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Friday, February 21, 2014

San Gold Announces a 60% Increase in Mineral Reserves

San Gold CorporationSan Gold Corporation

TSX : SGR
OTCQX : SGRCF


February 20, 2014 20:00 ET



WINNIPEG, MANITOBA--(Marketwired - Feb. 20, 2014) - San Gold Corporation (TSX:SGR)(OTCQX:SGRCF) today announced an updated mineral reserve and resource estimate for its Rice Lake Mining Complex.

During 2013, extensive definition drilling and detailed mine planning to integrate the Hinge, 007 and Rice Lakes mines resulted in an increase in proven and probable mineral reserves to 2.7 million tons grading 5.24 grams per tonne containing 405,400 ounces of gold as of December 31, 2013. This is a 60% increase from the proven and probable mineral reserves as of December 31, 2012. 

"I am very pleased with the progress made by our technical team over the past year. The increase in reserves has allowed us to complete five years of detailed mine planning, thereby providing improved operational flexibility. Our drilling in 2014 will be primarily from underground locations in closer proximity to known ore bodies. We expect to achieve a further increase in the mineral reserve as the year progresses through the conversion of our large inferred mineral resource," said Ian Berzins, San Gold's President, CEO and Chief Operating Officer.
Notes to Mineral Reserve and Resource Estimate Table
  • Mineral reserve and resource estimates are calculated in accordance with the CIM Definition Standards on Mineral Resources and Mineral Reserves adopted by CIM Council, 2010.
  • Tonnage and ounce estimates have been rounded to the nearest hundred.
  • Proven and probable mineral reserves are included in the measured and indicated mineral resources.
  • The mineral reserve estimate is based on a gold price of US$1,250 per ounce.
  • A cut-off grade of 3.65 g/tonne gold was used for estimating mineral reserves. A cut-off grade of between 2.74 and 3.43 g/tonne gold was used for estimating mineral resources.
  • Inferred mineral resources are not in the current mine plan and therefore do not have demonstrated economic viability.
The estimate of mineral resources was carried out under the supervision of Michael Michaud, Vice-President
of Exploration. The estimate of mineral reserves was carried out under the supervision of Rolando Jeria, Chief Engineer. Mr. Michaud and Mr. Jeria are Qualified Persons as defined by NI 43-101, and have reviewed and approved this news release.

About  San Gold
San Gold is an established Canadian gold producer, explorer, and developer that owns and operates the Rice Lake Mining Complex near Bissett, Manitoba. The Company employs more than 420 people and is committed to the highest standards of safety and environmental stewardship. San Gold is on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol "SGR" and on the OTCQX under the symbol "SGRCF".

Cautionary Note
No stock exchange, securities commission or other regulatory authority has approved or disapproved the information contained herein. This news release includes certain "forward-looking statements". All statements, other than statements of historical fact included in this release, including, without limitation, statements regarding forecast gold production, gold grades, recoveries, cash operating costs, potential mineralization, mineral resources, mineral reserves, exploration results, and future plans and objectives of the Company, are forward-looking statements that involve various risks and uncertainties. These forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements with respect to mining and processing of mined ore, achieving projected recovery rates, anticipated production rates and mine life, operating efficiencies, costs and expenditures, changes in mineral resources and conversion of mineral resources to proven and probable mineral reserves, and other information that is based on forecasts of future operational or financial results, estimates of amounts not yet determinable and assumptions of management.
Any statements that express or involve discussions with respect to predictions, expectations, beliefs, plans, projections, objectives, assumptions or future events or performance (often, but not always, using words or phrases such as "expects" or "does not expect", "is expected", "anticipates" or "does not anticipate", "plans", "estimates" or "intends", or stating that certain actions, events or results "may", "could", "would", "might" or "will" be taken, occur or be achieved) are not statements of historical fact and may be "forward-looking statements." Forward-looking statements are subject to a variety of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual events or results to differ from those reflected in the forward-looking statements.
There can be no assurance that forward-looking statements will prove to be accurate and actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from the Company's expectations include, among others, the actual results of current exploration activities, conclusions of economic evaluations and changes in project parameters as plans continue to be refined as well as future prices of precious metals, as well as those factors discussed in the section entitled "Other MD&A Requirements and Additional Disclosure and Risk Factors" in the Company's most recent quarterly Management's Analysis and Discussion ("MD&A"). Although the Company has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially, there may be other factors that cause results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended. There can be no assurance that such 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.
Exploration results that include geophysics, sampling, and drill results on wide spacings may not be indicative of the occurrence of a mineral deposit. Such results do not provide assurance that further work will establish sufficient grade, continuity, metallurgical characteristics, and economic potential to be classed as a category of mineral resource. A mineral resource that is classified as "inferred" or "indicated" has a great amount of uncertainty as to its existence and economic and legal feasibility. It cannot be assumed that any or part of an "indicated mineral resource" or "inferred mineral resource" will ever be upgraded to a higher category of resource. Investors are cautioned not to assume that all or any part of mineral deposits in these categories will ever be converted into proven and probable reserves.

