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Delray Beach, FL, Feb. 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The global Quantum Key Distribution Market size is projected to grow from USD 0.48 billion in 2024 to USD 2.63 billion by 2030 at a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 32.6% during the forecast period, according to a new report by MarketsandMarkets™. The demand for Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) is growing as organizations seek to strengthen data security. With cyberattacks becoming more advanced, companies and governments face significant challenges in protecting sensitive information. Additionally, there are increasing developments in the QKD space. For instance, TIM Group companies Sparkle and Telsy, along with QTI Quantum Telecommunications Italy, successfully performed a Proof of Concept (PoC) to secure a high-capacity link with QKD between two data centers in Athens, further driving the growth of the QKD market. Browse in-depth TOC on "Quantum Key Distribution Market" 515 - Tables 59 - Figures 342 - Pages Download Report Brochure @ https://www.marketsandmarkets.com/pdfdownloadNew.asp?id=80654677 Quantum Key Distribution Market Dynamics: Drivers: Rise in ‘harvest now, decrypt later’ (HNDL) attacksIncrease in investments in R&D by prominent playersAdvancements in quantum communication infrastructureAdvancements in quantum computing Restraints: High implementation costsLack of standardization Opportunities: Expansion into 5G, IoT networks, and satellite-based quantum communicationRise in demand for data security List of Key Companies in Quantum Key Distribution Market: Toshiba (Japan)ID Quantique (Switzerland)QuintessenceLabs (Australia)MagiQ Technologies (US)QuantumCTek (China)LuxQuanta (Spain)Kloch (US)HEQA Security (Israel)QNu Labs (India)PacketLight Networks (Israel) Request Sample Pages@ https://www.marketsandmarkets.com/requestsampleNew.asp?id=80654677 Trend: Advancements in Satellite-based QKD Satellite networks are saturating themselves with quantum technologies, aiming to carry out secure data transmission at long range. The drive behind this trend is a secure communication need across the globe's infrastructures, largely now spearheaded by projects like European Space Agency quantum initiatives. In India, for example, in January 2022, scientists from the Space Applications Centre (SAC) and the Physical Research Laboratory (PRL) demonstrated real-time Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) over a 300m terrestrial channel incorporating both quantum-secure text and image transmission and a quantum-assisted two-way video call between two buildings. By type, the long-distance QKD system segment accounts for the highest CAGR during the forecast period. The long-distance QKD system segment is projected to experience the highest Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) during the forecast period. This growth is driven by the increasing need for secure communication across vast distances, particularly in sectors like defense, government, and telecommunications. As organizations seek to protect critical data transmissions over extended networks, advancements in satellite-based and fiber-optic QKD systems are gaining momentum, further propelling the demand for long-distance QKD solutions. Additionally, ongoing research and development efforts are enhancing the feasibility and scalability of these systems, contributing to their rapid adoption. Inquire Before Buying@ https://www.marketsandmarkets.com/Enquiry_Before_BuyingNew.asp?id=80654677 By vertical, the BFSI vertical accounts for a larger market share. The BFSI segment is expected to hold larger market share during the forecast period. This is led by the the sector’s critical need for enhanced data security. The BFSI industry is one of the most data-sensitive sectors, managing vast amounts of confidential information, including customer identities, financial transactions, and proprietary business data. With the rising frequency and sophistication of cyberattacks targeting financial institutions, there is an increasing demand for robust encryption methods to safeguard this valuable data. QKD's ability to provide theoretically unbreakable encryption by detecting eavesdropping in real time makes it an ideal solution for the BFSI sector. Financial institutions are adopting QKD to ensure secure communication and to prevent data breaches, fraud, and identity theft. Additionally, regulatory pressures related to data privacy, such as the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) in Europe and other global financial compliance standards, are encouraging the implementation of more advanced security measures like QKD. Opportunity: Securing 5G Networks with Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) One major opportunity in Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) lies in its application for securing 5G and beyond networks. As global 5G deployment accelerates, the need for stronger encryption mechanisms to protect massive volumes of data transmitted across these networks becomes critical. QKD offers an unbreakable key exchange, which can ensure secure communication in industries such as telecommunications, healthcare, and autonomous vehicles. The integration of QKD into 5G infrastructure could provide future-proof security against both current cyber threats and potential quantum computer attacks, opening new avenues for partnerships and technology investments. Get access to the latest updates on Quantum Key Distribution Companies and Quantum Key Distribution Industry CONTACT: About MarketsandMarkets™ MarketsandMarkets™ has been recognized as one of America’s best management consulting firms by Forbes, as per their recent report. 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NICKEL ASIA Corp. (NAC) and DMCI Mining Corp. on Wednesday said they are studying the feasibility of developing a nickel processing plant in the country. This comes as the government is considering a ban on raw nickel ore exports to boost domestic processing. In a joint statement, NAC and DMCI Mining said they signed a […]
LEADING EDGE MATERIALS REPORTS QUARTERLY RESULTS TO JANUARY 31, 2025 Vancouver, March 21, 2025 – Leading Edge Materials Corp. (“Leading Edge Materials” or the “Company”) (TSXV: LEM) (Nasdaq First North: LEMSE) (OTCQB: LEMIF) (FRA: 7FL) announces results for the fiscal period ending January 31, 2025. All references to dollar amounts in this release are in Canadian dollars. Highlights During and After the Quarter During the three months ended January 31, 2025: On December 8, 2024, the Company applied to the Mining Inspectorate of Sweden (“Bergsstaten”) for an Exploitation Concession (“Bearbetningskoncession”) 25-year mining lease for Norra Kärr. After the three months ended January 31, 2025: On February 9, 2025, the Company provided an update for the 100% owned Norra Kärr Heavy Rare Earth Elements (“HREE”) Project.On February 16, 2025, the Company provided details on its investigations into value creation opportunities for the 100% owned Woxna Graphite Mine (“Woxna”) in the context of delivering for Europe’s natural graphite needs. Results of Operations Three Months Ended January 31, 2025, Compared to Three Months Ended October 31, 2024 During the three months ended January 31, 2025 (“Q1 2025”) the Company reported a net loss of $669,216 compared to a reported net loss of $320,029 for the three months ended October 31, 2024 (“Q4 2024”), an increase in loss by $349,187, the increase in loss mainly due to $376,490 is due to capitalization of Research, development and general exploration expense (Q4 2024 - $843,329), partly off-set by foreign exchange gain $1,690 (Q4 2024- loss $82,247) and write off of Inventory $Nil (Q4 2024- $165,669). Three Months Ended January 31, 2025, Compared to Three Months Ended January 31, 2024 During the three months ended January 31, 2025 (“2025 period”), the Company reported a net loss of $669,216 compared to a net loss of $685,928 for the three months ended January 31, 2024 (“2024 period”), an increase in loss of $16,712, the increase in loss mainly due to corporate development expenses of $83,274 (Q1 2024- $45,510). Selected Financial Data The following selected financial information is derived from the unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements of the Company prepared in accordance with IFRS. Fiscal 2025Fiscal 2024Fiscal 2023Three Months EndedJanuary 31,2025$October 31,2024$July 31,2024$April 30,2024$January 31,2024$October 31,2023(Restated)$July 31,2023(Restated)$April 30,2023(Restated)$Operations Expenses (696,037)(97,209)(797,070)(863,745)(660,617)(457,890)(309,832)(1,014,364)Other items26,821(222,820)(25,168)4,216(25,311)195,209(8,442)(187,421)Comprehensive profit/(loss) (669,216) (320,029) (822,238) (859,529) (685,928) (262,681) (318,274) (1,201,785)Basic Profit/(loss) per share(0.00)(0.00)(0.00)(0.01)(0.00)(0.00)(0.00)(0.01)Diluted profit/(loss) per share(0.00)(0.00)(0.00)(0.01)(0.00)(0.00)(0.00)(0.01)Financial Position Working capital2,198,6413,337,6863,973,4581,610,6352,316,0982,713,098848,9521,344,044Total assets28,480,31129,343,71628,454,78324,991,48126,003,94325,512,11123,588,66224,215,472Total non-current liabilities (5,596,369)(5,641,854)(5,683,545)(5,101,289)(5,489,843)(4,670,790)(5,109,575)(5,404,808) Financial Condition/Capital Resources During the three months ended January 31, 2025, the Company recorded a net loss of $669,216 and, as of January 31, 2025, the Company had an accumulated deficit of $50,021,874 and working capital of $2,198,641. The Company is maintaining its Woxna Graphite Mine on a “production-ready” basis to minimize costs and is conducting ongoing research and development to produce higher value specialty products. The Company is also evaluating a potential restart of production at the Woxna Graphite Mine. The Company anticipates that it has sufficient funding to meet anticipated levels of corporate administration and overheads for the ensuing twelve months however, it will need additional capital to provide working capital and recommence operations at the Woxna Graphite Mine, to fund future development of the Norra Karr Property or to complete exploration activities in Romania. There is no assurance such additional capital will be available to the Company on acceptable terms or at all. In the longer term the recoverability of the carrying value of the Company’s long-lived assets is dependent upon the Company’s ability to preserve its interest in the underlying mineral property interests, the discovery of economically recoverable reserves, the achievement of profitable operations and the ability of the Company to obtain financing to support its ongoing exploration programs and mining operations. Outlook In today’s world, one message rings clear for critical raw materials—security