"Pouring first gold at Castle Mountain, our newest producing mine in the Americas and our second operating mine in California, launches what will be a long-life flagship asset for the company," commented CEO Christian Milau.

The Castle Mountain Phase 1 mine will process 12 700 t/d of ore, producing an average of 45 000 oz/y.

The company is completing a feasibility study for the potential Phase 2 expansion, which is expected to average 200 000 oz/y.