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2022  
ANNUAL REPORT 

Dear Fellow Shareholders, 

2022 was another blockbuster year for Lundin Gold. For the second consecu�ve year the Company beat 
produc�on and cost guidance, highligh�ng once again the world-class nature of Fruta del Norte (“FDN”). 
In a short two and a half years of opera�ons, the Company has increased throughput at FDN from an ini�al 
design capacity of 3,500 tonnes per day (“tpd") to 4,272 tpd achieved in 2022, recoveries are averaging 
approximately  90%,  the  construc�on  of  the  South  Ven�la�on  Raise  is  complete  resul�ng  in  improved 
efficiencies  and  enabling mining  ac�vi�es on  all  levels,  and our  explora�on programs  are  showing  real 
promise. 

With  the  ongoing  focus  on  opera�onal  excellence  resul�ng  in  increased  produc�on  and  lower  costs, 
Lundin Gold is con�nuing to generate substan�al free cash flow. Cash flow is a fundamental element of 
Lundin Gold’s value proposi�on, and we are in the enviable posi�on of having considerable flexibility to 
use  this  cash  flow  to  support  further  mine  and  mill  expansions,  increase  our  explora�on  programs, 
accelerate debt repayments, and pursue other growth ini�a�ves. Lundin Gold‘s capital strategy ensures 
that we u�lize our treasury as and when needed while maintaining op�onality. 

A key priority for Lundin Gold is cleaning up our balance sheet. In line with this, in late December, the 
Company exercised its right to repay in full the gold prepay credit facility on January 5, 2023 by making a 
payment  of  $207.5  million,  inclusive  of  applicable  taxes,  from  its  treasury.  This  strategic  transac�on  is 
expected  to  result  in  increased  net  cash  flows,  to  provide  the  Company  with  greater  exposure  to  the 
posi�ve outlook on gold price and to give Lundin Gold greater flexibility in its capital structure to pursue 
opera�onal and corporate opportuni�es for the benefit of the Company and its shareholders. 

In  September,  Lundin  Gold  also  paid  an  inaugural  dividend  of  $0.20  per  share  and  plans  to  declare 
dividends of at least $0.10 per share on a quarterly basis in 2023 and onwards. More importantly though, 
even a�er the payment of dividends and the repayment of the gold prepay, the Company s�ll retains a 
healthy treasury. 

The  expansion  of  our  explora�on  ac�vi�es  in  2022  was  also  a  significant  achievement  that  is  driving 
poten�al growth for Lundin Gold in Ecuador. During the year we launched a near-mine program, focused 
on targets within and around the exis�ng opera�on to test the limits of the FDN deposit at depth and 
along the extension of major structures, par�cularly the east and west faults. In 2022, approximately 8,600 
metres  were  drilled  across  16  holes,  from  surface  and  underground.  Results  from  the  drill  program 
iden�fied new mineralized zones to the south and at depth of FDN's currently defined Mineral Resources, 
and the near-mine program is being expanded in 2023 to con�nue exploring these exci�ng targets. The 
regional program also con�nued in 2022 with a total of 17,600 metres drilled across 25 drill holes, and 
successfully advanced the iden�fica�on of important indicators that point toward the presence of buried 
epithermal deposits in the southern basin. 

None of this would be possible without the hard work and dedica�on of the Lundin Gold family, and I 
cannot  stress enough  how  proud  I  am of  everyone involved.  Our remarkable financial  and  opera�onal 
performance was achieved with an industry leading Total Recordable Incident Rate (“TRIR”) for the year 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
of  0.24  per  200,000  hours  worked.  This  is  an  admirable  achievement  given  that  a  majority  of  the 
Company’s workforce has never worked in the mining industry before their experience at FDN.  

As I bring this leter to a close, I want to take the opportunity to remember our ex-Chairman, the late Lukas 
Lundin, who sadly passed away during 2022. FDN would not be in produc�on today without his vision, 
guidance  and  perseverance.  He  saw  opportunity  where  others  did  not,  and  in  doing  so,  has  not  only 
posi�vely impacted the province of Zamora Chinchipe, but the country of Ecuador as a whole. The value 
we generate for local stakeholders, communi�es, and our shareholders is a direct result of his influence 
on Lundin Gold. 

