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The off the cuff response is along the lines of how the BCSC has turned the resource calculating world on its EAR up there in Canada with the regulatory bullshit/shennigans pulled on Barkerville resource and the shareholders for over 1 year now since a N43-101 report was issued and somebody got upset and yanked on the regulators chain hollering "foul!!!!"
Everyone is muttering to each other who is under the filing requirements and regulatory scrutiny of BCSC. Companies are hiring Qualified Persons to double and triple check on existing Qualified Persons, twinning holes like there is no tomorrow, etc, doing check assays by another backed up to the gills reputable labe before counting even whispering about the nuggets atop the ground laying at the feet of the locals let alone professional geologists. Mere mention of "visible gold in a drill core" and you're automatically sent to timeout. This is all courtesy of Bre-X paranoia, and more.
The scientific field of Geology hasn't changed. But every resource modeling is done by computer algorithm nowadays. It's the wildwest shootout between computer modeling programs. It's easier to argue than just go get'er done.
And it is all to one end only in my opinion. That end is: to buy time for big money to starve out the marginal, underfunded, hanging on my their fingernails actual small producers, so that the big chess players casting their nets far and wide trying to out maneuver each other with their huge warchests of sequestered funds. Like Franco Nevada with their $2 BILLION acquisition purse, without even blinking, constantly being bragged about in live interview after live interview with the current CEO.
FRANCO doesn't care where the resource is, nor who the regulators are where. They just want the juiciest, regardless of "computer modeling noise factor."
I doubt there is a more nefarious climate in the history of natural precious pursuit than the days we are currently living in.
Debatung "Floating cone analysis""is just another name for "delay tactic du jour"
Those are my personal thoughts about this distinction w/out a difference nuanced gamesmanship.
Looking forward to more input from others up there in BCSC land. At least, SRCRF is in self-financing mode more or less now. Now THERE'S a distinction WITH a difference.
New satellite resource out.
Mineral Resource Estimate on the Satellite Deposits
What stands out to me is :
"Within Telesto's resource block model there is approximately an additional 1.5 million tons of mineralized material outside the floating cone economics that is above a cutoff grade of 0.02 opt gold. The areal extent of this mineralization is presented in a plan section of the resource model wireframes available at: View Map. Cross-section views of the mineralized wireframe envelopes that extend or lie outside of the pit shells is available at: View Cross-Sections. With additional drilling; some or all of these areas could potentially be added to the mineral resource estimate after applying floating cone economics."
It looks like there is much more gold not included in the resource calculation than is included. I have never seen a resource calculated this way. Why are they using floating cones for a resource calculation? Isn't something like that used only when calculating reserves? If they didn't use floating cones the resource would have been well over 100,000 ounces.
Anyone have thoughts on this?
Scorpio Gold Reports on Expansion Drilling at the Brodie Satellite Deposit, Mineral Ridge Project, Nevada
MINING DRILLING RESULTS – 11:28 AM EDT 8.7.2013
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SGN.V (Vancouver BC) $0.235 $ -0.0150
SRCRF (USA OTC.BB)
VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwired - Aug. 7, 2013) - Scorpio Gold Corporation ("Scorpio Gold" or the "Company") (TSX VENTURE:SGN) reports initial results from its 2013 satellite deposit drilling program at the 70% owned Mineral Ridge project, located in Nevada.
The 2013 satellite program commenced with infill drilling along the northwest mineralized trend that extends from the Brodie pit to the Bluelite deposit. The Brodie area lies southwest of the currently producing Drinkwater and Mary pits and is immediately adjacent to the leach pad. Nine holes were drilled to increase drill hole spacing density both within and extending outside of the floating cone pit shells modelled by Telesto Nevada Inc. ("Telesto") in their pit optimization study of the satellite deposits (see the Company's November 26, 2012 news release for more information). A mineral resource estimate for the satellite deposits is in the final stages of preparation by Telesto and will be released shortly.
Drill results continue to outline the extension of the Brodie deposit to the northwest, with positive results from holes 573 and 576 bracketing a 2012 hole, MR12383, which returned 0.97 grams per tonne ("g/t") over 9.15 m and 1.17 g/t over 21.34 m (originally announced in the Company's June 4, 2012 news release).
