to finance permitting, pre-construction and construction of the Project and that all requisite information will be available in a timely manner; that the current price and demand for gold and other metals will be sustained or will improve; that general business and economic conditions will not change in a materially adverse manner; that all necessary governmental approvals for the planned exploration, development and environmental protection activities on the Project will be obtained in a timely manner and on acceptable terms; and that the continuity of economic and political conditions and operations of the Company will be sustained. Forward-Looking Information are based on certain material assumptions and involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause the actual results, performance or achievements of Perpetua Resources to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by the Forward-Looking Information. Such risks and other factors include, among other things, changes in laws and regulations and changes in the application of standards pursuant to existing laws and regulations which may result in unforeseen results in the permitting process; uncertainty surrounding input to be received from regulators and community stakeholders; risks related to dependence on key personnel; risks related to unforeseen delays in the review process including availability of personnel from the USFS, State of Idaho and other state, federal and local agencies and regulatory bodies (including, but not limited to, potential future U.S. government shutdowns); risks related to opposition to the Project; risks related to increased or unexpected costs in operations or the permitting process; risks that necessary financing will be unavailable when needed on acceptable terms, or at all, and that we will be able to continue as a going concern; risks related to the outcome of litigation and potential for delay of the Project, as well as those factors discussed in Perpetua Resources' public filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") and its Canadian disclosure record. Although Perpetua Resources has attempted to identify important factors that could affect Perpetua Resources and may cause actual actions, events or results to differ materially from those described in Forward-Looking Information, there may be other factors that cause actions, events or results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended. There can be no assurance that Forward-Looking Information will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on Forward-Looking Information. For further information on these and other risks and uncertainties that may affect the Company's business and liquidity, see the "Risk Factors" and "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" sections of the Company's filings with the SEC, including Perpetua's Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC on March 26, 2024 and subsequent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q filed with the SEC, which are available at www.sec.gov and with the Canadian securities regulators, which are available at www.sedar.com. Except as required by law, Perpetua Resources does not assume any obligation to release publicly any revisions to Forward-Looking Information contained in this news release to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.
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| To: LoneClone who wrote (22528) | 5/13/2024 1:56:40 PM | | From: LoneClone | | | | Sayona Mining/Piedmont Lithium: New high-grade zones discovered at North American Lithium
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Sayona Mining
Sun, May 12, 2024 at 9:10 p.m. PDT·3 min read
SYAXF
+1.69%
BRISBANE, Australia, May 13, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --
- New drilling at North American Lithium (NAL) operation with results from 91 drillholes and wedges totalling 26,605m has identified high-grade lithium mineralisation to the north-west, north-east, south-east and below the Mineral Resource Estimate (MRE) pit shell
- North-West Extension – New Pegmatites
- 32.88m @ 1.72% Li2O from 269.62m in drillhole LAN-23-094
- 19.35m @ 1.63% Li2O from 346.72m in drillhole LAN-23-095
- 20.05m @ 1.60% Li2O from 350.75m in drillhole LAN-23-139-W1
- Resources Area – Potential Resources Upgrade or Conversion
- 47.50m @ 1.29% Li2O from 402.85m in drillhole LAN-23-034
- 25.65m @ 1.56% Li2O from 320.75m in drillhole LAN-23-044
- 43.25m @ 1.48% Li2O from 377.75m in drillhole LAN-23-053A
- 17.95m @ 1.81% Li2O from 168.80m in drillhole LAN-23-062
- 21.40m @ 1.43% Li2O from 46.95m in drillhole LAN-23-075
- 57.65m @ 1.54% Li2O from 334.85m in drillhole LAN-23-080
- 21.90m @ 1.46% Li2O from 138.50m in drillhole LAN-23-085
- 22.80m @ 1.36% Li2O from 106.30m in drillhole LAN-23-118
- Additional, new pegmatites discovered to the south-east and north-east of the existing MRE
- Assay results pending for additional 24 drillholes (4,592m) of the 2023 drilling campaign.
North American lithium producer Sayona Mining Limited (Sayona) (ASX:SYA; OTCQB:SYAXF), announces the discovery and expansion of new mineralised zones at the Company’s North American Lithium (NAL) operation (SYA 75%; Piedmont Lithium 25%) in Québec, Canada.
The newly discovered zones are poised to become a focal point for NAL’s assessment of future mining options. Initial assessments indicate the presence of high-grade lithium mineralisation outside the MRE pit shell which may represent a substantial addition to NAL’s resource portfolio and may contribute to extending NAL’s life of mine.
The 2023 drill program has successfully highlighted the potential of the NAL mine located in Québec’s highly prospective Abitibi-Temiscamingue region and confirm the possible conversion of Inferred resources to Measured and Indicated categories within the MRE pit shell. The program aimed to increase and secure the resource base of the operation while targeting a high reserve conversion rate. A selection of assays results are displayed in Table 1 and Figure 1.
Sayona’s Interim CEO, James Brown commented, “We are very excited by these new discoveries at North American Lithium which highlights the potential of this asset with high-grade mineralisation defined to the north-west, north-east, south-east and below the existing MRE. The team at NAL will now be working to update the Mineral Resource incorporating these significant results. We look forward to continue testing the mineralisation at NAL with further drilling underway."
For the full release please visit: https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=TQ2EoUKwWga1Rfkd_rwda7hTUCo7LOpBTfqDKZz9X6KICfpdE2MDP72ZhiDU5MEA7SGGLdJ2gbFKtBuWIfz88H7n0FYCF-LtpifXsXPkVacuaOx0bunE-RIhdpCgwTl8RA8U3nmJdZlTJwBPmsBOFlPKnX3_mcNcmdBth5zyOVA=
For investor information, please contact:
Andrew Barber
Investor Relations
Ph: +61 7 3369 7058
Email: ir@sayonamining.com.au
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About Sayona Mining
Sayona Mining Limited is a North American lithium producer (ASX:SYA; OTCQB:SYAXF), with projects in Québec, Canada and Western Australia.