In  closing,  FDN  con�nues  to  exceed  expecta�ons.  Heading  into  2023,  Lundin  Gold  is  in  a  very  strong 
posi�on to con�nue crea�ng value. I am excited for the year ahead. 

Thank you for your con�nued support. 

Yours truly, 

Ron F. Hochstein  
President and Chief Execu�ve Officer 

Vancouver, BC 
March 31, 2023 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
LUNDIN GOLD INC. 
Management’s Discussion and Analysis 
Year Ended December 31, 2022 
(All dollar amounts are stated in U.S. dollars unless otherwise indicated.  Tables are expressed in thousands of U.S. 
dollars, except share and per share amounts) 

INTRODUCTION 

This Management’s Discussion and Analysis (“MD&A”) of Lundin Gold Inc. and its subsidiary companies (collectively, 
“Lundin Gold” or the “Company”) provides a detailed analysis of the Company’s business and compares its financial 
results for the year ended December 31, 2022 with those of the same period from the previous year.  

This  MD&A  is  dated  as  of  February  23,  2023  and  should  be  read  in  conjunction  with  the  Company’s  audited 
consolidated financial statements and related notes thereto for the fiscal years ended December 31, 2022 and 2021.  
The  audited  consolidated  financial  statements  have  been  prepared  using  accounting  policies  consistent  with 
International  Financial  Reporting  Standards  as  issued  by  the  International  Accounting  Standards  Board  (“IFRS”).  
References to the “2022 Year” and “2021 Year” relate to the years ended December 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021, 
respectively. 

Other continuous  disclosure  documents,  including  the  Company’s  news  releases,  quarterly and  annual  reports  and 
annual  information  form,  are  available  through  its  filings  with  the  securities  regulatory  authorities  in  Canada  at 
www.sedar.com. 

Lundin  Gold,  headquartered  in  Vancouver,  Canada,  owns  28  metallic  mineral  concessions  and  three  construction 
material concessions covering an area of approximately 64,454 hectares in southeast Ecuador, including the Fruta del 
Norte gold mine (“Fruta del Norte” or “FDN”).  Fruta del Norte is comprised of seven concessions covering an area of 
approximately 5,566 hectares and is located approximately 140 km east-northeast of the City of Loja.  Fruta del Norte 
is one of the highest-grade gold mines in production in the world today.   

The Company's board and management team have extensive expertise and are dedicated to operating Fruta del Norte 
responsibly and pursuing growth.  The Company operates with transparency and in accordance with international best 
practices.  Lundin Gold is committed to delivering value to its shareholders, while simultaneously providing economic 
and social benefits to impacted communities, fostering a healthy and safe workplace and minimizing the environmental 
impact.    The  Company  believes  that  the  value  created  through  the  operations  of  Fruta  del  Norte  will  benefit  its 
shareholders, the Government and the citizens of Ecuador. 

HIGHLIGHTS 

With annual production of 476,329 ounces (“oz”) of gold and sales of 470,103 oz, at a low cash operating cost1 of $671 
per oz sold and all-in sustaining cost (“AISC”)1 of $805 per oz sold in 2022, Fruta del Norte has proved that it is a world-
class operating gold mine.  In the 2022 Year, the Company realized revenues of $816 million, adjusted earnings1 of 
$125 million, and free cash flow1 of $269 million, resulting in a cash balance of $363 million at year end.   

In  a short  two  and  a half  years  of  operations,  the  Company  increased  throughput  at  Fruta  del  Norte  from  an  initial 
design capacity of 3,500 tonnes per day (“tpd”) to 4,272 tpd in 2022 which includes the achievement of 4,574 tpd in 
Q4. Recoveries have also improved since operations began, averaging almost 90% in the 2022 Year. 

In late December, the Company exercised its right to repay in full the gold prepay facility effective January 5, 2023 by 
making  a  payment  of  $207.5  million,  inclusive  of  applicable  taxes,  from  its  treasury.    This  strategic  transaction  is 
expected to result in increased net cash flows, to provide the Company with greater exposure to the positive outlook 
on  gold  price  and  to  give  Lundin  Gold  greater  flexibility  in  its  capital  structure  to  pursue  operational  and  corporate 
opportunities for the benefit of the Company and its shareholders. 

The following two tables provide an overview of key operating and financial results achieved during 2022 compared to 
the same periods in 2021.   