The northernmost hole in the 2013 program returned 0.68 g/t over 19.81 meters. The drill has now moved to the Bluelite deposit. A second drill rig is scheduled to arrive on site in September 2013, which the Company intends to dedicate to the satellite drilling program.
Peter J. Hawley, CEO comments:
Wow, I was just thinking of you yesterday, Jim. Thinking you were probably pretty busy with the slight recovery in construction. How the heck are you? Let's talk soon. Dave
PS yes the hat is behind me on the office bookcase, awaiting a reason to wear it. LOL
Spoken like the upstanding man that you are Dave. Still got your black and gold hat?
On these stock boards, you come to expect enthusiastic support of companies, especially those like Scorpio Gold, which I perceive to be performing very well in an uncertain market environment.
I don't see any pumping, and after years and years on IHUB, I've seen my share of pumping.
You can easily disagree with a person's position without making it personal. That is what I strive for.
Scorpio Gold Intersects 2.05 g/t Gold Over 10.67 Meters and Continues to Extend the Mary/LC Zone at the Mineral Ridge Operation, Nevada
Scorpio keeps finding more gold
Thx, mudbone1.Solid info.Got'er.bookmarked now!
Good discussion of Scorpio Gold at Mexico Mike's forum.
Mexico Mike (coach247) knows Peter Hawley and has a long write-up of a site tour he went on recently you guys might find interesting. Mike moderates the forums so their is no bashers like on Stockhouse.
http://www.mexicomike.ca/php/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=14906&postdays=0&postorder=&start=0
Thank you Mudbone. Here're more +'s:
http://finance.yahoo.com/news/scorpio-gold-produces-10-769-120000161.html
New July presentation. Shows over 10,000 ounces produced in Q2, 18,180 ounces produced H1 2013, minus 7411 ounces Q1 equals 10,769 ounces for Q2.
"June 2013 Production exceeds forecast with 18,180 oz. gold
produced in H1 2013"
17.RC.Holes.Reported.by.includes:Scorpio Gold Intersects 1.76 g/t Gold over 10.67 Meters and Continues to Extend the Mary/LC Zone at the Mineral Ridge Operation, Nevada
Press Release: MINING DRILLING RESULTS – 3PM EDT
SGN.V $0.21
SRCRF.V $0.20
VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwired - July 8, 2013) - Scorpio Gold Corporation (TSX VENTURE:SGN) ("Scorpio Gold" or the "Company") announces additional drill results from its 2013 drilling program, which targeted undrilled areas in the vicinity of the proposed Mary LC Zone super pit at the 70% owned Mineral Ridge project, Nevada.
As reported in the Company's June 5, 2013 news release, the purpose of the current program is to target undrilled areas within the Mary LC super pit design in order to: determine if mineralization exists, tighten up drill hole spacing for resource estimation, and follow up on mineralized trends either below the proposed pit shell floor or outside of the existing cone boundary.
Results to date continue to be highly encouraging, including intersections of
1.76 g/t over 10.67 meters,
1.09 g/t over 10.67 meters and
3.22 g/t over 6.10 meters.
These results were obtained in three holes located at the southeastern margin of the Mary LC area, with the zone remaining open to the southeast and to depth.
Mineralization continues to be intersected where expected, indicating good consistency with the wire frame models employed. Each successful drill hole intercept is converting previously deemed waste material into mineralization, potentially adding to the resource base and increasing confidence levels.
The holes presented in Table 1 were drilled in previously deemed waste areas and/or where little to no previous drilling had been performed. A 0.40 g/t cutoff grade has been applied.
[chart here]
All holes presented in Table 1 were completed by reverse circulation (RC) drilling.
True width is estimated at 90-100% of downhole width.
Analytical results were performed by American Assay Laboratory Inc. ("AAL") in Sparks, Nevada, USA. AAL does not have ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation but implements a quality management system following ISO/IEC 17025 standards and maintains a paperwork trail for ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation.
AAL participates in a number of testing and certification programs, details of which are presented in the Company's quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) program for the Mineral Ridge project at: www.scorpiogold.com/i/pdf/reports/QAQC-MR.pdf .
External check assays to verify lab accuracy are routinely completed by ALS Chemex, an ISO 9001:2000 certified and ISO/IEC 17025:2005 accredited laboratory.
