Teranga Gold Achieves Record Production, EBITDA, Cash Flow and Adjusted Earnings in the Third Quarter; Reaffirms 2020 Guidance

Sabodala’s head grade increases by 28% with inclusion of high-grade Massawa ore
Wahgnion’s production was 30% higher than originally planned due to excellent plant performance(All amounts are in U.S. dollars unless otherwise stated)TORONTO, Nov. 10, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Teranga Gold Corporation (“Teranga” or the “Company”) (TSX:TGZ; OTCQX:TGCDF) today reported financial, operating and development results for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020.“The third quarter was record-breaking for Teranga as we started mining high-grade ore at Massawa, delivered solid results at Wahgnion and realized strong gross profit, earnings and cash flow,” said Richard Young, President and Chief Executive Officer. “We expect to complete our transformation into a low-cost mid-tier producer by year end and will continue to advance our organic growth pipeline in pursuit of our third mine.”“Following a strong quarter, we are well on track to achieve our 2020 production and cost guidance,” noted Paul Chawrun, Chief Operating Officer. “The addition of Massawa’s high-grade ore is a game changer, transforming the Sabodala-Massawa complex into a top tier gold asset. Mining and processing of the high-grade ore commenced in the third quarter and we expect a record fourth quarter for Sabodala-Massawa.”Mr. Chawrun added, “The Wahgnion plant continues to operate significantly above design and exploration drilling activities commenced at a variety of prospects throughout the mine license and regional properties during the quarter. There is also a considerable amount of exploration work underway at Afema in Côte d’Ivoire, where we have announced excellent initial drill results, and at Golden Hill, for which we recently announced an increase in the mineral resource.”NEXT STEPS AND UPCOMING MILESTONES
