Wie nicht anders zu erwarten ein phantastisches Jahr 2021 und ein ambitioniertes Programm für 2022. Nachdem ich hier seit einem Jahr investiert bin, habe ich gestern noch einmal nachgelegt...
MONTREAL, Jan. 19, 2022 /CNW Telbec/ - Aya Gold & Silver Inc. (TSX: AYA) ("Aya" or the "Corporation") is pleased to report strong 2021 operational results with record production of 1.6 million ounces at its Zgounder Silver Mine in the Kingdom of Morocco. This represents a 120% year-over-year increase in production. All dollars are in U.S. dollars, unless otherwise stated.
2021 Fourth Quarter Production Highlights
Silver production totalled 433,742 ounces ("oz") in Q4-2021, a 6% increase compared with Q4-2020 Silver recovery of 82.4% in Q4-2021, and 2021 silver recoveries of 82.1%, in line with 2021 guidance Quarterly head grade of 248 grams per tonne ("g/t") silver ("Ag") and 2021 head grade of 269 g/t Ag, above 2021 guidance Increased throughput to 716 tonnes per day ("tpd") in Q4-2021, exceeding design capacity Record silver production of 1.6 million oz in 2021, exceeding the 2021 production guidance
2022 Zgounder and Corporation Outlook
The Corporation's 2022 outlook outlines continued silver production growth, coupled with an acceleration of its ESG reporting and metrics for 2022 as part of the Corporation's transformation and growth plan.
Silver production of between 1.65 and 1.80 million oz, an 8% increase compared to 2021 Silver cash cost of $12/oz, a 6% increase compared to 2021 cost guidance that is mainly driven by increased investment in the mine's health and safety plan and procedures Initial exploration program of $14 million, $6.4 million of which is allocated to Zgounder Completion of the Zgounder expansion feasibility study in Q1-2022 Ongoing roll-out of Zgounder's ESG action plan with a particular focus on health and safety Sustainability reporting in accordance with Global Reporting Initiative ("GRI") Standards Delivery of the Tijirit feasibility study expected in Q2-2022 Drilling priority on Zgounder, Imiter bis, and Boumadine properties
"2021 was a record-breaking year for the Corporation, exceeding 2021 guidance for production, mining and plant throughput," said Benoit La Salle, President & CEO. "With a solid foundation set in 2021, this year's guidance is catalyst-packed as we deploy our long-term growth strategy and speaks to the strong execution and ongoing measures taken by our team to improve efficiencies and ensure its sustainable development. We expect to continue to demonstrate Zgounder's potential with our 2022 drilling program and a robust expansion feasibility study that will provide a clear path to becoming a multimillion-ounce silver producer."
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