In the first three months of 2021, Osisko received approximately 19,960 gold-equivalent ounces (GEOs).

These funds are expected to accelerate surface and exploration program at the past-producing Premier gold project.

Overseas purchases increased more than sevenfold to 98.6 tonnes last month from 13 tonnes a year earlier.

Scottie’s acquisition of AUX would expand its Cambria project, which is adjacent to Ascot Resources’ Red Mountain property.

Higher grade ore from the Bermejal underground mine will contribute to increasing production at Los Filos in future years, Equinox says.