Erdene Announces Q3 2025 Results Provides Bayan Khundii Mining and Exploration Update

Core Insights - Erdene Resource Development Corp. achieved a significant milestone with the first gold pour at the Bayan Khundii Gold Mine on September 14, 2025, and expects to reach nameplate production capacity by the end of 2025 [3][10] - The company is actively exploring opportunities to expand resources at Bayan Khundii and has planned 9,300 meters of drilling in the coming months [3][10] - An updated independent mineral resource estimate for the Zuun Mod Molybdenum-Copper project was announced, confirming it as one of Asia's largest undeveloped projects [3][10] - The company entered an option agreement to acquire up to 80% interest in the Tereg Uul Copper-Gold prospect, located near the Oyu Tolgoi deposit [3][10] Q3 2025 Highlights - First gold production at Bayan Khundii occurred on September 14, with expectations to achieve full production capacity by year-end 2025 [10] - During the quarter, the company sold 342 ounces of gold at an average price of US$3,805 per ounce and 96 ounces of silver at US$44 per ounce [10] - The Bayan Khundii mine is designed to process 650,000 tonnes of ore annually, producing approximately 85,000 ounces of gold [10] - The company mined 2.1 million tonnes of material, including 133 thousand tonnes of ore with an average grade of 2.30 g/t Au and 1.27 g/t Ag as of September 30 [10] - Community development initiatives have been implemented, with about 35% of site personnel being local residents [10] Financial Performance - The company recorded a net loss of CAD 2,748,830 for Q3 2025, compared to a net loss of CAD 1,687,580 in Q3 2024 [10][11] - Exploration and evaluation expenses increased to CAD 579,333, primarily due to costs associated with the Tereg Uul property and new project evaluations [10] - Corporate and administrative expenses rose to CAD 864,892, attributed to increased stock-based compensation and higher professional fees related to share consolidation [10] Resource Estimates - The updated mineral resource estimate for Zuun Mod showed a 22% increase in Measured and Indicated molybdenum resources to 333 million pounds and a 90% increase in Inferred molybdenum resources to 300 million pounds [10] - Copper resources also saw a 16% increase in Measured and Indicated resources to 384 million pounds and a 75% increase in Inferred resources to 350 million pounds [10]