1 Refer to “Non-IFRS Measures” section in this MD&A. 

1LUNDIN GOLD INC. 
Management’s Discussion and Analysis 
Year Ended December 31, 2022 
(All dollar amounts are stated in U.S. dollars unless otherwise indicated.  Tables are expressed in thousands of U.S. 
dollars, except share and per share amounts) 

Three months ended 
December 31, 

2022 

2021 

Year ended  
December 31, 

2022 

2021 

Tonnes ore mined 

Tonnes ore milled 

365,250 

412,081 

1,492,230 

1,557,859 

420,838 

379,166 

1,559,178 

1,415,634 

Average mill head grade (g/t) 

10.0 

9.9 

10.6 

10.6 

Average recovery 

89.6% 

89.7% 

89.5% 

88.6% 

Average mill throughput (tpd) 

4,574 

4,121 

4,272 

3,878 

Gold ounces produced 

121,139 

107,915 

476,329 

428,514 

Gold ounces sold 

119,890 

108,476 

470,103 

427,298 

Three months ended  
December 31, 

2022 

2021 

Year ended  
December 31, 

2022 

2021 

Revenues ($’000) 

210,961 

186,440 

815,666 

733,329 

Income from mining operations ($’000) 

92,095 

91,646 

369,754 

355,712 

Earnings before interest, taxes, 
depreciation, and amortization ($’000)1 

Adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, 
depreciation, and amortization ($’000)1 

141,274 

63,113 

543,660 

415,588 

112,057 

108,819 

467,343 

436,006 

Net income (loss) ($’000) 

(68,259) 

28,789 

73,558 

221,426 

Cash provided by operating activities 

133,390 

108,006 

426,145 

417,752 

Free cash flow ($’000)1 

91,179 

74,681 

269,435 

268,370 

Average realized gold price ($/oz sold)1  

1,814 

1,779 

1,789 

1,772 

Cash operating cost ($/oz sold)1  

All-in sustaining costs ($/oz sold)1  

Free cash flow per share ($)1 

713 

865 

0.39 

625 

715 

0.32 

671 

805 

1.15 

632 

762 

1.16 

Adjusted net earnings ($‘000)1 

33,584 

77,902 

125,003 

248,907 

Adjusted net earnings per share ($)1 

0.14 

0.33 

0.53 

1.07 

1 Refer to “Non-IFRS Measures” section in this MD&A. 

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LUNDIN GOLD INC. 
Management’s Discussion and Analysis 
Year Ended December 31, 2022 
(All dollar amounts are stated in U.S. dollars unless otherwise indicated.  Tables are expressed in thousands of U.S. 
dollars, except share and per share amounts) 

The difference between net income and adjusted earnings1 for the fourth quarter and the 2022 Year is due to the non-
recurring accrual of a finance charge of $128 million associated with the repayment of the gold prepay facility and non-
cash  derivative  gains  of  $29.2  million  and  $76.3  million  for  the  fourth  quarter  and  the  2022  Year,  respectively, 
associated with the fair value accounting of the gold prepay and stream facilities.  The non-cash derivative gain is driven 
by numerous factors including the early repayment of the gold prepay facility and, for the stream facility, FDN’s expected 
future production profile, anticipated forward gold and silver prices, and yields.  Non-cash derivative losses (or gains) 
associated with increased (or decreased) short-term production and anticipated increasing (or decreasing) forward gold 
and silver prices are recorded in the statement of operations, while non-cash derivative losses (or gains) associated 
with decreasing (or increasing) yields are recorded in the statement of other comprehensive income.  These non-cash 
gains  or  losses  are  the  result  of  accounting  for  the  gold  prepay and  the  stream facilities  at  fair value  and  complex 
valuation modelling which are explained in more detail later in this MD&A.  Going forward, the periodic revaluation of 
the remaining stream obligations may result in considerable period-to-period volatility in the Company’s net income, 
comprehensive income, and current and long-term liabilities. It does not necessarily reflect the amounts that will actually 
be repaid when these obligations become due.        

