Centerra Gold Updates Reserves and Resources.TORONTO Toronto (tərŏn`tō), city (1998 est pop. 2,400,000), provincial capital, S Ont., Canada, on Lake Ontario. Toronto is the largest city in Canada and since the 1970s has been one of the fastest-changing cities in North America, experiencing -- (All figures are in United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. dollars) 2.3 Million Ounces of Reserves Added to the Main Kumtor Pit SB Zone Centerra Gold Centerra Gold Inc. (TSX: CG) is the gold mining company headquartered in Toronto, Canada. The company was formed and went public in 2004 when Saskatoon, SK-based Cameco Corp. Inc. (TSX TSX Toronto Stock Exchange (TSE before April, 2002) TSX Transfer from Stack Pointer to Index TSX True Space Extension :CG) today issued updated estimates on the reserves and resources at its operating mines and advanced projects. At the Kumtor Mine 2.3 million ounces of reserves have been added, before accounting for mining of 614,000 ounces of contained gold in 2005, with almost all of this addition being the result of drilling at the SB Zone at the south end of the currently operating pit. Reserve grade has also increased by 18% from 3.3 g/t to 3.8 g/t gold due to the higher grade mineralization Mineralization The process by which the body uses minerals to build bone structure. Mentioned in: Rickets mineralization, n the bioprecipitation of an inorganic substance. being delineated de·lin·e·ate tr.v. de·lin·e·at·ed, de·lin·e·at·ing, de·lin·e·ates 1. To draw or trace the outline of; sketch out. 2. To represent pictorially; depict. 3. in the SB Zone. An assessment of the additional capital expenditures required to develop these reserves is nearing completion. At the Boroo Mine 349,000 ounces have been added, which replaces reserves mined in 2005. Additionally, 2.5 million ounces of measured and indicated resources have been added to Centerra's resource base. As of December December: see month. 31, 2005, on a 100% project basis, Centerra's proven and probable reserves totaled 6.2 million ounces of contained gold (Centerra's share is 6.1 million ounces), which includes an increase of 2.7 million ounces offset by 917,000 ounces mined in 2005. As of December 31, 2005, on a 100% project basis, Centerra's measured and indicated resources totaled 6.3 million ounces of contained gold (Centerra's share is 5.8 million ounces), which includes an increase of 2.5 million ounces over the December 31, 2004 figures. The significant increase in reserves and resources comes from the excellent results of exploration drilling. There is only a minimal increase attributable to using a gold price of $400 per ounce ounce, in zoology ounce, in zoology: see leopard. ounce, unit of measurement ounce: see English units of measurement. in 2005, up from $375 per ounce in the 2004 reserve estimation estimation In mathematics, use of a function or formula to derive a solution or make a prediction. Unlike approximation, it has precise connotations. In statistics, for example, it connotes the careful selection and testing of a function called an estimator. . Len Homeniuk, President and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. of Centerra Gold said: "Based on these remarkable results we believe that Centerra's long term exploration potential is outstanding and will contribute many more years of production. During 2006 our aggressive exploration program will be continued and expenditures are expected to be $21 million." Exploration at Kumtor in 2006 will be focused on extending the SB Zone down dip and along strike where the high grade nature of the mineralization offers the potential for further exploitation. Additional drilling is also planned for the NB Zone, at the north end of the pit, to test for strike extensions of the mineralization to the north. At Kumtor planned exploration expenditures for 2006 are $11.4 million. Kumtor Drilling Update During December and January January: see month. the Company completed a further five drill holes to test the SB Zone at the south end of the Kumtor pit. One hole was drilled to infill in·fill n. 1. The use of vacant land and property within a built-up area for further construction or development, especially as part of a neighborhood preservation or limited growth program. 2. between existing holes and four holes tested the dip extensions beneath existing holes. The highlights of the results are shown in the table below. All holes intersected significant mineralization with the holes returning intercepts from 5.1 to 15.9 g/t Au over down hole core lengths ranging from 46.9 to 91.6 metres. True widths for the mineralized min·er·al·ize v. min·er·al·ized, min·er·al·iz·ing, min·er·al·iz·es v.tr. 1. To convert to a mineral substance; petrify. 2. To transform a metal into a mineral by oxidation. 