of supply is paramount. With rising geopolitical tensions and the increasing weaponization of trade through tariffs and export restrictions, the urgency to establish short, regional supply chains has never been greater. Woxna stands at the forefront of this shift, positioned for a potential production restart—a move that aligns with possible forward integration opportunities. Importantly, the Company believes this restart could be financed with Green Transition funding. Momentum for Swedish graphite is also growing. In October, Talga Group secured a €70 million EU Innovation Fund grant for its Luleå Anode Refinery, a key component of its Vittangi Anode Project. Adding further support, Sweden’s Minister for Energy, Business, and Industry, Ebba Busch, has in recent months underscored the importance of domestic graphite, stating: "We have large graphite deposits in Sweden that could account for much of what we [Sweden] and Europe need for our cars and batteries." Woxna has been maintained in production-ready status for years, and now, the Company is growing in confidence that its strategic investment in care and maintenance could be about to pay off. The future is looking brighter. Considering Norra Kärr, before the end of March, the Company expects a decision by the EU on Strategic Project status; a designation that would set a clear 27-month permitting timeline and facilitate access to finance. Given today’s geopolitical landscape—including the U.S. President’s push to secure critical raw materials like rare earth elements—it is hard to envision a scenario where Norra Kärr is not recognized as vital to Europe’s supply security. With or without Strategic Project status, Norra Kärr will remain the most advanced HREE project in Europe and a significant part of the solution for the EU’s supply overdependence on China. Meanwhile, the Company is advancing a Rapid Development Plan to meet Europe’s urgent demand for HREEs. Fast-tracking development is no longer an option—it’s a necessity. By separating extraction from downstream processing, operations at Norra Kärr have been streamlined. The project now functions much like a quarry, with on-site extraction and physical processing producing two high-value products: a HREE magnetic concentrate and nepheline syenite, an industrial mineral previously explored at Norra Kärr by Boliden in the 1970s. The Company remains committed to accelerating progress, engaging key stakeholders, and exploring all avenues to bring Norra Kärr into production as swiftly as possible. To accelerate the programme at Bihor Sud, since the start of the year, the Company has hired four new geologists, and in February, a new drill contractor started drilling in gallery G2. The Contractor has been given an initial 1,500 m programme, with the Company’s geological team mapping G2 and taking channel samples for assay to provide the necessary data to validate each drillhole location. Woxna Graphite Mine Security of Supply The drive for secure and stable supply chains is shaping the European natural graphite market, bringing existing production assets like Woxna into focus. Woxna is free to serve both the anode and industrial markets and could be positioned as a key regional supplier. On 9 February, the IEA published a commentary ‘Growing geopolitical tensions underscore the need for stronger action on critical minerals security’. In the coverage, the IEA commented that ‘Today's markets may be relatively well supplied, but security of supply is far from guaranteed. Trade restrictions affecting critical minerals have proliferated, notably in the form of export controls applied by China’ and in the case of natural graphite ‘Reliance on a small number of suppliers increases vulnerability to shocks and disruptions, even in a well-supplied market’. Rising Demand On January 30, 2025, Benchmark Minerals Intelligence published research highlighting the 140% projected growth in natural graphite demand by 2030, requiring an additional 1.7 million tonnes. Their calculations suggest that at least 31 new mines must come online worldwide. However, while anode, cathode, and cell capacity can be developed in less than five years, establishing a new raw material supply chain can take up to 25 years, underscoring the need for immediate action. Policy Momentum in the European Union Last year marked a turning point for European raw materials policy, with the EU taking decisive steps to secure domestic supply chains. On March 18, 2024, the European Council adopted the Critical Raw Materials Act (CRMA), a key initiative aimed at developing and supporting critical raw materials projects across the region. This policy shift strengthens the case for utilizing existing, permitted graphite resources within Europe. Woxna’s Strategic Positioning Woxna is among the few fully built and permitted natural graphite mines in the region. With its established infrastructure, resources, and strategic location, Woxna is well-positioned to play a significant role in regional natural graphite production. Pathway to Production Restart In recent months, interest in restarting Woxna’s production has grown. An in-house study conducted in early 2022 evaluated processing plant upgrades to produce high-quality flake graphite concentrate for the market. This study will be updated in the second quarter. The Company believes the updated business plan could support discussions around project financing, customer pre-payments, and potential Swedish or European public funding. Opportunities for Forward Integration Beyond production, the Company sees potential for moving downstream and collaborating with off takers to add value through further processing. Such agreements would provide offtakes with a secure and stable graphite supply, reinforcing their ability to meet end-user demands. Anode Project 2021 – A Future Option While the Anode Project 2021 remains a viable long-term opportunity, it is not currently being pursued. The Company’s primary focus remains on a sustainable restart of Woxna’s production and securing the mine’s role in the European natural graphite supply chain. Norra Kärr Heavy Rare Earth Element (“HREE”) Project A decision on the Company’s application for Strategic Project status under the Critical Raw Materials Act (“CRMA”) is expected before the end of March. Pre-feasibility study (“PFS”) work for the upstream and downstream will commence in the second quarter. The Company expects a decision on its application for a new Exploitation Concession (“Bearbetningskoncession”) 25-year mining lease later in the year. Testwork is being carried out on nepheline syenite and aegirine to determine their mineralogy, chemical composition, and leachate chemistry. The results will support further assessment of the market opportunities for nepheline syenite, and possibly aegirine, and the potential environmental impact of any waste materials. Company has started discussions with nepheline syenite market participants to identify attractive market segments, volumes and pricing. In the Preliminary Economic Assessment completed in 2021 (“PEA 2021”), three nepheline syenite markets were selected, those requiring the least amount of additional processing and product qualification, with pricing ranging from US$12-65 per tonne. These assumptions were conservative, and the Company is now investigating higher value markets such as functional filler products with comparable prices at the time of US$100-500 per tonne. In the PEA2021, nepheline syenite contributed 11% of the total revenues when using conservative prices. There is the potential for significant upside in pricing and revenue contribution to the overall project economics. As part of the PFS, the Company will evaluate the business case for a Rapid Development Plan (“RDP”), whereby Norra Kärr can be in production in the shortest possible timeframe to be supplying REE concentrates to the market in advance of the completion of the downstream processing facility and selling nepheline syenite. This will generate cashflow and mean earlier delivery of REE concentrates onto the European market. Capacity for processing REE concentrates in the region is being developed and this gives the Company options for the downstream. Bihor Sud Nickel-Cobalt Exploration Project To accelerate the programme at Bihor Sud, since the start of the year, the Company has hired four new geologists and, in February, a new drill contractor started drilling in gallery G2. The Contractor has been given an initial 1,500 m programme, with the Company’s geological team mapping G2 and taking channel samples for assay to provide the necessary data to validate each drillhole location. Bihor Sud remains a very exciting brownfield exploration project. It’s a historic mining area with tens of kilometers of underground galleries, or tunnels, developed in the licence area. Between the 1960-90s the responsible division of the Romanian State only targeted what was then called ‘strategic metals’, principally uranium, and explored for nothing else. The Company’s objective at Bihor Sud, is to define a large-scale, mineable mineral resource. Initially, we are following-up on the work done in gallery G7 last year, and the extensive Cobalt-Nickel-Gold mineralized zone that was identified, and in the new year started to drill in gallery G2 which has shown its potential for extensive Zinc-Lead-Copper-Silver mineralization. We are encouraged by the findings to date, which highlight the strong potential for discovering a significant polymetallic deposit. Financial Information The report for three months ending April 30, 2025, is expected to be published on or about June 20, 2025. On behalf of the Board of Directors,Leading Edge Materials Corp. Kurt Budge, CEO For further information, please contact the Company at:info@leadingedgematerials.com www.leadingedgematerials.com Follow usTwitter: https://twitter.com/LeadingEdgeMtlsLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/leading-edge-materials-corp/ About Leading Edge Materials Leading Edge Materials is a Canadian public company focused on developing a portfolio of critical raw material projects located in the European Union. Critical raw materials are determined as such by the European Union based on their economic importance and supply risk. They are directly linked to high growth technologies such as batteries for electromobility and energy storage and permanent magnets for electric motors and wind power that underpin the clean energy transition towards climate neutrality. The portfolio of projects includes the 100% owned Woxna Graphite mine (Sweden), Norra Karr HREE project (Sweden) and the 51% owned Bihor Sud Nickel Cobalt exploration alliance (Romania). Additional Information The Company’s audited consolidated financial statements for the fiscal period ended January 31 , 2025 and related management’s discussion