Gold Prepay Facility 

• 

• 

In late December, as provided under the loan facility, the Company exercised its right to repay in full the gold 
prepay facility by delivering an irrevocable notice of early repayment of its remaining outstanding obligations 
effective  January  5,  2023.    The  total  payment  made  to  repay  the  facility  was  $207.5  million,  inclusive  of 
applicable taxes of $16.2 million and interest of $0.1 million accrued between December 31, 2022 and January 
5, 2023. 
The repayment amount of the gold prepay facility was the product of (a) the gold price on a pre-determined 
date in late December 2022, and (b) an amount of equivalent gold ounces, which was a negotiated number 
between 9,775 and 11,500 oz per quarter for the last ten remaining quarters to maturity of the  facility, plus 
applicable taxes.  

• 

•  While the early repayment of the gold prepay facility resulted in the one-time accrual of a finance charge of 
$128 million in the 2022 Year, no future payments at the then-applicable gold prices will be due under this 
facility going forward, including interest and finance charges that would have been incurred over the next ten 
quarters until its originally scheduled maturity.  
The payment was made early in the first quarter of 2023, from the Company’s strong treasury of $363 million 
at year end, which had progressively accumulated as a result of the positive operating cash flows in the first 
two and a half years of operations at FDN.  This strategic transaction is expected to result in increased net 
cash flows, to provide the Company with greater exposure to the positive outlook on gold price and to give 
Lundin Gold greater flexibility in its capital structure to pursue operational and corporate opportunities for the 
benefit of the Company and its shareholders. 

Year ended December 31, 2022 

•  Gold  production  was  476,329  oz,  comprised  of  314,694  oz  in  concentrate  and  161,635  oz  as  doré.    This 

represents an 11% increase over 2021. 

•  A  total  of  1,492,230  and  1,559,178  tonnes  of  ore  were  mined  and  processed,  respectively.  Ore  inventory 
management to minimize oxidation is the primary reason for the difference between ore mined and processed. 
The average grade of ore milled was 10.6 grams per tonne (g/t) with average recovery at 89.5%. 
The Company sold a total of 470,103 oz of gold, consisting of 310,231 oz in concentrate and 159,872 oz as 
doré at an average realized gold price1 of $1,789 per oz for total revenues from gold sales of $841 million.  
Net of treatment and refining charges, revenues for the 2022 Year were $816 million.   

• 
• 

• 

•  Cash operating costs1 and AISC1 for the 2022 Year were $671 and $805 per oz of gold sold, respectively. 
• 

Income from mining operations was $370 million, and the Company generated free cash flow1 of $269 million, 
or $1.15 per share. 
The  Company  recorded  net  income  of  $73.6  million  in  the  2022  Year,  after  deducting  finance,  corporate, 
exploration and other costs of $192 million, net of derivative gains of $76.3 million, and income taxes of $103.7 
million from income from mining operations.  Net income was impacted by the early  repayment of the gold 
prepay facility on January 5, 2023, which resulted in the recording of a  significant one-time finance charge 
and  derivative  gain.    Net income  was  also affected  by  a  one-time  adjustment  to  deferred  income  taxes of 
$24.1 million relating to a revised interpretation of the application of certain tax laws in Ecuador. 

1 Refer to “Non-IFRS Measures” section in this MD&A. 

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LUNDIN GOLD INC. 
Management’s Discussion and Analysis 
Year Ended December 31, 2022 
(All dollar amounts are stated in U.S. dollars unless otherwise indicated.  Tables are expressed in thousands of U.S. 
dollars, except share and per share amounts) 

•  Adjusted earnings1, which excludes the accrued, one-time finance charge on the repayment of the gold prepay 

facility and derivative gains, were $125 million, or $0.67 per share. 

Fourth quarter of 2022 

• 

•  Gold production was 121,139 oz, comprised of 78,756 oz in concentrate and 42,383 oz as doré. 
•  During the fourth quarter, the mine delivered 365,250 tonnes of ore to the stockpile and mill.  The mining rate 
was reduced during the fourth quarter to better manage ore stockpiles and reduce the impact of oxidation on 
mill recoveries. 
The mill processed 420,838 tonnes of ore at an average throughput of 4,574 tpd during the quarter, its highest 
throughput since the beginning of operations. 
The average ore grade milled was 10.0 grams per tonne with average recovery at 89.6%. 

• 
•  During  the  fourth  quarter,  the  Company  sold  a  total  of  119,890  oz  of  gold,  consisting  of  77,622  oz  in 
concentrate and 42,268 oz as doré at an average realized gold price1 of $1,814 per oz sold for total gross 
revenues from gold sales of $217 million.  Net of treatment and refining charges, revenues for the  quarter 
were $211 million. 

