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Avion Gold Reports Updated Mineral Resource Estimate at Hounde Property, Burkina Faso Indicated Mineral Resources of 893,000 Ounces of Gold & Inferred Mineral Resources of 712,000 Ounces of Gold

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Avion Gold Appoints Alex Dann as New Chief Financial Officer Jan 09, 2012

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Avion Gold Corporation: 2011 Annual Gold Production of 91,200 Ounces Jan 09, 2012

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Avion Gold Corp. has added a new press release to its web site. For full details please visit the Avion web site at:

Avion Gold Corporation Reports Indicated Mineral Resources of 500,000 Ounces of Gold and Inferred Mineral Resources of 702,000 Ounces of Gold at Its Kofi Project, Mali


TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Jan. 17, 2012) - Avion Gold Corporation (TSX:AVR)(OTCQX:AVGCF) ("Avion" or the 'Company') is pleased to announce the results of an updated mineral resource estimate for the Kofi Property.

Highlights of Avion's current mineral resources for the Kofi Property at a 0.5 g/t Au cut-off are as follows:


- Indicated Open Pit Mineral Resources
6.9 million tonnes grading 2.25 g/t Au totaling 500,000 ounces
- Inferred Open Pit Mineral Resources
12.4 million tonnes grading 1.77 g/t Au totaling 702,000 ounces

John Begeman, President and CEO, commented: "The strong jump in the mineral resource estimates at the Kofi Project, coupled with management's expectation, that we can further add to these resources, demonstrates Avion's ability to grow organically and showcases Avion as a short and medium term growth and value story."

The current mineral resource update is based on approximately 48,705 metres of drilling carried out by Avion and AXMIN Inc. ("Axmin") from December 5, 2007 to November 18, 2011. During this period, Avion completed 168 holes totaling approximately 25,889 metres in 2010 and 2011 and Axmin completed 484 holes totaling 22,816 metres from late 2007 to 2010. The current Kofi mineral resource estimates are derived from drill testing of eight mineralized zones of which the Kofi C and Betea zones (South, Central and North) comprise the bulk of the mineralization. The current mineral resource estimate represents a 70.6% increase in the Measured & Indicated mineral resources from 293,000 ozs of gold to 500,000 ozs of gold and a 90.8% increase in the Inferred mineral resources from 368,000 ozs of gold to 702,000 ozs of gold. Assays were capped at values ranging from 7.5 g/t Au to 50 g/t Au depending on the zone and individual mineralization wire frame. A technical report, written in compliance with National Instrument 43-101 standards, will be filed under Avion's profile on SEDAR within 45 days of this news release. A summary of the current mineral resource estimate is presented below.


Mineral Resource Estimate(1)(2)(3)(4)(5)(6)

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+ INDICATED INFERRED
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Grade Ounces Grade Ounces
ZONE Tonnes Au g/t Au Tonnes Au g/t Au
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BETEA ZONES 3,029,000 1.74 169,200 7,266,000 1.65 385,700
KOFI C 3,441,000 2.72 300,900 1,947,000 2.06 129,000
A ZONE 10,000 1.46 500 462,000 1.77 26,300
B ZONE 339,000 2.17 23,700 1,536,000 1.58 77,800
BLANAID 82,000 2.06 5,400 499,000 2.32 37,200
A LINEAR 645,000 2.22 46,000
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TOTAL 6,901,000 2.25 499,700 12,355,000 1.77 702,000
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1. Resource estimates based on a gold price of US$1,350 per ounce, a
90% process recovery, mining costs of US$1.50/tonne, process costs
of US$15/tonne and General & Administrative costs of US$4.00 per
tonne were used to determine the 0.5 g/t Open Pit cut-off grade.
2. Gold grades were estimated in a 5m x 5m x 5m and 5m x 5 m x 10m
block models from capped 1.5m composites utilizing inverse distance
cubed interpolation. Composites were capped up to 50 g/t depending
on the individual mineralized domain.
3. Eugene Puritch, P.Eng. and Antoine Yassa, P.Geo. from P&E Mining
Consultants Inc., Qualified Persons under NI 43-101 who are
independent of the Company, are responsible for the mineral
resource estimates presented herein.
4. Mineral resources which are not mineral reserves do not have
demonstrated economic viability. The estimate of mineral resources
may be materially affected by environmental, permitting, legal,
title, taxation, sociopolitical, marketing, or other relevant
issues.
5. The quantity and grade of reported inferred mineral resources in
this estimation are uncertain in nature and there has been
insufficient exploration to define these inferred mineral resources
as Indicated or Measured mineral resources and it is uncertain if
further exploration will result in upgrading them to indicated or
measured mineral resource categories.
6. The mineral resources in this press release were estimated using
the Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum (CIM),
CIM Standards on Mineral Resources and Reserves, Definitions and
Guidelines prepared by the CIM Standing Committee on Reserve
Definitions and adopted by CIM Council. The effective date of this
mineral resource estimate is December 21, 2011.


For reference, an open pittable sensitivity to the mineral resource at a 1.0 g/t Au cut-off grade was also calculated. A 1.0 g/t Au cut-off is consistent with the Axmin's historic resource estimate for Kofi (Roberts(1), 2008) and Avion previous practice at the Tabakoto Mine.


1.0 g/t Au Cut -Off Sensitivity to the Mineral Resource Estimate

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1.0 g/t Au
Cut-off INDICATED INFERRED
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Grade Ounces Grade Ounces
ZONE Tonnes Au g/t Au Tonnes Au g/t Au
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BETEA ZONES 1,925,000 2.32 143,300 4,491,000 2.21 319,000
KOFI C 2,476,000 3.50 278,400 1,254,000 2.78 112,200
A ZONE 4,000 2.66 300 317,000 2.23 22,700
B ZONE 224,000 2.90 20,900 988,000 2.03 64,600
BLANAID 55,000 2.68 4,700 392,000 2.74 34,500
A LINEAR 482,000 2.69 41,700
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TOTAL 4,684,000 2.98 447,600 7,924,000 2.33 594,700
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Don Dudek, Avion's Senior Vice President, Exploration stated: "The increase in overall ounces was great to see as we continue to move Kofi forward and hopefully toward production. In the short term, Avion will continue to focus on the Kofi C zone area and the northward extension of the Loulo structural corridor onto the Kofi Property, where management believes that there is a high likelihood of adding higher grade gold resources."

The Kofi C zone lies within a north-trending structural corridor that is at least 40 kilometres long by approximately 5 kilometres wide. This corridor contains at least 19 deposits and zones that have been discovered, fifteen of which are on the adjacent Randgold property (see Figure 1). A clear break, defined by the airborne geophysical conductivity data, suggests that this trend continues onto the Kofi property for at least 19 kilometres.

The Kofi property is a large, approximately 470 km2, property package situated, at its nearest point, within approximately five kilometres to the northwest of Avion's Tabakoto Project. The Kofi property wraps around the north side of Randgold's Loulo Mine concessions (Historic Measured and Indicated mineral resources of 62.69 million tonnes grading 4.55 g/t Au).

Don Dudek, P.Geo., the Senior Vice President, Exploration of the Company and Eugene Puritch, P.Eng. of P&E Mining Consultants Inc., both, a qualified persons under National Instrument 43-101 have reviewed and approved the scientific and technical information in this press release.

About Avion Gold Corporation

Avion is a Canadian-based gold mining company focused in West Africa that holds 80% of the Tabakoto and Segala gold projects in Mali. Gold production commenced at these projects in 2009 with approximately 51,290 ounces produced. 2010 production was 87,630 ounces of gold. 2011 production was 91,238 ounces of gold. The current mineral reserve estimate (as of January 1, 2011) of 7.24 million tonnes grading 3.92 g/t Au totaling 913,100 ounces of gold, for the Tabakoto project, demonstrates several sources of excellent grade open pit and good grade underground mineral resources thus providing significant flexibility for Avion's future mining plans. Production sustainability will continue to be supported by exploration programs over an approximately 600 km2 exploration package that both surrounds and is near to the Company's existing mine infrastructure. Additionally, mineral resources at Avion's 1,600 km2 Hounde exploration property in Burkina Faso have grown considerably in 2011 with an aggressive exploration program planned for 2012. Avion continues to progress towards its short term goal of 200,000 ounces of gold per year and a longer term goal of 400,000 to 500,000 ounces of gold per year through development of its exploration properties. The Company is developing an underground mine at the Tabakoto deposit, and is preparing to mine underground at the Segala deposit. Avion has a highly skilled management team, with a focus on growth and consolidation within West Africa.

Cautionary Notes

(1) Avion has reviewed Dr. Roberts 2008 report titled 'Mineral Resource Estimation for the Kofi Project, Mali'. This report, as stated, was prepared as per NI 43-101 and Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum (CIM) guidelines. Accepted methodology includes construction of a section set near-perpendicular to the zone trend, the calculation of composites using a statistical Au top-cut, the construction of wire frames using a 0.5 g/t Au cut-off grade, modeling of the saprolite, transition and fresh rock contacts, the collection of a satisfactory amount of specific gravity data and then block modeling the zone using ordinary Kriging with a 1 g/t Au cut-off grade. The distinction between indicated and inferred mineral resources was determined statistically by the available data. Avion accepts this methodology and has completed drilling over both the Betea Central and Kofi C zones that generally confirms the location, the shape and grades of the mineralized zones at the Betea Central zone. However, at this point it is too early to comment on the accuracy of the resource study completed by Roberts so the reader must be cautioned that the stated indicated and inferred mineral resources are only for overall reference and still need to be validated and re-stated by Avion. Stated simply, a qualified person has not done sufficient work to classify the historical estimate as current mineral resources or mineral reserve and Avion is not treating the historical estimate as current mineral resources or mineral reserves.

This press release contains "forward-looking information" within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities legislation. Forward-looking information includes, without limitation, statements regarding the impact of the mineral resource estimate on the Company statements regarding the impact of the drill results on the Company; statements with respect to the development potential and timetable of the Tabakoto, Kofi and Hounde projects; the future price of gold; the estimation of mineral resources; conclusions of economic evaluation (including scoping studies); the realization of mineral resource estimates; the timing and amount of estimated future production, development and exploration; costs of future activities; capital and operating expenditures; success of exploration activities; mining or processing issues; currency exchange rates; government regulation of mining operations; and environmental risks. Generally, forward-looking information can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as "plans", "expects" or "does not expect", "is expected", "budget", "scheduled", "estimates", "forecasts", "intends", "anticipates" or "does not anticipate", or "believes", or variations of such words and phrases or state that certain actions, events or results "may", "could", "would", "might" or "will be taken", "occur" or "be achieved". Forward-looking information is subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause the actual results, level of activity, performance or achievements of the Company to be materially different from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking information, including but not limited to those risks described in the annual information form of the Company which is available under the profile of the Company on SEDAR at www.sedar.com. Although the Company has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in forward-looking information, there may be other factors that cause results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended. There can be no assurance that such information will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking information. The Company does not undertake to update any forward-looking information, except in accordance with applicable securities laws.

