Pretium Resources Inc.: Brucejack Mine Q3 2018 Production Update
Press Release
VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Oct. 09, 2018 — Pretium Resources Inc. (TSX/NYSE:PVG) (“Pretivm” or the “Company”) is pleased to report third quarter gold production results for the Brucejack Mine.
Third Quarter 2018 Summary
- 92,641 ounces of gold produced
- 12.4 grams per tonne gold mill feed grade
- 97.4% gold recovery rate
- 240,122 tonnes of ore milled
- 2,610 tonnes per day ore milled
- Over $190 million cash position as of September 30, 2018
“We added $48 million to our cash on hand during the third quarter, and are focused on sustaining long-term profitability,” said Pretivm President & CEO Joseph Ovsenek. “We are on our way to meeting our gold production guidance of 200,000 to 220,000 ounces of gold for the second half of 2018.”
Third Quarter and Nine Months 2018 and Third Quarter 2017 Production Summary
| 3Q 2018 |
3Q 2017 (1) |
Nine Months, Sept 30, 2018 | ||
| Ore Milled | tonnes | 240,122 | 261,262 | 728,555 |
| Head Grade | g/t | 12.4 | 10.5 | 12.0 |
| Recovery | % | 97.4 | 96.5 | 97.4 |
| Gold Ounces Produced | oz. | 92,641 | 82,203 | 279,670 |
- 3Q 2017 represents the Company’s first quarter of commercial production.
Third Quarter 2018 Operational and Financial Results – Webcast and Conference Call
Pretivm plans to release its third quarter 2018 operational and financial results after market close on Thursday, November 8, 2018. The webcast and conference call to discuss these results will take place Friday, November 9, 2018 at 8:00 am PT (11:00 am ET).
Webcast and conference call details:
Friday, November 9, 2018 at 8:00 am PT (11:00 am ET)
Webcast www.pretivm.com
Toll Free (North America) 1-800-319-4610
International and Vancouver 604-638-5340
About Pretivm
Pretivm is a low-cost intermediate gold producer with the high-grade underground Brucejack Mine in northern British Columbia.
For further information contact:
Joseph Ovsenek
President & CEO
Troy Shultz
Manager, Investor Relations &
Corporate Communications
Pretium Resources Inc.
Suite 2300, Four Bentall Centre, 1055 Dunsmuir Street
PO Box 49334 Vancouver, BC V7X 1L4
(604) 558-1784
invest@pretivm.com
(SEDAR filings: Pretium Resources Inc.)
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