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VANCOUVER, British Columbia, May 07, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Thor Explorations Ltd. (TSX VENTURE: THX) (“Thor” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr Michael Kelly as General Manager at its 100% owned Segilola Gold Project (“Segilola” or the “Project”) in Nigeria.
Michael Kelly is a mining engineer with over thirty years experience and a proven track record in developing mining projects from feasibility though Engineering Procurement and Construction (“EPC”) to production and also has a proven track record in operations and leadership.
Mr Kelly has achieved success in delivering projects and operating mines in several locations in Africa and Asia with wide ranging industry experience focused on gold, having managed mining operations, in both production and technical roles and having been involved in the planning and optimisation of several open pit mines. More recently as a General Manager, Mine Manager, Project Manager & Chief Engineer for Open Pit Gold operation’s in Ghana, Mongolia, Philippines, Eritrea and Egypt.
Mr Kelly also has significant experience of underground operations, in both production and technical roles, having worked as a lead manager of technical services for AngloGold Ashanti’s Obuasi mine where the mine produced gold from both open pit and underground operations and more than doubled its underground production rate during his time there.
Mr Kelly has worked in key senior mining positions for Zara Mining, Centerra Gold, AngloGold Ashanti and also as a mining contractor.
Segun Lawson, President & CEO, commented:
“We are very pleased to have Michael join the senior management team at Thor as we enter into the EPC phase at Segilola. He is a seasoned and respected mining professional who has worked across Africa, building projects and teams and has a track record of delivering projects on time and under budget, most recently having delivered the Koka Gold Mine in Eritrea, which was commissioned ahead of time and under the budget of USD150 million.
Michael brings a wealth of gold mining project construction and operational experience to the company, and furthermore he has taken a long term view and will remain with the Company, transitioning to General Manager Operations on commissioning of the plant.”
The Segilola Gold Project
The Segilola Gold Project is considered the most advanced gold project in Nigeria. Thor recently completed a DFS on the Segilola Open Pit Reserve and a Preliminary Economic Assessment (“PEA”) on the Segilola Underground Resource.
| | Feasibility Study
Segilola Open Pit Mine | Preliminary Economic Assessment
Segilola Underground Mine |
| Cashflow | $178m | $43m |
| NPV | Pre-tax NPV5% of $138m
Post-tax NPV5% of $138m | Pre-tax NPV5% of $35m
Post-tax NPV5% of $35m |
| IRR | Post-tax IRR of 50% | N/A |
| Payback | Post-tax 1.4 years on initial capital | N/A |
| Capex | Pre-production capital of $87.5m | Development capital of $13m |
| Production | Average of 80,000oz LOM | Average of 33,000oz LOM |
| Production Cost | LOM All-in sustaining cost of $662/oz | LOM All-in sustaining cost of $756/oz |
| Mine Life | 5 years | N/A |
| Probable Mineral Reserves | 3.0Mt @ 4.2 g/t Au containing 405,600oz Au at 0.77 g/t cut off | N/A |
| LOM Recoveries | 97.0% for 395,400oz | 96.0% for 102,000oz |
About Thor
Thor Explorations Ltd. is a Canadian mineral exploration company engaged in the acquisition, exploration and development of mineral properties located in Nigeria, Senegal and Burkina Faso. Thor holds a 100% interest in the Segilola Gold Project located in Osun State of Nigeria and a 70% interest in the Douta Gold Project located in south-eastern Senegal. Thor also holds a 49% interest in the Bongui and Legue gold permits located in Houndé greenstone belt, south west Burkina Faso. Thor trades on the TSX Venture Exchange under the symbol “THX”.
THOR EXPLORATIONS LTD.
Segun Lawson
President & CEO
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This press release does not constitute an offer to purchase securities. The securities to be offered in the offering have not been and will not be registered under the United States Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or any state securities laws and may not be offered or sold in the United States or to, or for the benefit or account of, a U.S. person, except pursuant to an available exemption from such registration requirements.
Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
Except for the statements of historical fact contained herein, the information presented constitutes “forward looking statements” within the meaning of certain securities laws, and is subject to important risks, uncertainties and assumptions. Such forward-looking statements, including but not limited to the completion of the acquisition of the Segilola Gold Project and the use of the proceeds of the private placement. The words “may”, “could”, “should”, “would”, “suspect”, “outlook”, “believe”, “anticipate”, “estimate”, “expect”, “intend”, “plan”, “target” and similar words and expressions are used to identify forward-looking information. The forward-looking information in this news release describes the Company’s expectations as of the date of this news release and accordingly, is subject to change after such date. Readers should not place undue importance on forward-looking information and should not rely upon this information as of any other date. While the Company may elect to, it does not undertake to update this information at any particular time.
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Tel: 778-373-0102
Fax: 604-434-1487
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