In Québec, Sayona’s assets comprise North American Lithium, together with the Authier Lithium Project, and Tansim Lithium Project, supported by a strategic partnership with American lithium developer Piedmont Lithium Inc. Sayona also holds a 60% stake in the significant Moblan Lithium Project in northern Québec.
In Western Australia, the Company holds a large tenement portfolio in the Pilbara region, prospective for gold and lithium. Sayona is exploring for Hemi-style gold targets in the world-class Pilbara region, while its lithium projects include Company-owned leases and those subject to a joint venture with Morella Corporation.
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| To: LoneClone who wrote (22529) | 5/14/2024 2:38:23 PM | | From: LoneClone | | | | [Lithium]
Surge Battery Metals Contracts M3 Engineering for Preliminary Economic Assessment
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May 14, 2024 8:00 AM EDT | Source: Surge Battery Metals Inc.
West Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - May 14, 2024) - Surge Battery Metals Inc. (TSXV: NILI) (OTCQX: NILIF) (FSE: DJ5) (the "Company" or "Surge") is pleased to announce that the company has contracted M3 Engineering and Technology Corporation (M3 Engineering) of Tucson, Arizona, a recognized leader in the lithium claystone space, as the lead engineering firm to produce a Preliminary Economic Assessment (PEA) and accompanying NI 43-101 technical report on its Nevada North Lithium Project (NNLP).
The results of the NNLP PEA are scheduled to be announced by the end of Q4 in 2024 and are expected to be based on an updated lithium resource estimate following the 2024 spring drill program. Dr. Bruce Davis has prepared an initial inferred resource estimate of 4.67 Mt LCE at an average grade of 2,839 ppm Li at a 1,250 ppm Li cutoff, ( See news release of April 30, 2024).
Supporting M3 Engineering on the NNLP PEA will be Independent Mining Consultants Inc. (IMC) of Tucson, Arizona for the mining engineering section. The mine design by IMC is anticipated to be based on open pit truck/shovel methods that will minimize the stripping ratio while maximizing grades being mined from the pit.
Metallurgical modelling will be built on the flowsheet being developed at Kemetco that uses a well-established process to obtain optimal lithium extraction and production of high purity lithium carbonate. Initial testing demonstrated that the flowsheet produced lithium carbonate purity exceeding 99% without any refinement ( See news release of April 9, 2024). Further test work is under way to optimize the process trials to date and to advance to the additional purification steps that we anticipate will yield 99.9% purity, designed to meet battery-quality specifications.
To guide Surge in the process, the Company has engaged Graham Ballachey, a professional engineer with significant Nevada lithium claystone experience, to serve as Project Owner's Engineer for the NNLP PEA.
Mr. Greg Reimer, Chief Executive Officer, and Director commented, "M3 Engineering is a world-class engineering firm with exactly the type of lithium claystone experience that Surge was looking for in a lead firm. The combination of M3 Engineering with IMC and Kemetco is a team that we believe will deliver a PEA that will not only estimate the potential economics of the NNLP but will bring with it the real-world understanding and confidence these firms and professionals provide. We look forward to commencing the work required to achieve this very important milestone and to announcing the results by the end of the year."
Qualified Person as Defined Under National Instrument 43-101
Alan J. Morris, MSc, CPG of Spring Creek, Nevada, a Qualified Person as defined under National Instrument 43-101, has reviewed and approved the technical aspects of this news release.
About Surge Battery Metals Inc.
Surge Battery Metals, a Canadian-based mineral exploration company, is at the forefront of securing the supply of domestic lithium through its active engagement in the Nevada North Lithium Project. The project focuses on exploring clean, high-grade lithium energy metals in Nevada, USA. Lithium is a crucial element for powering the electric vehicles of tomorrow. With a primary listing on the TSX Venture Exchange in Canada and the OTCQX Market in the US, Surge Battery Metals Inc. is strategically positioned as a key player in advancing lithium exploration, contributing significantly to the sustainable future of the electric vehicle industry.
About the Nevada North Lithium Project
The Company's Nevada North Lithium Project, located in the Granite Range southeast of Jackpot, Nevada 73 km north-northeast of Wells, Elko County, Nevada. The first two rounds of drilling, completed in 2022 and 2023, identified a strongly mineralized zone of lithium bearing clays occupying a strike length of more than 3,500 meters and a known width of up to 950 meters. Highly anomalous soil values and geophysical surveys suggest there is potential for the clay horizons to be much greater in extent. The Nevada North Lithium Project has a pit-constrained Inferred Resource containing an estimated 4.67Mt of Lithium Carbonate Equivalent (LCE) grading 2,839 ppm Li at a 1,250 ppm cutoff.
On behalf of the Board of Directors
"Greg Reimer"
Greg Reimer,
President & CEO
Contact Information
Email: info@surgebatterymetals.com
Phone: 604-662-8184
Website: surgebatterymetals.com
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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.
