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Lion One’s New CEO Outlines Phase 2 Strategy as Tuvatu Mine Ramps Up Under Budget

Story Highlights
  • Lion One’s new CEO is driving a Phase 2 strategy to turn Fiji’s Tuvatu Gold Mine into a more resilient, high-quality underground gold operation.
  • February results show modest gold output, solid safety and exploration gains, and under-budget project advances expected to lift recoveries and cash flow.
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Lion One Metals ( (TSE:LIO) ) has shared an announcement.

Lion One Metals’ new CEO, Campbell Olsen, has launched an inaugural monthly report to improve communication with shareholders and set out a “Phase 2” strategy focused on transforming the Tuvatu Gold Mine into a durable, higher-quality business. The company emphasizes safety, reporting no lost time injuries in February, strengthened on-site medical capacity, and continued compliance with environmental and safety standards.

Operationally, Tuvatu produced 813 ounces of gold in February and 9,180 ounces year-to-date, with the mill processing 10,267 tonnes at an average grade of 3.49 g/t and recovery of 77.3%. Management acknowledged that lower head grades, underground grade variability, and slower-than-planned development—120 metres versus a 188-metre target—limited production flexibility, but noted corrective actions including new underground equipment, better maintenance planning, and ventilation upgrades.

Exploration drilling totalled 2,369 metres across four rigs, highlighted by a 5.15-metre intercept grading 9.18 g/t gold, which supports confidence in resource growth and potential mine-life extension. Key capital projects progressed well, with the flotation plant nearing completion under budget and expected to materially boost gold recoveries, while the next phase of tailings storage capacity was approved, positioning Lion One for stronger cash generation and more robust operations in the coming years.

The most recent analyst rating on (TSE:LIO) stock is a Hold with a C$0.27 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Lion One Metals stock, see the TSE:LIO Stock Forecast page.

Spark’s Take on LIO Stock

According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, LIO is a Neutral.

The score is primarily held back by weak cash flow (negative operating and deeply negative free cash flow) despite improving operations and a low-leverage balance sheet. Technicals are mixed-to-weak with a negative MACD and price below key short-term averages, while valuation is moderate with a P/E around 16.9 and no dividend yield provided.

To see Spark’s full report on LIO stock, click here.

More about Lion One Metals

Lion One Metals Limited is a Canadian gold mining company focused on developing and operating its 100%-owned Tuvatu Gold Mine in Fiji. The company is transitioning from initial production to building a more resilient, long-life underground operation, targeting improved gold recoveries, stable output, and responsible environmental and safety performance.

Average Trading Volume: 965,278

Technical Sentiment Signal: Strong Sell

Current Market Cap: C$104.7M

Find detailed analytics on LIO stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.

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