TORONTO, July 24, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Teranga Gold Corporation ("Teranga" or the "Company") (TSX:TGZ) (ASX:TGZ) is pleased to announce that the Company will be participating in the 2017 Sprott Natural Resource Symposium taking place July 25 to 28, 2017 at the Fairmont Hotel Vancouver located at 900 W. Georgia Street, in Vancouver, British Columbia.
On Tuesday, July 25, 2017 at 3:00 p.m. PT, Teranga executives, Richard Young, President and Chief Executive Officer, Paul Chawrun, Chief Operating Officer and David Mallo, Vice President, Exploration, will be hosting a 30-minute panel discussion moderated by Louis James, Senior Investment Strategist, of Casey Research. The theme of the session is “Building the Next Multi-asset, Mid-tier Gold Company in West Africa, One of the World’s Best Emerging Gold Frontiers”.
During the panel discussion, Teranga’s management team will be discussing all areas of the business, including the Company’s flagship operating gold mine in Senegal, its Banfora gold development project in Burkina Faso, its West African exploration program across three countries, as well as its upcoming milestones and catalysts. This session will be held in the Waddington Room at the Fairmont Hotel Vancouver. An updated investor presentation will be available on the Company website on Tuesday, July 25, 2017 at 9:00 a.m. ET which will also be distributed during the conference.
Additionally, Teranga will be at booth #33 in the Sprott Exhibit Hall located in the Pacific Ballroom where management will be available to answer questions.
Company presentations will not be webcast live. The Sprott Natural Resource Symposium is a paid-for event and those wishing to attend can register at www.naturalresourcesymposium.com.
About Teranga
Teranga is a multi-jurisdictional West African gold company focused on production and development as well as the exploration of more than 5,000km2 of land located on prospective gold belts. Since its initial public offering in 2010, Teranga has produced more than 1.2 million ounces of gold from its operations in Senegal, which as of June 30, 2017 had a reserve base of 2.7 million ounces of gold. Focused on diversification and growth, the Company is advancing its Banfora development project and conducting extensive exploration programs in three countries: Burkina Faso, Senegal and Côte d’Ivoire. Teranga has a strong balance sheet and the financial flexibility to grow its business.
Steadfast in its commitment to set the benchmark for responsible mining, Teranga operates in accordance with the highest international standards and aims to act as a catalyst for sustainable economic, environmental, and community development as it strives to create value for all of its stakeholders. Teranga is a member of the United Nations Global Compact and a leading member of the multi-stakeholder group responsible for the submission of the first Senegalese Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative revenue report. The Company's responsibility report, is available at www.terangagold.com/responsibilityreport and is prepared in accordance with its commitments under the United Nations Global Compact and in alignment with the Global Reporting Initiative guidelines.