This document may contain certain "Forward-Looking Statements" within the meaning of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and applicable Canadian securities laws. When used in this news release, the words "anticipate", "believe", "estimate", "expect", "target, "plan" or "planned", "possible", "potential", "forecast", "intend", "may", "schedule" and similar words or expressions identify forward-looking statements or information. These forward-looking statements or information may relate to future prices of commodities including lithium and nickel, the accuracy of mineral or resource exploration activity, reserves or resources, regulatory or government requirements or approvals including approvals of title and mining rights or licenses and environmental, local community or indigenous community approvals, the reliability of third party information, continued access to mineral properties or infrastructure or water, changes in laws, rules and regulations including in the United States, Nevada or California or any other jurisdiction which may impact upon the Company or its properties or the commercial exploitation of those properties, currency risks including the exchange rate of USD$ for Cdn$ or other currencies, fluctuations in the market for lithium related products, changes in exploration costs and government royalties, export policies or taxes in the United States or any other jurisdiction and other factors or information. The Company's current plans, expectations, and intentions with respect to development of its business and of its Nevada properties may be impacted by economic uncertainties arising out of any pandemic or by the impact of current financial and other market conditions (including US government subsidies or incentives) on its ability to secure further financing or funding of its Nevada properties. Such statements represent the Company's current views with respect to future events and are necessarily based upon several assumptions and estimates that, while considered reasonable by the Company, are inherently subject to significant business, economic, competitive, political, environmental (including endangered species, habitat preservation and water related risks) and social risks, contingencies, and uncertainties. Many factors, both known and unknown, could cause results, performance, or achievements to be materially different from the results, performance or achievements that are or may be expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. The Company does not intend, and does not assume any obligation, to update these forward-looking statements or information to reflect changes in assumptions or changes in circumstances or any other events affecting such statements and information other than as required by applicable laws, rules, and regulations.
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| To: LoneClone who wrote (22530) | 5/14/2024 2:41:54 PM | | From: LoneClone | | | | Velox Defines Second Exploration Target at the North Queensland Vanadium Project, Australia
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Tuesday, 14 May 2024 09:10 AM
TORONTO, ON / ACCESSWIRE / May 14, 2024 / Velox Energy Materials Inc. (TSXV:VLX) ("Velox" or the "Company") is pleased to report the review and definition of a drill-defined Exploration Target for the Runnymede area in the central tenement area of the North Queensland Vanadium Project ("NQVP") situated within the "Vanadium Hub", approximately 370 km west of the port of Townsville, Queensland, Australia (Figure 1).
The Runnymede Exploration Target is located approximately 66 km north-west of the township of Richmond and currently measures approximately 4.3 km in length and 3.5 km in width, with an average thickness of 10.70m and an average depth of 3.6m (Figure 2). The Exploration Target remains open to the northwest and north. The Exploration Target was calculated using validated historical drillhole data and hosts a target of 144.30 million tonnes up to 216.46 million tonnes, with an average grade ranging from 0.22 to 0.33 per cent (%) vanadium pentoxide (V2O5) and 147 to 220.8 ppm molybdenum trioxide (MoO3) utilizing a 0.12% V2O5 cut-off (Table 1). The potential quantity and grade are conceptual in nature. There has been insufficient exploration to define a mineral resource at the Runnymede area and it is uncertain if further exploration will result in the target being delineated as a mineral resource.
Velox's President and CEO, Simon Coyle, commented:
"We have already proven there are significant mineral resources in the Cambridge Deposit, and we are currently progressing through the first stages of our metallurgical testwork from large diameter core drilling completed in September 20231. The new Runnymede Exploration Target adds significant upside potential to the existing Flinders River Exploration Target announced on 13 March 2023. This demonstrates the substantial unexplored potential within the 1,246 km2 near surface, oxidised Toolebuc Formation of the NQVP package. It is worth noting that we are also considering other areas covered by historical drilling to expand our Exploration Target inventory.
Vanadium redox flow batteries will soon begin to play an integral role in supporting power grids and bridging the gap of reliable alternative sources of energy. We believe that the NQV Project presents a massive opportunity to make our mark in the ever-evolving battery and energy materials markets."
Table 1- Runnymede Exploration Target Tonnes and Grades
Volume (m3)
| Tonnes
| V2O5 (%)
| MoO3 (ppm)
| Minimum
| Maximum
| Minimum
| Maximum
| Minimum
| Maximum
| Cut-off
| Minimum
| Maximum
| 80,170,000
| 120,250,000
| 144,310,000
| 216,460,000
| 0.22
| 0.33
| 0.12
| 147.2
| 220.8
|
Notes:
The potential quantity and grade presented represent an Exploration Target and are conceptual in nature. There has been insufficient exploration to define a mineral resource at the Runnymede area and it is uncertain if future exploration will result in a target being delineated as a mineral resource. The Target has not been evaluated for reasonable prospects for future economic extraction. Metallurgical work is ongoing and future drill programs are planned for the NQVP.
For the conceptual estimate, the range of elemental V2O5 is provided by multiplying the mean volume, density and vanadium concentration of the Runnymede area Exploration Target by +/- 20%.
- Molybdenum was treated as a by-product of Vanadium.
- Volume and tonnes have been rounded to the nearest 10,000 and grade rounded to two decimal places.
 Figure 1: North Queensland Vanadium Project - Location
The Exploration Target is based upon a mineralization horizon that was constructed utilizing the results of a 14-hole historic aircore (AC) drill program totaling 320m. The drill program was completed in 2006-2007 by Intermin2 and intersected anomalous vanadium mineralization in the coquina-shale horizons of the Toolebuc Formation. The Toolebuc Formation is a flat-lying, early Cretaceous (Albian ~100 Ma) sedimentary package that consists predominantly of black carbonaceous and bituminous shale and minor siltstone, with limestone lenses and coquinites (mixed limestone and clays). The exploration target was defined based on 20 aircore drillholes situated within NQVP tenement EPM 26490, with the results from 14 holes being used for the calculation. Section by section geological and mineralization interpretation at a 0.12% V2O5 lower cut-off was conducted, and the shapes were block modelled and estimated for V2O5. The mineralisation solid was intersected by a total of 14 drill holes, which have been sampled by 1m samples in their entirety. The mineralization solids contain a total of 150 sampled intervals representing 150m of sample drillhole chips. For the conceptual estimate, the range of elemental V2O5 is provided by multiplying the mean volume, density and vanadium concentration of the Runnymede area Exploration Target by +/- 20%.