Contact Information


  • San Gold Corporation
    Ian Berzins
    President, CEO, and Chief Operating Officer
    Toll Free: 1 (855) 585-4653

    San Gold Corporation
    Tim Friesen
    Investor Relations
    Toll Free: 1 (855) 585-4653
    sgr@sangold.ca
    www.sangold.ca

Monday, November 4, 2013

San Gold Announces High Grade Drill Results at Depth, Nov 4th 2013

San Gold CorporationSan Gold Corporation

TSX : SGR
OTCQX : SGRCF




November 04, 2013 08:00 ET



WINNIPEG, MANITOBA--(Marketwired - Nov. 4, 2013) - San Gold Corporation (TSX:SGR)(OTCQX:SGRCF) today provided updated drilling results from its underground drilling program on 26 Level of the Rice Lake Mine.

Initial results, obtained from the newly established 6140 drill station located approximately 1,170 metres below surface at the eastern extent of the 710 zone, demonstrate robust grades and widths that are accessible from new 26 level development. These zones are located immediately to the hanging wall of the 710 zone and appear to be part of the 007 system at depth. Highlights of this drilling include drill hole 614-13-010 which returned 45.3 g/tonne over 6.1 metres and drill hole 614-13-009 which returned 14.7 g/tonne over 4.1 metres.