For additional information, please visit our website at www.aviongoldcorp.com. Follow us on Facebook: AvionGoldCorp and Twitter: @AvionGoldAVR.

To view the map associated with this press release please visit the following link: http://media3.marketwire.com/docs/KofiFig1.pdf

[ichweiss]

Was ist den heute los ?

[KMST]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 42.635.018 von ichweiss am 23.01.12 19:37:14

news aus mali und dazu kommt noch das stan bharti und konsorten die aktionäre bei crocodile mal richtig verarscht haben

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Avion Gold Corp. has added a new press release to its web site. For full details please visit the Avion web site at:

Avion Files a NI 43-101 Technical Report and Mineral Resource Estimate for Hounde Project in Burkina Faso

TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Feb. 3, 2012) - Avion Gold Corporation (TSX:AVR)(OTCQX:AVGCF) ("Avion" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that a technical report in respect of its updated mineral resource estimate at the Hounde Project in Burkina Faso, as announced on December 21, 2011 has been filed on SEDAR in compliance with National Instrument 43-101 - Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects ("NI 43-101") requirements.

The report was prepared to provide a technical overview of the Hounde Property and an independent Mineral Resource estimate of the gold mineralization in the Vindaloo zone area of the Hounde Project in Burkina Faso, West Africa.

The current resource estimate for the Vindaloo zone at the Hounde Project represents a 1,400% increase in Open Pit Indicated Mineral Resources from 883,000 tonnes Indicated Mineral Resources at 2.23 g/t Au totalling 63,000 ounces of gold (Avion news release October 26, 2010) to 13.41 million tonnes at 2.07 g/t Au for a total of 893,000 ounces of gold. In addition, there is also a 30% increase in Open Pit Inferred Mineral Resource from 5,725,000 tonnes Inferred Mineral Resources at 2.97 g/t Au totalling 547,000 ounces of gold (Avion news release October 26, 2010) to 10.71 million tonnes grading 2.07 g/t Au for a total of 712,000 ounces of gold.
The NI 43-101 mineral reserve technical report was authored by Mr. Don Dudek, P.Geo.an officer of the Corporation, Klaus Kappenschneider, an employee of the Company and by Mr. Eugene J. Puritch, P. Eng. and Mr. Antoine Yassa, P. Geo. of P&E Mining Consultants, who are independent of Avion, and all of whom are "qualified persons" as defined in NI 43-101.

The Technical Report, entitled "Technical Report and Resource Estimate on the Hounde Property Burkina Faso, Africa" dated effective December 19, 2011, has been filed under Avion's profile on SEDAR (www.sedar.com).

Regulatory Notes

Don Dudek, P.Geo., the Senior Vice President, Exploration, of the Company is a "qualified persons" under National Instrument 43-101 and have reviewed and approved the scientific and technical information contained in this news release.

For a full description of the mineral resources discussed herein, the key parameters, assumptions and methods used to estimate these mineral resources and a discussion of the legal, political and environmental risks that may have an impact on the estimates, refer to the Technical Report.

Cautionary Notes

This press release contains "forward-looking information" within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities legislation. Forward-looking inform

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Avion's Hounde Property, Burkina Faso, Returns Intercepts of 51.63 g/t Au Over 8.0 Metres and 12.4 g/t Au Over 6.5 Metres

[kryptus]

Sehr gute Bohrergebnisse wie ich meine und der Markt hat Sie gestern auch gut aufgenommen,nachdem der Montag entgegen meiner Annahme enttäuschend verlief.

[homer98]

Moin moin, ein weiterer aussichtsreicher Burkina Faso Play neben Riverstone, Roxgold, Goldrush umd Semafo.

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Avion Gold Corporation: Underground Ore Production Starts at Tabakoto Mine, Mali

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Avion Files A NI 43-101 Technical Report and Mineral Resource Estimate for Kofi Project in Mali

TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - March 5, 2012) - Avion Gold Corporation (TSX:AVR)(OTCQX:AVGCF) ("Avion" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that a technical report in respect of its updated mineral resource estimate at the Kofi Project in Mali, as announced on January 17, 2012 has been filed on SEDAR in compliance with National Instrument 43-101 - Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects ("NI 43-101") requirements.

The report was prepared to provide a technical overview of the Kofi Property and an independent Mineral Resource estimate of the gold mineralization of the Kofi Project in Mali, West Africa.

The current resource estimate for the Kofi Project represents a 71% increase in Open Pit Indicated Mineral Resources from 3.24 million Indicated Mineral Resource tonnes at 2.55 g/t Au totaling 293,000 ounces Au (Roberts, 2008, NI43-101 compliant report) to 6.9 million tonnes grading 2.25 g/t Au totaling 500,000 ounces. In addition, there is also a 91% increase in Open Pit Inferred Mineral Resource from 5.26 million tonnes Inferred Mineral Resource grading 2.18 g/t Au totaling 368,000 ounces gold (Dec. 11, 2007 AXMIN news release, Roberts, 2008 NI43-101 compliant report) to 12.4 million tonnes grading 1.77 g/t Au totaling 702,000 ounces.

The NI 43-101 mineral reserve technical report was authored by Mr. Don Dudek, P.Geo. an officer of the Corporation, Mr. John Gartner, P. Geo., an employee of the Company and by Mr. Eugene J. Puritch, P. Eng., Tracy Armstrong, P. Geo., David Burga, P.Geo. and Mr. Antoine Yassa, P. Geo. of P&E Mining Consultants, who are independent of Avion, and all of whom are "qualified persons" as defined in NI 43-101.

The Technical Report, entitled "Technical Report and Updated Resource Estimate on the Kofi Property Mali, Africa" dated effective December 21, 2011, has been filed under Avion's profile on SEDAR (www.sedar.com).

Regulatory Notes

Don Dudek, P.Geo., the Senior Vice President, Exploration, of the Company is a "qualified persons" under National Instrument 43-101 and has reviewed and approved the scientific and technical information contained in this news release.

For a full description of the mineral resources discussed herein, the key parameters, assumptions and methods used to estimate these mineral resources and a discussion of the legal, political and environmental risks that may have an impact on the estimates, refer to the Technical Report.

About Avion Gold Corporation

Avion is a Canadian-based gold mining company focused in West Africa that holds 80% of the Tabakoto and Segala gold projects in Mali. Gold production commenced at these projects in 2009 with approximately 51,290 ounces produced. 2010 production was 87,630 ounces of gold. 2011 production was 91,238 ounces of gold. The current mineral reserve estimate (as of January 1, 2011) of 7.24 million tonnes grading 3.92 g/t Au totaling 913,100 ounces of gold (proven and probable), for the Tabakoto project property, demonstrates several sources of excellent grade open pit and good grade underground mineral resources thus providing significant flexibility for Avion's future mining plans. The Company has developed an underground mine at the Tabakoto deposit, and is developing another underground mine at the Segala deposit. The Tabakoto project property also contains several producing open pit mines. Production sustainability will continue to be supported by exploration programs over an approximately 600 km2 exploration package that both surrounds and is near to the Company's existing mine infrastructure, and contains mineral resources on the Kofi property. Additionally, mineral resources have grown considerably at Avion's 1,600 km2 Hounde exploration property in Burkina Faso. Aggressive exploration programs are underway at the Tabakoto, Kofi and Hounde properties for 2012. Avion continues to progress towards its short term goal of 200,000 ounces of gold per year and a longer term goal of 400,000 to 500,000 ounces of gold per year through development of its exploration properties. Avion has a highly skilled management team, with a focus on growth and consolidation within West Africa.

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TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - March 12, 2012) - Avion Gold Corporation (TSX:AVR)(OTCQX:AVGCF) ("Avion") is pleased to announce new drill results for the area just north of the Tabakoto Pit and for the Tabakoto South zone. The holes drilled to the north of the pit were designed to better define gold mineralization in known and new cross-structures and the holes drilled into the Tabakoto South zone were drilled to extend the zone down dip and along strike and to convert Inferred mineral resources to Measured and Indicated mineral resources. Intercept highlights include the following:


-- 13.38 g/t Au over 4.4 metres
-- 6.57 g/t Au over 6.9 metres
-- 6.44 g/t Au over 8.8 metres
-- 23.77 g/t Au over 5.0 metres
-- 7.39 g/t Au over 5.0 metres
-- 6.75 g/t Au over 9.5 metres
-- 38.55 g/t Au over 4.5 metres


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[allida]

PRESS RELEASES 3/16/2012 7:00:00 AM | Marketwire News
Avion to Release 2011 Fourth Quarter Financial Results and MD&A on March 28, 2012
March 16, 2012 - 07:00:00 AM TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - March 16, 2012) - Avion Gold Corporation (TSX:AVR)(OTCQX:AVGCF) ("Avion" or the "Company") announces its plan to file its interim financials and MD&A, for the period ending December 31, 2011 with SEDAR after the markets close on March 27, 2012, they will be available on SEDAR by 7:00 AM (ET) Wednesday March 28, 2012.

Following the release, Avion plans to host a conference call at 10:30 AM (ET) on March 28, 2012. To participate in the call please dial:



International: [phone]
Toll Free North America: 866-226-1792
Toronto Area: 416 340 2216



To register and listen to the webcast of the call, please go to Avion's website at www.aviongoldcorp.com. A webcast play back recording will remain on the company's website after the completion of the call.

[Grawshak]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 42.914.416 von allida am 16.03.12 15:37:36

Wenn ich mir den Kursverlauf anschaue, scheinen die Zahlen auf ein Desaster hinzuweisen - nur glauben kann ich es nicht.

Schönes WE & Gruß,
grawshak

[schmuser]

Die Zahlen stehen ja soweit fest. Interessant wird sein, ob Avion die Kostenseite in den Griff bekommt. Das sah im letzten Quartal ja nicht danach aus. Und der Goldkurs, der, wenn er unter die 1.600 USD fällt, zügig nach unten rauschen dürfte, tut dann noch sein Übriges. Ich bin mal gespannt. Vielleicht wird ja auch noch etwas von den Fortschritten bei der Erhöhung der Förderung pp. gesagt.

[DerRohstoffbulle]

in Mali gibt es einen Putsch... Hintergrund ist der Aufstand der Touareg im Norden des Landes... könnte gefährlich werden....

http://www.sueddeutsche.de/politik/putschversuch-in-mali-meu…

Der Putsch fand in der Hauptstadt Bamako statt, weit weg von den Kampfgebieten, aber nicht so weit von den Minen im Westen des Landes...

