CEO Interview Summary: BOGO.v on Restarting Gold Production In a recent interview with The Deep Dive, Kelly Malcolm, President, CEO, and Director of Borealis Mining (Ticker: BOGO.v), detailed the company's plans for resuming production at its Nevada-based Borealis Mine, known for its historical production of over 600,000 ounces of gold.
Malcolm emphasized Borealis' focus on profit maximization rather than ounce production, aligning with the company’s strategy to generate low-capital, high-margin operations. Key highlights from the interview include:
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Project Overview: The Borealis Mine is fully permitted and supported by existing infrastructure, including heap leach pads, an ADR facility, and a ~330,000-ton stockpile ready for processing. The site spans 15,020 acres and is prospective for additional high-sulfidation gold mineralization.
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Production Timeline: Borealis aims to resume full-scale production by fall 2025, with near-term plans to process the stockpile.
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Exploration Strategy: Current drilling focuses on expanding known mineralization, with broader regional exploration slated for summer 2025 following a comprehensive review of historical data.
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Financial Position: Borealis raised $16M ahead of their August 2024 IPO, backed by notable investors such as Eric Sprott (8%) and Rob McEwen (16%). The company has 83M shares outstanding and structured its financing to support its development and exploration goals. BOGO has also been generating non-dilutive funding from gold/silver pours of stockpiled ore.
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Business Strategy: Borealis intends to expand through acquisitions, targeting smaller, high-margin assets capable of generating significant cash flow. This approach contrasts with the industry's trend of prioritizing large ounce production over profitability.
Malcolm addressed the historical challenges at the Borealis Mine, including previous operators’ financial difficulties and suboptimal strategies. He outlined Borealis’ commitment to leveraging lessons from the past, focusing on operational efficiency, and minimizing costs to create a sustainable and profitable operation.
This contrarian approach of prioritizing profitability over large-scale production is positioned to set Borealis apart in the gold mining industry. Malcolm expressed confidence in the company’s direction, citing opportunities for growth through strategic acquisitions and continued exploration success.
Full interview here:
Posted on behalf of Borealis Mining Company Ltd.