Drill hole locations may be viewed on the Company's website at:
www.scorpiogold.com/i/maps/mr/MaryLC_DHplan2.jpg
The company is doing great, performing beautifully. The problem is folks think the gold bull market is over, and producers can't make a profit at $1000-1200 per oz gold.
Take a look at any junior, they are all getting crushed.
This too shall pass, and Scorpio Gold will be high on the list of survivors.
This is NOT the time to abandon ship. IMO
Must have been a ho-hum Annual Mtg from the action in the stock today and the ho-hum press release below:
Personal attacks will not be allowed on this board. Be civil. The previous post has been removed, by me.
Reminder: 6.25 Annual mtg this week.vol.based,tradable.mvmt possible.
For Hard Copies of Financial Statements.+ MDA instead of relying upon memory to go to SEDAR and hunt them down, here is a link via .pdf reader to submit an actual hardcopy request to Scorpio for next calendar year.
Fill Out, then Mail
2013.SCORPIO.GOLD.CORP.Annual.And.Special.Meeting.of.Stockholders
Important Notice Regarding the Availability of Proxy Materials
for the Shareholder Meeting
2013 SCORPIO GOLD CORPORATION Annual And Special Meeting of Stockholders
MEETING DATE: June 25, 2013
For Holders as of: May 21, 2013
CUSIP NUMBER: 80918M104
ACCOUNT NUMBER: *****
CONTROL NUMBER: xxxxxxxxxxxx
You can enter your voting instructions and view the shareholder material
at the following Internet site:
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Note: If your E-mail software supports it, you can simply click on the
above link.
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meeting/cut off date.
To view the documents below, you may need the Adobe Acrobat Reader.
The relevant supporting documentations can also be found at the
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Information Circular
It is my personal hope the current BOD gets a vote of confidence at this meeting. They are producing, AND still exploring PLUS FINDING!!!!!!!!! and ADDING!!!!!!!
Scorpio.Gold.Intersects.. 5.17.. g/t.gold.over...21.34...meters.and.extends. Mary/LC.Zone.at the Mineral Ridge Operation, Nevada
8:02a ET June 5, 2013 (Market Wire)
Scorpio Gold Corporation ("Scorpio Gold" or the "Company") (TSX VENTURE: SGN) announces initial drill results from its 2013 drilling program, which targeted undrilled areas in the vicinity of the proposed Mary LC Zone super pit at the 70% owned Mineral Ridge project, Nevada.
Prior to this drilling campaign, drill results for the Mary LC area were incorporated into an in-house wire frame resource block model, which formed the basis of the proposed new Mary LC super pit design using floating cone methodology and economic parameters based on current operating costs. Within this pit design, areas that were not drilled due to topographic challenges, or which contained drill spacing deemed too wide for resource determination, or which extended outside of the floating cone boundary, were treated as waste with zero grade. The purpose of the current 2013 drill program is to target these areas to determine if mineralization exists; to tighten up drill hole spacing for resource estimation; and to follow up on mineralized trends either below the proposed pit shell floor or outside of the existing cone boundary.
The results to date are highly encouraging, including intersections of 5.17 g/t over 21.34 meters; 1.53 g/t over 12.19 meters; and a high-grade intersection of 15.09 g/t over 1.52 meters. These results were obtained in three holes located at the southeastern margin of the Mary LC area, with the zone remaining open to the southeast and to depth.
As part of the planning for this drill program, the trends of the various mineralized wire frames were projected into the undrilled areas to guide targeting and to determine if the trends are consistent. Results to date indicate good consistency, with mineralization intersected where expected. It is important to note that every successful drill hole intercept converts previously deemed waste material into mineralization, potentially adding to the resource base and increasing confidence levels.
Scorpio Gold's drilling to date has determined that the Drinkwater Highwall, Drinkwater, Mary and Mary LC zones represent one continuous zone of mineralization. The holes presented in Table 1 were drilled in previously deemed waste areas and/or where little to no previous drilling had been performed. A 40 g/t cutoff grade has been applied. Drill hole locations may be viewed on the Company's website at: www.scorpiogold.com/i/maps/mr/MaryLC_DHplan2.jpg.