The 6140 drill station was established earlier this year in closer proximity to the 710 HW region to follow up on drill hole 613-13-039 which returned 22.5 g/tonne over 4.2 metres and 15.7 g/tonne over 4.1 metres (reported April 24, 2013) and drill hole 607-12-048 which returned 15.1 g/tonne over 11.1 metres (reported November 26, 2012). The Company is planning additional drilling this year to follow up on these results.
"The high-grade region identified in the 710 vein hanging wall represents another important zone discovered as a result of ongoing exploration of the Shoreline Basalt Unit at depth. These results have been obtained within 100 metres of existing infrastructure and can be developed rapidly and with minimal capital expenditure," said Ian Berzins, San Gold's President, CEO and Chief Operating Officer.
Highlights of the preliminary drilling from the 6140 drill station are as follows:
Hole Number Zone From
(m)
To
(m)
Core
(m)
Grade(gpt) Depth
(m)
614-13-009 710 HW 72.2 73.6 1.5 9.5 1173
710 HW 98.6 102.7 4.1 14.7 1173
614-13-010 710 HW 19.2 21.3 2.1 12.8 1172
Including 19.5 20.1 0.6 37.0
710 HW 51.1 57.3 6.1 45.3 1172
Including 52.1 53.6 1.5 99.1
Assay values are capped at 102.8 g/tonne (3 oz per ton).
The 710 HW zone is located at the eastern extent of known mineralization at 26 Level of the Rice Lake mine and remains open to the east and northeast. It was identified as part of the Company's ongoing structural analysis to refine the Company's exploration model. This analysis has already yielded numerous new targets within lesser known, near-surface structures (reported September 26, 2013).
Figure 1 provides a graphic illustration showing a plan view of the 710 HW drilling. It can be found here: http://media3.marketwire.com/docs/908847fig1.pdf
Figure 2 provides a graphic illustration showing a section view of the 710 HW drilling. It can be found here: http://media3.marketwire.com/docs/908847fig2.pdf
These figures can also be found on the Company web site (www.sangold.ca) and on SEDAR (www.sedar.com).
This program was carried out by San Gold mine geologists under the supervision of Michael Michaud, P.Geo., the Qualified Person for San Gold under National Instrument 43-101 who has reviewed and approved this news release. Underground drill core samples are assayed on site in the Company's assay lab using the fire assay method with an AA and gravimetric finish. San Gold's quality control and assurance program includes the insertion of standards, the retention of pulps and rejects, and spot checks utilizing independent labs including Accurassay Laboratories of Thunder Bay, ON and Acme Analytical Laboratories Ltd in Winnipeg, MB.
About San Gold
San Gold is an established Canadian gold producer, explorer, and developer that owns and operates the Rice Lake Mining Complex near Bissett, Manitoba. The Company employs more than 420 people and is committed to the highest standards of safety and environmental stewardship. San Gold is on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol "SGR" and on the OTCQX under the symbol "SGRCF".
For further information on San Gold, please visit www.sangold.ca.
Cautionary Note
No stock exchange, securities commission or other regulatory authority has approved or disapproved the information contained herein. This news release includes certain "forward-looking statements". All statements, other than statements of historical fact included in this release, including, without limitation, statements regarding forecast gold production, gold grades, recoveries, cash operating costs, potential mineralization, mineral resources, mineral reserves, exploration results, and future plans and objectives of the Company, are forward-looking statements that involve various risks and uncertainties. These forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements with respect to mining and processing of mined ore, achieving projected recovery rates, anticipated production rates and mine life, operating efficiencies, costs and expenditures, changes in mineral resources and conversion of mineral resources to proven and probable mineral reserves, and other information that is based on forecasts of future operational or financial results, estimates of amounts not yet determinable and assumptions of management.
Any statements that express or involve discussions with respect to predictions, expectations, beliefs, plans, projections, objectives, assumptions or future events or performance (often, but not always, using words or phrases such as "expects" or "does not expect", "is expected", "anticipates" or "does not anticipate", "plans", "estimates" or "intends", or stating that certain actions, events or results "may", "could", "would", "might" or "will" be taken, occur or be achieved) are not statements of historical fact and may be "forward-looking statements." Forward-looking statements are subject to a variety of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual events or results to differ from those reflected in the forward-looking statements.
There can be no assurance that forward-looking statements will prove to be accurate and actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from the Company's expectations include, among others, the actual results of current exploration activities, conclusions of economic evaluations and changes in project parameters as plans continue to be refined as well as future prices of precious metals, as well as those factors discussed in the section entitled "Other MD&A Requirements and Additional Disclosure and Risk Factors" in the Company's most recent quarterly Management's Analysis and Discussion ("MD&A"). Although the Company has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially, there may be other factors that cause results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended. There can be no assurance that such 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.

Contact Information


San Gold Corporation
Ian Berzins
President, CEO, and Chief Operating Officer
Toll Free: 1 (855) 585-4653
sgr@sangold.ca

San Gold Corporation
Tim Friesen
Investor Relations
Toll Free: 1 (855) 585-4653
sgr@sangold.ca
www.sangold.ca

Thursday, May 23, 2013

San Gold Announces Changes to its Board of Directors and the Acquisition of Shares in Wildcat Exploration

San Gold CorporationSan Gold Corporation

TSX : SGR
OTCQX : SGRCF




May 21, 2013 18:00 ET



WINNIPEG, MANITOBA--(Marketwired - May 21, 2013) - San Gold Corporation
(TSX:SGR)(OTCQX:SGRCF) ("San Gold" or the "Company") announced today that the board of directors has appointed Ian Berzins, the President, Chief Executive Officer and Chief Operating Officer of the Company, as a director of the Company. The board of directors has also changed the role of executive vice chairman to that of lead director which continues to be filled by Dale Ginn.

San Gold also announced that it has filed an early warning report with respect to its purchase of 1,250,000 common shares ("Common Shares") of Wildcat Exploration Ltd. ("Wildcat") pursuant to a subscription agreement effective as of December 12, 2012. The Common Shares were acquired by the Company pursuant to the "accredited investor" exemption contained in National Instrument 45-106 Prospectus and Registration Exemptions.

The 1,250,000 Common Shares represent approximately 16.17% of the issued and outstanding Common Shares of Wildcat. The acquisition results in the Company beneficially owning and controlling an aggregate of 1,500,000 Common Shares of Wildcat, which represents approximately 19.4% of the issued and outstanding Common Shares of Wildcat. This represents a material change over the 250,000 Common Shares held by the Company prior to this transaction.