The Runnymede Exploration Target is situated 25km north-west of the Company's flagship Cambridge Deposit. The Cambridge Deposit is hosted within the Toolebuc Formation, which is reported to be flat-lying and occurring from 1m below the surface.
 Figure 2 - Plan view of Runnymede area Exploration Target outlining the size and potential of the area
Velox has undertaken drilling at the Cambridge Deposit, however has not yet completed any drilling at the Runnymede Exploration Target area. In preparation of the calculation of the Exploration Target, Mr. Nicholls reviewed Intermin Resources Ltd.'s annual technical report and drillhole database. The AC samples were submitted to SGS in Townsville, Queensland, for preparation and shipped to SGS in Perth, Western Australia for analysis. Analysis comprised ICPMS for Ag (ppm) and Mo (ppm), and using ICP Optical Emission Spectrometry for Al (%), Ca (%), Cu (ppm), Mn (ppm), Na (%),P (ppm), S (ppm),Ti (%), V (ppm), and Zn (ppm).
 Photo 1 - Typical Surface view of the NQVP
NQVP Resources and Exploration Target Summary
Cambridge Deposit3
Table 2 - Cambridge Mineral Resource Estimate for the NQVP at 0.25 % Vanadium Cut-Off Grade
Cut-Off
V2O5 (%)
| Classification
| Ore Tonnes (Mt)
| V2O5
(t)
| V2O5
(%)
| MoO3
(t)
| MoO3 (ppm)
| 0.25
| Indicated
| 61.33
| 210,300
| 0.34
| 14,600
| 234.6
| Inferred
| 144.87
| 483,400
| 0.33
| 35,500
| 241.9
|
Notes:
- Indicated and Inferred Mineral Resources are not Mineral Reserves. Mineral resources which are not mineral reserves do not have demonstrated economic viability. There has been insufficient exploration to define the inferred resources tabulated above as an indicated or measured mineral resource, however, it is reasonably expected that the majority of the Inferred Mineral Resources could be upgraded to Indicated Mineral Resources with continued exploration. There is no guarantee that any part of the mineral resources discussed herein will be converted into a mineral reserve in the future. The estimate of mineral resources may be materially affected by environmental, permitting, legal, marketing or other relevant issues. The mineral resources have been classified according to the Canadian Institute of Mining (CIM) Definition Standards for Mineral Resources and Mineral Reserves (May 2014) and CIM Estimation of Mineral Resources & Mineral Reserves Best Practices Guidelines (2019).
- The Mineral Resource Estimate is constrained in an LG pit optimization utilizing V2O5 at $USD 7.5/lb, Mining at $AUD 2.86/tonne, Processing and G&A at $AUD 7.86/tonne, pit slopes at 35o.
- Differences may occur in totals due to rounding.
- Tonnage estimates are based on a bulk density of 1.8 g/cm3.
Mr. Mike Dufresne, P.Geol., P.Geo. and Mr. Steven Nicholls, M.AIG of APEX Geoscience Ltd. ("APEX"), who are deemed a qualified person as defined by NI 43-101 is responsible for the completion of the updated mineral resource estimation.
Flinders River Exploration Target4
Table 3 - Flinders River Exploration Target*** Tonnes and Grades
Volume (m3)
| Tonnes
| V2O5 (%)
| MoO3 (ppm)
| Minimum
| Maximum
| Minimum
| Maximum
| Minimum
| Maximum
| Cut-off
| Minimum
| Maximum
| 78,990,000
| 118,480,000
| 142,170,000
| 213,260,000
| 0.22
| 0.33
| 0.12
| 192
| 288
|
*The potential quantity and grade presented represent an Exploration Target and are conceptual in nature. There has been insufficient exploration to define a mineral resource at Flinders River and it is uncertain if future exploration will result in a target being delineated as a mineral resource. The Target has not been evaluated for reasonable prospects for future economic extraction. Metallurgical work is ongoing and future drill programs are planned for the NQVP.
** For the conceptual estimate, the range of elemental V2O5 is provided by multiplying the mean volume, density and vanadium concentration of the Flinders River Exploration Target by +/- 20%.
***Molybdenum was treated as a by-product of Vanadium.
****Volume and Tonnes have been rounded to the nearest 10,000 and grade rounded to two decimal places.
1 TSX-V Currie Rose Completes Drilling Program and Commences Environmental Studies at the North Queensland Vanadium Project in Australia, 27th September 2023
2 Intermin Resources - Annual Report EPM15869 Dec 2006 to Dec 2007
3 TSX-V - Currie Rose Announces Updated Mineral Resource Estimate at its North Queensland Vanadium Project 1 November 2022
4 TSX-V - Flinders River-Exploration Target-13-3-23
About Velox Energy Materials
Velox Energy Materials is a publicly traded energy materials company developing and progressing high-value assets in resource and research-friendly jurisdictions. The Company's priority focus is the advanced NQV Project in Queensland, Australia. The NQV Project hosts the Cambridge Deposit with a CIM compliant Indicated Mineral Resource of 61.33 Mt @ 0.34% V2O5 and 234.6 ppm MoO3 along with an Inferred Mineral Resource of 144.87 Mt @ 0.33% V2O5 (cut-off grade of 0.25% V2O5) and 241.9 ppm MoO3 (Dufresne et al., 2022). The Company is targeting shallow, high-grade mineralization that can be developed using low-cost mining and processing options.
The Company additionally owns Kotai Energy and the option to acquire 100% of the intellectual property rights associated with the Solid-State Hydrogen Storage Project from Curtin University in Western Australia. Kotai is focused on the commercialisation of technology that can produce high-pressure hydrogen following transport as an inert powder.
In October 2023, the Company acquired a package of tenements that are prospective for lithium in eastern Quebec.