Table 1. Mary/LC Zone - Significant Drill Results
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Hole Azm Dip From To Width From To Width Gold Gold
No. (deg) (deg) (ft) (ft) (ft) (m) (m) (m) (OPT) (g/t)
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MR13520 0 -90 165 205 40 50.29 62.48 12.19 0.022 0.74
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MR13521 225 -60 165 175 10 50.29 53.34 3.05 0.059 2.02
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MR13522 0 -90 50 55 5 15.24 16.76 1.52 0.015 0.51
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MR13523 225 -50 No Significant Results
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MR13524 0 -90 145 155 10 44.20 47.24 3.05 0.015 0.55
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MR13525 0 -90 40 45 10 12.19 13.72 1.52 0.018 0.62
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55 60 5 16.76 18.29 1.52 0.025 0.86
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90 100 10 27.43 30.48 3.05 0.016 0.53
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MR13526 225 -50 55 60 5 16.76 18.29 1.52 0.021 0.72
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MR13527 0 -90 25 30 5 7.62 9.14 1.52 0.012 0.41
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140 145 5 42.67 44.20 1.52 0.723 24.79
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MR13528 225 -50 30 45 15 9.14 13.72 4.57 0.198 6.78
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MR13529 0 -90 No Significant Results
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MR13530 0 -90 Results Pending
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MR13531 225 -55 Results Pending
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MR13532 0 -90 Results Pending
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MR13533 195 -50 30 35 5 9.14 10.67 1.52 0.013 0.54
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70 75 5 31.34 22.86 1.52 0.014 0.48
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110 115 5 33.53 35.05 1.52 0.019 0.65
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270 280 10 82.30 85.34 3.05 0.016 0.55
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MR13534 0 -90 Results Pending
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MR13535 225 -55 0 10 10 0 3.05 3.05 0.034 1.15
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MR13536 225 -60 0 5 5 0 1.52 1.52 0.014 0.48
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MR13537 0 -90 40 50 10 12.19 15.24 3.05 0.056 1.90
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MR13538 0 -90 50 55 5 15.24 16.76 1.52 0.034 1.17
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65 105 40 19.81 32.00 12.19 0.045 1.53
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MR13539 0 -90 55 60 5 16.76 18.29 1.52 0.014 0.48
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MR13540 0 -90 15 20 5 4.57 6.10 1.52 0.022 0.75
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60 65 5 18.29 19.81 1.52 0.119 4.08
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95 100 5 28.96 30.48 1.52 0.44 15.09
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MR13541 0 -90 25 45 20 7.62 13.72 6.10 0.015 0.51
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200 205 5 60.96 62.48 1.52 0.098 3.36
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MR13542 0 -90 25 95 70 7.62 28.96 21.34 0.151 5.17
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115 120 5 35.05 36.58 1.52 0.017 0.58
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All holes presented in Table 1 were completed by reverse circulation (RC) drilling. True width is estimated at 90-100% of downhole width. Analytical results were performed by American Assay Laboratory Inc. ("AAL") in Sparks, Nevada, USA. AAL does not have ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation but implements a quality management system following ISO/IEC 17025 standards and maintains a paperwork trail for ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation. AAL participates in a number of testing and certification programs, details of which are presented in the Company's quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) program for the Mineral Ridge project at: www.scorpiogold.com/i/pdf/reports/QAQC-MR.pdf. External check assays to verify lab accuracy are routinely completed by ALS Chemex, an ISO 9001:2000 certified and ISO/IEC 17025:2005 accredited laboratory.
About Scorpio Gold
Scorpio Gold holds a 70% interest in the Mineral Ridge gold mining operation located in Esmeralda County, Nevada with joint venture partner Waterton Global Value L.P. (30%), and is currently entitled to receive 80% of cash flow generated. Mineral Ridge is currently in production as a conventional open pit mining and heap leach operation. The Mineral Ridge property is host to multiple gold-bearing structures, veins and bodies at exploration, development and production stages. Scorpio Gold recently acquired the Goldwedge advanced exploration-stage property and processing facility in Manhattan, Nevada, and the Pinon advanced exploration-stage gold property near Carlin, Nevada. The Company is assessing its exploration plans for these properties as well as the potential for toll milling at the Goldwedge plant, which is currently permitted for 400 tons per day.
Scorpio Gold's CEO, Peter J. Hawley, PGeo, is a Qualified Person for the Mineral Ridge project and has reviewed and approved the content of this release. For additional information please see the Company's website at www.scorpiogold.com.
ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD
SCORPIO GOLD CORPORATION
Peter J. Hawley, CEO
The Company relies on litigation protection for "forward-looking" statements. This news release contains forward-looking statements that are based on the Company's current expectations and estimates. Forward-looking statements are frequently characterized by words such as "plan", "expect", "project", "intend", "believe", "anticipate", "estimate", "suggest", "indicate" and other similar words or statements that certain events or conditions "may" or "will" occur, and include, without limitation, statements regarding the Company's plans with respect to the exploration, development and exploitation of its Mineral Ridge project. Such forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual events or results to differ materially from estimated or anticipated events or results implied or expressed in such forward-looking statements, including risks such as delays related to completion of mineral resource estimates, exploration programs and those risk factors outlined in the Company's Management Discussion and Analysis as filed on SEDAR. Any forward-looking statement speaks only as of the date on which it is made and, except as may be required by applicable securities laws, the Company disclaims any intent or obligation to update any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or results or otherwise. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and accordingly undue reliance should not be put on such statements due to the inherent uncertainty thereof.
Neither TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.
Contacts:
Scorpio Gold Corporation
Steve Roebuck, President
(819) 825-7618
sroebuck@scorpiogold.com
www.scorpiogold.com
Torrey Hills Capital
Jim Macdonald, Investor Relations
(858) 456-7300
jm@sdthc.com
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SOURCE: Scorpio Gold Corporation
mailto:sroebuck@scorpiogold.com
http://www.scorpiogold.com
mailto:jm@sdthc.com
CymorStockPicks: Scorpio Mining (SPM:TSX) – A Cash Cow at a Great Price
http://www.munknee.com/2013/05/cymorstockpicks-scorpio-mining-spmtsx-a-cash-cow-at-a-great-price/
Scorpio continues with good news and as production continues to improve andsilver increase, and with the price of silver beginning to stabilize with upward pressure, now is the time to add or continue to hold Scorpio in your portfolio. The company is a “cash cow” and is great value at the current price.
So writes Larry Cyna (www.Cymorfund.com) in edited excerpts from his 2 original articles as posted under the titles Cymor Stock Picks – Scorpio Mining Corporation (SPM)* and CymorStockPicks: Buy Scorpio (SPM) - Updated from Feb 8/13**. Comments or questions are welcome. Email Larry at cymor@cymorfund.com
[The following article is presented by Lorimer Wilson, editor of www.FinancialArticleSummariesToday.com and www.munKNEE.com and may have been edited ([ ]), abridged (…) and/or reformatted (some sub-titles and bold/italics emphases) for the sake of clarity and brevity to ensure a fast and easy read. This paragraph must be included in any article re-posting to avoid copyright infringement.]
Cyna goes on to say in further edited excerpts:
*Scorpio Mining Corporation (SPM:TSX) is an exploration and mining company (primarily silver) listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange, with operations in central Mexico including a producing mine – the Nuestra Senora Mine company – and a number of excellent prospects.
At a cut-off of 60 g/t, the 2012 43-101 resource estimate showed an average value (net of equivalents – being the value of other minerals realized in the operations) of 180 g/t silver or roughly $155 of silver in each ton of rock. This is very valuable. The resource showed roughly 2,400,000 tonnes of Silver and Silver Equivalent in Measured and Indicated and an additional almost equal amount in Inferred Resources. This is a major deposit, and proper mining operations should yield a very profitable company.
Company Turnaround
The company was not managed to its potential after the resource and mine were established, with costs being too high, and silver recovery being too low. Efforts were slow to confirm an expanded resource and other nearby potential resources on lands owned or controlled by the company.
The company, recognizing that it had to correct matters, went through a number of publicized changes and, most recently, changed its CEO, reinstalling one of the founders (Peter Hawley) as “Interim” CEO. Upon his re-appointment changes were implemented and a significant effort was put into straightening out the mining operations resulting in vastly improved metal recovery and a significant decrease in the cost per ounce of silver produced. Cash flow was also utilized to explore and put into production excellent additional resources already owned by the company. One of those other resources is expected to actually go into production this year, which should result in a substantial increase in metal production.