and analysis are available on the Company’s website at www.leadingedgematerials.com or under its profile on SEDAR at www.sedarplus.com. The information was submitted for publication through the agency of the contact person set out above, on March 21, 2025 at 3:00 PM Vancouver time. Leading Edge Materials is listed on the TSXV under the symbol “LEM”, OTCQB under the symbol “LEMIF” and Nasdaq First North Stockholm under the symbol "LEMSE". Mangold Fondkommission AB is the Company’s Certified Adviser on Nasdaq First North and may be contacted via email CA@mangold.se or by phone +46 (0) 8 5030 1550. Reader Advisory Certain information in this news release may constitute forward-looking statements or forward-looking information within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities laws (collectively, “Forward-Looking Statements”). All statements, other than statements of historical fact, addressing activities, events or developments that the Company believes, expects or anticipates will or may occur in the future are Forward-Looking Statements. Forward-Looking Statements are often, but not always, identified by the use of words such as “seek,” “anticipate,” “believe,” “plan,” “estimate,” “expect,” and “intend” and statements that an event or result “may,” “will,” “can,” “should,” “could,” or “might” occur or be achieved and other similar expressions. Forward-Looking Statements are based upon the opinions and expectations of the Company based on information currently available to the Company. Forward-Looking Statements are subject to a number of factors, risks and uncertainties that may cause the actual results of the Company to differ materially from those discussed in the Forward-Looking Statements including, among other things, the Company has yet to generate a profit from its activities; there can be no guarantee that the estimates of quantities or qualities of minerals disclosed in the Company’s public record will be economically recoverable; uncertainties relating to the availability and costs of financing needed in the future; competition with other companies within the mining industry; the success of the Company is largely dependent upon the performance of its directors and officers and the Company’s ability to attract and train key personnel; changes in world metal markets and equity markets beyond the Company’s control; the possibility of write-downs and impairments; the risks associated with uninsurable risks arising during the course of exploration; development and production; the risks associated with changes in the mining regulatory regime governing the Company; the risks associated with tenure to the Norra Karr property; the risks associated with the various environmental regulations the Company is subject to; rehabilitation and restitution costs; the Woxna project has never defined a mineral reserve. The Woxna project has never defined a mineral reserve. On June 9, 2021, Leading Edge announced the results of an independent preliminary economic assessment for the development of Woxna (the "2021 Woxna PEA"), the full details of which are included in a technical report entitled "NI 43-101 Technical Report – Woxna Graphite" prepared for Woxna Graphite AB with effective date June 9, 2021 and issue date July 23, 2021, available on Leading Edge's website www.leadingedgematerials.com and under its SEDAR profile www.sedar.ca. The 2021 Woxna PEA is preliminary in nature, it includes inferred mineral resources that are considered too speculative geologically to have the economic considerations applied to them that would enable them to be categorized as mineral reserves, and there is no certainty that the preliminary economic assessment will be realized. Mineral resources that are not mineral reserves do not have demonstrated economic viability. On July 22, 2021, Leading Edge announced the results of an independent preliminary economic assessment for the development of Norra Karr (the "2021 Norra Karr PEA"), the full details of which are included in a technical report titled “PRELIMINARY ECONOMIC ASSESSMENT OF NORRA KARR RARE EARTH DEPOSIT AND POTENTIAL BY-PRODUCTS, SWEDEN" prepared for Leading Edge Materials Corp. with effective date August 18, 2021 and issue date August 19, 2021, available on Leading Edge's website www.leadingedgematerials.com and under its SEDAR profile www.sedar.ca. The 2021 Norra Karr PEA is preliminary in nature, it includes inferred mineral resources that are considered too speculative geologically to have the economic considerations applied to them that would enable them to be categorized as mineral reserves, and there is no certainty that the preliminary economic assessment will be realized. Mineral resources that are not mineral reserves do not have demonstrated economic viability. Although the Company has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in the Forward-Looking Statements, there may be other factors that cause results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended. There can be no assurance that such Forward-Looking Statements will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such Forward-Looking Statements. Such Forward-Looking Statements has been provided for the purpose of assisting investors in understanding the Company’s business, operations and exploration plans and may not be appropriate for other purposes. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on Forward-Looking Statements. Forward-Looking Statements are made as of the date hereof, and the Company does not undertake to update such Forward-Looking Statements except in accordance with applicable securities laws. On March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization (“WHO”) declared the novel coronavirus outbreak identified as “COVID-19”, as a global pandemic. In order to combat the spread of COVID-19 governments worldwide have enacted emergency measures including travel bans, legally enforced or self-imposed quarantine periods, social distancing and business and organization closures. These measures have caused material disruptions to businesses, governments and other organizations resulting in an economic slowdown and increased volatility in national and global equity and commodity markets. The Company has implemented safety and physical distancing procedures, including working from home where possible and ceased all travel, as recommended by the various governments. The Company will continue to monitor the impact of the COVID-19 outbreak, the duration and impact which is unknown at this time, as is the efficacy of any intervention. It is not possible to reliably estimate the length and severity of these developments and the impact on the financial results and condition of the Company and its operations in future periods. Attachments LEM- News Release Financial Results-Jan 31, 2025 Q1- 2025 -Financial Report
MANILA ELECTRIC CO. (Meralco) is engaging with other foreign firms to explore small modular reactor (SMR) development after a feasibility study with a US company failed to progress, a company official said. “UltraSafe has been facing some financial challenges, which is why our partnership did not progress,” Ronnie L. Aperocho, Meralco’s executive vice-president and chief […]
Kenmare Resources plc (“Kenmare” or “the Company” or “the Group”) 26 March 2025 Project update Kenmare Resources plc (LSE:KMR, ISE:KMR), one of the leading global producers of titanium minerals and zircon, which operates the Moma Titanium Minerals Mine (the "Mine" or "Moma") in northern Mozambique, is pleased to provide a project update. Statement from Tom Hickey, Managing Director: “The upgrade of Wet Concentrator Plant A, and its subsequent transition to the large Nataka ore zone, will allow Kenmare to unlock over 70% of Moma’s Mineral Resources. This project will deliver stable production from Moma for decades to come and reinforce our low-cost profile. We are now adopting a phased approach to increasing production, combining the results of our analysis of upgrade options for Wet Concentrator Plant B and learnings from the more recent Selective Mining Operation. This strategy will enable us to allocate capital in the most efficient manner, delivering enhanced returns.” Overview Nataka is the largest ore zone in Kenmare’s portfolio, containing over six billion tonnes of Moma’s nine billion tonnes of Mineral Resources. Wet Concentrator Plant (“WCP”) A is the largest of Kenmare’s three mining plants, representing approximately 50% of total mining capacity. WCP A will transition from its current mine path in Namalope, where it has mined for over 17 years, to Nataka. This is the only move of this kind that is required in WCP A’s economic life, which is expected to extend beyond the existing mine plan, running to 2045. Project status update The WCP A upgrade and transition project consists of three key components, in addition to the infrastructure included in the WCP A Infrastructure Definitive Feasibility Study (“DFS”), and their current status is as follows: New more powerful dredges - the fabrication of the two new dredges is advancing with the project contractor. All work is expected to complete in Q2, before transportation to Moma for commissioning in Q3WCP A upgrade - all principal components of the new module (including 42 pontoons, surge bin, upfront desliming circuit, major steelwork and screens) are on site. Construction is advancing, with a risk of a delay to commissioning to later in Q3Introduction of a Tailings Storage Facility - construction commenced in mid-January 2025. Commissioning is expected in Q4 and work is currently ahead of schedule Capital cost breakdownCapital committed Commissioning expectedWCP A upgrade37%95%Q3 2025New dredges19%100%Q3 2025Tailings Storage Facility12%94%Q4 2025Nataka infrastructure32%37%2025-2028Total 100%77% Capital costs The total capital cost for the upgrade and transition of WCP A remains at $341 million. Kenmare plans to fund the project from existing financial resources and expected cash flow. Kenmare began incurring capital expenditure for the WCP A upgrade and transition in 2023, with orders for key long lead time items, such as the two new higher capacity dredges. Capital expenditure payments to date have been slower than expected, deferring forecast expenditure from 2024 into subsequent years. Capital expenditure schedule ($m)202320242025202620272028TotalMarch 20251110215052620341July 20241114112840417341 Other capital projects The DFS for the upgrade of WCP B and all identified optimisation workstreams are now complete. While the studies confirmed attractive returns, the more recent, less capital intensive opportunity to expand concentrator capacity via the Selective Mining Operation (“SMO”) is prompting the Company to revisit its approach to increasing production. The first SMO continues to ramp up, and learnings will inform the