The purpose of the Company in effecting the transaction was to comply with its requirements pursuant to a property option agreement between the Company and Wildcat dated August 9, 2011 pursuant to which the Company has the option to acquire an 80% interest in certain mineral properties of Wildcat.
An early warning report in respect of the above-noted transaction has been filed on SEDAR and is available at www.sedar.com.

About San Gold
San Gold is an established Canadian gold producer, explorer, and developer that owns and operates the Rice Lake Mining Complex near Bissett, Manitoba. The Company employs more than 450 people and is committed to the highest standards of safety and environmental stewardship. San Gold is on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol "SGR" and on the OTCQX under the symbol "SGRCF".
For further information on San Gold, please visit www.sangold.ca.
Cautionary Note
This news release includes certain "forward-looking statements". All statements, other than statements of historical fact included in this release, including, without limitation, statements regarding forecast gold production, gold grades, recoveries, cash operating costs, potential mineralization, mineral resources, mineral reserves, exploration results, and future plans and objectives of San Gold, are forward-looking statements that involve various risks and uncertainties. These forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements with respect to mining and processing of mined ore, achieving projected recovery rates, anticipated production rates and mine life, operating efficiencies, costs and expenditures, changes in mineral resources and conversion of mineral resources to proven and probable mineral reserves, and other information that is based on forecasts of future operational or financial results, estimates of amounts not yet determinable and assumptions of management.
No stock exchange, securities commission or other regulatory authority has approved or disapproved the information contained herein.

Contact Information


San Gold Corporation
Ian Berzins
President and CEO
Toll Free: 1 (855) 585-4653
sgr@sangold.ca

San Gold Corporation
Gestur Kristjansson
Chief Financial Officer
Toll Free: 1 (855) 585-4653
sgr@sangold.ca
www.sangold.ca

Tuesday, April 16, 2013

San Gold Reports 2013 Q1 Production Results



WINNIPEG, MANITOBA--(Marketwired - April 16, 2013) - San Gold Corporation (TSX:SGR)(OTCQX:SGRCF) today announced preliminary results of operations at its Rice Lake Mining Complex in Manitoba, Canada for the quarter ended March 31, 2013.

Q1 Production Highlights

   -  Gold production of 17,354 ounces.                                     
   -  Mill production of 156,013 tons.                                      
   -  Mine production of 143,859 tons.
First Quarter 2013 Preliminary Operating Results

San Gold produced 17,354 ounces of gold in the first quarter. The operation mined 143,859 tons of ore at an average daily rate of 1,598 tons per day and milled 156,013 tons in the quarter at an average daily throughput of 1,733 tons per day, similar rates to the first quarter of 2012. Mill recovery was 91.9% and milled grade was 4.15 grams per tonne.

"Following the recent restructuring, the Company is in the process of implementing reductions to its operating, capital, corporate overhead, and exploration costs as well as evaluating investments that do not directly contribute to the Company's core operations. Our focus will be to optimize margins per ounce and ensure we are on the most direct path to achieving free cash flows," said Ian Berzins, San Gold's President, CEO and Chief Operating Officer. "We anticipate grade will return to more normalized levels as the year progresses."

The Company expects to produce between 75,000 and 90,000 ounces of gold in 2013 with cash costs between $800 and $900.

The Company is also pleased to announce that it has received formal notice from the Manitoba government confirming the renewal of its mineral operating lease, ML-063, for a second 21-year term from April 1, 2013 to April 1, 2034.

About San Gold

San Gold is an established Canadian gold producer, explorer, and developer that owns and operates the Hinge, 007, and Rice Lake mines near Bissett, Manitoba, approximately 235 kilometres northeast of Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. The Rice Lake Project has a permitted, modern gold mill currently processing ore at a capacity of 2,500 tons per day, modern surface infrastructure including a licensed tailings management facility, and is connected to the Manitoba power grid system. The Company employs approximately 450 people and is committed to the highest standards of safety and environmental stewardship. San Gold is on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol "SGR" and on the OTCQX under the symbol "SGRCF".

For further information on San Gold, please visit www.sangold.ca.

Cautionary Note

This news release includes certain "forward-looking statements". All statements, other than statements of historical fact included in this release, including, without limitation, statements regarding forecast gold production, gold grades, recoveries, cash operating costs, potential mineralization, mineral resources, mineral reserves, exploration results, and future plans and objectives of the Company, are forward-looking statements that involve various risks and uncertainties. These forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements with respect to mining and processing of mined ore, achieving projected recovery rates, anticipated production rates and mine life, operating efficiencies, costs and expenditures, changes in mineral resources and conversion of mineral resources to proven and probable mineral reserves, and other information that is based on forecasts of future operational or financial results, estimates of amounts not yet determinable and assumptions of management.

