Alio Gold Inc (TSX,:ALO) (NYSE AMERICAN:ALO)
(“Alio Gold” or the “Company”), announces preliminary production
results from its 100% owned San Francisco Mine in Sonora, Mexico
for the Company’s fourth quarter (“Q4”) and full-year ended
December 31, 2017. The Company expects to release its full
financial and operational results on February 21, 2018 and will
host a conference call that same day (details at the end of this
release).
Highlights
- Produced 16,070 ounces of gold in the fourth quarter 2017
- Achieved revised gold production guidance with 83,558 ounces
produced in 2017
“2017 was a pivotal year for the San Francisco
mine as we took key steps to revitalize the mine,” said Greg
McCunn, Chief Executive Officer. “With the San Francisco main pit
now open across multiple mining faces and a full contract mining
fleet on site, we are well positioned to deliver consistent
production results this year. As our new systems and processes take
hold and production levels stabilize, we will be shifting our focus
to cost reduction and getting the mine running as efficiently as
possible. Production and cost guidance for 2018 is expected to be
announced in early February.”
Mining and Processing
Category |
Three months ended December
31 |
Year endedDecember
31 |
2017 |
2016 |
2017 |
2016 |
Ore Processed (t) |
1,724,150 |
1,917,965 |
7,537,041 |
7,652,642 |
Average Grade Processed (g/t) |
0.46 |
0.48 |
0.45 |
0.58 |
Waste Mined (t) |
6,232,422 |
2,733,669 |
18,959,608 |
14,896,386 |
Total Mined (t) |
7,990,167 |
4,598,076 |
25,956,332 |
22,353,870 |
Strip Ratio (W:O) |
3.55 |
1.47 |
2.71 |
2.00 |
Gold Produced (oz) |
16,070 |
25,287 |
83,558 |
100,322 |
Silver Produced (oz) |
7,873 |
12,994 |
38,911 |
56,326 |
Sales and Revenue
Gold produced and sold during the quarter was
16,070 ounces and 16,067 ounces, respectively. The average selling
price realized was $1,274/oz and metal revenues were $20.6 million.
The Company had a cash balance of approximately $51.5 million as at
December 31, 2017.
Category |
Three months ended Dec
31 |
Year ended Dec
31 |
|
2017 |
|
2016 |
|
2017 |
|
2016 |
Gold Sold (oz) |
|
16,067 |
|
26,012 |
|
83,211 |
|
100,480 |
Realized Gold Price ($/oz) |
$ |
1,274 |
$ |
1,223 |
$ |
1,256 |
$ |
1,237 |
Conference Call
The Company will release its 2017 fourth quarter
and full-year results prior to the market open on February 21,
2018, followed by a conference call and webcast at 11:00am
(EST).
Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2017
Conference Call and Webcast Details:
Date: |
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Wednesday, February 21,
2018 |
Time: |
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11:00am (EST) |
Toll Free (US and
Canada): |
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(855) 427-9509 |
Toll Free (Outside
North America): |
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(210) 229-8822 |
Conference ID: |
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9983338 |
Webcast: |
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https://edge.media-server.com/m6/p/dukja2jr |
Replay: |
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To be available at
http://www.aliogold.com |
About Alio Gold
Alio Gold is a growth oriented gold mining
company, focused on exploration, development and production in
Mexico. Its principal assets include its 100%-owned and
operating San Francisco Mine in Sonora, Mexico and its 100%-owned
development stage Ana Paula Project in Guerrero, Mexico. Located
within the highly prospective Guerrero Gold Belt on 56,000 hectares
of underexplored land the Ana Paula Project is a high-grade, high
margin project currently in the definitive feasibility stage. An
underground decline to provide access for an exploration drill
program has been initiated targeting the continuation of the
high-grade gold mineralization below the proposed pit which has the
potential to significantly enhance the robust economics of the
project. The Company also has a portfolio of other exploration
properties, all of which are located in Mexico.
Cautionary Note Regarding
Forward-Looking StatementsCertain statements and
information contained in this news release constitute
“forward-looking statements” within the meaning of applicable U.S.
securities laws and “forward-looking information” within the
meaning of applicable Canadian securities laws, which we refer to
collectively as “forward-looking statements”. Forward-looking
statements are statements and information regarding possible
events, conditions or results of operations that are based upon
assumptions about future economic conditions and courses of action.
All statements and information other than statements of historical
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similar words or phrases (including negative variations) suggesting
future outcomes or statements regarding an outlook.
Forward-looking statements in news release
herein by reference include, but are not limited to statements and
information regarding: the Company's future mining activities,
including mining capacity, recovery, cash costs, production and
mine life; the Company's reserves and resources estimates; the
Company’s exploration and development plans, including anticipated
costs and timing thereof; the Company’s plans for growth through
exploration activities, acquisitions or otherwise; and expectations
regarding future maintenance and capital expenditures, working
capital requirements, the availability of financing and future
effective tax rates. Such forward-looking statements are based on a
number of material factors and assumptions, including, but not
limited to: that contracted parties provide goods or services in a
timely manner, that no unusual geological or technical problems
occur, that plant and equipment function as anticipated and that
there is no material adverse change in the price of gold, costs
associated with production or recovery. Forward- looking statements
involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors
which may cause actual results, performance or achievements, or
industry results, to differ materially from those anticipated in
such forward-looking statements. The Company believes the
expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements are
reasonable, but no assurance can be given that these expectations
will prove to be correct and you are cautioned not to place undue
reliance on forward-looking statements contained herein.
Some of the risks and other factors which could
cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in
the forward- looking statements contained in this news release
herein by reference include, but are not limited to: risks and
uncertainties relating to the interpretation of drill results, the
geology, grade and continuity of mineral deposits and conclusions
of economic evaluations; results of initial feasibility,
pre-feasibility and feasibility studies, and the possibility that
future exploration, development or mining results will not be
consistent with the Company’s expectations; risks relating to
possible variations in reserves, resources, grade, planned mining
dilution and ore loss, or recovery rates and changes in project
parameters as plans continue to be refined; mining and development
risks, including risks related to accidents, equipment breakdowns,
labour disputes (including work stoppages and strikes) or other
unanticipated difficulties with or interruptions in exploration and
development; the potential for delays in exploration or development
activities or the completion of feasibility studies; risks related
to the inherent uncertainty of production and cost estimates and
the potential for unexpected costs and expenses; risks related to
commodity price and foreign exchange rate fluctuations; the
uncertainty of profitability based upon the cyclical nature of the
industry in which the Company operates; risks related to failure to
obtain adequate financing on a timely basis and on acceptable terms
or delays in obtaining governmental or local community approvals or
in the completion of development or construction activities; risks
related to environmental regulation and liability; political and
regulatory risks associated with mining and exploration; risks
related to the uncertain global economic environment; and other
factors contained in the section entitled “Risks and Uncertainties”
per above.
Although the Company has attempted to identify
important factors that could cause actual results or events to
differ materially from those described in the forward-looking
statements, you are cautioned that this list is not exhaustive and
there may be other factors that the Company has not identified.
Furthermore, the Company undertakes no obligation to update or
revise any forward-looking statements included in, or incorporated
by reference in, this news release if these beliefs, estimates and
opinions or other circumstances should change, except as otherwise
required by applicable law.
For further information, please
contact:
Lynette GouldVice President, Investor
Relations604-638-8976lynette.gould@aliogold.com
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