design and deployment of a second SMO plant, for which $6 million has been estimated and is reflected in the previously announced 2025 capital cost guidance. The second SMO is expected to utilise dry mining equipment to feed its plant. The capacity and precise capital cost requirement will be refined through Q2 2025. Furthermore, the Company plans to adopt a phased strategy to de-bottleneck WCP B during the next three years, leveraging existing dry mining equipment in the near term and potentially repurposing a redundant dredge from WCP A. This approach is expected to lower capital intensity and optimise capacity, while incorporating the learnings from the DFS. For further information, please contact: Kenmare Resources plcJeremy Dibb / Katharine SuttonInvestor Relationsir@kenmareresources.comTel: +353 1 671 0411Mob: + 353 87 943 0367 / + 353 87 663 0875 Murray (PR advisor)Paul O’Kanepokane@murraygroup.ieTel: +353 1 498 0300Mob: +353 86 609 0221 About Kenmare Resources Kenmare Resources plc is one of the world's largest producers of mineral sands products. Listed on the London Stock Exchange and the Euronext Dublin, Kenmare operates the Moma Titanium Minerals Mine in Mozambique. Moma's production accounts for approximately 6% of global titanium feedstocks and the Company supplies to customers operating in more than 15 countries. Kenmare produces raw materials that are ultimately consumed in everyday quality-of-life items such as paints, plastics and ceramic tiles. All monetary amounts refer to United States dollars unless otherwise indicated. Forward-looking statements This announcement contains some forward-looking statements that represent Kenmare's expectations for its business, based on current expectations about future events, which by their nature involve risks and uncertainties. Kenmare believes that its expectations and assumptions with respect to these forward-looking statements are reasonable. However, because they involve risk and uncertainty, which are in some cases beyond Kenmare's control, actual results or performance may differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking information.
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(All dollar amounts are expressed in Canadian dollars, unless stated otherwise) MONTREAL, March 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Osisko Development Corp. (NYSE: ODV, TSXV: ODV) ("Osisko Development" or the "Company") reports its financial and operating results for the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2024 ("Q4 2024"). Q4 2024 HIGHLIGHTS Operating, Financial and Corporate Updates: As of December 31, 2024, the Company had approximately $106.7 million in cash and cash equivalents. Approximately $36.0 million (US$25.0 million) was outstanding as of the end of Q4 2024 under the delayed draw term loan with National Bank of Canada, which matures on October 31, 2025. The Company completed a non-brokered private placement of units pursuant to which it issued an aggregate of 19,163,410 units at a price of US$1.80 per unit for gross proceeds of approximately US$34.5 million (the "2024 Non-Brokered Private Placement"). The 2024 Non-Brokered Private Placement was completed in two tranches comprised of the issuance of (i) 13,426,589 units at a price of US$1.80 per unit for gross proceeds of approximately US$24.2 million, which tranche closed on October 1, 2024, and (ii) 5,736,821 units at a price of US$1.80 per unit for gross proceeds of approximately US$10.3 million, which tranche closed on October 11, 2024. Each unit was comprised of one Common Share and one Common Share purchase warrant of the Company entitling the holder thereof to purchase one Common Share at a price of US$3.00 on or prior to October 1, 2029. On November 12, 2024, the Company completed a brokered private placement pursuant to which it issued an aggregate of 31,946,366 units at a price of US$1.80 per unit for aggregate gross proceeds of approximately US$57.5 million, including the exercise in full of the option granted to the agents (the "2024 Brokered Private Placement"). Each unit was comprised of one Common Share and one Common Share purchase warrant of the Company entitling the holder thereof to purchase one Common Share at a price of US$3.00 on or prior to October 1, 2029. In connection with the 2024 Brokered Private Placement, the agents were paid a cash commission equal to 4.5% of the aggregate gross proceeds. On December 5, 2024, Mr. Stephen Quin was appointed as independent director to the Company's board of directors and, in connection thereof, was subsequently granted 80,000 deferred share units of the Company on December 19, 2024. On December 12, 2024, Ms. Marina Katusa resigned from the Company's board of directors. Cariboo Gold Project – British Columbia, Canada (100%-owned) Fully Permitted Status. On November 20, 2024, the Company was granted permits pursuant to the Mines Act (British Columbia) for its Cariboo Gold Project. Subsequently, on December 12, 2024, the Company was granted permits pursuant to the Environmental Management Act (British Columbia) for the Cariboo Gold Project. Together with the Mines Act (British Columbia) permits, these approvals mark the successful completion of the permitting process for key approvals, solidifying the Cariboo Gold Project's shovel-ready status. The Mines Act (British Columbia) permits grant the Company the ability to proceed with the construction, operation and reclamation activities on each of the sites outlined within the scope of the Project. The Environmental Management Act (British Columbia) permits pertain to any project-related discharges to the environment, including water and air, and the framework and limitations thereof, within the areas outside of the immediate mine site boundaries.Work is ongoing with the Ministry of Water, Land and Resource Stewardship and the Ministry of Forests on obtaining all necessary approvals for the construction of the transmission line.On November 7, 2024, the Company announced that, while it had yet to reach an agreement with the Xatśūll First Nation, it remained committed to ongoing engagement and consultation. Project Financing. The Company is actively engaged in ongoing discussions on various funding options, including a comprehensive project construction financing package, for the development of the Cariboo Gold Project. Pre-Construction Activities. During Q1 2024, under an existing provincial permit, the Company commenced an underground development drift from the existing Cow Portal into the Cariboo Gold Project's Lowhee Zone to extract a bulk sample of up to 10,000 tonnes of mineralized material. 100% of the underground development has been successfully completed, totalling approximately 1,172 m, to access the target area.The extraction, sampling, assaying, and analysis of mineralized material from the target zone is currently ongoing. Approximately 7,400 tonnes of material has been extracted to date. Lengthy timeframes for receipt of assays and analysis of the results have extended completion of the bulk sampling program into Q2 2025. Once all information is available, a reconciliation process to compare the bulk sample results with the predicted tonnes and grade will be undertaken. Optimized Feasibility Study. The Company is in advanced stages of completing an optimized feasibility study ("OFS") for the Cariboo Gold Project. The OFS will incorporate opportunities to enhance and streamline mine development and the process flowsheet, supporting an accelerated development timeline to reach 4,900 tonnes per day throughput earlier than previously contemplated. It will also reflect updated metal price and foreign exchange assumptions. Additionally, the OFS will integrate updated operating and capital cost estimates, while considering ways to reduce and mitigate any potential capital and operating cost pressures. The OFS base case will remain aligned with the existing permitting framework. Figure 1: Cariboo Gold Project – Permitting Timeline Summary Tintic Project – Utah, U.S.A. (100%-owned) Phase I Regional Drilling. In 2024, the Company completed two surface diamond drill holes totalling approximately 2,920 m (9,581 ft) at the Big Hill target area testing for copper-gold-molybdenum porphyry mineralization potential. Based on the geological information from these drill holes, the Company identified several high-priority targets for a next phase of the porphyry exploration program. Phase II Regional Drilling. As part of the ongoing Phase II regional drilling program initiated in December 2024, the Company is advancing the completion of two drill holes on the Big Hill West and Zuma porphyry targets, expected to be completed in the coming months. San Antonio Gold Project – Sonora State, Mexico (100%-owned) The San Antonio Gold Project remains in care and maintenance. The Company is awaiting further guidance from the Mexican government regarding the permitting process and the status of open-pit mining in the country. The Company continues to conduct a strategic review of the project and engaged a financial advisor in connection thereof. The strategic review includes, among others, exploring the potential for a financial or strategic partner in the asset or a full or partial sale of the asset. KEY UPCOMING MILESTONES Key Project Milestones Expected Timing of Completion Anticipated Remaining Costs*Cariboo Gold Project(1) Permitting Completed – Q4 2024 $nilElectrical and Communication Q1 2025 $0.7 millionBulk Sample Q2 2025 $6.4 millionCGP Underground Development Q2 2025 $8.7 millionUpdated CGP Feasibility Q2 2025 $2.5 millionEnvironmental, other pre-construction work & roadheader Q2 2025 $7.2 millionWater and Waste Management Q4 2025 $7.5 millionTintic Project Regional Drilling – Phase I Completed – Q2 2024 $nilRegional Drilling – Phase II Q2 2025 $5.0 million *as at December 31, 2024 Notes: (1) The expenditures disclosed in this table include amounts approved by the Board of Directors up until the end of June 2025. Additional expenditures will be required to complete certain of the milestones and are subject to approval by the Board of Directors. SUBSEQUENT TO Q4 2024 On January 9, 2025, the Company announced that Mr. David Rouleau was appointed as Vice President, Project Development, and Mr. Éric Tremblay resigned from his position as Chief Operating Officer of the Company. On February 3, 2025, the Company released drilling results from its 2024 initial exploration and historic data validation infill drill campaign at its Quesnel River Mine Prospect located within the Company's wider Cariboo Gold Project. On March 26, 2025, the Company appointed Philip Rabenok as Vice President, Investor Relations. Mr. Rabenok joined Osisko Development in November 2022 as Director, Investor Relations. 