Jaguar Reports Q3 2015 Gold Production
TSX-V: JAG
- 24,406 ounces of gold were sold in Q3 2015, compared to 22,681 ounces in Q3 2014
- 25,235 ounces of gold were produced in Q3 2015, compared to 22,374 ounces in Q3 2014
- Turmalina produced 13,994 ounces of gold in Q3 2015 compared to 11,336 ounces in Q3 2014
- Caeté produced 11,241 ounces of gold in Q3 2015 compared to 11,038 in Q3 2014
- Jaguar targets 2015 annual gold production of approximately 92,000 ounces
- Cash and bullion as at September 30, 2015 was approximately $3.1 million
All Dollar amounts are in thousands of U.S. dollars unless stated otherwise
TORONTO, Oct. 6, 2015 /CNW/ - Jaguar Mining Inc. ("Jaguar" or the "Company") (TSX-V: JAG) reported gold production of 25,235 ounces in Q3 2015 (Q3 2014 – 22,374 ounces) while 223,000 tonnes of ore was processed in Q3 2015 (Q3 2014 – 249,000 tonnes) at an average grade of 3.90 grams per tonne (Q3 2014 – 3.13 grams per tonne).
During Q3 2015, total tonnes milled decreased by 10% compared to Q3 2014, whereas the average grade milled increased by 25% compared to the same period in 2014. This was primarily due to availability of higher grade stopes, improved ground conditions and an overall focus on grade control. Mill recoveries for the quarter averaged 90% (Q3 2014 - 89%).
| Production | Q3 2015 | Q3 2014 | |||||
| Turmalina | Caeté | Total | Turmalina | Caeté | Total | ||
| Tonnes milled | 101,000 | 122,000 | 223,000 | 107,000 | 142,000 | 249,000 | |
| Recovery | 91% | 89% | 90% | 91% | 88% | 89% | |
| Head grade (grams/tonne) | 4.77 | 3.17 | 3.90 | 3.69 | 2.71 | 3.13 | |
| Gold ounces: | |||||||
| Produced | 13,994 | 11,241 | 25,235 | 11,336 | 11,038 | 22,374 | |
| Sold | 13,485 | 10,921 | 24,406 | 11,710 | 10,971 | 22,681 | |
| Exploration and definition drilling (meters) | 9,094 | 6,239 | |||||
Commenting on Q3 2015 production results, George Bee, President and CEO of Jaguar, stated: "We continue to make progress on the Company's turn-around by improving grade and focusing on profitable production with improvements in mining and business practice. The devaluation of the Brazilian Real in conjunction with our operational improvements is expected to lead to the continued per-ounce cost reductions. As we look to conclude the recently announced financing, thereby increasing our net-working-capital, we also look to build on our recent exploration drilling success defining better grade opportunities ahead of production."
Details of the Company's financial performance, including capital and operating costs, will be included in its third quarter 2015 financial results. Outlined below is the Company's cash and gold bullion position as at September 30, 2015.
| Cash and gold bullion, as at | September 30, 2015 | December 31, 2014 | ||||
| Cash | 3,073 | 7,161 | ||||
| Gold bullion | - | 1,801 | ||||
| Total cash and gold bullion | 3,073 | 8,962 |
About Jaguar Mining Inc.
Jaguar is a gold producer with mining operations in a prolific greenstone belt in the state of Minas Gerais, Brazil. Additionally, Jaguar wholly owns the large-scale Gurupi Development Project in the state of Maranhão, Brazil. In total, the Company owns mineral claims covering an area of approximately 197,000-hectares. Additional information is available on the Company's website at www.jaguarmining.com.
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
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For additional information with respect to these and other factors and assumptions underlying the forward-looking statements made in this news release, see the Company's most recent annual information form and management's discussion and analysis, as well as other public disclosure documents that can be accessed under the issuer profile of "Jaguar Mining Inc." on SEDAR at www.sedar.com. The forward-looking statements set forth herein reflect Jaguar's expectations as at the date of this news release and is subject to change after such date. The Company disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, other than as required by law. The forward-looking statements contained in this news release are expressly qualified by this cautionary statement.
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SOURCE Jaguar Mining Inc.
Contact
Derrick Weyrauch, Chief Financial Officer, 416-628-9601, dweyrauch@jaguarmining.com