Most Recent Financials
Looking at the most recent published financials, Scorpio Mining announced the results of its 3rd quarter operations (3 months) with both a positive cash flow and an EBITDA of approximately $2,800,000. This is a significant improvement over previous periods, and the company boldly states that operations will continue to be improved. On an annualized basis, even at this level, this is a cash cow with an expected annual cash flow exceeding $11,000,000 – but the story gets much better.
Major Potential
Scorpio Mining is a major land holder in the Cosalá district with holdings of approximately 26,819 hectares spanning an area of approximately 23 km x 19 km. The land position covers numerous exploration targets, advanced deposits and historically producing mines. This is a very significant land position, with exploration potential and previously producing mines, that should yield new resources for many years to come. Mining companies are valued on a mix of their resources and their cash flow. As Scorpio Mining’s resources expand, so will its valuation.
What is more immediately significant is the commencement of mining at the El Cajón property which should result in a substantial increase in throughput and a corresponding increase in the amount of ore that it processes as a result. This company is poised for a major improvement but the improvements and changes will not be easily recognized by the market. Once disappointed, investors are sometime slow to return. As such, the stock may not recognize these changes until results are published for a further number of quarters yet, for patient investors, the value seems to be very evident.
Heavy volume pushing on the Scorpio string. That be a fact. Double down on this producer is an employable accumulation / add-on strategy.
Update FYI, Belgie. I'm in. Let'er rip. Very good risk / reward in this thinly traded NV producer. Happy camper here. Took awhile to accumulate my initial position. Will be adding as things continue to develop, newswise.
Keep us posted if you get "toll refining contract" news, k?
Have a great weekend.
Scorpio Gold
Quotes are here,
http://finance.yahoo.com/q?s=sgn.v
and here.
http://www.otcmarkets.com/stock/SRCRF/quote
Hi Mike, I'll get you the costs on Goldwedge/Pinon a little later today. I know how to get it fairly quickly.
Meantime SGN.V on the Canadian Venture exchange is where almost all the volume takes place. So far 485,000 shares traded. I get my quote through Schwab.com, when I put in SRCRF, it gives me the SGN quote and volume adjusted for the currency difference between the US and Canadian dollar. Right now bid is .3428 and ask is .369 on SRCRF.
Here's a currency calculator I use:
http://www.xe.com/currencyconverter/convert/?Amount=1.00&From=CAD&To=USD
It's a little funky to have to convert but I guess I'm used to it now.
RE: acquisition costs of Royal, INCLUDING the processing facilites appears to be in the neighborhood of C$16.5mil.
Looks as if that is in the ballpark of what these type facilities when they can be found, are bringing currently.
Thanks, Dave for the welcome. And yes, I saw the potential for toll milling vis a vis Goldwedge acquisition. Do you recall what SGN paid for Goldwedge? Would save me some time hunting down SEDAR filings if you know off the top of your head...
Also, please advise as to your way of keeping intereactive RT tracking of current volume? It is NOT showing up on the US SRCRF symbol, so I suspect you are tracking some site R.T. up on the Canadian Side?
I see the 8c move higher today, but I can't see the volume. My DAY open order is languishing unfilled.
Hope you have a link for me.
Thanks again. Mike.
A pleasure to have you on the board, sir. I truly believe this undervalued company is a gem. Something may be happening today, as we speak, the price spiked on heavy volume in the last hour. I'm waiting for them to announce a toll milling contract at Goldwedge, which should be quite profitable for Scorpio Gold.
And yes, I was and remain a true admirer of Zeev Hed. He was a one of a kind genius, and willing to share his expertise with anyone.
Again, welcome and regards, Dave
Scorpio Gold Announces First Quarter 2013 Operating Results for the Mineral Ridge Project, Nevada
Marketwired Press Release:
MINING EXPLORATION UPDATE – Mon, Apr 15, 2013 6:00 AM EDT
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VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwired - April 15, 2013) - Scorpio Gold Corporation ("Scorpio Gold" or the "Company") (TSX VENTURE:SGN) announces its operating results for the first quarter of 2013 ("Q1") at its 70% owned Mineral Ridge project, Nevada.
Production in Q1 from the Drinkwater and Mary pits totalled 7,411 ounces of gold and 2,740 ounces of silver. The Company's 2013 production forecast remains unchanged at 32,000 to 35,000 ounces of gold at a total cash cost of US$800 to US$900 per ounce of gold sold (see February 7, 2013 news release).
