Star Metro - Cerrado Gold Announces Third Quarter Financial Results

• Gold equivalent production of 16,604 Gold Equivalent Ounces ("GEO") for Q3; On track for full year guidance of 50,000-60,000 GEO

• Adjusted EBITDA of $7.4 million for Q3, 2024

• Decrease in the working capital deficit by over US$20 million year to date

Cerrado Gold Inc. (TSXV:CERT)(OTCQX:CRDOF)(FRA:BAI0) ("Cerrado" or the "Company") announces its operational and financial results for the third quarter ("Q3/24") including its Minera Don Nicolas ("MDN") gold project in Santa Cruz Province, Argentina and its Mont Sorcier High Quality Iron Project in Quebec. The Company's Q3/24 financial results continue to consolidate the expenses, assets, and liabilities related to the Monte Do Carmo gold project ("MDC") as the sale of MDC (the "Transaction") to Amarillo Mineração do Brasil Ltda. ("Amarillo"), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Hochschild Mining PLC ("Hochschild), was completed subsequent to quarter end. The sale was in connection with the exercise of Amarillo's option pursuant to an option agreement dated March 5, 2024 (the "Option Agreement").

In connection with the Transaction, Cerrado received closing cash payments totaling US$30 million from Amarillo on November 6, 2024, in addition to the US$15 million that was previously received in connection with granting the Option. A further two payments totaling US$15 million in aggregate are expected to be received within the next 28 months bringing the total consideration of the sale to US$60 million (approximately C$83 million).

Production results for MDN were previously released on October 16, 2024. The Company's financial results are reported and available on SEDAR+ (www.sedarplus.com) and the Company's website (www.cerradogold.com).

Q3/24 MDN Operating Highlights

• Q3/24 production of 16,604 GEO

• Q3/24 Adjusted EBITDA of $7.4 million

• AISC of $1,678 during Q3; focus on cost reduction initiatives has begun

• Recent 43-101 Mineral Resource Update and Preliminary Economic Assessment Completed for MDN showing an NPV5% of $111MM at $2,100 oz gold price over a 5 year mine life

• Focus remains on delivering cashflow and strengthening the balance sheet with significant progress made towards debt reduction during the quarter

Operational results for Q3 2024 demonstrated a slight increase in production over the previous quarter, highlighting greater stability in operations. Ore from the Calandrias Norte high-grade open pit was exhausted late in the quarter and is now being replaced by additional high-grade feed from two additional pits. The CIL plant is now expected to continue production until early 2025 as operations continue to transition to solely heap leach production. The ramp up of heap leach operations continued to improve as crushing capacity continued to climb with record production of 1,664 GEO in August before a slight decline in September as some adjustments were put in place to support the overall expansion of the facilities. The performance of the heap leach continues to depend on the output of the crushing circuit. The installation of the secondary crusher is expected to reduce fleet and operating costs. The new circuit is expected to be fully operational by the end of the 4^th quarter, at which time the mobile crushers will be placed on standby. Recovery rates are in line with expectations given ore on the pad to date.

Mark Brennan, CEO and Chairman commented, "The results from this quarter further confirm we have entered into a more stable period of operations. We expect this to continue for the remainder of the year as the heap leach operation continues to ramp up to its expanded capacity. The cashflow from operations, combined with funds received from the sale of the MDC project, have had a significant positive impact on our working capital position, and we are now positioned to deploy capital in a strategic and fiscally prudent manner to ramp up exploration efforts at MDN, complete a bankable feasibility study at our high grade Mont Sorcier iron project and fund our recently announced normal course issuer bid."

Q3 Financial Performance

Table 1. Q3 2024 Operational and Financial Performance

The Company produced 16,604 GEO during the third quarter ended September 30, 2024, as compared to 10,082 GEO for the third quarter ended September 30, 2023. Production is higher in the three months ended September 30, 2024, due to 44% higher gold head grade and 18% higher throughput.

The Company generated revenue of $36.7 million for the third quarter ended September 30, 2024, from the sale of 15,505 ounces of gold and 28,505 ounces of silver at an average realized price per gold ounce sold of $2,329. For the third quarter ended September 30, 2023, the Company generated revenue of $21.6 million from the sale of 11,263 ounces of gold and 9,071 ounces of silver at an average realized price per gold ounce sold of $1,897. Revenue and sales of gold for the current period are higher than the quarter ended September 30, 2023, due to higher ounces sold and higher average realized gold price.

