Strong Gold Production
The company sold over 17,000 ounces of gold with another 3,800 ounces in recoverable inventory, achieving a production level 30% higher than planned for Q1.
Improved Cash Position and Debt Reduction
Contango ended the quarter with $35 million in cash, made principal repayments of $13.8 million, and further reduced the facility balance to $30 million, with plans to reduce it to $15 million by year-end.
Successful Hedge Management
The company effectively managed its hedges through a carry trade, maintaining a balance of 71,000 ounces as of the call and plans to finish the year with about 43,000 ounces in hedges.
Dismissal of Lawsuit
A lawsuit by Citizens for Safe Communities was dismissed, benefiting both the Manh Choh project and mining operations in Alaska in general.
Johnson Tract NPV and Development
The Johnson Tract project boasts an impressive NPV of over $400 million at current gold prices, with plans underway for permitting an underground access tunnel.