2024 Year-End Disclosure Documents The Company's annual information form ("AIF") for the year ended December 31, 2024, audited consolidated financial statements (the "Financial Statements") and related management's discussion and analysis ("MD&A") for the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2024 have been filed with Canadian securities regulatory authorities. Osisko Development has also filed its Annual Report Form 40-F consisting of its AIF, Financial Statements and MD&A for the year ended December 31, 2024 with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. These filings are available on the Company's website at www.osiskodev.com, on SEDAR+ (www.sedarplus.ca) and on EDGAR (www.sec.gov) under Osisko Development's issuer profile. Hard copies of these documents will be provided to shareholders of the Company upon written request to the Company's Investor Relations department, 1100, Av. des Canadiens-de-Montreal, Suite 300, Montreal, Quebec, Canada H3B 2S2 or to ir@osiskodev.com. Qualified Persons The scientific and technical information contained in this news release has been reviewed and approved by Daniel Downton, P.Geo., Chief Resource Geologist of Osisko Development, a "qualified person" within the meaning of National Instrument 43-101 – Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects ("NI 43-101"). Technical Reports Information relating to the Cariboo Gold Project and the current feasibility on the Cariboo Gold Project is supported by the technical report titled "Feasibility Study for the Cariboo Gold Project, District of Well, British Columbia, Canada", dated January 10, 2023 (amended January 12, 2023) with an effective date of December 30, 2022 (the "Cariboo Technical Report"). Information relating to the Tintic Project and the current mineral resource estimate for the Trixie deposit (the "2024 Trixie MRE") is supported by the technical report titled "NI 43-101 Technical Report, Mineral Resource Estimate for the Trixie Deposit, Tintic Project, Utah, United States of America" dated April 25, 2024 (with an effective date of March 14, 2024) (the "Tintic Technical Report"). Information relating to San Antonio Gold Project is supported by the technical report titled "NI 43-101 Technical Report for the 2022 Mineral Resource Estimate on the San Antonio Project, Sonora, Mexico", dated July 12, 2022 (with an effective date of June 24, 2022) (the "San Antonio Technical Report", collectively, with the Tintic Technical Report and the Cariboo Technical Report, the "Technical Reports"). For readers to fully understand the information in the Technical Reports, reference should be made to the full text of the Technical Reports in their entirety, including all assumptions, qualifications and limitations thereof. The Technical Reports are intended to be read as a whole, and sections should not be read or relied upon out of context. The Technical Reports were prepared in accordance with NI 43-101 and are available electronically on SEDAR+ (www.sedarplus.ca) and on EDGAR (www.sec.gov) under Osisko Development's issuer profile and on the Company's website at www.osiskodev.com. End Notes (excluding tables) 1. In this news release the Company uses certain abbreviations, including: meters ("m"); feet ("ft"). ABOUT OSISKO DEVELOPMENT CORP. Osisko Development Corp. is a North American gold development company focused on past-producing mining camps located in mining friendly jurisdictions with district scale potential. The Company's objective is to become an intermediate gold producer by advancing its flagship fully permitted 100%-owned Cariboo Gold Project, located in central B.C., Canada. Its project pipeline is complemented by the Tintic Project in the historic East Tintic mining district in Utah, U.S.A., and the San Antonio Gold Project in Sonora, Mexico—brownfield properties with significant exploration potential, extensive historical mining data, access to existing infrastructure and skilled labour. The Company's strategy is to develop attractive, long-life, socially and environmentally responsible mining assets, while minimizing exposure to development risk and growing mineral resources. For further information, visit our website at www.osiskodev.com or contact: Sean RoosenPhilip RabenokChairman and CEOVice President, Investor RelationsEmail: sroosen@osiskodev.comEmail: prabenok@osiskodev.comTel: +1 (514) 940-0685Tel: +1 (437) 423-3644 CAUTIONARY STATEMENTS Cautionary Statement Regarding Estimates of Mineral Resources This news release uses the terms measured, indicated and inferred mineral resources as a relative measure of the level of confidence in the resource estimate. Readers are cautioned that mineral resources are not mineral reserves and that the economic viability of resources that are not mineral reserves has not been demonstrated. The mineral resource estimate disclosed in this news release may be materially affected by geology, environmental, permitting, legal, title, socio-political, marketing or other relevant issues. The mineral resource estimate is classified in accordance with the Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum's "CIM Definition Standards on Mineral Resources and Mineral Reserves" incorporated by reference into NI 43-101. Under NI 43-101, estimates of inferred mineral resources may not form the basis of feasibility or pre-feasibility studies or economic studies except for preliminary economic assessments. Readers are cautioned not to assume that further work on the stated resources will lead to mineral reserves that can be mined economically. Cautionary Statement Regarding Financing Risks The Company's development and exploration activities are subject to financing risks. At the present time, the Company has exploration and development assets which may generate periodic revenues through test mining, but has no mines in the commercial production stage that generate positive cash flows. The Company cautions that test mining at its operations could be suspended at any time. The Company's ability to explore for and discover potential economic projects, and then to bring them into production, is highly dependent upon its ability to raise equity and debt capital in the financial markets. Any projects that the Company develops will require significant capital expenditures. To obtain such funds, the Company may sell additional securities including, but not limited to, the Company's shares or some form of convertible security, the effect of which may result in a substantial dilution of the equity interests of the Company's Shareholders. Alternatively, the Company may also sell a part of its interest in an asset in order to raise capital. There is no assurance that the Company will be able to raise the funds required to continue its exploration programs and finance the development of any potentially economic deposit that is identified on acceptable terms or at all. The failure to obtain the necessary financing(s) could have a material adverse effect on the Company's growth strategy, results of operations, financial condition and project scheduling. Cautionary Statement Regarding Test Mining Without Feasibility Study The Company cautions that its prior decision to commence small-scale underground mining activities and batch vat leaching at the Trixie test mine was made without the benefit of a feasibility study, or reported mineral resources or mineral reserves, demonstrating economic and technical viability, and, as a result there may be increased uncertainty of achieving any particular level of recovery of material or the cost of such recovery. The Company cautions that historically, such projects have a much higher risk of economic and technical failure. Small scale test-mining at Trixie was suspended in December 2022, resumed in the second quarter of 2023, and suspended once again in December 2023. If and when small-scale test-mining recommences at Trixie, there is no guarantee that production will continue as anticipated or at all or that anticipated production costs will be achieved. The failure to continue production may have a material adverse impact on the Company's ability to generate revenue and cash flow to fund operations. Failure to achieve the anticipated production costs may have a material adverse impact on the Company's cash flow and potential profitability. In continuing operations at Trixie after closing, the Company has not based its decision to continue such operations on a feasibility study, or reported mineral resources or mineral reserves demonstrating economic and technical viability. Cautionary Statement to U.S. Investors The Company is subject to the reporting requirements of the applicable Canadian securities laws and as a result reports information regarding mineral properties, mineralization and estimates of mineral reserves and mineral resources, including the information in its technical reports, financial statements, MD&A and this news release, in accordance with Canadian reporting requirements, which are governed by NI 43-101. As such, such information concerning mineral properties, mineralization and estimates of mineral reserves and mineral resources, including the information in its technical reports, financial statements, MD&A and this news release, is not comparable to similar information made public by U.S. companies subject to the reporting and disclosure requirements of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"). CAUTION REGARDING FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS Certain statements contained in this news release may be deemed "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and "forward-looking information" within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities legislation (together, "forward-looking statements"). These forward-looking statements, by their nature, require Osisko Development to make certain assumptions and necessarily involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied in these forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of performance. Words such as "may", "will", "would", "could", "expect", "believe", "plan", "anticipate", "intend", "estimate", "continue", or the negative or comparable terminology, as well as terms usually used in the future and the conditional, are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Information contained in forward-looking statements is based upon certain material assumptions that were applied in drawing a conclusion or making a forecast or projection, including the assumptions, qualifications and limitations relating to the Cariboo Gold Project being fully permitted and shovel ready; the ability of the Company to obtain project finance for the development of the Cariboo Gold Project; proposed pre-construction activities; the results of the OFS, including assumptions relating to updated metal prices and foreign exchange assumptions; Phase I and II regional drilling at Tintic and related priority