3. zones are typically from 70% to 95% of the stated intercepts. The SB Zone has now been delineated over a 280 metre metre In poetry, the rhythmic pattern of a poetic line. Various principles have been devised to organize poetic lines into rhythmic units. Quantitative verse, the metre of Classical Greek and Latin poetry, measures the length of time required to pronounce syllables, strike length and remains open along strike to the south and in the down dip direction. The zone has been confirmed in the down dip direction over intervals ranging from 70 to 520 metres on various drill sections. Three of the drill holes were included in the updated resource model developed for reserve estimation and are included in the additional reserves reported here. Holes D1030A and D1039A were completed after the resource model had been prepared. Both holes have extended the mineralized zone down dip from the current resource model. Complete listings of exploration drill results, and supporting maps and selected cross-sections for the SB Zone and NB Zone, for the period December 5, 2005 to January 16th 2006, at the Kumtor pit are available at the company's website at: www.centerragold.com/properties/exploration_update_January_2006/ Where applicable, drilling results discussed and shown in this release and on the company's website have been compiled using similar criteria to those used in estimating the company's resources for Kumtor. Pertinent PERTINENT, evidence. Those facts which tend to prove the allegations of the party offering them, are called pertinent; those which have no such tendency are called impertinent, 8 Toull. n. 22. By pertinent is also meant that which belongs. Willes, 319. criteria are provided with the drilling results on the company's website.
Kumtor Drilling Highlights for December 2005 to 16th January 2006
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Holes Included in December 31, 2005 Reserve Estimate
Drill From To Core Length Au
Hole # Location Zone (m) (m) (m) (g/t)
D1031 South end SB zone 290.8 368.1 77.3 7.39
Down Dip incl. 309.4 335.5 26.1 17.43
D1032 South End SB zone 246.6 297.0 50.4 15.89
Infill incl. 252.8 282.5 29.7 23.59
D1040 South end SB zone 364.8 456.4 91.6 6.36
Down Dip incl. 369.0 391.7 22.7 18.43
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New Holes Not Included in December 31, 2005 Reserve Estimate
Drill From To Core Length Au
Hole # Location Zone (m) (m) (m) (g/t)
D1030A South end SB zone 343.1 390.0 46.9 5.05
Down Dip incl. 349.0 366.0 17.0 9.35
D1039A South end SB zone 380.0 451.0 71.0 10.13
Down Dip incl. 413.0 434.0 21.0 24.88
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Note: True widths for the mineralized zones are typically from 70% to
95% of the stated intercepts.
Reserve and Resource Summary
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Reserves(1) (Tonnes and ounces in thousands)(9)
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Proven Probable
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Property Tonnes Grade Contained Tonnes Grade Contained
(g/t) Gold (oz) (g/t) Gold (oz)
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Kumtor 17,600 3.7 2,099 22,562 3.9 2,854
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Boroo 8,810 2.8 774 4,580 3.0 444
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Total 26,410 3.4 2,873 27,142 3.8 3,298
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Reserve and Resource Summary
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Reserves(1) (Tonnes and ounces in thousands)(9)
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Total Proven and Probable Reserves
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Property Tonnes Grade Contained Centerra Mining
(g/t) Gold (oz) Share (oz)(2) Method(3)
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Kumtor 40,162 3.8 4,953 4,953 OP
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Boroo 13,390 2.8 1,218 1,157 OP
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Total 53,552 3.6 6,171 6,110
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Measured and Indicated Resources (Tonnes and ounces in thousands)(9)
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Measured Indicated
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Property Tonnes Grade Contained Tonnes Grade Contained
(g/t) Gold (oz) (g/t) Gold (oz)
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Kumtor(4)(5) 13,406 3.8 1,634 10,601 4.1 1,387
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Boroo(4)(6) 1,870 2.4 147 782 2.2 54
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Gatsuurt(7) 18,597 3.1 1,854
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REN(8) 2,753 13.6 1,201
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Total 15,276 3.6 1,781 32,733 4.3 4,496
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Measured and Indicated Resources (Tonnes and ounces in thousands)(9)
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Total Measured and Indicated Resources
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Property Tonnes Grade Contained Centerra Mining
(g/t) Gold (oz) Share (oz)(2) Method(3)
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Kumtor(4)(5) 24,007 3.9 3,021 3,021 OP + UG
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Boroo(4)(6) 2,652 2.4 201 191 OP
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Gatsuurt(7) 18,597 3.1 1,854 1,854 OP
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REN(8) 2,753 13.6 1,201 746 UG
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Total 48,009 4.1 6,277 5,812
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Inferred
Resources (Tonnes and ounces in thousands)(9)
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Inferred
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Property Tonnes Grade Contained Centerra Mining
(g/t) Gold (oz) Share (oz)(2) Method(3)
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Kumtor(4),(5) 5,475 4.6 803 803 OP & UG
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Boroo(4)(6) 2,563 2.0 167 159 OP
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Gatsuurt(7) 3,980 3.0 378 378 OP
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REN(8) 301 13.2 128 80 UG
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Total 12,319 3.7 1,476 1,420
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(1) The reserves have been estimated based on a gold price of $400
per ounce.
