VANCOUVER, BC, July 15, 2024 /CNW/ - Lundin Gold Inc. (TSX: LUG) (Nasdaq Stockholm: LUG) (OTCQX: LUGDF) ("Lundin Gold" or the "Company") announced today that Christopher Kololian, Chief Financial Officer, will be departing the Company on August 15, 2024. Chester See, Lundin Gold's Senior Vice President Finance, will assume the role of CFO. View PDF

Ron Hochstein, President and Chief Executive Officer of Lundin Gold stated, "On behalf of the Board of Directors and Lundin Gold, I would like to thank Christopher for his executive leadership and contributions since joining our management team. During Christopher's tenure, we successfully executed our debt reduction strategy, including the recent buyout of the stream credit facility, which has positioned Lundin Gold as a debt free gold producer. We have also focused our corporate development activities in parallel with our increased investment into our near-mine exploration program, which is showing potential for an exciting organic pipeline within the Fruta del Norte district. I am pleased to welcome Chester into his new role as CFO. Having worked with Chester since the acquisition of Fruta del Norte in 2014, he brings a wealth of experience to this position. We anticipate this will be a smooth transition and wish Christopher continued success with his future endeavors."

Chester has over 18 years of finance and accounting experience, having served as interim CFO last year and previously as Lundin Gold's VP Finance. Chester has a long history with the Lundin Group of Companies. Prior to Lundin Gold, Chester served as CFO to NGEx Resources Inc. and Financial Controller at Lucara Diamond Corp.  He began his career at PricewaterhouseCoopers and is a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA).

About Lundin Gold

Lundin Gold, headquartered in Vancouver, Canada, is committed to positive and long-lasting impact on our host communities, while delivering significant value to stakeholders through operational excellence, cash flow generation and focused growth. Lundin Gold currently operates its 100% owned Fruta del Norte ("FDN") gold mine in southeast Ecuador, which is one of the highest-grade gold mines in production in the world today. The Company also owns a portfolio of prospective exploration properties close to FDN. 

Additional Information

The information in this release is subject to the disclosure requirements of Lundin Gold under the EU Market Abuse Regulation. This information was publicly communicated on July 15, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. Pacific Time through the contact persons set out below.

Caution Regarding Forward-Looking Information and Statements

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This press release contains forward-looking information, such as in statements relating to CFO transition. There can be no assurance that such statements will prove to be accurate, as Lundin Gold's actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in this forward-looking information as a result of the factors discussed in the "Risk Factors" section in Lundin Gold's Annual Information Form dated March 26, 2024, which is available at www.lundingold.com or www.sedarplus.ca.

Lundin Gold's actual results could differ materially from those anticipated. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from any forward-looking statement or that could have a material impact on the Company or the trading price of its shares include: instability in Ecuador; community relations; forecasts relating to production and costs; mining operations; security; non-compliance with laws and regulations and compliance costs; tax changes in Ecuador; waste disposal and tailings; government or regulatory approvals; environmental compliance; gold price; infrastructure; dependence on a single mine; exploration and development; control of Lundin Gold; availability of workforce and labour relations; dividends; information systems and cyber security; Mineral Reserve and Mineral Resource estimates; title matters and surface rights and access; health and safety; human rights; employee misconduct; measures to protect biodiversity; endangered species and critical habitats; global economic conditions; shortages of critical resources; competition for new projects; key talent recruitment and retention; market price of the Company's shares; social media and reputation; insurance and uninsured risks; pandemics, epidemics or infectious disease outbreak; climate change; illegal mining; conflicts of interest; ability to maintain obligations or comply with debt; violation of anti-bribery and corruption laws; internal controls; claims and legal proceedings; and reclamation obligations.

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