•  Cash operating costs1 and AISC1 for the quarter were $713 and $865 per oz of gold sold, respectively. 
• 

Income from mining operations was $92.1 million and the Company generated free cash flow1 of $91.2 million 
from operations, or $0.39 per share. 

•  Results  for  the  quarter  were  impacted  by  a  significant  one-time  accrued  finance  charge  and  the  deferred 
income tax adjustment described above, partially offset by a related derivative gain due to the repayment of 
the gold prepay facility.  As a result, the Company incurred a loss of $68.3 million, after deducting corporate, 
exploration  and  finance  costs  of  $142  million,  net  of  derivative  gains  of  $29.2  million,  and  an  income  tax 
expense of $18.3 million. 

•  Adjusted earnings1 for the quarter, which exclude the accrued, one-time finance charge on the repayment of 

the gold prepay facility and derivative gains, were $66.2 million, or $0.28 per share. 

Capital Expenditures 

South Ventilation Raise (“SVR”) 

• 

The  SVR  was  completed  and  fully  commissioned  in  the  fourth  quarter,  bringing  the  last element of  FDN’s 
original construction project to its conclusion.  As a result, ventilation in the mine has increased significantly 
resulting in improved efficiencies and enabling mining activities on all levels. 

Sustaining Capital 

• 

• 

The third raise of the tailings dam was completed during the fourth quarter at a cost of approximately $19.9 
million. 
The  2022  conversion  drilling program  at  Fruta  del  Norte  was  completed  during  the  third  quarter, and  final 
assay results have been received.  This conversion drilling campaign provided additional data for an updated 
geological  model.  The  Company  anticipates  announcing  an  updated  estimate  of  Mineral  Resources  and 
Reserves  for  FDN  and  filing  a  technical  report  prepared  in  accordance  with  National  Instrument  43-101 
(“NI_43-101”)  before  the  end of  Q1  2023.   Based  on  the  new  geological  model,  further conversion drilling 
targets will be defined for 2023 and 2024. 

•  Other sustaining capital projects, such as construction of a new warehouse and improvements in the sewage 

treatment plants, were initiated in 2022 and will continue in 2023. 

Health, Safety and Community 

Health and Safety 
During the fourth quarter there were no Lost Time Incidents (“LTIs”) or Medical Aid Incidents (“MAIs”) and for the 2022 
Year, the Company recorded two LTIs and four MAIs.  The Total Recordable Incident Rate for the 2022 Year was a 
very low 0.24 per 200,000 hours worked. 

As  a  result  of  the  Company’s  success  in  facilitating  the  provision  of  COVID-19  vaccines  to  its  workforce  and 
subcontractor personnel, including booster shots, COVID-19 protocols were essentially eliminated as the 2022 Year 
progressed.  

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Management’s Discussion and Analysis 
Year Ended December 31, 2022 
(All dollar amounts are stated in U.S. dollars unless otherwise indicated.  Tables are expressed in thousands of U.S. 
dollars, except share and per share amounts) 

Community 
Various community projects supported by the Company have progressed over the course of the 2022 Year.  Several 
new  micro  businesses  have  been  established  by  local  entrepreneurs  and  supported  to  facilitate  the  process  of 
becoming a supplier to FDN.  A local textile manufacturer, fire extinguisher maintenance company, and pest control / 
fumigation company have all secured contracts with Lundin Gold.  Additional efforts to promote the integration of local 
farmers into the FDN supply chain are also in place to create local benefits.   

Longstanding  projects  such  as  road  maintenance,  educational  support  to  promote  access  to  higher  education, 
improving the efficiency of the agricultural sector and addressing infrastructure challenges also progressed through the 
year.   

The  Company  continues  to  engage  with  local  indigenous  peoples,  especially  the  Shuar  Federation  of  Zamora 
Chinchipe, to jointly implement projects that promote economic opportunities and the Shuar culture. 

Exploration 

Near-Mine Program 
The near-mine exploration program commenced in the third quarter of 2022 and has focused on expanding the FDN 
mineral resource envelope and testing several unexplored sectors near the mine site. In 2022, approximately 8,600 
metres were drilled across 16 holes, from surface and underground. 