targets; the long-term prospects of San Antonio, including the permitting process, status on care and maintenance and status of the strategic review; the significance of target drilling; the ability of the Company to complete a follow-up targeted geophysical survey and the exploration success thereof (if any); the potential impact of tariffs and other trade restrictions (if any); the Company being construction and operation ready; unlocking Cariboo's potential for shareholders, Indigenous nations and other stakeholders; the ability of the Company to complete the optimized feasibility study and the scope, results and timing of thereof; progress and timing in respect of pre-construction activities at Cariboo including bulk sample and underground development work; category conversion; the timing and status of permitting; the future development and operations at the Cariboo Gold Project; the results of ongoing stakeholder engagement; the capital resources available to the Company; the ability of the Company to execute its planned activities, including as a result of its ability to seek additional funding or to reduce planned expenditures; the ability of the Company to obtain future financing and the terms of such financing including a fully-funded solution for the Cariboo Gold Project; management's perceptions of historical trends, current conditions and expected future developments; the utility and significance of historic data, including the significance of the district hosting past producing mines; future mining activities; the potential of high grade gold mineralization on Trixie and Cariboo; the ability and timing for Cariboo to reach commercial production (if at all); sustainability and environmental impacts of operations at the Company's properties; the results (if any) of further exploration work to define and expand mineral resources; the ability of exploration work (including drilling) to accurately predict mineralization; the ability to generate additional drill targets; the ability of management to understand the geology and potential of the Company's properties; the ability of the Company to expand mineral resources beyond current mineral resource estimates; the ability of the Company to complete its exploration and development objectives for its projects in the timing contemplated and within expected costs (if at all); the ongoing advancement of the deposits on the Company's properties; the impact of permitting delays at San Antonio Gold Project; the outcome of the strategic review of the San Antonio Gold Project; sustainability and environmental impacts of operations at the Company's properties; the ability and timing for Cariboo to reach commercial production (if at all); the ability to adapt to changes in gold prices, estimates of costs, estimates of planned exploration and development expenditures; the ability of the Company to obtain further capital on reasonable terms; the profitability (if at all) of the Company's operations; as well as other considerations that are believed to be appropriate in the circumstances, and any other information herein that is not a historical fact may be "forward looking information". Material assumptions also include, management's perceptions of historical trends, management's understanding of the permitting process and status thereof, the ability of exploration (including drilling and chip sampling assays, and face sampling) to accurately predict mineralization, budget constraints and access to capital on terms acceptable to the Company, current conditions and expected future developments, regulatory framework remaining defined and understood, results of further exploration work to define or expand any mineral resources, as well as other considerations that are believed to be appropriate in the circumstances. Osisko Development considers its assumptions to be reasonable based on information currently available, but cautions the reader that their assumptions regarding future events, many of which are beyond the control of Osisko Development, may ultimately prove to be incorrect since they are subject to risks and uncertainties that affect Osisko Development and its business. Such risks and uncertainties include, among others, risks relating to third-party approvals, including the issuance of permits by the government, capital market conditions and the Company's ability to access capital on terms acceptable to the Company for the contemplated exploration and development at the Company's properties; the ability to continue current operations and exploration; regulatory framework and presence of laws and regulations that may impose restrictions on mining; the ability of exploration activities (including drill results and chip sampling, and face sampling results) to accurately predict mineralization; errors in management's geological modelling; the ability to expand operations or complete further exploration activities; the timing and ability of the Company to obtain required approvals and permits; the results of exploration activities; risks relating to exploration, development and mining activities; the global economic climate; metal and commodity prices; fluctuations in the currency markets; dilution; environmental risks; and community, non-governmental and governmental actions and the impact of stakeholder actions. Osisko Development is confident a robust consultation process was followed in relation to its received BC Mines Act and Environmental Management Act permits for the Cariboo Gold Project and continues to actively consult and engage with Indigenous nations and stakeholders. While any party may seek to have the decision related to the BC Mines Act and/or Environmental Management Act permits reviewed by the courts, the Company does not expect that such a review will impact its ability to proceed with the construction and operation of the Cariboo Gold Project in accordance with the approved BC Mines Act and Environmental Management Act permits. Readers are urged to consult the disclosure provided under the heading "Risk Factors" in the Company's annual information form for the year ended December 31, 2024 as well as the financial statements and MD&A for the year ended December 31, 2024, which have been filed on SEDAR+ (www.sedarplus.ca) under Osisko Development's issuer profile and on the SEC's EDGAR website (www.sec.gov), for further information regarding the risks and other factors facing the Company, its business and operations. Although the Company's believes the expectations conveyed by the forward-looking statements are reasonable based on information available as of the date hereof, no assurances can be given as to future results, levels of activity and achievements. The Company disclaims any obligation to update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or results or otherwise, except as required by law. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of performance and there can be no assurance that these forward-looking 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. 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 news release. No stock exchange, securities commission or other regulatory authority has approved or disapproved the information contained herein. A figure accompanying this announcement is available at https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/e1a6c8e8-a44c-491b-9470-66cb93b45ddc
Restated previous financial statements and non-reliance to the extent set out in this announcement Details of investor and analyst presentation Record Profit, Stable Production and Exploration Success ST HELIER, Jersey, March 31, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Caledonia Mining Corporation Plc ("Caledonia" or "the Company") announces its operating and financial results for the year ended December 31, 2024 (the "Year"). Caledonia also announces the restatement of previous financial statements due to an error that was identified in the accounting interpretation related to the calculation of deferred tax liabilities of Blanket Mine (“Blanket”). The restatement has no effect on historic reported cash or cashflow statements and has no effect on historic income tax calculations or submissions to the tax authorities. Further information on the financial and operating results for the Year and the quarter ended December 31, 2024 (the "Quarter" or "Q4"), as well as the restatement, can be found in the Management Discussion and Analysis ("MD&A"), and the Consolidated Audited Financial Statements (“Financial Statements”), which are available on the Company's website and are being filed on SEDAR+ and EDGAR. Financial Highlights Gross revenue of $183.0 million, up from $146.3 million in 2023, reflecting higher gold prices.Record gross profit of $77.0 million, up 86% from 2023 driven by a combination of higher gold prices and lower production costs at the Bilboes oxide mine (2023: $41.5 million).Net attributable profit of $17.9 million (2023: net loss of $7.9 million).Substantially stronger operating cash flow of $42.0 million compared to $14.8 million in 2023.Basic IFRS earnings per share (“EPS”) of 91.2 cents (2023: loss per share of 43.6 cents).Adjusted EPS1 of 125.2 cents (2023: loss per share of 10.3 cents).Net cash and cash equivalents improved to negative $8.7 million (31 December 2023: negative $11.0 million).As set out in news releases issued on March 24 and 28, 2025, Caledonia has declared a quarterly dividend of 14 cents per share, payable on April 17, 2025. Operating Highlights Blanket performed well with gold production of 76,656 ounces (2023: 75,416 ounces), within guidance.Bilboes oxide mine gold production of 1,645 ounces (2023: 3,050 ounces), reflecting the decision to place the mine on care and maintenance from September 30, 2023.Consolidated average realised gold price per ounce2 of $2,347 (2023: $1,910).On-mine cost per ounce2 of $1,073 (2023: $1,097).All-in sustaining cost (AISC)2 per ounce of $1,506 (2023: $1,499).In May 2024, the Company announced a 63% increase in measured and indicated mineral resources and a 26% increase in inferred mineral resources at Blanket.Encouraging results announced in November 2024 from the initial exploration programme at Motapa with more exploration work planned at the site in 2025. ______________________________1 Adjusted EPS excludes net foreign exchange movements (including the deferred tax effect and the non-controlling interest thereon) and deferred tax. A reconciliation of IFRS EPS to Adjusted EPS is set out in section 8 of the MD&A2 Non-IFRS measures such as “On-mine cost per ounce”, “All-in sustaining cost per ounce”, “average realised gold price per ounce” and “adjusted EPS” are used throughout this announcement. Refer to section 3.2 of the MD&A for a discussion of non-IFRS measures. Update on Bilboes Feasibility Study As announced on March 27, 2025, Caledonia, with