Peter J. Hawley, CEO reports,
People who do not understand mining undoubtedly have sold the shares down to this level upon the release of this 1Q13 production report.
There are tax advantages to selling loaded carbon, both to the producer of as well as to the joint ventur & secured creditor partner.
Again, Smart business. VERRRY SMART!
Positive 1Q13 production report released on the 24th. I was especially pleased to see that their partner was paid w/loaded Carbon instead of incurring additional CASH costs of refining then transport of final gold bar product. That's smart business on the part of Scorpio's management team.
See footnote 1) in the 4.24.2013 Production Report press release which follows.
I'm impressed.
This little discussed producer recently caught my eye.
Nice to see a board already following SGN.V (Canada) SRCRF (US)
Thanks, BELGIE24!!
PS...Very nice to see you also are in the camp of Zeev Hed admirers & followers! Sure miss him!
European Gold Forum 2013
Apr 16-18, 2013
Park Hyatt, Zurich
Link: http://www.europeangoldforum.org/egf13/
http://www.scorpiogold.com/s/events_articles.asp
Stock is acting somewhat better this week, perhaps the bottom is in. Should be some interesting news coming on toll mining at Goldwedge soon.
Updated presentation on Scorpio Gold website:
http://www.scorpiogold.com/i/pdf/ppt/CorporatePresentation.pdf
Of interest on page 7:
Some Major Shareholders:
•Wexford
•Gabelli
•Tocqueville
•Ingalls
•Schmeidler
•O-Cap
•Sentry Select
•Sprott
•TD Institutional
•Libra
•RBC
•Mackenzie
Continued mention of toll milling at Goldwedge, discussions with clients underway.
We have an updated presentation to the updated presentation on the Scorpio Gold website:
http://www.scorpiogold.com/s/presentations.asp
Some new keys: new claims have been filed recently at Mineral Ridge, page 16 10,176 acres and expanding!
Confirmation of toll milling discussions at Goldwedge with several groups, while building the Goldwedge resource at the same time, see page 19.
New Pinon plan for expanded drilling, see page 22.
All systems go!
Scorpio Gold delivers on production in Q4, 10,598 oz of gold produced! Keep it going in 2013.
Scorpio Gold Announces Fourth Quarter 2012 Preliminary Operating Results for the Mineral Ridge Project, Nevada
Vancouver, January 16, 2013 - Scorpio Gold Corporation ("Scorpio Gold" or the "Company") (TSX-V: SGN) today announced its preliminary operating results for the fourth quarter of 2012 ("Q4") at its 70% owned Mineral Ridge project, Nevada.
Peter J. Hawley, CEO reports; "The Company continued to ramp up operations and track positively in Q4 with the strongest quarterly performance to date at Mineral Ridge. Ore production from the Drinkwater pit remained close to static while waste removal decreased by 18% compared to third quarter 2012 ("Q3"). Ore production from the start-up Mary pit increased by 73% compared to Q3. Gold head grade processed in Q4 increased by 27%, while ounces produced increased 59% and gold ounces sold increased 25% compared to Q3.
In its first year of declared commercial production the Company produced a total of 31,852 ounces of gold. We are continuing with an aggressive growth strategy both internally and by acquisition. During Q4, the Scorpio Gold completed its acquisition of the Goldwedge gold property and milling facility located in Manhattan, Nevada, and the Pinon gold property located near Carlin, Nevada, from Royal Standard Minerals."
http://www.scorpiogold.com/s/news.asp?ReportID=565472
Newly updated presentation on Scorpio Gold website:
http://www.scorpiogold.com/i/pdf/ppt/CorporatePresentation.pdf
Lots of encouraging information and room to expand, IMO.
Scorpio Gold to present at Vancouver conference this month:
Vancouver Resource Investment Conference 2013
January 20-21, 2013
Scorpio Gold Corporation will be exhibiting at Booth 1143 - Vancouver Convention Centre
Link: http://cambridgehouse.com/event/vancouver-resource-investment-conference-1
http://www.scorpiogold.com/s/events_articles.asp
Scorpio Gold completes acquisition of Goldwedge and Pinon. Some interesting things in the PR. Scorpio assumes $16 million in debt to Waterton but at a very favorable 8% interest rate. Also talk of toll milling at Goldwedge. And the royalties due Waterton were reworked more favorably towards Scorpio, in exchange for issuing 7.5 million shares of SGN to Waterton.