(2) Centerra's equity interests are: Kumtor 100%, Gatsuurt 100%,
Boroo 95% and REN 62%.
(3) "OP" means open pit and "UG" means underground.
(4) Open pit resources occur beneath the current ultimate pit designs
using a gold price of $400 per ounce.
(5) The open pit resources at Kumtor are estimated based on a cutoff
grade of 1.3 grams per tonne. Underground resources occur below
the main Kumtor pit shell and are estimated based on a cutoff
grade of 5.0 grams per tonne.
(6) The resources at Boroo are estimated based on a variable cutoff
grade depending on the type of material and the associated mill
recovery. The cutoff grades range from 0.9 grams per tonne to
1.1 grams per tonne.
(7) The resources at Gatsuurt are estimated based on a cutoff grade
of 1.6 grams per tonne.
(8) The resources at REN are estimated based on a cutoff grade of
8.0 grams per tonne.
(9) A conversion factor of 31.10348 grams per ounce of gold is used
in the reserve and resource estimates.
The Kyrgyz Kyr·gyz or Kir·ghiz or Kir·giz n. pl. Kyrgyz or Kyr·gyz·es or Kirghiz or Kir·ghiz·es or Kirgiz or Kir·giz·es 1. Republic Kumtor Mine Kumtor's reserves and resources include the Kumtor main pit, the Southwest Southwest or south west is the ordinal direction halfway between south and west, the opposite of northeast. Southwest or south west may also refer to:
a) The reserve estimate at the Kumtor main pit was prepared using a cutoff grade of 1.3 g/t gold and cutting high grade values to 60 g/t gold, which are the same parameters used in the 2004 reserve estimate. The proven and probable reserves, including the stockpiles, are estimated at 4,670,000 ounces of contained gold at an average grade of 3.9 g/t gold, compared to 2,966,000 ounces of contained gold at an average grade of 3.3 g/t gold as at the end of 2004. In 2005, 614,000 contained ounces of gold were fed to the mill, and 2,318,000 ounces of contained gold were added to the reserves. Most of the increase in reserves is due to the positive exploration results and the resulting new pit design for the SB Zone. Measured and indicated resources are estimated at 2,705,000 ounces of contained gold at an average grade of 4.0 g/t gold using a 1.3 g/t gold cutoff grade. These resources are not included in the reserves. This is a increase of about 940,000 ounces of gold from the 2004 year-end year-end also year·end n. The end of a year. adj. Occurring or done at the end of the year: a year-end audit. Noun 1. measured and indicated resources and is largely attributable to positive exploration results in the NB Zone. These resources may be amenable AMENABLE. Responsible; subject to answer in a court of justice liable to punishment. to either open pit or underground mining. Using a 5.0 g/t cutoff grade, there are approximately 5.3 million tonnes of material averaging 8.2 g/t gold for a total of 1,400,000 ounces of contained gold within the measured and indicated resources quoted above. b) The Southwest Zone at Kumtor is a satellite deposit located three kilometres southwest of the Kumtor mill. Reserve and resource models have not been updated for the Southwest Zone during 2005 due to the limited amount of drilling completed in 2005 in the vicinity of the resource area. Using a cutoff grade of 1.3 g/t gold and cutting high grade values to 60 g/t gold, this zone is estimated to contain probable reserves of 283,000 ounces of contained gold at an average grade of 3.2 g/t gold and additional indicated resources of 149,000 ounces of contained gold at an average grade of 3.8 g/t gold. To be consistent with our other operations inferred resources totaling 285,000 ounces of contained gold have been reclassified and removed from the resource statement. c) The Sarytor Zone at Kumtor is a satellite deposit located five kilometers from the Kumtor mill that was drilled during 2005. Using a cutoff grade of 1.3 g/t gold and cutting high grade values to 20 g/t gold, this zone is estimated to contain indicated resources of 167,000 ounces of contained gold at an average grade of 3.0 g/t gold. Inferred resources are estimated at 246,000 ounces of contained gold at an average grade of 2.7 g/t gold. The Sarytor Zone has been significantly upgraded in 2005 and additional drilling is planned for 2006. Based on these estimates, the additional reserves will extend the Kumtor mine life by almost three years. The Kumtor deposit is described in Centerra's prospectus dated June June: see month. 22, 2004 and in a technical report dated May 2004 prepared in accordance Accordance is Bible Study Software for Macintosh developed by OakTree Software, Inc.