Increased gold production from Orofino Resources’ (TSE) Scadding project near Sudbury, Ont., couldn’t prevent the Toronto-based company from having to break out the red ink. Orofino reported a net loss of $89,819 or just under 1 cents per share for the first quarter ended Dec. 31, compared with a loss of $171,561 or 1 cents per share during the corresponding period last year.
First-quarter revenues increased to $766,873 from $579,383 in the 1988 first quarter.
The Scadding operation produced 1,600 oz. gold in the 3-month period at an average cost of US$266 per oz., compared with 1,150 oz. in the same period last year.
As it expects the operation to produce another 5,000 oz. before stockpiled material is exhausted at the end of this year, Orofino is attempting to expand its gold output through acquisitions or joint ventures.
The company is also carrying out a grassroots exploration program for massive sulphide type mineralization north of Kirkland Lake, Ont. A $150,000 exploration program which included almost 3,500 ft. of diamond drilling was completed recently and results are being evaluated.
Orofino is a 50.1% owned subsidiary of Northgate Explorations (TSE).0600, Orofino Resources (TSE) $000s except per share items Quarter ended Dec. 31 1989 1988 Revenue $766 $579 Net earnings (loss) (89 ) (171)
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