Rio Novo Gold Inc. (TSX: T.RN, Stock Forum) said the results of the definitive feasibility study showed a total refined gold production of 700,754 ounces over 13.5 years at an average grade of 0.87 grams per tonne gold for its Almas Gold project in Brazil.
The Almas Gold project, located in Tocantins State, has proven and probable reserves of 763,940 ounces of gold.
According to the Rio Nova Gold press release, the development time to full mine ramp up is about 18 months, starting immediately after the completion of project financing arrangements.
The three identified deposits in the feasibility study, Paiol, Vira Saia and Cata Funda respectively, which comprise the project, will be mined as conventional open pits. The remaining gold content of the old leach pad left by the previous operator, Vale, is also included in the mine schedule.
Rio Novo is focused on the acquisition, exploration and development of gold properties in Brazil and Colombia.
On Thursday, Rio Nova’s stock was up 4.55% and was trading at $0.23 a share. The company has a market cap of $26 million, based on 113.2 million shares outstanding. The 52-week high and low was $0.97 and $0.17 respectively.