[] As well as a standalone program, it is the base software packaged by Zondervan in their Bible Study suites for Macintosh. with National Instrument 43-101 - Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects ("NI 43-101") of the Canadian Securities Administrators Canadian Securities Administrators(CSA) is a forum for the 13 securities regulators of Canada's provinces and territories to coordinate and harmonize regulation of the Canadian capital markets. . The prospectus and technical report have been filed on the System for Electronic Document Analysis and Retrieval The System for Electronic Document Analysis and Retrieval (SEDAR) is a mandatory document filing and retrieval system for Canadian public companies. Similar to EDGAR, SEDAR is operated by the Canadian Securities Administrators, a coordinating body comprising the 13 Canadian ("Sedar") at www.sedar.com. The technical report describes the exploration history, geology geology, science of the earth's history, composition, and structure, and the associated processes. It draws upon chemistry, biology, physics, astronomy, and mathematics (notably statistics) for support of its formulations. and style of gold mineralization at the Kumtor deposit. Sample preparation, analytical techniques An analytical technique is a method that is used to determine the concentration of a chemical compound or chemical element. There are a wide variety of techniques used for analysis, from simple weighing (gravimetric) to titrations (titrimetric)to very advanced techniques using , laboratories used and quality assurance-quality control protocols used during the drilling programs at the Kumtor site and satellite deposits are the same as, or similar to, those described in the technical report. A new NI 43-101 technical report is being prepared and will be completed and filed on Sedar before March 10, 2006. Mongolia Mongolia, country, Asia Mongolia (mŏn-gō`lēə, mŏng–), officially State of Mongolia, republic (2005 est. pop. 2,791,000), 604,247 sq mi (1,565,000 sq km), N central Asia; traditionally known as Outer Mongolia. Boroo Mine - Reserva Reserva and Gran Reserva (literally, "reserve" and "great reserve") are terms used in wine-making in Spain and Portugal to attempt to indicate reserve wines, that is, wines made in a superior manner. International LLC (Logical Link Control) See "LANs" under data link protocol. LLC - Logical Link Control updated the existing resource block model and completed a new resource estimate for the Boroo mine. Based on the updated block model, reserve and resource estimates were prepared by Centerra's geological ge·ol·o·gy n. pl. ge·ol·o·gies 1. The scientific study of the origin, history, and structure of the earth. 2. The structure of a specific region of the earth's crust. 3. A book on geology. and mine engineering staff using cutoff grades ranging from 0.9 g/t gold to 1.1 g/t gold depending upon the type of material and the associated gold recovery. High grade values were also cut using variable limits ranging from 20 g/t gold to 90 g/t gold depending on the mineralized zone. - On a 100% project basis, the proven and probable reserves, including the stockpiles, are estimated at 1,218,000 ounces of contained gold, compared to 1,172,000 ounces of contained gold as at the year-end 2004. In 2005, 303,000 contained ounces of gold were fed to the mill, and 349,000 ounces of contained gold were added to the reserves. This will extend the mine life by over one year. The additional reserves are a result of exploration success and a pit expansion to the north of Pit 6, and changes in pit designs for Pits 3 and Pit 2. - Measured and indicated resources are estimated at 201,000 ounces of gold using the same variable cutoff grades as the reserve estimate. These resources are in addition to the proven and probable reserves and are similar in magnitude to the resources reported last year. - The Boroo deposit is described in a NI 43-101 technical report dated May 2004 and in Centerra's prospectus dated June 22, 2004, which are available on Sedar at www.sedar.com Gatsuurt Project - The Gatsuurt deposit is located 35 kilometers east of the Boroo Mine. - A NI 43-101 technical report for the Gatsuurt project was prepared by Roscoe Postle Associates Inc., ("RPA RPA Remote Patron Authentication RPA Rural Payments Agency (UK Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs) RPA Replication Protein A RPA RNAse Protection Assay RPA Regional Plan Association RPA Random-Phase Approximation "), dated January 27th 2005, which is available on www.sedar.com. - The Company published an updated resource estimate for the Gatsuurt Central Zone in a news release on April 29th 2005, which is available on the company's web site and on www.sedar.com. - Subsequent to the April release additional infill and exploration drilling has been completed on both the Gatsuurt Central and Main Zones. The updated resource estimates for both zones are reported on a consolidated basis in the table above. - An updated Central Zone resource estimate using a 1.6g/t cutoff grade shows a slight increase in overall tonnage TONNAGE, mar. law. The capacity of a ship or vessel. 