[DerRohstoffbulle]

Randgold Loulo
IamGold Sadiola

Avion Tabakoto

[DerRohstoffbulle]

[DerRohstoffbulle]

oh weh... da knallts aber gewaltig.. die schöne story bricht weg:




Mali coup could put gold miners at risk

Peter Koven
Mar 22, 2012






For many gold miners, West Africa is proving to be a lot riskier than expected.

West Africa has been the single hottest gold mining region in the world over the past few years, receiving billions of dollars in investment. Miners like the area because it is under-explored compared to other gold-rich regions, and because governments have recently enacted investment-friendly policies.

However, political instability continues to create fresh problems. The latest example came this week, when the government of Mali was overthrown in a military coup. Last year, there was an outbreak of violence in Ivory Coast over a disputed election, and Burkina Faso experienced a partial army mutiny and related protests.



REUTERS/Malin Palm

The gold miners with direct exposure to Mali include Iamgold Corp., Avion Gold Corp., Randgold Resources Ltd. and Cluff Gold PLC.



According to reports, the Malian coup began because the military is frustrated at the government’s inability to end a rebellion in the Northern part of the country. A group of soldiers looted the presidential palace, and the constitution and all state institutions were dissolved. The whereabouts of former President Amadou Toumani Touré, who has held power since 2002 and brought democracy to the country, are not known.

“We promise to hand power back to a democratically elected president as soon as the country is re-unified and its integrity is no longer threatened,” Lieutenant Amadou Konare said on Malian state television. An immediate curfew was then imposed.

The gold miners with direct exposure to Mali include Iamgold Corp., Avion Gold Corp., Randgold Resources Ltd. and Cluff Gold PLC. Avion is the most exposed of that group, as the company’s two flagship projects are both in Mali. The Toronto-based miner’s shares tumbled as much as 25% Thursday, before closing at $11.20, down 12% on the day.
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For now, none of the companies said they were facing any interruptions.

“Obviously, we’re on standby watching what goes on and making sure we’re on top of the situation,” said Bob Tait, vice-president of investor relations at Iamgold, whose shares fell 1.2% to $13.17.

The gold miners could easily emerge from the Malian crisis with few or no setbacks, as they did after trouble broke out in Ivory Coast and Burkina Faso. But the incident highlights the fact that West African democracies can be extremely fragile. Gold miners have spent a great deal of time in recent years promoting the untapped potential of West Africa, but far less discussing the political risks.

Tom Whelan, Canadian mining leader at Ernst & Young, said that miners need to have well-developed contingency plans to protect their employees and their investment in case of a political crisis like this one.

“You hope you never have to use them, but you make contingency plans for those disaster scenarios,” he said.

[schnitzale]

Ja nicht gerade erfreulich - im Fall vom Avion trifft mich das zwar nicht, weil ich noch nicht investiert bin, und schon länger auf einen Wiedereinstieg zu günstigen Kursen warte. Dafür hat es mich auch mit RSG erwischt. Die haben aber heute gemeldet, dass momentan alles normal weiter geht. Der Frage ist, ob es so bleibt ...

Ich überlege hier einzusteigen - schließlich wäre es ja nicht mein erstes Putsch-Land. Bei letzten Mal ist es gut ausgegangen. Das Risiko derzeit ist sicherlich nicht zu unterschätzen, vielleicht risikiere ich aber mal eine kleine Anfangsposition. Ein paar Tage werde ich aber noch weiter beobachten

[allida]

PRESS RELEASES 3/23/2012 1:16:46 PM | Marketwire News
Avion Continues to Monitor Events of Military Coup in Mali While Operations Continue at Site Without Interference or Interruption
March 23, 2012 - 01:16:46 PM TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - March 23, 2012) - Avion Gold Corporation (TSX:AVR)(OTCQX:AVGCF) ("Avion" or the "Company") announces that it continues to monitor the situation and is keeping watch on events in Mali where members of the national army have mounted a coup.

Avion's management team, Board of Directors and the Forbes & Manhattan advisory team have spoken to and continue to have communications with Avion's management team at site in Mali. The company is also happy to report that Avion board members, the Hon. Pierre Pettigrew, ex Foreign Affairs Minister of Canada and Major-General (Ret.) Lewis MacKenzie as well as Forbes & Manhattan advisory board member General John Abizaid US Army (Ret.) are all working closely with management team and their respective contacts in the government and the military. Avion is taking every step to ensure that it has the best possible advice and information available in such a challenging time.

Currently, the operations at site are continuing without interference and all of the Company's personnel are safe and accounted for both at the mine site and in Bamako. Avion looks forward to the borders and airports re-opening on Tuesday.

Retired General Lewis MacKenzie, Avion Board Member, has also noted "the modest amount of violence to date on both sides is encouraging and suggests an opportunity for an early resolution of the conflict centered in and around the capital, Bamako."

John Begeman, President & CEO of the Company has stated "we have an excellent advisory team helping us monitor the situation and we will continue to monitor the situation in Mali at our sites and in Bamako and will provide further updates as information becomes available to us."

[schnitzale]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 42.948.829 von allida am 23.03.12 19:16:03

Na dann woll wir hoffen, dass das nur ein kurzes Zwischenspiel war ... jedenfalls gab's nochmals eine gute Gelegenheit hier wieder einzusteigen ...

Der Goldpreis schaut auch wieder besser aus ...

[XIO]

Die Putschisten in Mali haben angekündigt, die Macht in dem westafrikanischen Land wieder abgeben zu wollen. Sobald die Armee in der Lage sei, die Sicherheit des Landes zu gewährleisten, werde man abtreten, sagte der Anführer der Gruppe, Amabou Sanogo, am Freitag der britischen BBC. Zugleich kündigte er an, die alte Staatsführung der Justiz zu übergeben. Allerdings soll sich der gestürzte Staatspräsident Amadou Toumani Touré gar nicht in den Händen der Putschisten befinden.

http://www.focus.de/politik/weitere-meldungen/putschisten-in…

[Homer__Simpson]

Ich werde nächste Woche auch eine kleine Posi aufbauen und dann schauen, wie sich die weitere politische Stabilisierung gestaltet.

[XIO]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 42.950.798 von Homer__Simpson am 24.03.12 15:09:11

yo, kleine Position ist richtig,,,, wenn man es mit dem Invest nich übertreibt, kan man das politische Risiko durchaus eingehen...alle anderen Faktoren sind ziemlich gut

[Homer__Simpson]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 42.951.063 von XIO am 24.03.12 18:55:16

Genau, amsonsten würde ich ein Investment in einem Krisengebiet gar nicht in Erwägung ziehen. Aber hier überwiegen die Chancen deutlichst....imo
Insofern die Turbulente Zeit nutzen, um noch mal günstig was abzugreifen.

[diamant01]

Habe mir auch noch ein paar gegönnt... bei diesen Preisen??

[diamant01]

Avion Gold Corp. has added a new press release to its web site. For full details please visit the Avion web site at:

Avion Revises Date for Release of 2011 Fourth Quarter Financial Results and MD&A to March 30, 2012


TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - March 26, 2012) - Avion Gold Corporation (TSX:AVR)(OTCQX:AVGCF) ("Avion" or the "Company") announces plans to file its annual financials and MD&A for the period ending December 31, 2011 on the Company's SEDAR profile after the markets close on March 30, 2012, and they will be available on SEDAR by 7:00 AM (ET) March 31, 2012. By rescheduling the release date of the financial statements, MD&A and associated conference call, Avion will avoid conflicts with other mining companies who plan to release at a similar time. This will enable more analysts and participants to join the Company's conference call.

Following the revised release date, Avion now plans to host a conference call at 10:30 AM (ET) on Monday April 2, 2012. To participate in the call please dial:


International: [phone]
Toll Free North America: 866-226-1792
Toronto Area: 416 340 2216


To register and listen to the webcast of the call, please go to Avion's website at www.aviongoldcorp.com. A webcast play back recording will remain on the Company's website after the completion of the call.

[allida]

PRESS RELEASES 3/31/2012 7:08:53 AM | Marketwire News
Avion Gold Announces Fourth Quarter 2011 Earnings of $8.1 Million With Earnings Per Share of $0.02
March 31, 2012 - 07:08:53 AM TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - March 31, 2012) - Avion Gold Corporation (TSX:AVR)(OTCQX:AVGCF) ("Avion" or the "Company" ) today announces its financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2011. All amounts are in United States dollars unless otherwise indicated.

Avion will host a conference call at 10:30 AM (EST) on Monday, April 2, 2011 to discuss the results. To participate in the call please dial:



International: [phone]
Toll Free: 866 226 1792
Toronto Area: 416 340 2216



Complete audited financial statements and related Management's Discussion and Analysis will be available under the Company's profile on www.sedar.com by 7:00AM (ET) on March 31, 2011.

Fourth Quarter Highlights:



-- The Company had earnings of $8.1 million, or $0.02 per share, and cash
flow from operations before working capital adjustments of $16.1
million.

-- During the quarter the Company sold 23,418 ounces of gold at an average
realized price of $1,647 per ounce compared to $1,370 in Q4 of the
previous year

-- Gold revenue was $37.2 million compared to $38.2 million for the
comparable quarter of 2010.


-- The Company produced 23,418 ounces of gold at a cash cost per ounce of
$734 and total cash costs produced of $823. Cash costs per ounce
declined from the previous quarter as the Company achieved additional
operating efficiencies.

-- The Company announced that it had increased the mineral resources at the
Vindaloo, Hounde property in Burkina Faso by more than 100% .



Full Year 2011 Highlights



-- During 2011, the Company achieved record earnings of $43.1 million, or
$0.10 per share compared to $35.9 million or $0.10 per share for the
prior year.

-- Gold revenue for the year 2011 was $143.9 million compared to $115.3
million for the prior year. The Company fully benefited from the higher
gold prices as it was un-hedged.

-- During 2011, the Company produced 91,200 ounces of gold at a cash cost
per ounce of $652 and total cash cost of $746.

-- In 2011, the Company generated operating cash flow before working
capital adjustments of $67.5 million compared to $54.7 million in 2010.

-- The Company completed 2011 with cash and cash equivalents of $21.2
million.



2012 Outlook

The current Outlook is Management's best estimate of the short and long term plans with respect to the Company. Recently, members of the National Army have mounted a coup in Mali, and while the Company has reported that operations at site are continuing without interference and that mine activities are progressing uninterrupted, there continues to be a risk that the political uncertainty in Mali will cause interruptions in receiving supplies and equipment. As a result, the assumptions and estimates upon which the Company has based its short and long term plans, could be curtailed due to lack of supplies and personnel availability as well as other known and unknown risks.