the support of DRA Projects (Pty) Ltd and other technical consultants, has been making good progress on the Feasibility Study (“FS”) for the Bilboes project. While the FS was initially targeted for completion in Q1 2025, the Company has decided to extend the timeline to fully explore several material optimisation opportunities that have the potential to enhance project economics and reduce upfront capital requirements. Key areas of optimisation currently under review include: Engaging with the authorities to explore the potential sale of concentrate, which could significantly reduce upfront capital expenditures by deferring the capital expenditure on a BIOX processing circuit, at least in the first few years of production;Evaluating the potential relocation of the Tailings Storage Facility to a more efficient site, including on Caledonia’s Motapa property adjacent to Bilboes, where the topography could lead to lower initial construction costs; andIncorporating near-term opportunities at Motapa into the FS, following encouraging exploration results in 2024 and the additional exploration and development work planned at Motapa this year. In addition, Caledonia continues to assess near-term revenue opportunities across its portfolio. In particular, high-grade mineralisation recently identified at Blanket could make a meaningful contribution to the initial capital requirements for Bilboes, providing further flexibility around funding. The board remains fully committed to maximising shareholder value: this means ensuring that Bilboes is optimised both technically and financially, while continuing discussions with funding partners and relevant authorities in Zimbabwe. The optimisation work is advancing well, and the Company will provide a further update on the expected timing of the FS in due course. Board and Management Changes On February 14, 2025, Mr. Stefan Buys and Ms. Lesley Goldwasser joined the board as independent non-executive directors.As previously announced on February 19, 2025 and March 21, 2025, Mr. Chester Goodburn steps down as CFO today and is succeeded by Mr. Ross Jerrard.Mr. Johan Holtzhausen is not putting himself forward for reappointment as a director at the next annual general meeting in May 2025. Ms. Tariro Gadzikwa will take over as chair of the Audit Committee provided she is reappointed as a director at the annual general meeting. Strategy and Outlook Capital investment for 2025 is budgeted at $41.0 million, with $34.1 million allocated to Blanket and $6.3 million for the Bilboes and Motapa projects.Strong start to 2025 with 11,782 ounces produced at the end of February.Caledonia’s strategic focus remains on: Maintaining stable production at Blanket while investing in modernising operations to improve efficiency;Continuing to optimise Bilboes to maximise net present value per share;Continued exploration activities at Blanket and Motapa; andBecoming a multi-asset, Zimbabwe-focused gold producer. Mark Learmonth, Chief Executive Officer, commented: “2024 was a year of significant progress for Caledonia, both financially and operationally. We delivered solid gold production at Blanket, achieving 76,656 ounces, towards the upper end of our guidance. Our financial performance benefited from a higher gold price environment, which resulted in a significant increase in gross profit and operating cashflows. “Bilboes remains a highly attractive project, and we are confident that we will find the optimal development method to maximise returns for shareholders. We continue to refine the feasibility study, exploring ways to enhance project economics and reduce upfront capital requirements. We are confident that by taking a disciplined approach we can develop the project in a way that creates long term value while maintaining financial prudence. “Our strategic vision remains to become a multi-asset, Zimbabwe-focused gold producer that delivers sustainable value for shareholders and respective stakeholders. I would like to thank our team and shareholders for your continued support, and I look forward to another year of progress and growth.” Restated previous financial statements In preparation of the Financial Statements, an error was identified in the accounting interpretation related to the calculation of deferred tax liabilities at Blanket. The restatement has no effect on historic reported cash or cashflow statements and has no effect on historic income tax calculations or submissions to the tax authorities. The restatement of financial statements due to this error is summarised below and is qualified in its entirety by the more comprehensive disclosure relating to the restatement in Caledonia’s MD&A. In October 2018, the local Zimbabwe currency known as RTGS$ was introduced in Zimbabwe at 1:1 to the USD. The RTGS$ was deemed the only legal tender in Zimbabwe, and all liabilities held previously were to be denominated in RTGS$. In 2019, Practice Note 26 (as described in note 3.1.5 of the Financial Statements) required all income tax returns to be calculated in RTGS$ for transactions occurring prior to introducing the multi-currency regime in 2023. Blanket’s deferred tax liabilities were incorrectly calculated in RTGS$ and accounted for as a monetary item where RTGS$ deferred tax temporary differences were translated to the USD functional currency. Gains related to the devaluation of the deferred tax liabilities were realised in profit or loss. Transactions from 2019 to 2022 affected the deferred tax liability calculation and continued to be denominated in RTGS$ in accordance with the legislated tax regime after the multi-currency regime was introduced. The accounting for the deferred tax liabilities in RTGS$ with the translation to USD remained consistent in all previous consolidated financial statements, yet the carrying value of the deferred tax liabilities should have been denominated in USD rather than RTGS$. The error, stemming from January 1, 2019, was corrected from the earliest period presented in the Financial Statements, as presented in the table below. Consolidated statements of profit or loss and other comprehensive income($'000's)December 31, 2023 December 31, 2022 As previously reported Adjustment As restated As previously reported Adjustment As restated Net foreign exchange (loss) profit(2,550)(4,222)(6,772)4,411 (10,088)(5,677)Tax expense(12,810)– (12,810)(16,770)2,411 (14,359)(Loss) profit for the year(618)(4,222)(4,840)22,866 (7,677)15,189 Total comprehensive income for the year(1,240)(4,222)(5,462)22,404 (7,677)14,727 Non-controlling interests3,580 (558)3,022 4,963 (1,013)3,950 Basic (loss) earnings per share ($)(0.24)(0.20)(0.44)1.36 (0.51)0.85 Diluted (loss) earnings per share ($)(0.24)(0.20)(0.44)1.35 (0.50)0.85 Consolidated statements of financial position ($’000’s) December 31, 2023January 1, 2023As previously reportedAdjustment As restatedAs previously reportedAdjustment As restatedRetained loss63,17233,971 97,14350,22230,307 80,529Non-controlling interests24,477(6,021)18,45622,409(5,463)16,946Deferred tax liabilities6,13139,992 46,1235,12335,770 40,893 Remediation efforts are ongoing and are expected to be completed in the second quarter of 2025. Going forward, management plans to reconsider critical accounting interpretations every 3 years. The remediation efforts to-date have included engaging and consulting with the external accounting advisors, considering authoritative and non-authoritative guidance available in the accounting literature, and conducting a detailed analysis of deferred tax accounting rules. The management team, including the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, have reaffirmed and re-emphasized the importance of internal control, control consciousness and a strong control environment. Should these remedial measures be insufficient to address the material weakness described above, or additional deficiencies arise in the future, material misstatements in our interim or annual financial statements may occur in the future. Material weakness and non-reliance on previous financial statements In the preparation of the Financial Statements, management identified the prior period error and determined that the restatement of financial information presented was necessary. As a result, management has determined that the control over accounting for deferred tax liabilities did not operate effectively and constitutes a material weakness for the annual and interim filings for the period January 1, 2019 to December 31, 2024. Based on the foregoing, each of the previously filed annual and interim financial statements for the annual and interim periods between January 1, 2019 and September 30, 2024 should not be relied upon in respect of the items set out in the tables above. Commentary Financial Performance In 2024, Caledonia achieved a significant financial turnaround, reporting a net attributable profit of $17.9 million, an improvement from the net loss of $7.9 million in 2023. This positive shift was driven by a 23% increase in the average realised gold price, rising to $2,347 per ounce from $1,910 per ounce in 2023 and cost improvements. Gross profit for the year reached $77.0 million, up from $41.5 million in the previous year, reflecting both the higher gold prices and effective cost management. Operating cash flow also saw an increase to $42.0 million compared to $14.8 million in 2023. This improvement in cash generation has strengthened the company’s financial position, with net cash and cash equivalents improving to negative $8.7 million from negative $11.0 million in the prior year. Outlook for 2025 Looking ahead, Blanket’s production guidance for 2025 is between 73,500 and 77,500 ounces of gold. On-mine cost per ounce is expected to be between $1,050 and $1,150, reflecting anticipated increases in labour and operating expenses. All-in sustaining cost per ounce is expected to be between $1,690 to $1,790 due to a high level of sustaining capital expenditure as Caledonia continues to invest in Blanket’s future. Capital investment for 2025 is budgeted at $41.0 million, with $34.1 million allocated to Blanket and $6.3 million designated for the Bilboes and Motapa projects. These investments aim to enhance operational efficiency and support the Company’s growth objectives. Details of Investor and Analyst Presentation A presentation for investors and analysts will be held as follows: When: March 31, 2025 at 2:00pm London time Topic: Full Year and Q4 2024 Results Call for Investors Register in advance for this webinar: https://brrmedia.news/CMCL_Q4 Enquiries: Caledonia Mining Corporation PlcMark LearmonthCamilla HorsfallTel: +44 1534 679 800Tel: +44 7817 841 793 Cavendish Capital Markets Limited (Nomad and Joint Broker)Adrian HaddenPearl KellieTel: +44 207 397 1965Tel: +44 131 220 9775 Liberum Panmure (Joint Broker)Scott MathiesonAilsa MacMasterTel: +44 20 3100 