2. The act of congress of March 2, 1799, s. 64, 1 Story's L. U. S. 630, directs that to ascertain the tonnage of any ship or vessel, the surveyor, &c. , grade and resource ounces as compared to the prior estimate on April 29, 2005. The updated estimate resulted in 1,314,000 contained ounces of gold in the indicated category at an average grade of 3.5 g/t gold and an additional 263,000 contained ounces of gold in the inferred category at an average grade of 3.3 g/t gold. - Centerra, in association with RPA, produced a resource estimate for the Gatsuurt Main Zone using the updated drilling database. At a 1.6 g/t gold cutoff grade, a minimum horizontal width of 2 metres and cutting high-grade High-grade Credit quality of AAA or AA. high-grade Of, relating to, or being a bond with little risk of default on the part of the issuer. High-grade is usually reserved for bonds rated AAA or AA by the rating services. values to 20 g/t gold, the indicated resources are estimated to be 540,000 ounces of contained gold at an average grade of 2.4 g/t gold. Additional inferred resources are estimated at 116,000 ounces of contained gold at an average grade of 2.4 g/t gold. - The Gatsuurt resource base has been significantly expanded by recent drilling programs. A feasibility study "A Feasibility Study" is an episode of the original The Outer Limits television show. It first aired on 13 April, 1964, during the first season. It was remade in 1997 as part of the revived The Outer Limits series with a minor title change. was completed in 2005. The preferred option, supported by the study, is to modify the existing Boroo facility by adding a bio-oxidation (BIOX) circuit and processing the refractory refractory Material that is not deformed or damaged by high temperatures, used to make crucibles, incinerators, insulation, and furnaces, particularly metallurgical furnaces. material from Gatsuurt at the modified facility following depletion depletion n. when a natural resource (particularly oil) is being used up. The annual amount of depletion may, ironically, provide a tax deduction for the company exploiting the resource because if the resource they are exploiting runs out, they will no longer be able of the Boroo reserves. This has the potential to significantly extend the life of the Boroo facility. Further analysis to optimize optimize - optimisation the project is continuing. RPA has been retained to complete an updated NI 43-101 technical report on the Gatsuurt project incorporating the Main Zone. - The Gatsuurt deposit is open at depth. Exploration drilling will continue in 2006 to further evaluate the high grade mineralization beneath the Gatsuurt Central Zone as a potential underground mining opportunity with initial planned expenditures of $1 million. REN ren or jen In Confucianism, the most basic of all virtues, variously translated as “humaneness” or “benevolence.” It originally denoted the kindness of rulers to subjects. Project, Nevada Nevada (nəvăd`ə, –vä–), far western state of the United States. It is bordered by Utah (E), Arizona (SE), California (SW, W), and Oregon and Idaho (N). - The REN project is located about two kilometers north of Barrick Gold's Meikle
- Centerra, in association with RPA, have completed a new resource estimate using the updated drilling database. On a 100% project basis, using an 8.0 g/t gold cutoff grade over a minimum thickness thickness (thik´nes) a measurement across the smallest dimension of an object. triceps skinfold (TSF) thickness of 10 feet (3.1 metres) and cutting high-grade values to 70 g/t gold, the indicated resources are estimated to be 1,201,000 ounces of contained gold. Additional inferred resources are estimated at 128,000 ounces of contained gold. - The JB Zone and its southern extension have been interpreted to comprise several lenses. Other mineralized zones are known as 24, 69 and Corona Corona, city, United States Corona (kərō`nə), city (1990 pop. 76,095), Riverside co., S Calif.; inc. 1896. The city developed as a primary citrus fruit producer and shipping center. There is also light manufacturing. . - The updated estimate has resulted in a 52% increase in contained gold in the indicated resources category over the 2004 year-end resource estimate. This increase is due to upgrading inferred