Anaconda's Point Rousse Project has record sales volume of over 4,500 ounces of gold in Q3 FY2015

TORONTO, March 19, 2015 /CNW/ - Anaconda Mining Inc. ("Anaconda" or the "Company") - (TSX:ANX) announces certain financial and operating results for the three and nine months ended February 28, 2015. During the third quarter of fiscal 2015, the Company sold 4,508 ounces of gold (a quarterly record by 141 ounces, or 3.2%).  Sales volume was approximately 59% higher than the third quarter of fiscal 2014 when the Company sold 2,832 ounces. Anaconda generated $6,266,754 in revenue at an average sales price of $1,390 per ounce. For the nine months ended February 28, 2015, Anaconda produced and sold 11,872 ounces of gold, nearly 1,100 ounces more than the comparable period in fiscal 2014. Anaconda generated $16,576,545 in revenue at an average sales price of $1,396 per ounce. The Company expects to file its full financial statements on or before April 13, 2015.

President and CEO, Dustin Angelo, stated, "Third quarter sales volume further demonstrates the Company's ability to continuously improve. The revamping of our maintenance program, an enclosed crusher and other operating improvements have resulted in better performance during a quarter that typically creates the most challenges, primarily because of the winter weather. We were able to maintain an availability rate of 92% while processing a record 87,386 tonnes at a best-ever rate of 1,053 tonnes per operating day. As a result, we produced and sold over 4,500 ounces for the third quarter of fiscal 2015. As we move into the fourth quarter of fiscal 2015, we will maintain our focus on continuous improvement while working to extend the life of the Point Rousse Project beyond 10 years."  

Q3 FY2015 Operations Overview:

The mill operated for 83 days during the third quarter of fiscal 2015 and processed 87,386 dry tonnes of ore, resulting in a record average run rate of 1,053 tonnes per operating day. Tonnes processed in the third quarter of fiscal 2015 were a 38% increase from the similar period in fiscal 2014. Mill availability was 92%, eight percentage points higher than the third quarter of fiscal 2014. Recovery remained consistent at 83%. The Company modified its schedule and approach to crushing ore, introduced new reagents to control dust and prevent freezing, and managed to reduce the overall impact of winter weather at the crusher and on stockpiles. Also, an improved preventative maintenance program contributed to lower maintenance costs and significantly higher availability.

The mine operated for 59 days in the third quarter of fiscal 2015 and produced 81,459 tonnes of ore and 370,209 tonnes of waste. Mining production decreased in the third quarter of fiscal 2015 as planned since stacking of waste material for the tailings dam expansion project was completed in the second quarter. The final liner of the tailings expansion will be installed in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2015. Grade increased in the third quarter of fiscal 2015, per the mine plan, compared to the first half of fiscal 2015. Blast movement monitoring technology and a GPS system installed on the excavator have maximized head grade and reduced dilution from 20% to less than 10%.

The following table summarizes the key operating statistics for the three and nine months ended February 28, 2015 and February 28, 2014:

NOTE: Operating statistics exclude changes in in-circuit inventory.

ABOUT ANACONDA

Headquartered in Toronto, Canada, Anaconda is a growth oriented, gold mining and exploration company with a producing mine and approximately 6,000 hectares of exploration property on the Ming's Bight Peninsula, called the Point Rousse Project, located in the Baie Verte Mining District in Newfoundland, Canada. Since 2012, Anaconda has increased its property control by nine-fold. It is currently exploring three primary, prospective gold trends, which have approximately 20 kilometres of cumulative strike length and include four deposits and numerous prospects and showings, all within 8 km of the Pine Cove mill.  The Company's plan is to discover and develop more resources within the project area and double annual production from approximately 15,000 ounces to 30,000 ounces.

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

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SOURCE Anaconda Mining Inc.