The Company is forecasting 2012 production of between 140,000 and 150,000 ounces of gold and its plans to increase to a run rate of 4,000 tonnes per day in the fourth quarter of 2012 are advanced. Avion's results in 2011 have allowed this plan to be put into action. Since production re-started in February 2009, the Company has achieved production increases year over year despite some operational challenges due to a strong management team at the mine site. Avion is currently focussed on underground production at Tabakoto, underground development at Segala (currently preparing to rehabilitate a 2 metre wide fault zone that has temporarily halted advance), and has contracted Genivar to lead the mill plant expansion to 4,000 tonnes per day which is expected to start commissioning at the end of Q2-2012. The Company has also initiated a Preliminary Economic Assessment at the Hounde Project in Burkina Faso which will be completed in late Q3 or early Q4-2012. This has required a significant amount of capital and necessitated the Company to access the equity markets and enter into debt facilities. In 2012, the mill expansion is expected to be completed providing greater production, the underground development at Segala will be further advanced and the Hounde Project will move towards a Feasibility study. Underground ore is being mined at Tabakoto, and ore is being mined from several open pit deposits. Activities during 2012 will set the stage for 2013 and achieving the capacity to produce 200,000 ounces per year from the 4,000 tonne per day mill which should be fully operational under our current plan...subject to no interruption by the military action.

Financial Discussion: three months ended December 31, 2011

The Company reported net income of $8,072,364 ($0.02 per share, basic and diluted) for the three months ended December 31, 2011 compared to $20,387,058 ($0.05 per share, basic and diluted) for the three months ended December 31, 2010.

During Q4-2011, the Company sold 23,418 ounces of gold and generated $37,199,811 in gold sales revenue. In Q4-2010, 27,908 ounces of gold was sold generating $38,249,405 in gold sales revenue. Mining and processing costs were $14,696,994 (Q4-2010: $14,913,311) and the Company recorded amortization and depletion of $8,120,033 (Q4-2010: $1,158,333). The Company is amortizing deferred property, plant and equipment related to the Mali projects on a unit of production basis from the current mine plan. The Company was subject to a 6% royalty on metal sales during the quarter. Royalty expense totaled $2,077,985 (Q4-2010: $2,019,134) for the ounces of gold sold during Q4-2011.

Corporate and administrative expenses decreased marginally for the quarter ended December 31, 2011 totalling $1,241,721 compared to $1,303,697 for Q4-2010.

Non-cash share-based compensation expense for Q4-2011 was $562,856 (Q4-2010: $497,824) related to the estimated fair value of stock options that were granted and vested during Q4-2011. A total of 700,000 stock options were granted during Q4-2011 compared to 565,000 during Q4-2010. Share-based compensation was estimated using the Black-Scholes option pricing model as at the date of grant.

The Company recorded an impairment charge of $2,129,554 related to the recoverability of fuel duties during Q4-2011 (Q4-2010: $nil).

The Company also incurred a foreign exchange translation loss of $235,963 during Q4-2011 compared to a loss of $1,595,416 during Q4-2010.

Financial Discussion: twelve months ended December 31, 2010

The Company reported net income of $43,072,532 ($0.10 and $0.10 per share, basic and diluted respectively) for the twelve months ended December 31, 2011 compared to $35,888,421 ($0.11 and $0.10 per share, basic and diluted respectively) for the twelve months ended December 31, 2010. The increase in income is primarily the result of increased sales volumes and gold prices offset by higher operating costs and increased depletion and depreciation expenditures.

During 2011, the Company sold 92,224 ounces of gold and generated $143,295,976 in gold sales revenue (2010: 92,630 ounces generating revenue of $115,306,132). Mining and processing costs were $62,114,494 (2010: $53,486,908), which includes $385,304 (2010: $2,866,703) in amortized deferred stripping costs. Mining and processing costs also includes a provision for taxes from prior years in the amount of $4,538,671. The Company recorded amortization and depletion of $17,215,360 (2010: $7,396,209) for the year ended December 31, 2011. The Company is amortizing deferred property, plant and equipment related to the Mali projects on a unit of production basis from the current mine plan. The Company was subject to a 6% royalty on metal sales during 2011. Royalty expenses totaled $8,597,019 (2010: $7,273,258) for the ounces of gold sold during 2011.

Corporate and administrative expenses for the twelve months ended December 31, 2011 totalled $4,722,932 compared to $4,092,667 for 2010. The increase in corporate costs is a result of the increased activity of the Company, including the hiring of additional personnel, higher compensation for employees and directors and an increase in professional fees.

Non-cash share-based compensation expense for the twelve months ended December 31, 2011 was $4,446,627 (2010: $6,865,189) related to the estimated fair value of stock options that were granted and vested during the nine months ended December 31, 2011. A total of 5,555,000 stock options were granted during the twelve months ended December 31, 2011 compared to 14,510,000 during the twelve months ended December 31, 2010.

The Company recorded tax penalties of $1,196,039 during 2011 compared to $nil during 2010 as a result of recent tax assessments made by the Malian government. As well, the Company recorded an impairment charge of $2,129,554 related to the recoverability of fuel duties during 2011 (2010: $nil).

The Company recognized an unrealized loss of $2,154,137 during the twelve months ended December 31, 2011 (2010: an unrealized loss of $910,319) related to their held-for-trading investments based on the fair market value of these investments as at December 31, 2011. During the comparative year, the Company recognized a gain of $750,359 on the revaluation of the warrant provision from warrants held in a currency other than the Company's functional currency.

The Company also incurred a foreign exchange translation gain of $2,136,035 during 2011 compared to a loss of $160,525 during 2010.

[diamant01]

Weiss wer wieso es hier so runter ging am Freitag?...
Ich kann nichts finden aus dem Militärputch... aber das ist schon Schnee von gestern!
Gibt es da neuere Meldungen.... bitte dann einstellen wenn möglich!

Gruss Diamant

[DerBergderruft]

1. April 2012, 19:06, NZZ Online

Tuareg-Rebellen nehmen Timbuktu offenbar vollständig ein

Vereinzelte Plünderungen in öffentlichen Gebäuden


Die Rebellen in Mali haben die Stadt Timbuktu offenbar vollständig eingenommen. Timbuktu und die ganze Region um die Stadt seien unter der Kontrolle der Aufständischen, erklärte die Nationale Befreiungsbewegung von Azawad (MNLA) am Sonntag


Jahrzehntealter Konflikt

Laut übereinstimmenden Angaben arbeiten die Rebellen mit einer islamistischen Gruppe zusammen. Bereits am Samstag hatten die Aufständischen die wichtige Stadt Gao eingenommen. Die MNLA habe die «malische Besetzung der Region Gao beendet und die Kontrolle über die Stadt Gao übernommen», erklärte die Gruppe.


Seit meuternde Soldaten der malischen Armee vor anderthalb Wochen die Regierung von Präsident Amadou Toumani Touré gestürzt und die Macht an sich gerissen hatten, weiteten die Rebellen ihre Offensive aus. Die Junta in Bamako erklärte am Sonntag die Verfassung und sämtliche staatliche Institutionen wieder für gültig.



http://www.nzz.ch/nachrichten/politik/international/malische…
...............

[schmuser]

Was Neues gibt es m.W. nicht. Der Q4-Bericht war im Rahmen des Erwarteten. Nur die Rahmenbedingungen sehen derzeit nicht besonders rosig aus:

Wie geht es weiter mit dem Goldpreis?
Wie geht es politisch weiter in Mali?
Welche Auswirkungen auf die Förderung haben/werden die Unruhen haben?

IM Ganzne ist es schon mutig, zum jetzigen Zeitpunkt hier einzusteigen, auch wenn der Kurs schon recht weit nachgegeben hat. Das muss aber noch nicht das Ende sein.

[schnitzale]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 42.986.694 von schmuser am 01.04.12 21:30:46

Anderseits wäre man sonst auch nie so günstig hier reingekomen ...

[KMST]

Avion management seeks to soothe investors


TORONTO (miningweekly.com) – Avion Gold has had it tough lately.

Not only has the Toronto-based company had to deal with the small issue of the Malian military coup, but on Monday, management faced a grilling from shareholders as to why it only disclosed a February gold forward sales deal at the weekend.

The transaction involved TSX-listed Avion, which produces all its gold in the West African country, effectively selling around 8% of its production over the next 12 quarters at a large discount to the current spot price, in return for a $25-million up-front payment from an unnamed financial institution.

On a conference call with management, TD Waterhouse investment advisor Mike Bowcott asked why it was that Avion found it fit not to announce the forward sales agreement in a press release, when the deal was announced on February 21.

Did management deem the financing so immaterial as to not notify the market?

The explanation was that Avion was in the midst of finalising a larger debt deal with a bank at the same time as the forward sales transaction.

“We felt that to disclose it may reduce our ability to deal with that particular situation,” commented chairperson James Coleman.

Avion director and founder Stan Bharti was quick to add that the company had sensed instability in Mali at the time, and “wanted to have this extra cushion”.

Still, investors were not appeased.

“I would have liked to have seen a press release in February regarding the forward sales agreement,” Bowcott said.

Another investor was critical of selling gold forward altogether.

“What happens if the gold price goes up, which most investors in junior gold companies are looking forward to as a reason for investing? Investors don’t buy gold companies with expectation gold going down,” he said.

Bharti, the owner of the Forbes and Manhattan Group, emphasised the facility was only a stop-gap measure, and the company planned on “eliminating” it before its eight-quarter term is up.

“We’re as bullish on gold as you are, if not more. We think gold is going to go over $2 000/oz, absolutely,” he said.

For most of the balance of the conference call, management and some heavyweight directors delved into the political situation unfolding in Mali, where a military coup seized power on March 22, criticising president Amadou Toumani Toure for his handling of the Tuareg insurgency in the north of the country.

Captain Amadou Sonogo, who claimed power, on Sunday on Sunday pledged to restore the country’s constitution, but did not say when.

Media reports emerged Monday that Ecowas, the grouping of West African nations, had decided to impose sanctions on Mali as a result of the coup.

“Captain Sonogo has probably bitten off a lot more than he can chew,” Avion director, and retired Major-General Lewis MacKenzie said, adding that the Malian military was ill-equipped to fight off the insurgents.

Avion has said its operation have thus far not experienced any major impact, though its current mill expansion may suffer some delays.

Though the conference call took place before Ecowas announced the sanctions, an analysts asked how long Avion’s Tabakoto mine, in the western part of the country, would last were any restrictions to be imposed.

COO Andrew Bradfield said Avion had enough supplies to last at least four weeks, and “probably about for a month and a half”.

Randgold Resources produces around two-thirds of its gold in Mali, and has also said that operation remain unaffected.

TSX-listed Rockgate Capital Corp, meanwhile, announced late on Monday that its drilling contractor in Mali had temporarily halted drilling at the Falea property, moving crews across the border to Senegal.