The Indicated Resource of 61.33 Mt @ 0.34% V2O5 and an Inferred Resource of 144.87 Mt @ 0.33% V2O5 for the Cambridge Deposit was announced in November 2022 (see Currie Rose news release dated November 1, 2022 and the Technical Report by Dufresne et al., 2022).
Please visit our website at www.veloxenergymaterials.com.au for further information.
Approved by the Board of Velox Energy Materials Inc.
Simon Coyle
President & CEO
+1 416-214-7577
Investor Relations Contact
Andrew Rowell
Investor Relations - Australia
M: +61 400 466 226
Email: andrew@whitenoisecomms.com
Qualified Persons
The technical content of this news release has been reviewed and approved by Michael Dufresne, M.Sc., P.Geol., P.Geo., and Steven Nicholls, BA.Sc., M. AIG., both qualified persons as defined by National Instrument 43-101. Mr. Nicholls conducted the most recent property visit in October 2023, compiled the mineralized domains for the mineral resource estimation of the Cambridge Deposit, and calculated the Runnymede area Exploration Target.
Forward Looking Statements
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.
This news release may contain forward-looking statements that are based on the Company's expectations, estimates and projections regarding its business and the economic environment in which it operates. Statements about the closing of the transaction, expected terms of the transaction, the number of securities of Velox Energy Materials that may be issued in connection with the transaction, and the parties' ability to satisfy closing conditions and receive necessary approvals are all forward-looking information. These statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties that are difficult to control or predict. Therefore, actual outcomes and results may differ materially from those expressed in these forward-looking statements and readers should not place undue reliance on such statements. Statements speak only as of the date on which they are made, and the Company undertakes no obligation to update them publicly to reflect new information or the occurrence of future events or circumstances, unless otherwise required to do so by law.
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| To: LoneClone who wrote (22531) | 5/14/2024 3:24:51 PM | | From: LoneClone | | | | [Lithium] Azimut/Ophir Update on Surface Program Planned at Pilipas, James Bay Region, Quebec
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Tue, May 14, 2024 at 4:00 a.m. PDT·3 min read
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LONGUEUIL, Quebec, May 14, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Azimut Exploration Inc. (“Azimut” or the “Company”) (TSXV: AZM) (OTCQX: AZMTF) is pleased to provide an update on the exploration program planned for the Pilipas Property (the “Property”) in the Eeyou Istchee James Bay region of Quebec, Canada ( Figure 1).
Ophir Gold Corp. (“Ophir”) (TSXV: OPHR) (OTCQB: OPHRF), as operator under the option agreement previously announced (see press release of December 11, 2023), has scheduled an inaugural lithium-focused surface exploration program on the Property. Expected to start on May 20th, this work will evaluate numerous priority targets identified by Ophir during a data compilation and satellite imagery analysis completed on the Property.
The field activities will consist of three to four weeks of geological prospecting, rock sampling, and mapping, as well as the completion and interpretation of a Property-wide LiDAR and orthophoto survey. A total budget of approximatively $500,000 was presented to the Company for this work program. The results from the initial phase will be used to prioritize targets for drill testing later in the field season.
About the Pilipas Property
The Pilipas Property (135 claims, 70.7 km2) is located along the Billy-Diamond Highway and adjacent to the Munischiwan project (Azimut – SOQUEM JV) and Elmer East project (Quebec Precious Metal Corporation). Pilipas is underlain by the Lower Eastmain greenstone belt, part of the La Grande Sub-province of the Archean Superior Province. Pilipas displays significant exploration potential for lithium-cesium-tantalum (LCT) pegmatites as well as for intrusion-related and volcanogenic massive sulphides gold-copper systems.
Under the option agreement signed in December 2023, Ophir can acquire up to a 70% interest in the Property by funding $4 million in exploration expenditures, and by making payments totalling 6 million in shares of Ophir and $100,000 in cash.
Qualified Person
Dr. Jean-Marc Lulin (P.Geo.) prepared this press release as the Company’s qualified person within the meaning of National Instrument 43-101.
About Azimut
Azimut is a leading mineral exploration company with a solid reputation for target generation and partnership development. The Company holds the largest mineral exploration portfolio in Quebec. Its wholly owned flagship project, the Elmer Gold Project, has advanced to the resource stage with a strong exploration upside. The Company also controls strategic land positions for copper-gold, nickel and lithium and is one of the province’s most active explorers.
Azimut uses a pioneering approach to big data analytics (the proprietary AZtechMine™ expert system) enhanced by extensive exploration know-how. The Company’s competitive edge is based on systematic regional-scale data analysis and concurrently active projects. Azimut maintains rigorous financial discipline and a strong balance sheet, with 85.4 million shares issued and outstanding.
Contact and Information
Jean-Marc Lulin, President and CEO
Tel.: (450) 646-3015
Jonathan Rosset, Vice President Corporate Development
Tel.: (604) 202-7531
info@azimut-exploration.com www.azimut-exploration.com
Cautionary note regarding forward-looking statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements, which reflect the Company’s current expectations regarding future events related to the drilling results from the Galinée Property. To the extent that any statements in this press release contain information that is not historical, the statements are essentially forward-looking and are often identified by words such as “consider”, “anticipate”, “expect”, “estimate”, “intend”, “project”, “plan”, “potential”, “suggest” and “believe”. The forward-looking statements involve risks, uncertainties, and other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Many factors could cause such differences, particularly volatility and sensitivity to market metal prices, the impact of changes in foreign currency exchange rates and interest rates, imprecision in reserve estimates, recoveries of gold and other metals, environmental risks including increased regulatory burdens, unexpected geological conditions, adverse mining conditions, community and non-governmental organization actions, changes in government regulations and policies, including laws and policies, global outbreaks of infectious diseases, including COVID-19, and failure to obtain necessary permits and approvals from government authorities, as well as other development and operating risks. Although the Company believes that the assumptions inherent in the forward-looking statements are reasonable, undue reliance should not be placed on these statements, which only apply as of the date of this document. The Company disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, other than as required to do so by applicable securities laws. The reader is directed to carefully review the detailed risk discussion in our most recent Annual Report filed on SEDAR+ for a fuller understanding of the risks and uncertainties that affect the Company’s business.
