Orla Mining Ltd announces the results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2023 and reported that, gold production was 29,058 ounces and gold sold was 29,773 ounces. Year to date gold production is 54,968 ounces. The Company remains on track to meet 2023 annual gold production guidance of 100,000 to 110,000 ounces.
All-in sustaining costs of $698 per ounce of gold sold during the second quarter 2023. Year to date AISC is $696 per ounce of gold. AISC guidance for the full year 2023 has been reduced to a range of $700 to $800 per ounce of gold sold from the original guidance of $750 to $850 per ounce.
At June 30, 2023, the Company had a cash balance of $114.5 million, an increase of $30.7 million during the quarter, and a net debt1 balance of $20.4 million. Advancement of exploration activities across the portfolio which continued to generate strong results, most notably at Camino Rojo where significant results have been returned from infill drilling of the Sulphides mineral resource, on extension of the Sulphides mineralization, and in the regional exploration program where the first visible gold outside of the Camino Rojo deposit was encountered.
During the quarter, Agnico Eagle partially exercised its top-up right for proceeds of C$25 million.
“Orla endeavours to be a predictable and consistent gold producer and cash generator. Camino Rojo’s operational performance supports these objectives and we are on target to deliver on our 2023 plan,” said Jason Simpson, President and Chief Executive Officer of Orla. “Our exploration efforts also continue to generate positive returns and we remain committed to a systematic approach to unlocking value.”
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