South Africa’s Gold Fields has also halted exploration at its Malian prospects.

[XIO]

[Grawshak]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 42.992.778 von XIO am 03.04.12 07:12:06

Tuareg-Rebellen erobern Timbuktu und wollen angeblich mit Putschisten verhandeln

http://www.welt.de/print/welt_kompakt/article106149246/Anarc…

Auszug:
..Einst galten die Tuareg als Bollwerk gegen den religiösen Fundamentalismus. Doch als sie am Wochenende die Wüstenstadt Timbuktu einnahmen, geschah dies offenbar mit Unterstützung der islamistischen Bewegung Ansar Dine.

[Senex]

Hallo Zusammen,

wie groß würdet Ihr die Gefahr des Wert-Verlustes aufgrund von islamischem Radikalismus einschätzen ?
siehe Religionszugehörigkeiten

http://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mali#Bev.C3.B6lkerung

[KMST]

this is africa

[XIO]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 42.993.405 von Grawshak am 03.04.12 09:40:21

Von mir aus sollen die Tuareg ruhig ihren eigenen Staat bekommen.
warum eigentlich nicht!

[Grawshak]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 42.997.520 von XIO am 03.04.12 20:55:15

Hallo,

klar, das können die Tuareg einen eigenen Staat haben - das Problem sehe ich mittlerweile auch nicht bei den Tuareg sondern bei der Islam-Extremistengruppe, welche die Sharia einführen wollen.

Es gibt also die Regierungstruppen, die Tuareg und die Islamisten. Die ECOWAS möchte Stabilität in der Region... schnell wird da wohl keine Normalität einkehren.

Das einzige was mich beruhigt : in Lybien gibt es Öl - eingreifen des Westens. In Syrien gibt es nichts - kein eingreifen des Westens. In Mali gibt es Gold - ...

Gruß,
grawshak

[schmuser]

Dann hoffe ich mal für dich, dass der Ausverkauf bald endet. Z.Zt. und bei sinkendem Goldpreis sieht es leider nicht danach aus

[schmuser]

Und ich glaube, die 1600 USD werden wir spätestens in de rWoche nach Ostern reißen. Und dann wird es nicht nur mit Avion, sondern auch anderen Goldproduzenten weiter abwärts gehen, wenn auch vielleicht übertrieben. Aber erst dann werde ich wieder hier einsteigen und bis dahin weiter beobachten...

[schmuser]

So, und jetzt das Letzte, was ich noch vergessen habe: Die Sanktionen gegen Mali sind in Kraft. Sollte Avion das allles überstehen und der Goldpreis doch nicht nachgeben, dann kann das auch wieder eine Verdopplung werden. Das gönne ich allen Investierten und mir natürlich auch, sobald ich dabei bin

[diamant01]

!

Dieser Beitrag wurde von mwoppmann moderiert. Grund: Off Topic / spamartige Wiederholung

[allida]

PRESS RELEASES 5/8/2012 6:00:00 PM | Marketwire News
Avion Temporarily Suspends Its Mill Expansion Plans at the Tabakoto Mine, Mali
May 8, 2012 - 06:00:00 PM TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - May 8, 2012) - Avion Gold Corporation (TSX:AVR)(OTCQX:AVGCF) ("Avion" or the "Company") announces that its mill expansion project has reluctantly been temporarily suspended due to business disruptions associated with the military coup in Mali. Mining and milling operations continue at site with Avion's existing mill. Suspension of the expansion plans is a direct result of some of Avion's contractors demobilizing back to their home bases due to foreign government travel warnings for Mali as well as resultant slowdown of construction supplies moving through customs at Mali's borders. An interim government has been appointed in Mali and is working to re-establish the government ministries. Avion is working with the interim government and the new ministries to return operations and efficiencies to a normal state.

The foreign government travel warnings issued are mostly applicable to the northern half of the country. Avion has taken and is taking prudent precautions to ensure the safety and welfare of its employees at site which is located approximately 350 kilometres from the Capital of Bamako and over 1,000 kilometres from the insurgency in the northern part of Mali.

Andrew Bradfield, Chief Operating Officer at Avion, stated "It is disappointing to have to temporarily halt the mill expansion so close to completion. However, without some of the contactors and upgrade supplies on site we had no choice but to put the project on standby. The suspension of the expansion plans will affect Avion's planned production growth. However, regular supplies and fuel shipments continue to arrive at site, a large amount of consumable inventory exists at the mine, our 2,000 tonne per day mill continues to run well and we are still producing gold. Once the political situation has been resolved, we expect to be able to provide a revised timetable for the completion of the mill upgrade."

The 4,000 tonne per day mill expansion project is approximately 80% complete from a cost spend perspective.

"Management is hopeful that the political situation in Mali will be resolved this year so that Avion can continue with expansion at Tabakoto" stated John Begeman, President and CEO of Avion. "It is unfortunate that Avion has been forced to suspend the mill expansion as this will result in less royalty revenues for the Republic of Mali and lower anticipated production and revenues for the Company."

Avion had previously provided production guidance of between 140,000 and 150,000 ounces of gold. It is difficult for the Company to provide updated guidance until it is known when the government travel warnings will be lifted and the contractors can return to Tabakoto. If the expansion remains on hold for the remainder of 2012, production will be in the order of 90,000 to 100,000 ounces of gold for the year.

Throughout the rest of 2012, Avion will continue to mine from and develop the Tabakoto underground deposit, mine the Dioulafoundou open pit deposit, develop and mine the Djambaye II open pit deposit and develop the Segala underground deposit.

Andrew Bradfield, P.Eng., the Chief Operating Officer of the Company, and a qualified person under National Instrument 43-101, has reviewed and approved the scientific and technical information in this press release.

[schmuser]

Das hört sich nicht gut an. In Verbindung mit dem Absturz bei Gold kann ich mir vorstellen, dass Avion heute über 10 % verlieren wird. Ich will hiermit nicht bashen, ist nur meine Einschätzung, weil ich immer mit dem Gedanken gespielt habe, hier wieder einzusteigen. Aber im Moment ist das bei Goldaktien und speziell bei Avion wegen der weiteren Problematik mit Mali und den Verzögerungen beim Ausbau der Minenkapazitäten nicht angesagt.

Aber vielleicht irre ich mich auch. irgendwann wird es auch hier wieder einen guten einstiegszeitpunkt geben!

[Trade0601]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 43.140.615 von schmuser am 09.05.12 12:33:33

so schlecht lagst du nicht mit deinen 10 %

Trotzdem habe ich heute eine erste Posi aufgebaut, ob dies eine gute Entscheidung war wird sich zeigen.
Aber mit Avion hat ich bis jetzt immer ein gutes Händchen....

LG T.

[Grawshak]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 43.142.291 von Trade0601 am 09.05.12 17:11:04

-30%....

Avion hat geschrieben, dass die Expansionspläne auf "Eis" liegen, mit den bisherigen Kapazitäten normal weiterproduzieren....

der Kurs verhält sich, als ob geschrieben worden wäre: "Tschuldigung, wir holen ausschließlich Schmutz und Dreck aus den Löchern und hören jetzt auf damit da sich Gold, falls wir mal in die Nähe kommen sollten, künftig nur noch als WC-Reiniger gebrauchen lässt.".

.... gute Chance denke ich...

Gruß,
grawshak

(das musste leider sein...)

[schmuser]

Dass es so abwärts geht hätte ich nicht gedacht. Ich habe noch nicht den Mut, hier einzusteigen. Da warte ich mal den Goldpreis ab. Euch viel Glück...

[startvestor]

Ich halte den Absturz auf fast 0,50 CAD auch für übertrieben, aber bei dem Sentiment kann es auch noch weiter runter gehen. Cluff Gold ist komischerweise fast gar nicht gefallen, die anderen Mali-Goldaktien habe ich nicht geprüft.

[XIO]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 43.143.437 von startvestor am 09.05.12 20:38:27

Vopr 2 jahren habe ich mir avion für 0.55 CAD geholt, da haben sie noch deutlich weniger produziert und anschließend 300% gemacht.

mehr muss man dazu nicht sagen.

[diamant01]

http://www.aviongoldcorp.com/News/News-Details/2012/Avion-An…

Avion Announces Updated Mineral Resource and Mineral Reserve at Tabakoto Project, Mali of 827,100 Ounces of Gold May 10, 2012
Download this Press Release


TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - May 10, 2012) - Avion Gold Corporation ("Avion" or "the Company") (TSX:AVR)(OTCQX:AVGCF), is pleased to announce its updated mineral resource and mineral reserve estimation for nine deposit groups and several ore stockpiles that comprise the Tabakoto Project in Mali, West Africa. The mineral reserves and mineral resource estimates have been determined as of January 1, 2012, with highlights as follows:

•Tabakoto Project underground Proven and Probable mineral reserves comprise 4,606,000 tonnes grading 4.49 g/t Au for 664,600 ounces of gold.




•Tabakoto Project open pit and stockpiled Proven and Probable mineral reserves comprise 2,300,000 tonnes grading 2.20 g/t Au for 162,500 ounces of gold.




•Total mineral reserves comprise 6,906,000 tonnes grading 3.73 g/t Au for 827,100 ounces of gold.




•Total post-reserve additional Measured and Indicated mineral resources comprise 1,964,000 tonnes at 4.62 g/t Au containing 292,100 ounces of gold.




•Total additional Inferred mineral resources comprise 7,598,000 tonnes at 4.57 g/t Au containing 1,117,400 ounces of gold.




Avion's pre-reserve Measured and Indicated mineral resources of 6,772,000 tonnes grading 5.12 g/t Autotaling 1,118,900 ounces of gold represents a 3.6% increase in grade and a 4.9% decrease in overall ounces from the previous Measured and Indicated mineral resource estimate. The current Inferred mineral resources of 7,598,000 tonnes grading 4.57 g/t Au totaling 1,117,400 ounces of gold represent an 11.5% increase in grade and a 7.4% increase in overall ounces as compared to the previous Inferred mineral resource estimate. Overall, year over year, total estimated mineral resources increased by 0.9% or approximately 30,000 ounces from 2011 to 2012 even after production of 91,200 ounces of gold in 2011.

Updated mineral reserves, based on the above Measured and Indicated mineral resources total 6,906,000 tonnes grading 3.73 g/t Au for 827,100 ounces of gold. Avion's underground reserves at 664,500 ounces of gold have remained essentially the same while the open pit reserves have been depleted by mining as was expected. The Company's annual goal is to replace or increase the mineral reserves that have been depleted by mining. Current mineral reserves were derived from the current Measured and Indicated mineral resources which are presented, pre-reserve, in a table at the end of this news release.