2000 Camarco, Financial PR/ IR (UK)Gordon PooleElfie KentFergus YoungTel: +44 20 3757 4980 3PPB (Financial PR, North America)Patrick ChidleyPaul DurhamTel: +1 917 991 7701Tel: +1 203 940 2538 Curate Public Relations (Zimbabwe)Debra TatendaTel: +263 77802131 IH Securities (Private) Limited (VFEX Sponsor - Zimbabwe)Lloyd MlotshwaTel: +263 (242) 745 119/33/39 This announcement contains inside information which is disclosed in accordance with the Market Abuse Regulation (EU) No. 596/2014 (“MAR”) as it forms part of UK domestic law by virtue of the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018 and is disclosed in accordance with the Company's obligations under Article 17 of MAR. Cautionary Note Concerning Forward-Looking Information Information and statements contained in this news release that are not historical facts are "forward-looking information" within the meaning of applicable securities legislation that involve risks and uncertainties relating, but not limited to Caledonia's current expectations, intentions, plans, and beliefs. Forward-looking information can often be identified by forward-looking words such as "anticipate", "believe", "expect", "goal", "plan", "target", "intend", "estimate", "could", "should", "may" and "will" or the negative of these terms or similar words suggesting future outcomes, or other expectations, beliefs, plans, objectives, assumptions, intentions or statements about future events or performance. Examples of forward-looking information in this news release include: production guidance, our plans and timing regarding further exploration and drilling and development, future costs, the development of Bilboes and Motapa, our strategic vision, the potential sale of concentrate, the potential relocation of the Tailings Storage Facility, the high-grade mineralisation at Blanket, the publication of the Bilboes feasibility study, the timing and ability to remediate the deficiency in control over accounting for deferred tax liabilities and the potential of being unable to prevent misstatements from occurring in the future. This forward-looking information is based, in part, on assumptions and factors that may change or prove to be incorrect, thus causing actual results, performance or achievements to be materially different from those expressed or implied by forward-looking information. Such factors and assumptions include, but are not limited to: failure to establish estimated resources and reserves, the grade and recovery of ore which is mined varying from estimates, success of future exploration and drilling programs, reliability of drilling, sampling and assay data, assumptions regarding the representativeness of mineralization being inaccurate, success of planned metallurgical test-work, capital and operating costs varying significantly from estimates, delays in obtaining or failures to obtain required governmental, environmental or other project approvals, inflation, changes in exchange rates, fluctuations in commodity prices, delays in the development of projects and other factors. Security holders, potential security holders and other prospective investors should be aware that these statements are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those suggested by the forward-looking statements. Such factors include, but are not limited to: risks relating to estimates of mineral reserves and mineral resources proving to be inaccurate, fluctuations in gold price, risks and hazards associated with the business of mineral exploration, development and mining, risks relating to the credit worthiness or financial condition of suppliers, refiners and other parties with whom the Company does business; inadequate insurance, or inability to obtain insurance, to cover these risks and hazards, employee relations; relationships with and claims by local communities and indigenous populations; political risk; risks related to natural disasters, terrorism, civil unrest, public health concerns (including health epidemics or outbreaks of communicable diseases such as the coronavirus (COVID-19)); availability and increasing costs associated with mining inputs and labour; the speculative nature of mineral exploration and development, including the risks of obtaining or maintaining necessary licenses and permits, diminishing quantities or grades of mineral reserves as mining occurs; global financial condition, the actual results of current exploration activities, changes to conclusions of economic evaluations, and changes in project parameters to deal with unanticipated economic or other factors, risks of increased capital and operating costs, environmental, safety or regulatory risks, expropriation, the Company's title to properties including ownership thereof, increased competition in the mining industry for properties, equipment, qualified personnel and their costs, risks relating to the uncertainty of timing of events including targeted production rate increase and currency fluctuations, risks related to potentially being unable to remedy the deficiency in control over accounting for deferred tax liabilities and risks related to potentially being unable to prevent financial statements misstatements in the future. Security holders, potential security holders and other prospective investors are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking information. By its nature, forward-looking information involves numerous assumptions, inherent risks and uncertainties, both general and specific, that contribute to the possibility that the predictions, forecasts, projections and various future events will not occur. Caledonia undertakes no obligation to update publicly or otherwise revise any forward-looking information whether as a result of new information, future events or other such factors which affect this information, except as required by law. Craig James Harvey, MGSSA, MAIG, Caledonia Vice President, Technical Services, has reviewed and approved the scientific and technical information contained in this news release. Craig James Harvey is a "Qualified Person" as defined by each of (i) the Canadian Securities Administrators' National Instrument 43-101 - Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects and (ii) sub-part 1300 of Regulation S-K of the U.S. Securities Act. Condensed Consolidated Statements of profit or loss and Other comprehensive income($'000's)3 months ended12 months endedDecember 31December 312024 2023 2024 2023 2022 *Restated *Restated *Restated Revenue47,515 38,661 183,018 146,314 142,082 Royalty(2,432)(1,987)(9,263)(7,637)(7,124)Production costs(20,239)(21,681)(80,744)(82,709)(62,998)Depreciation(3,915)(4,437)(16,021)(14,486)(10,141)Gross profit20,929 10,556 76,990 41,482 61,819 Other income725 136 1,090 263 60 Other expenses(2,862)(1,567)(6,940)(4,367)(11,782)Administrative expenses(5,429)(5,539)(15,658)(17,429)(11,941)Cash-settled share-based expense278 (165)(201)(463)(609)Equity-settled share-based expense(269)(76)(1,054)(640)(484)Net foreign exchange profit (loss)474 (494)(9,722)(6,772)(5,677)Net derivative financial instrument expense(335)(529)(831)(1,119)(1,198)Operating profit13,511 2,322 43,674 10,955 30,188 Net finance cost(787)(653)(3,131)(2,985)(640)Profit before tax12,724 1,669 40,543 7,970 29,548 Tax expense(5,208)(4,258)(17,489)(12,810)(14,359)Profit (loss) for the year7,516 (2,589)23,054 (4,840)15,189 Other comprehensive income Items that are or may be reclassified to profit or loss Exchange differences on translation of foreign operations(779)156 (116)(622)(462)Total comprehensive income (loss) for the year6,737 (2,433)22,938 (5,462)14,727 Profit (loss) attributable to: Owners of the Company5,865 (3,402)17,899 (7,862)11,239 Non-controlling interests1,651 813 5,155 3,022 3,950 Profit (loss) for the year7,516 (2,589)23,054 (4,840)15,189 Total comprehensive income (loss) attributable to: Owners of the Company5,086 (3,246)17,783 (8,484)10,777 Non-controlling interests1,651 813 5,155 3,022 3,950 Total comprehensive income for the year6,737 (2,433)22,938 (5,462)14,727 Earnings (loss) per share (cents) Basic earnings (loss) per share29.7 (18.7)91.2 (43.6)84.8 Diluted earnings (loss) per share29.7 (18.7)91.2 (43.6)84.7 Adjusted earnings per share (cents) Basic44.3 2.1 125.2 (10.3)217.7 Dividends paid per share (cents)14.0 14.0 56.0 70.0 50.0 * Refer to section 10 and section 11 of the MD&A. Summarised Consolidated Statements of Financial Position ($’000’s)As atDec 31Dec 31Dec 31 202420232022 *Restated*RestatedTotal non-current assets287,046274,074196,764Income tax receivable3551,12040Inventories23,76820,30418,334Derivative financial assets–88440Trade and other receivables12,6759,9529,185Prepayments6,7482,5383,693Cash and cash equivalents4,2606,7086,735Assets held for sale13,51213,519–Total assets348,364328,303235,191Total non-current liabilities68,50563,97045,061Cash-settled share-based payment6349201,188Income tax payable2,958101,324Lease liabilities95167132Loans and borrowings1,174––Loan note instruments8556657,104Trade and other payables26,64720,50317,454Derivative Financial Liabilities–––Overdrafts12,92817,7405,239Liabilities associated with assets held for sale104128–Total liabilities113,900104,10377,502Total equity234,464224,200157,689Total equity and liabilities348,364328,303235,191 * Refer to section 10 and section 11 of the MD&A. Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows ($`000)2024 2023 2022 Cash inflow from operations55,438 26,398 49,657 Interest received26 39 17 Finance costs paid(2,864)(2,462)(192)Tax paid(10,645)(9,206)(6,866)Net cash inflow from operating activities41,955 14,769 42,616 Cash flows used in investing activities Acquisition of property, plant and equipment(27,477)(28,556)(41,495)Acquisition of exploration and evaluation assets(3,835)(1,837)(2,596)Proceeds from derivative financial instruments– 178 – Acquisition of Put options(743)(946)(478)Proceeds from call options– – 416 Acquisition of call options– – (176)Net cash used in investing activities(32,055)(31,161)(44,329) Cash flows from financing activities Dividends paid(12,302)(11,099)(8,906)Payment of lease liabilities(182)(184)(150)Shares issued – equity raise (net of transaction cost)– 15,569 – Proceeds from loans and borrowings3,000 – – Repayments of loans and borrowings(326)– – Loan notes - Motapa payment– (7,250)– Loan notes - solar bond issue receipts (net of transaction cost)1,970 6,895 – Repayment of gold loan– – (3,698)Proceeds from share options exercised37 – – Net cash (used in) / from financing activities(7,803)3,931 (12,754) Net increase / (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents2,097 (12,461)(14,467)Effect of exchange rate fluctuations on cash and cash equivalents267 (67)(302)Net cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the year(11,032)1,496 16,265 Net cash and cash equivalents at the end of the year(8,668)(11,032)1,496