Neither 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.
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| To: LoneClone who wrote (22532) | 5/15/2024 1:05:57 PM | | From: LoneClone | | | | [Tungsten] Almonty Announces the Filing of Its Q1-2024 Unaudited Condensed Interim Consolidated Financial Statements and MD&A for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2024 and $896K in Positive EBITDA From Mining Operations(1).
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TORONTO, May 14, 2024--( BUSINESS WIRE)--Almonty Industries Inc. ("Almonty" or the "Company") (TSX: AII / ASX: AII / OTCQX: ALMTF / Frankfurt: ALI) today announced the filing of its unaudited condensed interim consolidated financial statements and its management’s discussion & analysis ("MD&A") for the three months ended March 31, 2024. Unless otherwise indicated, all currency amounts contained in this news release are expressed in Canadian dollars.
The following financial information is for the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023:
|
| Three months ended
|
| Three months ended
|
|
| 31-Mar-24
|
| 31-Mar-23
|
|
| $'000
|
| $'000
| Gross Revenue
|
|
| 7,824
|
|
| 7,097
| Mine production costs
|
|
| 6,665
|
|
| 5,728
| Care and maintenance
|
|
| 263
|
|
| 255
| Depreciation and amortization
|
|
| 290
|
|
| 250
| Loss from mining operations
|
|
| 606
|
|
| 864
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| General and administrative costs
|
|
| 1,475
|
|
| 1,689
| Non-cash compensation costs
|
|
| 392
|
|
| 102
| Loss before the under noted items
|
|
| (1,261)
|
|
| (927)
|
|
|
|
|
| Interest expense
|
|
| 1,423
|
|
| 967
| Financing fees
|
|
| -
|
|
| 739
| Loss (gain) on valuation of embedded derivative liabilities
|
|
| 81
|
|
| (123)
| Loss (gain) on valuation of warrant liabilities
|
|
| 109
|
|
| (429)
| Foreign exchange loss
|
|
| 903
|
|
| 232
| Tax provision
|
|
| 5
|
|
| 103
| Net loss for the period
|
|
| (3,782)
|
|
| (2,416)
| Income (loss) per share - basic
|
| $
| (0.02)
|
| $
| (0.01)
| Income (loss) per share - diluted
|
| $
| (0.02)
|
| $
| (0.01)
| Dividends
|
|
| -
|
|
| -
|
|
|
|
|
| Cash flows provided by (used in) operating activities
|
|
| (1,120)
|
|
| (726)
| Cash flows provided by (used in) investing activities
|
|
| (7,368)
|
|
| (2,645)
| Cash flows provided by (used in) financing activities
|
|
| 3,144
|
|
| 1,675
|
The following financial information is as at March 31, 2024 and December 31 2023:
|
| Three months ended
|
| Three months ended
|
|
| 31-Mar-24
|
| 31-Mar-23
|
|
| $'000
|
| $'000
| Cash
|
|
| 16,538
|
|
| 22,019
| Total assets
|
|
| 233,638
|
|
| 235,334
| Long-term debt
|
|
| 128,576
|
|
| 130,067
| Shareholders’ equity
|
|
| 54,998
|
|
| 48,508
|
|
|
|
|
| Other
|
|
|
|
| Outstanding shares (‘000)
|
|
| 252,362
|
|
| 233,889
| Weighted average outstanding shares (‘000)
|
|
|
|
| Basic
|
|
| 243,300
|
|
| 213,144
| Fully diluted
|
|
| 243,300
|
|
| 213,144
| Closing share price
|
| $
| 0.61
|
| $
| 0.54
|
While our Panasqueira mine in Portugal consistently provides a positive EBITDA from mining operations, Almonty’s Q1-2024 loss includes non-cash charges of approximately $450k for interest settled by share issuance, share-based compensation expense of $312k and $903k of unrealized foreign exchange loss.
In addition, Almonty continues to clean up its balance sheet by converting over $9 million of long-term debt into shares of the Company as well as pushing out the maturity date of an additional $21.2 million of long-term debt to March 2027.
The Company is in an exciting phase right now with the build-out of our Sangdong Mine being in full swing towards completion of construction, with drawdowns on our KfW IPEX-Bank US$75.1 million loan facility being received on time and as planned and with the 7th and 8th drawdowns about to be called imminently.
About Almonty
The principal business of Toronto, Canada-based Almonty Industries Inc. is the mining, processing and shipping of tungsten concentrate from its Los Santos Mine in western Spain and its Panasqueira mine in Portugal as well as the development of its Sangdong tungsten mine in Gangwon Province, South Korea and the development of the Valtreixal tin/tungsten project in north western Spain. The Los Santos Mine was acquired by Almonty in September 2011 and is located approximately 50 kilometres from Salamanca in western Spain and produces tungsten concentrate. The Panasqueira mine, which has been in production since 1896, is located approximately 260 kilometres northeast of Lisbon, Portugal, was acquired in January 2016 and produces tungsten concentrate. The Sangdong mine, which was historically one of the largest tungsten mines in the world and one of the few long-life, high-grade tungsten deposits outside of China, was acquired in September 2015 through the acquisition of a 100% interest in Woulfe Mining Corp. Almonty owns 100% of the Valtreixal tin-tungsten project in north-western Spain. Further information about Almonty’s activities may be found at www.almonty.com and under Almonty’s profile at www.sedar.com.