[tommy-hl]

May 16, 2012
Avion Achieves Record Production for the First Quarter of 2012 With Over 26,000 Ounces of Gold Produced and Revenues of $33 Million Achieved With Record Grades Encountered at Tabakoto

First Quarter Highlights:

The Company had a net loss of $6.2 million or $0.01 per share, for the quarter as compared to net income of $12.6 million or $0.03 per share for the comparable quarter last year. The loss in earnings is primarily related to: The change in fair value of the call options of $6.4 million, higher operating costs as Avion transitions to underground mining; depletion and depreciation charges of $5.1 million and foreign exchange losses of $3.0 million.

The Company achieved revenue of $33.0 million for the quarter compared to revenues of $31.8 million for the comparable quarter last year, representing a 4% increase.

Avion produced 26,256 ounce of gold during the quarter after final refinery adjustments at a cash cost of per ounce produced of $898. Please see "Non-GAAP Measures" below. Mining and processing costs were $19.0 million compared to $13.0 million for the comparable quarter last year.

Production mining at the Tabakoto underground deposit commenced in February, 2012. During the first quarter of 2012 approximately 86,000 tonnes of ore was mined from stopes and development headings at an average estimated grade of 5.40 g/t Au.

During the quarter the Company sold 19,460 ounces of gold at an average realized price of $1,694 per ounce. The build-up of gold inventories at March 31 included gold readily available for shipment and refining of 6,188 ounces. These ounces were sold in April and will benefit the operating profit in the 2nd quarter of 2012.

The Company generated operating cash flow before working capital adjustments of $4.2 million compared to $15.4 million for the same quarter last year. Net working capital adjustments of $17.3 million contributed to decreased operating cash flows during this quarter versus the same quarter last year.

The Company completed the quarter having $41.2 million in cash and cash equivalents including working capital of $19.2 million.
The Company sold call options raising $25 million in February 2012.
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[recession]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 43.143.525 von XIO am 09.05.12 20:57:28

Und was ist wenn Gold zu 1300 geht was ich durchaus vorstellen kann? Ich warte noch gold entwicklung ab. Aber 0.4 CAD sieht schon atraktiv aus.

[schnitzale]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 43.174.729 von recession am 16.05.12 19:46:32

Momentan ist wohl alles möglich, allerdings glaube ich mittelfristig eher an weiter steigende Goldpreise. Ohne eine gehörige Portion an Inflation wird mann die Schulden wohl nicht in den Griff bekommen ....

[XIO]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 43.174.729 von recession am 16.05.12 19:46:32

was soll schon weiter dabei sein, wenn Gold mal auf 1.300 geht.. ist doch scheissegal.. vor 4 jahren haben wir luftsprünge gemacht, als es über 800 dollar ging

[heidiheidi]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 43.174.995 von XIO am 16.05.12 20:38:25

Na, der Goldpreis ist eine Sache, aber wenn im 1. Q. ein Verlust in

Höhe von 6,2 mio $ zu Buche schlägt ((0,01$ per share), da sieht es

dann schon ganz anders aus.

Quelle: www.minenportal.de

[startvestor]

Die Hauptversammlung ist ja nun auch verschoben worden, die Shareholder sind wohl in Aufruhr.

[ooy]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 43.176.304 von heidiheidi am 17.05.12 09:31:57

Hier hast du allerdings Recht...

[ichweiss]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 43.176.304 von heidiheidi am 17.05.12 09:31:57

Dafür wird im 2.Quartal ein dickes Plus stehen !

Avion produced 26,256 ounce ...
...During the quarter the Company sold 19,460 ounces of gold ...

[Grawshak]

Zitat von ooy: Hier hast du allerdings Recht...

den Verlust von 6,2 Mio sollte man aber auch nicht überbewerten.

The loss in earnings is primarily related to:

1. The change in fair value of the call options of $6.4 million
The Company recorded an unrealized loss on the change in fair value of derivative liabilities of $6,430,979 during Q1-2012 (Q1-2011: $nil). This was in relation to the gold call options sold during the quarter.

Ob es da noch mehr für die nächsten Quartale gibt ?

2. depletion and depreciation charges of $5.1 million
the Company recorded depletion and depreciation of $5,055,950 (Q1-2011: $1,560,056). The Company is amortizing deferred property, plant and equipment related to the Mali projects on a unit of production basis from the current mine plan.

3. and foreign exchange losses of $3.0 million.
Other gains and losses included a foreign exchange loss of $2,984,000 during Q1-2012 compared to a gain of $1,477,495 during Q1-2011. The Company carried large liabilities denominated in FCFA during Q1-2012 as a result of the loan with Banque Atlantique as well as large accounts payables balances. The FCFA strengthen during the quarter, resulting in a foreign exchange loss.

...für mich sieht es so aus , als ob jetzt alles was künftig Negativ sein würde, jetzt ergebniswirksam gebucht wird... der Kurs liegt eh am Boden

Leider waren auch etliche weitere Kostenpositionen höher (Auditor Fees, mining costs)

Gruß,
grawshak

[diamant01]

http://www.aviongoldcorp.com/News/News-Details/2012/Avions-H…

Avion's Hounde Property, Burkina Faso, Returns Intercept of 2.96 g/t Au Over 86.0 Metres May 24, 2012

•1.50 g/t Au over 32.0 metres
•3.59 g/t Au over 19.0 metres
•31.27 g/t Au over 4.0 metres
•2.18 g/t Au over 31.0 metres
•3.01 g/t Au over 21.0 metres
•2.96 g/t Au over 87.0 metres
•2.45 g/t Au over 20.0 metres
•1.59 g/t Au over 57.0 metres
•1.72 g/t Au over 45.0 metres
•26.4 g/t Au over 4.0 metres
•34.5 g/t Au over 2.0 metres

[allida]

PRESS RELEASES 6/14/2012 11:01:29 AM | Marketwire News
Avion's Hounde Property, Burkina Faso, Continues to Return Wide High Grade Intercepts
June 14, 2012 - 11:01:29 AM TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - June 14, 2012) - Avion Gold Corporation (TSX:AVR)(OTCQX:AVGCF) ("Avion" or the "Company") is pleased to announce results for an additional 33 holes drilled in 2012 in the Vindaloo zone area, Hounde Project, Burkina Faso (see Figure 1). A summary of select intercepts are as follows:



-- 5.02 g/t Au over 6.0 metres
-- 3.12 g/t Au over 62.0 metres
-- 3.48 g/t Au over 62.0 metres
-- 7.74 g/t Au over 10.0 metres
-- 5.27 g/t Au over 16.0 metres
-- 1.87 g/t Au over 16.0 metres
-- 2.16 g/t Au over 19.0 metres
-- 2.85 g/t Au over 17.0 metres
-- 2.61 g/t Au over 23.6 metres
-- 1.49 g/t Au over 36.0 metres
-- 1.72 g/t Au over 25.0 metres
-- 1.44 g/t Au over 21.0 metres



These holes predominantly tested the central part of the Vindaloo zone where Avion has defined Indicated mineral resources of 13.41 million tonnes at 2.07 g/t Au totaling 893,000 ounces of gold and Inferred mineral resources of 10.71 million tonnes at 2.07 g/t Au totalling 712,000 ounces of gold. Holes HD-12-35 with 3.12 g/t Au over 62.0 metres and HD-12-36 with 3.48 g/t Au over 62.0 metres (Figure 1), were drilled 200 metres apart and represent near-surface intercepts that further support the economic potential of the Vindaloo zone. In addition, intercepts of 1.26 g/t Au over 8.6 metres and 1.73 g/t Au over 11.0 metres in hole HA-12-08 and 1.72 g/t Au over 25.0 metres in hole HA-12-10 extend the Vindaloo West zone further to depth. The Vindaloo West zone lies from 50 to 75 metres west of the Vindaloo zone and has returned intercepts to 2.18 g/t Au over 29.7 metres.

Don Dudek, Avion's Senior Vice President Exploration stated: "Avion continues to be rewarded by good grade and width intercepts from the Vindaloo zone and from the adjacent Vindaloo West zone which is still open along strike and to depth. With the results we have seen to date it is easy to see the potential for production at the Vindaloo zone in the near future."

This news release presents the results from 33 core and reverse circulation holes totaling approximately 5,432 metres of drilling. Assay from an additional 26 holes is still pending. A summary of all the current drill intercepts is attached at the end of this press release.

The gold-bearing zones that define the Vindaloo zone, now including the Madras and Madras NW zones (see Figure 2), have now been traced, by drilling, more or less continuously for approximately 5.6 kilometres. Avion has now completed at least one hole per 100 metres of strike along the defined mineralized trends. The current mineral resource is defined as the southern 2.65 kilometres part of the Vindaloo zone. Drilling, and the discovery of a new artisanal zone, located to the south along strike of the mineral resource area could potentially add another 3.7 kilometres of strike to the Vindaloo zone for a total of 9.3 kilometres.

The Vindaloo zones are hosted by an intensely sericite- and silica-altered mafic intrusion and similarly-altered, intensely sheared and altered intermediate to mafic volcanoclastics. The mineralization is often quartz stockwork-style and is weakly to moderately pyritic. The entire mineralized package strikes north-northeast and dips steeply to the west to vertical. Drilling along the approximate 1.2 kilometre strike of the central core of the Vindaloo gold system has defined a coherent gold-mineralized, apparently shallow south plunging zone that has been traced at least to 300 metres depth. Along strike, both to the north and south of the core of the Vindaloo zone, the gold mineralization can vary from weak to quite strong over relatively short, generally vertical distances, leading to nodes of higher grade mineralization connected by less well gold mineralized zones.

In 2012, 134 holes totaling approximately 20,220 metres have been drilled on the Hounde Property with just over 50% of the drill program completed. This program was designed to define additional inferred mineral resources, in-fill drill where necessary to support a Preliminary Economic Study (PEA) and continue to extend the mineralized zones along strike. Approximately 60% of the assays submitted for analysis have been received. Baseline work for the PEA is continuing with potential water dam sites located, initial land ownership surveys completed, potential tailings sites, a possible mill site and on-going community relations work.

Avion's 2012 US$ 12.4 million exploration program is continuing with 241 holes totaling approximately 36,540 metres completed at the Hounde, Tabakoto and Kofi properties. The Hounde Preliminary Economic Assessment has been initiated with completion expected in Q4 2012 to allow for the reception of sufficient drill data.

Avion's procedures for handling core have been presented in previous news releases (See for e.g. Avion's News Release dated September 10, 2011). Assays presented in the attached table have been capped at 30 g/t Au. SGS Laboratories in Ouagadougou and Kaya, Burkina Faso was the independent laboratory used in the testing of the assay samples.

Don Dudek, P.Geo., the Senior Vice President, Exploration of the Company and a qualified person under National Instrument 43-101, has reviewed and approved the scientific and technical information in this press release.

