Probe Gold Files PEA Update Technical Report for the Novador Project, Quebec
TORONTO, March 26, 2024 - Probe Gold Inc. (TSX-V: PRB) (OTCQB: PROBF) ("Probe" or the "Company") is pleased to announce the filing of the independent Preliminary Economic Assessment ("PEA") technical report which has been prepared in accordance with National Instrument 43-101 - Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects, on its 100% owned Novador Project, located in Val-d'Or, Québec.
The Novador PEA supports a robust mining plan that averages over 255,000 ounces per year of gold production, with over 281,000 ounces per year in the first five years of the 12.6-year mine life and boasts an impressive after-tax NPV of $910 million using a base-case gold price of US$1,750/oz. The technical report, entitled "Novador Project, NI 43-101 Technical Report & Preliminary Economic Assessment" (the "Novador PEA") and dated March 26, 2024 (effective date of February 13th, 2024) is available on SEDAR+ (www.sedarplus.ca) under Company's issuer profile, and on the Company's website https://probegold.com/novador-project/ under the technical reports tab.
The independent Technical Report was prepared through the collaboration of the following firms: Ausenco Engineering Canada ULC (Ausenco), Moose Mountain Technical Services (MMTS), InnovExplo Inc., Lamont Inc.
The scientific and technical content of this press release has been reviewed, prepared and approved by Mr. Yves Dessureault, P.Eng., COO of Probe Gold who is a "Qualified Person" as defined by National Instrument 43-101 - Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects ("NI 43-101"). Probe's news release dated February 13, 2024 (titled "Probe Gold Announces Updated PEA For Novador Project, Quebec; 23% Increase In Average Annual Production To 255,000 Ounces, Pre-Tax NPV5% Of C$1.53 Billion, And Pre-Tax IRR Of 34.4%") summarized the key results, assumptions and estimates contained in the Novador PEA.
About Probe Gold:
Probe Gold Inc. is a leading Canadian company focused on the acquisition, exploration, and development of highly prospective gold properties. The Company is well-funded and dedicated to exploring and developing high-quality gold projects. Notably, it owns 100% of its flagship asset, the multimillion-ounce Novador Gold Project in Québec, as well as an early-stage Detour Gold Quebec project. Probe controls a large land package of approximately 1685-square-kilometres of exploration ground within some of the most prolific gold belts in Québec.
On behalf of Probe Gold Inc.,
Dr. David Palmer,
President & Chief Executive Officer
For further information:
Please visit our website at www.probegold.com or contact:
Seema Sindwani
Vice-President of Investor Relations
info@probegold.com
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