Any statements that express or involve discussions with respect to predictions, expectations, beliefs, plans, projections, objectives, assumptions or future events or performance (often, but not always, using words or phrases such as "expects" or "does not expect", "is expected", "anticipates" or "does not anticipate", "plans", "estimates" or "intends", or stating that certain actions, events or results "may", "could", "would", "might" or "will" be taken, occur or be achieved) are not statements of historical fact and may be "forward-looking statements." Forward-looking statements are subject to a variety of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual events or results to differ from those reflected in the forward-looking statements.

There can be no assurance that forward-looking statements will prove to be accurate and actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from the Company's expectations include, among others, the actual results of current exploration activities, conclusions of economic evaluations and changes in project parameters as plans continue to be refined as well as future prices of precious metals, as well as those factors discussed in the section entitled "Other MD&A Requirements and Additional Disclosure and Risk Factors" in the Company's most recent quarterly Management's Analysis and Discussion ("MD&A"). Although the Company has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially, there may be other factors that cause results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended. There can be no assurance that such 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.
No stock exchange, securities commission or other regulatory authority has approved or disapproved the information contained herein.
CONTACT INFORMATION:
San Gold Corporation
Ian Berzins
President and CEO, Chief Operating Officer
Toll Free: 1 (855) 585-4653

or

San Gold Corporation
Tim Friesen
Communications Director
Toll Free: 1 (855) 585-4653
info1@sangold.ca
www.sangold.ca

Friday, February 8, 2013

San Gold increases production and resource estimates for Rice Lake Mine

San Gold CorporationSan Gold Corporation

TSX : SGR
OTCQX : SGRCF


February 08, 2013 07:00 ET

San Gold Provides Update on Rice Lake Activities: Resource Estimation, Mine Development and Production, Guidance and Exploration



WINNIPEG, MANITOBA--(Marketwire - Feb. 8, 2013) - San Gold Corporation (the "Company") (TSX:SGR)(OTCQX:SGRCF) announces an updated mineral resource and mineral reserve estimate, 2012 production results with guidance for 2013 & 2014 and an exploration update for the Company's 100% owned Rice Lake Mining Complex (the "Property") located in Bissett, approximately 235 kilometres northeast of Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. The Property has a permitted, modern gold mill currently processing ore at a capacity of 2,500 tons per day, as well as modern surface infrastructure, including a licensed tailings management facility and is connected to the Manitoba power grid system.
Highlights
  • Proven and Probable mineral reserves of 253,000 ounces, an increase of 21% from March 31, 2012 (an increase of 75% after accounting for mined ounces).
  • Measured and Indicated mineral resources of 655,000 ounces, an increase of 17% from March 31, 2012 (an increase of 32% after accounting for mined ounces).
  • Highest ever production in 2012 of 86,506 ounces of gold, an increase of 17% over 2011.
  • Milling capacity was significantly increased during the year to 2,500 tons per day from 2,000 tons.
  • Continued exploration success along the depth extension of the 007 zone that returned 12.6 g/t gold over 6.0 metres and 15.5 g/t gold over 11.1 metres.
Development Outlook for 2013
The objective of the development program, from 2013 onwards, is to increase mine production to match the current mill capacity. Development will take place within the Property in four main areas, on 26 Level, 16 Level, A-Shaft of the Rice Lake mine and within other active mining areas of the 007, Hinge, Cohiba and L13 deposits. (refer to Figures 1&2 on projected timelines)
  • On 26 Level of the Rice Lake mine, the Company is driving a 150 metre drift, to begin definition drilling of the 007 deposit, and a 300 metre access drift to allow mining of the 710 deposit. Mining in this region is targeted to begin in early 2014.

  • On 16 Level of the Rice lake mine, the Company is constructing a new A-Shaft ore handling system and 1,200 metres of tracked haulage drifts to access the Hinge district from 720 metres below surface. Development work will continue in 2014 to access the 007 deposit. Mining is targeted to begin in early 2014 in the Hinge district, with operations commencing in the 007 deposit later in the year.