resources in the 69 Zone through additional drilling, the completion of two additional holes into a high grade section of the JB Zone and increasing the top cut levels from 40 g/t gold to 70 g/t gold. - Exploration drilling will continue in 2006 with the focus on expanding the resource base and improving the project's viability with initial planned Joint Venture expenditures of $2.5 million with Centerra's share being $1.5 million. The reserves and resources, estimated as at December 31, 2005, were prepared in accordance with the standards of the Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum The Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum (CIM) is a technical society of professionals in the Canadian minerals, metals, materials and energy industries. It was founded in 1898. In 2006, the organization had 12,000 national members. . The technical information and reserve and resource estimates provided for Kumtor, Boroo, Gatsuurt and REN in this news release and on the company's website was prepared under the supervision of Robert S Robert, Henry Martyn 1837-1923. American army engineer and parliamentary authority. He designed the defenses for Washington, D.C., during the Civil War and later wrote Robert's Rules of Order (1876). Noun 1. . Chapman CHAPMAN. One whose business is to buy and sell goods or other things. 2 Bl. Com. 476. , M. Sc., P. Geo., Centerra's Director, Mergers & Acquisitions, who is the Qualified Person for the purpose of National Instrument 43-101. The new drilling results for Kumtor were reviewed, verified ver·i·fy tr.v. ver·i·fied, ver·i·fy·ing, ver·i·fies 1. To prove the truth of by presentation of evidence or testimony; substantiate. 2. and compiled by Centerra's geological and mining staff under the supervision of Mr. Chapman. Strathcona Strathcona can refer to a number of things including:
Mineral resources Noun 1. mineral resources - natural resources in the form of minerals natural resource, natural resources - resources (actual and potential) supplied by nature are not mineral reserves, and do not have demonstrated economic viability, but do have reasonable prospects for economic extraction extraction /ex·trac·tion/ (eks-trak´shun) 1. the process or act of pulling or drawing out. 2. the preparation of an extract. . Measured and indicated resources are sufficiently well defined to allow geological and grade continuity to be reasonably assumed and permit the application of technical and economic parameters in assessing the economic viability of the resource. Inferred resources are estimated on limited information not sufficient to verify (1) To prove the correctness of data. (2) In data entry operations, to compare the keystrokes of a second operator with the data entered by the first operator to ensure that the data were typed in accurately. See validate. geological and grade continuity or to allow technical and economic parameters to be applied. Inferred resources are too speculative geologically ge·ol·o·gy n. pl. ge·ol·o·gies 1. The scientific study of the origin, history, and structure of the earth. 2. The structure of a specific region of the earth's crust. 3. A book on geology. to have economic considerations applied to them to enable them to be categorized cat·e·go·rize tr.v. cat·e·go·rized, cat·e·go·riz·ing, cat·e·go·riz·es To put into a category or categories; classify. cat as mineral reserves as there is no certainty that mineral resources can be upgraded to mineral reserves through continued exploration. Centerra Gold reports its reserves and resources separately. About Centerra Centerra is a growth-oriented, gold company focused on acquiring, exploring, developing and operating gold properties primarily in Central Asia, the former Soviet Union and other emerging markets. Centerra is a leading North American North American named after North America. North American blastomycosis see North American blastomycosis. North American cattle tick see boophilusannulatus. gold producer and the largest Western-based gold producer in Central Asia and the former Soviet Union. Centerra's shares trade on the Toronto Stock Exchange Toronto Stock Exchange (TSE) Canada's largest stock exchange, trading approximately 1,200 company stocks and 33 options. (TSX) under the symbol CG. The Company is based in Toronto, Canada Canada (kăn`ədə), independent nation (2001 pop. 30,007,094), 3,851,787 sq mi (9,976,128 sq km), N North America. Canada occupies all of North America N of the United States (and E of Alaska) except for Greenland and the French islands of . Statements contained in this news release which are not historical facts are forward-looking statements forward-looking statement A