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The release, publication or distribution of this announcement in certain jurisdictions may be restricted by law and therefore persons in such jurisdictions into which this announcement is released, published or distributed should inform themselves about and observe such restrictions.
Neither the TSX nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.
Disclaimer for Forward-Looking Information
When used in this press release, the words "estimate", "project", "belief", "anticipate", "intend", "expect", "plan", "predict", "may" or "should" and the negative of these words or such variations thereon or comparable terminology are intended to identify forward-looking statements and information. These statements and information are based on management’s beliefs, estimates and opinions on the date that statements are made and reflect Almonty’s current expectations.
Forward-looking statements are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause the actual results, level of activity, performance or achievements of Almonty to be materially different from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements, including but not limited to: any specific risks relating to fluctuations in the price of ammonium para tungstate ("APT") from which the sale price of Almonty’s tungsten concentrate is derived, actual results of mining and exploration activities, environmental, economic and political risks of the jurisdictions in which Almonty’s operations are located and changes in project parameters as plans continue to be refined, forecasts and assessments relating to Almonty’s business, credit and liquidity risks, hedging risk, competition in the mining industry, risks related to the market price of Almonty’s shares, the ability of Almonty to retain key management employees or procure the services of skilled and experienced personnel, risks related to claims and legal proceedings against Almonty and any of its operating mines, risks relating to unknown defects and impairments, risks related to the adequacy of internal control over financial reporting, risks related to governmental regulations, including environmental regulations, risks related to international operations of Almonty, risks relating to exploration, development and operations at Almonty’s tungsten mines, the ability of Almonty to obtain and maintain necessary permits, the ability of Almonty to comply with applicable laws, regulations and permitting requirements, lack of suitable infrastructure and employees to support Almonty’s mining operations, uncertainty in the accuracy of mineral reserves and mineral resources estimates, production estimates from Almonty’s mining operations, inability to replace and expand mineral reserves, uncertainties related to title and indigenous rights with respect to mineral properties owned directly or indirectly by Almonty, the ability of Almonty to obtain adequate financing, the ability of Almonty to complete permitting, construction, development and expansion, challenges related to global financial conditions, risks related to future sales or issuance of equity securities, differences in the interpretation or application of tax laws and regulations or accounting policies and rules and acceptance of the TSX of the listing of Almonty shares on the TSX.
Forward-looking statements are based on assumptions management believes to be reasonable, including but not limited to, no material adverse change in the market price of ammonium para tungstate (APT), the continuing ability to fund or obtain funding for outstanding commitments, expectations regarding the resolution of legal and tax matters, no negative change to applicable laws, the ability to secure local contractors, employees and assistance as and when required and on reasonable terms, and such other assumptions and factors as are set out herein. Although Almonty has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual results, level of activity, performance or achievements to differ materially from those contained in forward-looking statements, there may be other factors that cause results, level of activity, performance or achievements not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended. There can be no assurance that forward-looking statements will prove to be accurate and even if events or results described in the forward-looking statements are realized or substantially realized, there can be no assurance that they will have the expected consequences to, or effects on, Almonty. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements and are cautioned that actual outcomes may vary.
Investors are cautioned against attributing undue certainty to forward-looking statements. Almonty cautions that the foregoing list of material factors is not exhaustive. When relying on Almonty’s forward-looking statements and information to make decisions, investors and others should carefully consider the foregoing factors and other uncertainties and potential events.
Almonty has also assumed that material factors will not cause any forward-looking statements and information to differ materially from actual results or events. However, the list of these factors is not exhaustive and is subject to change and there can be no assurance that such assumptions will reflect the actual outcome of such items or factors.
THE FORWARD-LOOKING INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS PRESS RELEASE REPRESENTS THE EXPECTATIONS OF ALMONTY AS OF THE DATE OF THIS PRESS RELEASE AND, ACCORDINGLY, IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE AFTER SUCH DATE. READERS SHOULD NOT PLACE UNDUE IMPORTANCE ON FORWARD-LOOKING INFORMATION AND SHOULD NOT RELY UPON THIS INFORMATION AS OF ANY OTHER DATE. WHILE ALMONTY MAY ELECT TO, IT DOES NOT UNDERTAKE TO UPDATE THIS INFORMATION AT ANY PARTICULAR TIME EXCEPT AS REQUIRED IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPLICABLE LAWS.
(1) Non-GAAP Financial Measures
This press release makes reference to certain non-GAAP financial measures. These measures are not recognized measures under IFRS, do not have a standardized meaning prescribed by IFRS and may not be comparable to similar measures presented by other companies. Rather, these measures are provided as additional information to complement IFRS financial measures by providing further understanding of Almonty’s results of operations from management’s perspective. Almonty’s definitions of non-GAAP measures used in this press release may not be the same as the definitions for such measures used by other companies in their reporting. Non-GAAP measures have limitations as analytical tools and should not be considered in isolation nor as a substitute for analysis of Almonty’s financial information reported under IFRS. Almonty uses non-GAAP financial measures, including "EBITDA", to provide investors with supplemental measures of its operating performance and to eliminate items that have less bearing on operating performance or operating conditions, and thus highlight trends in its core business that may not otherwise be apparent when relying solely on IFRS financial measures. Almonty defines "EBITDA from mining operations" as gross revenue less mine production costs.
Almonty believes that securities analysts, investors and other interested parties frequently use non-GAAP financial measures in the evaluation of issuers. Almonty’s management also uses non-GAAP financial measures in order to facilitate operating performance comparisons from period to period.
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For further information, please contact:
Lewis Black
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Telephone: +1 647 438-9766
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| To: LoneClone who wrote (22533) | 5/15/2024 2:47:57 PM | | From: LoneClone | | | | [Lithium]
Blackrock Silver Terminates Tearlach's Option and Exploration Agreement on the Tonopah North Project
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May 15, 2024 6:00 AM EDT | Source: Blackrock Silver Corp.
Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - May 15, 2024) - Blackrock Silver Corp. (TSXV: BRC) (the "Company" or "Blackrock") announces that its wholly-owned Nevada subsidiary, Blackrock Gold Corp. ("Blackrock Gold") has terminated the exploration and option to enter a joint venture agreement (the "Option Agreement") dated January 9, 2023 among Blackrock Gold, Tearlach Resources Limited ("Tearlach Resources") and Tearlach's wholly owned Nevada subsidiary, Pan Am Lithium (Nevada) Corp. ("PAL", and together with Tearlach Resources, "Tearlach").
Pursuant to the Option Agreement, Tearlach was granted the option to acquire, in two stages, up to a 70% interest in the lithium minerals in certain unpatented mining claims forming a portion of the Company's Tonopah North project ("Tonopah North" or the "Project") in Esmeralda County and Nye County, Nevada, upon incurring cumulative exploration expenditures of US$15,000,000 and the completion of a Feasibility study within 5 years.
Tearlach failed to make a US$100,000 cash payment due April 30, 2024 and following a 10-day cure period, Blackrock Gold elected to terminate the Option Agreement.
Over the last 18 months, Tearlach completed eleven core holes that expanded the Tonopah North lithium mineralization to an area of 3.0 kilometres by 3.5 kilometres and identified multiple lithium zones with significant thickness starting at the surface in the Siebert Formation. A majority of the drillholes intersected an upper claystone unit which averages 50.3 metres thick (165 feet) and a lower claystone horizon which averages 7.6 metres wide (25 feet). The depth of younger alluvial cover overlying the upper claystone horizon is approximately 10 metres thick and ranges between 3 to 20 metres (10 to 65 feet) thick. The upper and lower lithium zones are open in all directions. The geology and lithium mineralization appear similar to the immediately adjoining TLC lithium deposit owned by Lithium Americas.
Tearlach has spent over US$1-million in exploration drilling and assays on Tonopah North since January 2023, and has added significant value and geologic understanding to the Project. In addition, Tearlach staked 37 unpatented lode claims increasing the land position from 1,636 hectares (4,042 acres) to 1,862 hectares (4,600 acres). These claims cover additional untested Siebert Formation. The claims lie within the Tonopah North area of interest and belong to Blackrock.
The Company is compiling and evaluating the results of the exploration completed on Tonopah North by Tearlach and will decide the next steps for the Project.
About Blackrock Silver Corp.
Backed by gold and silver ounces in the ground, Blackrock is a junior precious metal focused exploration company driven to add shareholder value via the drill bit. With 6.12 million tonnes grading 508.5 g/t silver equivalent1 at its Tonopah West project, and a new bonanza-grade gold discovery at its Silver Cloud project, the Company has a proven track record of exploration success. In addition to its gold and silver project portfolio, the Company is credited with a lithium discovery, the Tonopah North project, which is under option to a lithium exploration group. Anchored by a seasoned Board of Directors, the Company is focused on its 100% controlled Nevada portfolio of properties consisting of low-sulphidation, epithermal gold and silver mineralization located along the established Northern Nevada Rift in north-central Nevada and the Walker Lane trend in western Nevada.
Mr. William Howald, AIPG Certified Professional Geologist #11041, is a Qualified Person as defined under National Instrument 43-101 - Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects and has reviewed and approved the contents of this news release.
For further information, please contact:
Andrew Pollard, President & Chief Executive Officer
Blackrock Silver Corp.
Phone: 604 817-6044
Email: andrew@blackrocksilver.com
Forward-Looking Statements
This news release contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Canadian securities legislation. Such forward-looking statements concern, without limitation: the Company's intentions regarding Tonopah North. Such forward-looking statements or information are based on a number of assumptions, which may prove to be incorrect. Assumptions have been made regarding, among other things: conditions in general economic and financial markets; accuracy of assay results; geological interpretations from drilling results, timing and amount of capital expenditures; performance of available laboratory and other related services; future operating costs; and the historical basis for current estimates of potential quantities and grades of target zones. The actual results could differ materially from those anticipated in these forward-looking statements as a result of risk factors, including: the timing and content of work programs; results of exploration activities and development of mineral properties; the interpretation and uncertainties of drilling results and other geological data; receipt, maintenance and security of permits and mineral property titles; environmental and other regulatory risks; project costs overruns or unanticipated costs and expenses; availability of funds; failure to delineate potential quantities and grades of the target zones based on historical data, and general market and industry conditions. Forward-looking statements are based on the expectations and opinions of the Company's management on the date the statements are made. The assumptions used in the preparation of such statements, although considered reasonable at the time of preparation, may prove to be imprecise and, as such, readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date the statements were made. The Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements included in this news release if these beliefs, estimates and opinions or other circumstances should change, except as otherwise required by applicable law.
Neither TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.
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1 Technical information relating to the Tonopah West project is based on and derived from the National Instrument 43-101 technical report prepared for Blackrock entitled "Technical Report for Updated Estimate of Mineral Resources, Tonopah West Silver-Gold Project, Nye and Esmeralda Counties, Nevada, USA" effective October 6, 2023 and dated November 8, 2023 authored by Jeffrey Bickel, C.P.G. (the "Technical Report"). The Technical Report outlines 6.12 million tonnes at a block diluted grade of 242 grams per tonne (g/t) silver (Ag) and 2.9g/t gold (Au) for a total inferred mineral resource of 47,738,000 ounces Ag and 570,000 ounces Au, or 508.5 g/t silver equivalent (AgEq) for 100.04 million oz AgEq. AgEq equivalent grade is based on silver and gold prices of US$22/ounce and US$1,850/ounce, respectively, and recoveries for silver and gold of 87% and 95%, respectively.
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