  • A-Shaft is being reconfigured with new ropes, guides, drum, and skips in anticipation of increased production from the 16 and 26 levels. Once complete, A-Shaft is expected to have up to 2,500 tpd capacity from 26 Level and 3,000 tpd capacity from 16 Level.

  • Within the active mining regions, the Company is planning 6,800 metres of development to provide access for mining operations, drill stations, services, and ventilation.

Once the development is complete, the operations team will have access to multiple faces, which will lead to significantly higher production rates and lower cash costs per ounce.

2012 Preliminary Operating Results
The Company is also pleased to announce highest ever production in 2012 of 86,506 ounces of gold with approximately 16,370 tons of ore remaining in surface stockpiles at year end. Overall, the Company produced 17% more gold in 2012 compared with the 74,280 ounces of gold produced in 2011. Production levels decreased marginally during the fourth quarter and lower than planned grades were realized in several stoping blocks at the 007 mine. Additionally, grades were lower due to an increased focus during the quarter on ore development work.

Gold production was 19,019 ounces during the fourth quarter resulting in gold production of 86,506 ounces for the year. For the quarter, 168,088 tons were milled resulting in a total of 629,279 tons for the year. 171,351 tons were mined during the quarter resulting in a total of 615,142 tons mined for the year. Average feed grade during the quarter was 4.22 grams per tonne gold (0.123 opt) resulting in an average feed grade of approximately 5.07 grams per tonne gold (0.148 opt) for the year. Mill recovery during the quarter was 92.6% resulting in an average recovery of 93.1% for the year.