Mining in Burkina Faso

The mining industry in Burkina Faso is growing at a rapid rate due to a combination of a stable elected democratic government, excellent geology and a competitive fiscal regime. Currently six gold mines are in production or development in Burkina Faso (Essakane - IAMGOLD Corporation, Mana - SEMAFO, Inata - Avocet Mining PLC, Youga - Endeavor Mining Corporation, Taparko - High River Gold Mines Ltd., Kalsaka - Cluff Gold PLC). In 2012, it is expected that Burkina Faso will become the fourth largest gold producing country in Africa. The country has legislated low taxes with a corporate tax rate of 20% for mining companies. The government is entitled to a 10% free carried interest and a competitive 3-5% sliding royalty on gold production. Political and economic protests that occurred back in the spring of 2011 did not materially affect Avion's exploration program and no new issues of concern have since arisen.

[allida]

PRESS RELEASES 6/26/2012 7:41:31 PM | Marketwire News
Avion Board Thanks Shareholders for Overwhelming Support
June 26, 2012 - 07:41:31 PM TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - June 26, 2012) - Avion Gold Corporation (TSX:AVR)(OTCQX:AVGCF) ("Avion" or the "Company") announced today that, at its annual shareholders' meeting the shareholders voted overwhelmingly in support of the management nominees to the Board. Accordingly, James Coleman QC, John Begeman, Bruce Humphrey, Lewis MacKenzie, Pierre Pettigrew PC, John Vettese and Bernard Wilson have been elected as members of the Board of Directors to represent shareholders' interests for the ensuing year.

James Coleman QC, the Independent Chairman of the Board, stated, "The Board expresses its appreciation to our shareholders for recognizing the dedication and past success of Avion's continuing directors. The Board will continue to implement Avion's strategic plan of expanding production in Mali once the in-country political situation stabilizes, demonstrating the economic potential of the Hounde Project in Burkina Faso and aggressively pursuing additional growth opportunities whether organically or through acquisition."

Avion is pleased to note that rescheduling the AGM resulted in approximately 74% of shareholders voting at the meeting. We believe that this significant shareholder participation and support validates the work of the current Board and management. We would also like to state that we have heard the concerns of our shareholders and will, with management and the Board of Directors, work toward strengthening and growing Avion.

The re-election of a majority of the incumbent directors is also consistent with the recommendation of the leading proxy advisory firms. Institutional Shareholder Services ("ISS") which noted in a report that Avion's total shareholder return has consistently outperformed its peer group over the past two to three years. ISS added that the recent decline in the Company's share price is largely due to factors beyond management's control - notably, a military coup in Mali which has delayed completion of a mill expansion project at the Tabakoto mine. "It should be noted that the company's governance structure has improved from last year", ISS added.

Biographical Information for New Directors

Bernard Wilson, FCA, ICD.D is a senior financial professional with a wide array of working relationships with business executives in Canada, the United States and internationally. In addition, Mr. Wilson is an advisor in corporate finance and investment banking and has extensive experience in major financial restructurings and advises on international trade and commerce issues. Mr. Wilson was with PriceWaterhouseCoopers LLP for 40 years and was Vice Chairman at retirement. Mr. Wilson is a recognized Canadian businessman having served in numerous leadership roles, including Chairman of the Canadian Chamber of Commerce - the largest business organization in Canada with 175,000 members; Chairman of the Canadian Council for International Business - the organization representing Canadian multinational companies at the OECD in Paris, the WTO in Geneva and the UN in New York; Chairman of the International Chamber of Commerce - Canada; and Member of the Canada/US Trade Committee. He received his Commerce Degree from St Francis Xavier University and later his Doctor of Laws (Hons.). He received his Chartered Accounting degree with PwC and later was awarded his FCA from the CICA, a distinction which is limited to 3% of members. He also completed postgraduate studies in Alternative Dispute Resolution at Harvard Law School. Mr Wilson is also the Founder of the Institute of Corporate Directors' formal directors education program, completed it and was the first Canadian to be awarded the ICD.D accreditation. Given his credentials, Mr. Wilson is well qualified to serve as the Chair of Avion's Audit Committee.

John Vettese is a corporate finance and mergers and acquisition lawyer and is the Deputy Managing Partner of Cassels Brock & Blackwell LLP. He is also a member of the firm's Executive Committee. He has acted and continues to act as lead counsel for several companies in the mining sector. He has consistently been recognized as one of the Best Lawyers in Canada in the area of Natural Resource Law.

James Coleman stated, "We are pleased to welcome Bernie and John to the Board and look forward to their contributions in expanding Avion's business and further enhancing its corporate governance practices. The Board would like to acknowledge and thank Stan Bharti and George Faught for their significant contributions to the Company. Stan, who founded Avion and has been instrumental in attracting the necessary capital to support operations, will remain involved with Avion as the company remains a member of the Forbes & Manhattan Group of Companies. Avion has benefited from George's wise counsel as an active board member and Chair of the Audit Committee. He also showed his dedication to Avion by resigning his role as an executive officer of another reporting issuer in order to stay on the Avion Board. The Board expresses its gratitude to Mr. Bharti and Mr. Faught for their significant contributions to the Company."

[Grawshak]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 43.324.174 von allida am 27.06.12 07:05:36

Wäre jemand so nett und postet mal eine "Avion"-Durchhalteparole oder so was ähnliches ?
Danke im voraus !

[schnitzale]

Das wird schon wieder ...

http://www.wallstreet-online.de/nachricht/4951543-schwere-ze…

Schwere Zeiten für Bergbaufgesellschaften Aktionäre von Minenfirmen wenden sich verstärkt gegen Board und Management

Die Zeiten sind hart für die meisten Bergbaufirmen. Die Frage stellt sich, wie sehr das Board und das Management eines Unternehmens für die schlechte Performance der Aktie verantwortlich gemacht werden kann.

Diese Frage wurde auch auf der Hauptversammlung von Avion Gold (WKN A0RPH1) aufgeworfen, als einige Aktionäre versuchten, das Board des kanadischen Unternehmens abzuwählen und durch ein neues zu ersetzen. Die Mehrheit der Anleger beschloss schließlich, den aktuellen Boardmitgliedern das Vertrauen auszusprechen, obwohl die beiden größten Aktionäre Sentry Select Capital und Sprott Asset Management auf einen Neuanfang drängten.

Es steht außer Frage, dass die Avion-Aktie eine abgrundtief schlechte Performance hingelegt hat. In den vergangenen 12 Monaten verlor das Papier in Toronto rund 75% an Wert. Selbst verglichen mit der ebenfalls unter Druck geratenen Konkurrenz war das ein hartes Jahr für Avion.

Allerdings ist ein Großteil der Verluste auf ein Ereignis zurückzuführen, über das Avion keine Kontrolle hatte. Denn im März dieses Jahre ereignete sich in Mali, wo das Unternehmen die wichtigen Projekte Tabakoto und Sebali betreibt, ein Militärputsch, der für alle dort tätigen Firmen gewaltige Probleme mit sich brachte.

Zu diesem Zeitpunkt arbeitete Avion hart an der Erweiterung der Mühle auf Tabakoto, um so die Produktion zu steigern. Man war aber gezwungen, diese Aktivitäten einzustellen, da Auftragnehmer sich weigerten, nach Mali zu kommen. Entsprechend senkte das Unternehmen seine Produktionsprognose für 2012 von 140.000 bis 150.000 Unzen auf 90.000 bis 100.000 Unzen Gold. Seit dem Putsch hat die Avion-Aktie 65% verloren. Sie schloss am gestrigen Dienstag mit 0,47 CAD.

CEO John Begeman wies auf der Hauptversammlung darauf hin, dass am Chart genau abzulesen sei, dass die Aktie nach dem 21. März, dem Tag des Putsches, eingebrochen sei. Es sei schwierig, dafür das Unternehmen verantwortlich zu machen. Das hielt aber Sentry Select und Sprott, die 28% der Avion-Aktien halten, nicht von ihrem Versuch ab, das Board des Unternehmens neu zu besetzen. Sie legten keinen strategischen Plan für die Avion-Aktionäre vor, sondern machten die Abstimmung einfach zu einem Referendum über die Leistung des bestehenden Board of Directors.

Angesichts der aktuellen Marktbedingungen rechnen Experten damit, dass es auf Grund der hohen Frustration vieler Anleger, weitere solche Versuche geben wird. Die Experten von Phoenix Advisory Partners glauben, dass in Anbetracht der schwierigen Märkte, eines Mangels an verfügbarem Kapital und von Organisationen wie ISS und Glass Lewis, die solche Schritte unterstützen würden, Aktionäre verstärkt versuchen werden, die Lage zu nutzen.

CEO Begeman jedenfalls betonte, dass seiner Ansicht nach Besserung für Avion in Sicht sei. Die kanadische Regierung habe kürzlich ihre Reisewarnungen für Mali abgeschwächt und viele Auftragnehmer seien wieder ernstlich bereit, in das Land zurückzukehren. Rund 80% der geplanten Ausgaben für Tabakoto seien bereits getätigt, sodass das Projekt vergleichsweise schnell abgeschlossen werden könne, sobald diese ihre Arbeit wieder aufnehmen.

Begeman hofft zudem, dass er sich die Unterstützung der Aktionäre zurückholen kann, die gegen das derzeitige Board gestimmt hatten. Man wolle sie als Aktionäre behalten, erklärte er.

[Grawshak]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 43.334.007 von schnitzale am 29.06.12 08:15:21

Danke schnitzale.

Die Argumentation von dem CEO scheint ja halbwegs vernünftig. Auch wenn man nichts für den Putsch und die Unruhen kann und sich das wohl aus seiner Sicht bessert (?) bleiben noch ein paar Fragen...

Warum erfährt man keine Besserung aus der Presse sondern eher Gegenteiliges (siehe die mögliche Streichung der 3 Städte vom Weltkulturerbe)

die Erweiterung kommt nicht, ok. Aber der Kurs steht unterhalb dem Niveau als Avion noch gar nicht produzierte....

Ich hoffe und drücke die Daumen,
Gruß,
grawshak

[schnitzale]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 43.334.334 von Grawshak am 29.06.12 09:18:27

Die aktuellen Unsicherheiten belasten den Kurs sicherlich - mom. meidet der Mark jedes Risko. Solange Avion aber Gold (und Geld) produziert mache ich mir da keine Sorgen. Es kann zwar noch dauern, aber irgendwann, wenn die Leute drauf kommen, dass die Welt doch nicht untergeht, werden sich auch die Märkte und die Bewertung wieder stabilisieren ...

[schnitzale]

Schaut doch schon wieder viel besser aus auf den Märkten und beim Goldpreis ... vielleicht geht die Erholung auch schneller, als ich gedacht haben.