projected financial statement based on management expectations. A forward-looking statement involves risks with regard to the accuracy of assumptions underlying the projections. that involve risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual results, performance, prospects and opportunities to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause actual results or events to differ materially from current expectations include, among other things: volatility and sensitivity to market prices for gold; replacement of reserves; equipment failure; unexpected geological or hydrological hy·drol·o·gy n. The scientific study of the properties, distribution, and effects of water on the earth's surface, in the soil and underlying rocks, and in the atmosphere. conditions; political risks arising from operating in certain developing countries; imprecision im·pre·cise adj. Not precise. im  pre·cise ly adv. in reserve
estimates; success of future exploration and development initiatives;
competition; operating performance of the facilities; environmental and
safety risks including increased regulatory burdens; seismic activity,
weather and other natural phenomena; failure to obtain necessary
permits and approvals from government authorities; changes in
government regulations and policies; including trade laws and policies;
ability to maintain and further improve positive labour relations labour relations (US), labor relations npl → relations fpl dans l'entrepriselabour relations labour npl → Beziehungen pl ; and other development and operating risks Operating risk The inherent or fundamental risk of a firm, without regard to financial risk. The risk that is created by operating leverage. Also called business risk. . Reserve and resource figures included are estimates and no assurances can be given that the indicated levels of gold will be produced or that Centerra will receive the gold price assumed in determining its reserves. Such estimates are expressions of judgment based on knowledge, mining experience, analysis of drilling results and industry practices. Valid estimates made at a given time may significantly change when new information becomes available. While Centerra believes that the reserve and resource estimates included are well established and the best estimates of Centerra's management, by their nature reserve and resource estimates are imprecise im·pre·cise adj. Not precise. im pre·cisely adv. and
depend, to a certain extent, upon statistical inferences Inferential statistics or statistical induction comprises the use of statistics to make inferences concerning some unknown aspect of a population. It is distinguished from descriptive statistics. which may
ultimately prove unreliable. Furthermore, market price fluctuations in
gold, as well as increased capital or production costs or reduced
recovery rates may render ore reserves containing lower grades of
mineralization uneconomic and may ultimately result in a restatement RestatementA revision in a company's earlier financial statements. Notes: The need for restating financial figures can result from fraud, misrepresentation, or a simple clerical error. of reserves. The extent to which resources may ultimately be reclassified as proven or probable reserves is dependent upon the demonstration of their profitable recovery. The evaluation of reserves or resources is always influenced by economic and technological factors, which may change over time. Resources figures included herein have not been adjusted in consideration of these risks and, therefore, no assurances can be given that any resource estimate will ultimately be reclassified as proven or probable reserves. If Centerra's reserve or resource estimates for its gold properties are inaccurate or are reduced in the future, this could have an adverse impact on Centerra's future cash flows, earnings, results of operations and financial condition. Centerra estimates the future mine life of its operations. No assurance can be given that mine life estimates will be achieved. Failure to achieve these estimates could have an adverse impact on Centerra's future cash flows, earnings, results of operations and financial condition. Although Centerra believes that the assumptions inherent in the forward-looking statements are reasonable, undue reliance should not be placed on these statements, which only apply as of the date of this report. Centerra disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. Additional information on Centerra is available on the Company's web site at www.centerragold.com and at SEDAR at www.sedar.com. Centerra Gold Inc. (TSX:CG) |
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