Challenger Gold Limited (ASX:CEL) Doubles Ecuador Gold Equivalent Resource to 9.1Moz
Resource Details
Challenger Gold Limited (ASX:CEL) has announced a substantial increase in its Mineral Resource Estimate (MRE) for its Ecuador projects, doubling the gold equivalent resource from 4.5Moz to 9.1Moz AuEq. The updated resource includes 6.9Moz AuEq attributed to CEL across the El Guayabo (100%) and Colorado V (50%) projects.
Value Realization Strategy
With the completion of exploration in Ecuador, Challenger Gold is now poised to initiate the value realization process. The company is considering several strategic options, including a TSX listing through a spin-off of the Ecuador projects, a strategic sale to generate immediate capital, or forming a farm-in partnership with a major mining company to fund further development while retaining equity or royalty interests.
Focus on Hualilan Gold Project
The successful exploration in Ecuador allows Challenger Gold to concentrate on advancing its flagship Hualilan Gold Project in Argentina. The project boasts a total resource of 2.8Moz AuEq, including a high-grade core of 1.5Moz @ 5.6g/t AuEq. The company plans to capitalize on current high gold prices to generate early cash flow, which will be allocated towards constructing the standalone Hualilan facility, positioning it as a premier near-term production opportunity in South America.
Executive Comments
Mr Kris Knauer, Managing Director and CEO of Challenger Gold, stated, “I would like to congratulate our exploration team in Ecuador for their outstanding work in doubling project resources from 4.5Moz to 9.1Moz AuEq, including a high-grade core of 2.1Moz at 1.0g/t AuEq. This resource update represents a transformational milestone for Challenger Gold shareholders, enabling us to move forward with unlocking significant value from our Ecuador assets while focusing entirely on bringing our flagship Hualilan project into production.”
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