Mt Todd Feasibility Study Results
The feasibility study demonstrated a 59% reduction in initial capital costs to USD 425 million, improving capital efficiency to $93 per ounce of gold. Average annual gold production is estimated at 153,000 ounces for the first 15 years, with a life of mine gold recovery of 88.5%.
Strong Economic Indicators
The study reports an after-tax NPV at a 5% discount rate of USD 1.1 billion at $2,500 per ounce gold price, and USD 2.2 billion at $3,300 per ounce gold price. The IRR at these prices is 27.8% and 44.7% respectively, with a 2.7-year and 1.7-year payback period.
Safety Milestone Achieved
The Mt Todd site achieved 1,369 consecutive days without a lost time accident, emphasizing a strong commitment to safety.
Solid Cash Position
Vista Gold ended the second quarter with $13.2 million cash on hand and no debt, maintaining a strong financial position to support ongoing work at Mt Todd.
Interest from Potential Partners
The company has signed new confidentiality agreements with strategic investors and is actively engaging with potential partners.