Cost of sales for the third quarter ended September 30, 2024, were $29.3 million as compared to $20.3 million for the quarter ended September 30, 2023. The Company incurred $5.6 million higher production costs for the third quarter ended September 30, 2024, due primarily to higher labour costs.

Total cash costs (including royalties) per ounce sold were $1,617 per ounce in the third quarter ended September 30, 2024, as compared to $1,689 per ounce for the third quarter ended September 30, 2023, a $72 per ounce decrease (refer to reconciliation of Non-IFRS performance metrics). The decrease is a result of higher ounces sold in 2024 as compared to 2023.

Net income for the third quarter ended September 30, 2024, was $1.5 million as compared to a $0.4 million net loss for the third quarter ended September 30, 2023. The decrease in net loss is primarily a result of an increase in revenue offset by higher other expenses.

The Company incurred general and administrative expenses of $2.9 million for the third quarter ended September 30, 2024, as compared to $3.3 million of general and administrative expenses incurred during the third quarter ended September 30, 2023. For the three months ended September 30, 2024, there was a decrease in share based payments expense of $0.4 million and office expense of $0.3 million offset by an increase in professional fees of $0.3 million.

Other expense of $2.1 million during the third quarter ended September 30, 2024, includes finance expense of $1.6 million, foreign exchange gain of $6.4 million, loss on fair value remeasurement of MDN stream obligation of $2.4 million and loss on fair value remeasurement of MDC secured note and stream obligation of $3.1 million.

Normal Course Issuer Bid

As previously announced on November 13, 2024, the Company announced TSX Venture Exchange approval for the Company's notice to implement a normal course issuer bid (the "NCIB") permitting the Company to repurchase, for cancellation, up to 5,170,903 common shares ("Common Shares") of the Company, representing 5% of the issued and outstanding Common Shares.

Share Incentive Issuances

The Company also announces it has issued 200,000 share purchase options at an exercise price of C$0.365 for a period of 2 years to a third party consultant of the Company.

Review of Technical Information

The scientific and technical information in this press release has been reviewed and approved by Sergio Gelcich, P.Geo., Vice President, Exploration for Cerrado Gold Inc., who is a Qualified Person as defined in National Instrument 43-101.

About Cerrado

Cerrado Gold is a Toronto-based gold production, development, and exploration company focused on gold projects in South America. The Company is the 100% owner of both the producing Minera Don Nicolás and Las Calandrias mine in Santa Cruz province, Argentina. In Canada, Cerrado Gold is developing its 100% owned Mont Sorcier Iron Ore and Vanadium project located outside of Chibougamou, Quebec.

In Argentina, Cerrado is maximizing asset value at its Minera Don Nicolas operation through continued operational optimization and is growing production through its operations at the Las Calandrias heap leach project. An extensive campaign of exploration is ongoing to further unlock potential resources in our highly prospective land package in the heart of the Deseado Masiff.

In Canada, Cerrado holds a 100% interest in the Mont Sorcier Iron Ore and Vanadium project, which has the potential to produce a premium iron ore concentrate over a long mine life at low operating costs and low capital intensity. Furthermore, its high grade and high purity product facilitates the migration of steel producers from blast furnaces to electric arc furnaces, contributing to the decarbonization of the industry and the achievement of sustainable development goals.

For more information about Cerrado please visit our website at: www.cerradogold.com.

Mark Brennan
CEO and Chairman

Mike McAllister
Vice President, Investor Relations
Tel: +1-647-805-5662
[email protected]

Disclaimer

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Forward-looking statements contained in this press release include, without limitation, statements regarding the business and operations of Cerrado, anticipated continued improvements in operating results and working capital position, receipt of funds due from Amarillo within 28 months, stabilizing operations at MDN, ramp up of the heap leach operation and assumptions set out in the PEA. In making the forward- looking statements contained in this press release, Cerrado has made certain assumptions. Although Cerrado believes that the expectations reflected in forward-looking statements are reasonable, it can give no assurance that the expectations of any forward-looking statements will prove to be correct. Known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors which may cause the actual results and future events to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Such factors include, but are not limited to general business, economic, competitive, political and social uncertainties. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on the forward-looking statements and information contained in this press release. Except as required by law, Cerrado disclaims any intention and assumes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements to reflect actual results, whether as a result of new information, future events, changes in assumptions, changes in factors affecting such forward-looking statements or otherwise.

SOURCE: Cerrado Gold Inc.

F.T. Michaud--SMC