Bin schon gespannt, ob Avion auch schon von dem positiven Umfeld profitieren kann und endlich die Kurve nach oben kratzt ..

[schmuser]

Ich glaube nicht, dass Avion derzeit von einem steigenden Goldpreis adäquat profitieren würde. Da ist in Mali immer noch zu viel los und ein Ende nicht absehbar. Da gibt es andere Goldproduzenten, die nicht in Kreisengebieten fördern und auch noch einiges aufzuholen hätten. Avion ist deshalb für mich derzeit kein Kauf, aber ich werde die Fa. weiterhin beobachten

[schnitzale]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 43.344.939 von schmuser am 02.07.12 20:47:43

Mali ist sicherlich ein großer Unsicherheitsfaktor, aber auch andere Firmen wie z.b. RSG (haben erst heute die News rausgebracht, dass sie ihre Produktion steigern wollen) arbeiten in Mali ... das heißt, es gibt auch eine Zeit nach der Krise ... und Avion ist derzeit einfach sehr günstig bewertet ... sollte Mali nicht extrem eskalieren, könnten bei Avion sehr schnell wieder 3-stellige Zuwächse drinnen sein ... momentan heißt es aber wohl noch abwarten ...

[diamant01]

Avion Increases 2012 Production Guidance and Provides an Operational Update

http://www.aviongoldcorp.com/News/News-Details/2012/Avion-In…

[allida]

PRESS RELEASES 7/9/2012 7:00:00 AM | Marketwire News
Avion Reports Record Gold Production of 28,640 Ounces for the Second Quarter of 2012
July 9, 2012 - 07:00:00 AM TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - July 9, 2012) - Avion Gold Corporation (TSX:AVR)(OTCQX:AVGCF) ("Avion" or the "Company") is pleased to announce record second quarter 2012 production of approximately 28,637 ounces of gold from its Tabakoto operation in Mali, West Africa. The Company has now set two consecutive quarterly records for the amount of gold produced in one quarter with year to date gold production of 54,894 ounces after refinery adjustments. Avion is well on its way to achieving its upgraded production guidance of 95,000 to 102,000 ounces of gold for 2012.

During the second quarter of 2012, the Company milled 191,500 tonnes of ore at an average grade of 5.05 g/t Au, with a 92.5% mill recovery.

Avion's Chief Operating Officer, Mr. Andrew Bradfield, commented on the second quarter 2012: "The Tabakoto Mine has had two consecutive record production quarters that were achieved despite a military coup in the first quarter of 2012, and subsequent destabilization of the Malian government. The Tabakoto underground mine continues to produce higher than expected ore grades with a lower amount of ore dilution at higher processing recoveries than planned, that when combined with good open pit grades resulted in an excellent quarter."

Andrew Bradfield, P.Eng., the Chief Operating Officer of the Company, and a qualified person under National Instrument 43-101, has reviewed and approved the scientific and technical information in this press release.

[schnitzale]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 43.366.057 von allida am 09.07.12 14:14:00

Das sind doch mal gute Nachrichten ... mal sehen, ob der Kurs nun endlich nachhaltig die Kurve nach oben kratzt.

[diamant01]

http://www.aviongoldcorp.com/News/News-Details/2012/Avion-Go…

Avion Gold Corporation Announces Acquisition by Endeavour Mining Corporation and a US$20,000,000 Exchangeable Debt Financing

Übernahme Avion von Endeavour

[KMST]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 43.366.810 von schnitzale am 09.07.12 17:56:34

hier kratzt nichts mehr nachhaltig siehe endeavour meldung.

[diamant01]

http://www.aviongoldcorp.com/News/News-Details/2012/Avion-Pr…

Hier noch colle BE's

Avion Provides Exploration Update for Hounde Property, Burkina Faso Aug 07, 2012
Download this Press Release


TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Aug. 7, 2012) - Avion Gold Corporation (TSX:AVR)(OTCQX:AVGCF) ("Avion" or the "Company") is pleased to announce results for an additional 26 holes totaling 5,680 metres, drilled in 2012 in the Vindaloo zone area, Houndé Project, Burkina Faso. A summary of select intercepts are as follows:

•1.32 g/t Au over 66.6 metres
•1.82 g/t Au over 64.4 metres
•1.69 g/t Au over 30.5 metres
•4.23 g/t Au over 9.1 metres
•4.14 g/t Au over 8.0 metres
•1.28 g/t Au over 32.5 metres
•13.95 g/t Au over 6.1 metres

[diamant01]

Hier dazu in Deutsch!

http://www.wallstreet-online.de/nachricht/4979824-erhebliche…

Der Goldproduzent Endeavour Mining (WKN 165247), der auf Westafrika ausgerichtet ist, will seine Produktion auf 300.000 Unzen Gold pro Jahr steigern. Zu diesem Zweck übernimmt man den Wettbewerber Avion Gold (WKN A0RPH1) für 389 Mio. CAD in Aktien.

Die Transaktion basiert auf dem Schlusskurs von Avion an der Börse Toronto am gestrigen Dienstag und stellt mit 0,88 CAD je Aktie einen Aufschlag von 57% dar. Mit diesem Deal würde sich die Produktionsprognose von Endeavour Mining direkt um die Hälfte auf 282.000 bis 304.000 Unzen Gold pro Jahr erhöhen.

[allida]

PRESS RELEASES 8/15/2012 7:00:00 AM | Marketwire News
Avion Gold Announces Second Quarter Earnings of $15.7 Million ($0.04 Per Share)
August 15, 2012 - 07:00:00 AM TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Aug. 15, 2012) - Avion Gold Corporation (TSX:AVR)(OTCQX:AVGCF) ("Avion" or the "Company") today announces its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2012. All amounts are in United States dollars unless otherwise indicated.

Avion plans to host a conference call on August 15th at 10:30 AM (ET). To participate in the call please dial:



International: [phone]
Toll Free North America: 800 769 8320
Local: 416 695 7848



To register and listen to the webcast of the call, please go to Avion's website at www.aviongoldcorp.com. A webcast play back recording will remain on the Company's website after the completion of the call.

Complete financial statements and related Management's Discussion and Analysis will be available under the Company's profile on www.sedar.com before the market opens August 15, 2012.

Second Quarter Highlights:



-- The Company had earnings of $15.7 million, or $0.04 per share for the
quarter as compared to $15.2 million in earnings, or $0.04 per share for
the comparable quarter last year

-- The Company achieved revenues of $49.4 million this quarter compared to
revenues of $37.9 million for the comparable quarter last year
representing a 30% increase

-- Avion produced 28,637 ounce of gold during the quarter after final
refinery adjustments at a cash cost of per ounce produced of $910.
Please see "Non-GAAP Measures" below. The Company has now set two
consecutive quarterly records for the amount of gold produced in one
quarter, with year to date production of 54,894 ounces after refinery
adjustments. Mining and processing costs were $28.4 million compared to
$12.8 million for the comparable quarter last year.

-- Avion processed 191,500 tonnes of ore at an average grade of 5.05 g/t
Au. Approximately 37% of the ore processed was mined from the
Dioulafoundou and Djambaye open pits, and 63% of the ore was mined from
Tabakoto underground. Average mill recovery for the quarter was 92.5%

-- During the quarter the Company sold 30,669 ounces of gold at an average
realized price of $1,606 per ounce.

-- The Company generated operating cash flow before working capital
adjustments of $18.8 million compared to $21.3 million for the same
quarter last year.

-- The Company completed the quarter having $15.3 million in cash and cash
equivalents



Capital Expansion Programs

Expansion plans continued at Tabakoto, consisting of the following activities:



-- Construction work to double the Tabakoto plant capacity from 2,000 to
4,000 tonnes per day was progressing well until a military coup occurred
on March 21, 2012. The plant expansion was on budget and on schedule,
and approximately 80% complete on a cost spend basis. The mill expansion
which was delayed when contractors left the site during the coup is
anticipated to resume in the latter part of 2012 or early 2013. The
Company is negotiating with contractors to return to site as soon as
possible, however it will take some time to remobilize teams to site.
All parts and supplies to complete the mill expansion have arrived at
site.

-- Reinforcement work of the underground portal at the Segala deposit
continued during the second quarter of 2012



Financial Discussion: three months ended June 30, 2011

The Company reported net income of $15,681,810 ($0.04 per share, basic and diluted) for the three months ended June 30, 2012 compared to $15,206,796 ($0.04 per share, basic and diluted) for the three months ended June 30, 2011.

During Q2-2012, the Company sold 30,669 ounces of gold and generated $49,248,115 in gold sales revenue. In Q2-2011, 24,996 ounces of gold was sold generating $37,772,410 in gold sales revenue. Mining and processing costs were $28,370,860 (Q2-2011: $12,822,914), and the Company recorded depletion and depreciation of $7,302,777 (Q2-2011: $4,131,748). The Company is amortizing deferred property, plant and equipment related to the Mali projects on a unit of production basis from the current mine plan. The Company was subject to a 6% royalty on metal sales during Q2-2012. Royalties expense totaled $2,956,631 for the ounces of gold sold during Q2-2012 (Q2-2011: $2,458,430).

The Company realized a cash cost per ounce produced of $910 per ounce for Q2-2012 compared to $544 for Q2-2011. The increase is attributable to the shift from open pit mining to underground mining. Please see "Non-IFRS Measures" below.

Corporate and administrative expenses totaled $1,870,129 for the quarter ended June 30, 2012 compared to $1,150,011 for Q2-2011. The Company incurred higher professional costs during the quarter as a result of higher audit costs, higher insurance costs and costs related to the proxy solicitation and corporate governance services prior to the Company's annual general meeting. Consulting and management costs were also higher in Q2-2012 compared to Q2-2011 with the addition of a VP of Operations during the current quarter.

Other gains and losses included a foreign exchange gain of $4,721,897 during Q2-2012 compared to a loss of $753,480 during Q2-2011. The Company carried liabilities denominated in FCFA during Q2-2012 as a result of the loan with Banque Atlantique. The FCFA weakened compared to the US dollar during the quarter, resulting in a foreign exchange gain. As well, the Company incurred an unrealized loss on the value of investments held by the Company of $212,165 during Q2-2012 compared to $878,918 during Q2-2011.

The Company recorded an unrealized gain on the change in fair value of derivative liabilities of $2,617,176 during Q2-2012 (Q2-2011: $nil). This was in relation to the gold call options sold during Q1-2012.

Don Dudek, P.Geo. Avion's Senior VP Exploration, and Andrew Bradfield, P.Eng., Avion's Chief Operating Officer, are the Qualified Persons for this MD&A as defined under National Instrument 43-101 and are responsible for the technical and scientific work carried out and have reviewed and approved the scientific and technical information presented in this press release.