Now on to the mining and milling.
http://www.scorpiogold.com/s/news.asp?ReportID=562835
Peter Brieger appears on BNN, naming Scorpio Gold as a top pick again, target $1.50. Says they will get a new mill out of the acquisitions, something they need and want. Now why would they need and want a mill unless they have high grade to mill, not leach? ggg
http://www.bnn.ca/Shows/Market-Call-Tonight.aspx
I'd say we have ignition - volume 478,000 in 12 minutes, price up to .60. New acquisitions about to close?
Royal Standard shareholders approve sale of Goldwedge and Pinon to Scorpio Gold.
On to closing!
http://finance.yahoo.com/news/royal-standard-announces-shareholder-approval-155121633.html
Scorpio stock price breaking to the upside.
Scorpio Gold Provides Update for the Mineral Ridge Operation
Vancouver, November 26, 2012 - Scorpio Gold Corporation ("Scorpio Gold" or the "Company") (TSX-V: SGN) announces additional drill results from its 2012 drilling program on the Drinkwater Highwall Zone; provides an update on advancing the exploration of its satellite deposits; and reports on a new discovery of high-grade gold and silver mineralization at the 70% owned Mineral Ridge project, Nevada.
Satellite Deposit Update
Telesto Nevada Inc. (Telesto) has completed block modelling and open pit design and optimization for the satellite Brodie, Bluelite, Wedge, Oromonte and Solberry deposits at Mineral Ridge. Following review of the data, Scorpio Gold has commissioned Telesto to proceed with a NI 43-101 compliant mineral resource estimate. Telesto has set a target date of mid-Q1 2013 for completion of the estimate.
Telesto's block modelling of the satellite deposits utilized 10-foot bench composites as the data source and a maximum search range of 80 feet. A cap of 0.25 ounces per ton (OPT) gold was applied to the models. Cut-off grades and economic parameters were based on AMEC's Life of Mine Plan Study dated July 15, 2012 (see October 1, 2012 news release), and a US$1,500 per ounce gold price. Based on these parameters, floating open-pit cones were draped over each deposit using an overall pit slope of 49 degrees. The pit shells produced in the analysis are currently being reviewed by the Company, with certain deposits intended to be the subject of aggressive drilling in 2013 to facilitate mine planning for open pit extraction. All of the satellite deposits lie to the west and southwest of the Drinkwater Pit and are situated within 400 metres of the leach pad.
continued at:
http://www.scorpiogold.com/s/news.asp?ReportID=558850
Royal Standard has a 6K posted. They are having a shareholder vote on November 28th to vote on the sale to Scorpio. It states that if it doesn't pass, the likely alternative is insolvency.
http://www.nasdaq.com/symbol/rysmf/sec-filings
From the summary on page 33 of the presentation:
Goal to be a mid-tier gold producer within 3 years
New Scorpio Gold presentation on website, see pages 22-32 for lots of new info on Goldwedge and Pinion. I'd say the acquisition will be finalized very soon!
http://www.scorpiogold.com/i/pdf/ppt/CorporatePresentation.pdf
While it is unfortunate that the water flow problem caused less gold to be leached in Q3, the gold is still sitting on the leach pad. So increasing the flow will get it to the pregnant pond, just a little late. It is not like the gold is lost forever, like they stated with the scale problem. I see this as increasing production in future quarters.
My order at .405 just missed filling. Too bad. I'm leaving it there just in case there is another dip today.
I hope the company got some shares on their buyback program this morning. Can't think of a better time to pull the trigger, they have only purchased 100,000 shares so far.
Scorpio Gold posts Q3 results with MD&A.
Read through pages 4-6 of the MD&A, and I think we can now say that lack of water has been a major factor in reduced production levels in 2012. The gallons apllied to the leach pad have now increased and when the new production well comes online, the problem will be corrected fully, and production should rise significantly in 2013. The second well will be online by end of February.
http://www.scorpiogold.com/i/pdf/fs/Q3_MDA_Sep12.pdf
Nice to see you're staying on top of this one, Belgie24. I have too much going on right now to add more than your fine research and summations imply. Kudos. Am sticking with Peter Hawley on this one.
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