MINERAL RESOURCE AND RESERVE ESTIMATE
The following table provides a detailed summary of the Company's mineral resources and mineral reserves, as of December 31, 2012. A detailed technical report has been filed on SEDAR.
Mineral Reserves
Tons Gold Grade Insitu
oz/ton (g/tonne) ounces
Rice Lake Mine
Proven Reserves 47,400 0.20 (6.90) 9,500
Probable Reserves 327,300 0.18 (6.26) 59,800
Proven and Probable 374,700 0.18 (6.34) 69,300
Hinge District
Proven Reserves 37,800 0.14 (4.87) 5,400
Probable Reserves 344,800 0.11 (3.78) 38,000
Proven and Probable 382,600 0.11 (3.88) 43,400
007 Zone
Proven Reserves 254,200 0.18 (6.24) 46,200
Probable Reserves 478,800 0.13 (4.58) 63,900
Proven and Probable 733,000 0.15 (5.15) 110,100
Hanging Wall Zones (Cohiba, Cartwright L13)
Proven Reserves 37,600 0.14 (4.69) 5,200
Probable Reserves 171,200 0.14 (4.93) 24,600
Proven and Probable 208,800 0.14 (4.89) 29,800
Normandy Shear (SG1, SG2, SG3)
Proven Reserves - - - -
Probable Reserves - - - -
Proven and Probable - - - -
Total Project
Proven and Probable 1,699,200 0.15 (5.10) 252,600
Mineral Resources
Tons Gold Grade Insitu
oz/ton (g/tonne) ounces
Rice Lake Mine
Measured Resource 226,300 0.24 (8.21 ) 54,200
Indicated Resource 770,200 0.24 (8.07 ) 181,200
Measured and Indicated 996,500 0.24 (8.10 ) 235,400
Inferred Resource 1,709,800 0.29 (9.80 ) 488,500
Hinge District
Measured Resource 96,200 0.16 (5.65 ) 15,900
Indicated Resource 480,900 0.13 (4.50 ) 63,000
Measured and Indicated 577,100 0.14 (4.69 ) 78,900
Inferred Resource 1,564,300 0.13 (4.48 ) 204,500
007 Zone
Measured Resource 225,000 0.24 (8.18 ) 53,700
Indicated Resource 868,800 0.15 (5.11 ) 129,600
Measured and Indicated 1,093,800 0.17 (5.75 ) 183,300
Inferred Resource 8,513,300 0.14 (4.89 ) 1,214,700
Hanging Wall Zones (Cohiba, Cartwright L13)
Measured Resource 39,100 0.16 (5.57 ) 6,400
Indicated Resource 336,100 0.19 (6.55 ) 64,200
Measured and Indicated 375,200 0.19 (6.45 ) 70,600
Inferred Resource 3,508,900 0.19 (6.64 ) 679,700
Normandy Shear (SG1, SG2, SG3)
Measured Resource - - - -
Indicated Resource 387,300 0.22 (7.70 ) 86,900
Measured and Indicated 387,300 0.22 (7.70 ) 86,900
Inferred Resource 1,220,800 0.22 (7.44 ) 265,000
Total Project
Measured and Indicated 3,429,900 0.19 (6.55 ) 655,100
Inferred Resource 16,517,100 0.17 (5.92 ) 2,852,500
NOTES TO MINERAL RESOURCE AND MINERAL RESERVE ESTIMATE TABLE:
  • Mineral resource and mineral reserve estimates are in accordance with the CIM Definition Standards on Mineral Resources and Mineral Reserves adopted by CIM Council, 2010.
  • Tonnage and in situ ounce estimates have been rounded to the nearest hundred.
  • Proven and probable mineral reserves are included in the measured and indicated mineral resources.
  • The mineral reserve estimate is based on a 2.7m (9ft.) minimum mining width, a SG 2.7 to 2.8 (tonnage factor of 11.4 ft3/ton), a gold price of US$1,300 - US$1,500 per ounce (100% exchange) and a 93% mill recovery.
  • A 3.55-4.09 g/tonne (0.10-0.12 ounce/ton) cut-off grade has been applied to deposits accessed from the Rice Lake mine shaft, while a 3.00-3.47 g/tonne (0.09-0.10 ounce/ton) cut-off grade has been applied to deposits accessed via the Hinge/007 ramp.
  • Assays were capped at 102.9 g/tonne (3.0 ounces/ton) for drill holes and chip samples.
  • Inferred mineral resources are not in the current mine plan and therefore do not have demonstrated economic viability.
  • The mineral resource and mineral reserve estimate as of December 31, 2012 was prepared under the supervision of Dale Ginn, P.Geo., and Michael Michaud, P.Geo., Qualified Persons within the meaning of National Instrument 43-101.
  • The data in this table was prepared by the Company's geology and engineering teams led by: Chief Geologist, Doug Berthelsen (P.Geo); Chief Engineer, Joe Hunter (P.Eng); Senior Resource Geologist, Shawn Horte and Resource Geologist, Jonna Deutscher.
Outlook
The Company is providing preliminary guidance of between 85,000 to 95,000 ounces of gold with cash costs of under $800 an ounce for 2013; 95,000 to 105,000 ounces of gold for 2014 and 105,000 to 115,000 ounces of gold for 2015. The Company continues to focus on its higher margin, near surface mines with minimal production from its Rice Lake mine where development activities are taking precedence. The Rice Lake mine is scheduled to recommence normal production levels in late 2014 to early 2015; when it is expected to become an important contributor to production growth. Historically, the Rice Lake mine has accounted for 20% of overall production. The Company is forecasting annual capital development costs in the range of $45-$55 million for the years 2013 and 2014.
"2013 will mark another significant step forward in the evolution of the Rice Lake Mining Complex by extending operational access beneath the current mining areas at the 007 and Hinge mines, which have combined resources capable of sustaining production for the next ten to fifteen years. This development will provide the drill platforms we need to increase mineral reserves for long-term mine planning and will also provide access for continued exploration of targets located along strike from known deposits at depth. We continue to be excited about the resource potential at depth as recent drill results below 26 Level confirms continuity of the geological structures," said San Gold President and Chief Executive Officer, George Pirie.

2013 Exploration Program
Exploration activities in 2013 will continue to focus on definition and extension at the known zones and exploration drilling at other advanced targets on the mineral lease and in the surrounding Rice Lake area with a planned budget of $17 million that includes approximately 130,000 metres of core drilling. The highlights of the 2013 exploration program are as follows:
  • Surface drilling at the Normandy Creek, SG1 and SG3 zones located east of the 007 zone to better define the mineral resource and possible extensions that have the potential to add to the current mineral resource base and provide incremental feed to the mill at some future time;
  • Continue to refine geologic model and complete follow-up exploration on recent drill results from the 710 lens of the 007 zone near the 26 level that returned 12.6 g/t gold over 6.0 metres and 15.5 g/t gold over 11.1 metres (see press release dated November, 26, 2012) that indicates that zone extends up and down dip considerable distances and there remains many isolated drill intersections that require follow-up drilling;
  • Surface drilling at more conceptual property and regional-scale targets, in particular in areas where east-west trending shear zones intersect more mafic volcanics and gabbroic rocks that are known to host the majority of the gold mineralization at the Rice Lake mine and 007 mine, and where limited drilling has returned anomalous gold values;
  • Commence initial regional surveys and first phase of drilling at the recently acquired Atikwa Lake project (recently purchased from Opawica Explorations Inc. - see press release dated June 19, 2012), where 2011 drilling returned 309 metres grading 0.59 g/t gold; and
  • Continue to support SGX Resources Inc. (31.5% ownership) that has experienced exploration success at their Timmins South - Edleston Zone (high-grade underground and open pit potential) and Timmins North - Tully Township (established mineral resources and remains open in all directions).
The Company currently has five drills operating at the Rice Lake Mining Complex and will be providing drilling results from these exciting projects throughout the year.

About San Gold
San Gold is an established Canadian gold producer, explorer, and developer that owns and operates the Hinge, 007, and Rice Lake mines near Bissett, Manitoba, approximately 235 kilometres northeast of Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. The Rice Lake Project has a permitted, modern gold mill currently processing ore at a capacity of 2,500 tons per day, modern surface infrastructure including a licensed tailings management facility, and is connected to the Manitoba power grid system. The Company employs more than 400 people and is committed to the highest standards of safety and environmental stewardship. San Gold is on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol "SGR" and on the OTCQX under the symbol "SGRCF".
Dale Ginn, P.Geo., the Qualified Person for San Gold under National Instrument 43-10, has reviewed and approved the press release.
For further information on the Company, please visit www.sangold.ca.
Cautionary Note
No stock exchange, securities commission or other regulatory authority has approved or disapproved the information contained herein. This news release includes certain "forward-looking statements". All statements, other than statements of historical fact included in this release, including, without limitation, statements regarding forecast gold production, gold grades, recoveries, cash operating costs, potential mineralization, mineral resources, mineral reserves, exploration results, and future plans and objectives of the Company, are forward-looking statements that involve various risks and uncertainties. These forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements with respect to mining and processing of mined ore, achieving projected recovery rates, anticipated production rates and mine life, operating efficiencies, costs and expenditures, changes in mineral resources and conversion of mineral resources to proven and probable mineral reserves, and other information that is based on forecasts of future operational or financial results, estimates of amounts not yet determinable and assumptions of management.
Any statements that express or involve discussions with respect to predictions, expectations, beliefs, plans, projections, objectives, assumptions or future events or performance (often, but not always, using words or phrases such as "expects" or "does not expect", "is expected", "anticipates" or "does not anticipate", "plans", "estimates" or "intends", or stating that certain actions, events or results "may", "could", "would", "might" or "will" be taken, occur or be achieved) are not statements of historical fact and may be "forward-looking statements." Forward-looking statements are subject to a variety of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual events or results to differ from those reflected in the forward-looking statements.
There can be no assurance that forward-looking statements will prove to be accurate and actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from the Company's expectations include, among others, the actual results of current exploration activities, conclusions of economic evaluations and changes in project parameters as plans continue to be refined as well as future prices of precious metals, as well as those factors discussed in the section entitled "Other MD&A Requirements and Additional Disclosure and Risk Factors" in the Company's most recent quarterly Management's Analysis and Discussion ("MD&A"). Although the Company has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially, there may be other factors that cause results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended. There can be no assurance that such 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.
Exploration results that include geophysics, sampling, and drill results on wide spacings may not be indicative of the occurrence of a mineral deposit. Such results do not provide assurance that further work will establish sufficient grade, continuity, metallurgical characteristics, and economic potential to be classed as a category of mineral resource. A mineral resource that is classified as "inferred" or "indicated" has a great amount of uncertainty as to its existence and economic and legal feasibility. It cannot be assumed that any or part of an "indicated mineral resource" or "inferred mineral resource" will ever be upgraded to a higher category of resource. Investors are cautioned not to assume that all or any part of mineral deposits in these categories will ever be converted into proven and probable reserves.
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Contact Information


  • San Gold Corporation
    Dale Ginn, P.Geo
    Qualified Person and Executive Vice Chairman
    Toll Free: 1 (855) 585-4653
    info1@sangold.ca

    San Gold Corporation
    George Pirie
    President and CEO
    Toll Free: 1 (855) 585-4653
    info1@sangold.ca

    San Gold Corporation
    Manish Grigo
    Director Investor Relations
    Toll Free: 1 (855) 585-4653
    info1@sangold.ca
    www.sangold.ca