• 

• 

The surface drilling program completed nine drill holes in 2022.  Its objective is to explore sectors along the 
two main controlling structures of the FDN deposit, the East and West faults.  Along the southern extension 
of the East fault a new mineralized zone has been intercepted.  Initial promising results suggest continuity of 
the  epithermal  system  in  this  southern  direction  as  most  of  the  drill  holes  intercepted  wide  hydrothermal 
alteration zones of similar characteristics to those found at FDN deposit.  This zone remains open at depth, 
along strike to the north and to the south.  The 2023 surface drilling program has already started, with two rigs 
drilling on this new zone. 

The underground drilling program focused on the continuity of the FDN deposit and west structure at depth.  
A total of seven drill holes were completed under the southern portion of the FDN mineral resource envelope.  
Most of the results obtained from underground drilling exhibit the same mineral hydrothermal alteration to that 
related to mineralization in the southern extension of FDN’s Mineral Resource and confirm the continuity of 
the deposit at depth, below the current resource.  Underground drilling is being expanded in 2023 to continue 
to explore at depth.  The initial focus will be to the north-central sector, with one rig currently drilling, below 
the highest-grade portion of the mineral deposit, where the mine is currently operating. 

Regional Program 
A total of 17,600 metres across 25 drill holes were drilled under the 2022 regional program, of which approximately 
4,490  metres  across seven  holes  were  drilled  in  the  fourth  quarter. The  program  has successfully advanced in  the 
identification of important indicators that point toward the presence of buried epithermal deposits in the southern basin. 
Through a detailed geological interpretation of exploration data and additional surface works, several targets of interest 
have been identified, tested and resulted in locating new potentially mineralized structures.  They include: 

•  Along the southwestern basin border, the Quebrada La Negra and Puente Princesa targets were investigated 
with a total 6,987 metres drilled across nine holes.  At Quebrada La Negra, the drilling program identified a 
new structure associated to the west border, represented by wide hydrothermal alteration zones with breccias 
and/or  veins  and  disseminated  sulfides.    The  program  also  drilled  an  arsenic  soil  anomaly,  where  drilling 
intercepted a major structure with quartz veins, hydrothermal carbonate-silica breccias and sulfides hosted in 
the Santiago formation, which is also the FDN hosting sequence.  This hydrothermal alteration zone possibly 
represents the north continuity of the Puente Princesa structure, defined in the second quarter and located 
one kilometre (km) further south.  All results are pending.   

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LUNDIN GOLD INC. 
Management’s Discussion and Analysis 
Year Ended December 31, 2022 
(All dollar amounts are stated in U.S. dollars unless otherwise indicated.  Tables are expressed in thousands of U.S. 
dollars, except share and per share amounts) 

• 

Four drill holes were completed at Barbasco Norte for a total of 2,123 metres to test a continuous geochemical 
gold soil anomaly at the eastern edge of the Suarez Basin.  The drilling program intercepted low grade values 
of  gold  and  the  epithermal  pathfinder  element  arsenic  in  narrow  hydrothermal  alteration  zones  of  similar 
composition to that found in epithermal systems like Fruta del Norte.  The obtained geological data suggests 
an increase of the hydrothermal alteration toward  the east, close to the basin border and where additional 
drilling is being planned in 2023. 

•  At Barbasco, the program explored for several indicators of epithermal systems in distinct sectors of the target.   

Nine drill holes for a total of 6,351 metres were completed.  Drilling only intercepted few and limited zones of 
hydrothermal alteration at depth and the current interpretation suggests additional drilling is required to explore 
untested sectors located further east.  

Newcrest Earn-In Agreement 
Early in the second quarter, Newcrest International Pty Ltd. (“Newcrest”), a wholly owned subsidiary of Newcrest Mining 
Limited, met the first expenditure requirement of $4.0 million under the Earn-In Agreement covering eight of Lundin 
Gold’s early-stage concessions to the north and south of Fruta del Norte.  Newcrest exercised its option to proceed to 
the  second  stage  of  the  earn-in  on  May  28,  2022.    Through  completion  of  the  second  stage,  which  requires  the 
expenditure of a further $6.0 million, Newcrest would earn an initial 25% interest in the eight concessions indirectly 
through a subsidiary of Lundin Gold.  To date, drill testing of two copper-gold porphyry targets has detected low-level 
porphyry style copper mineralization.  This work is being conducted by Newcrest as the operator under the earn-in 
agreement.  The next phase of drilling will focus on testing priority copper-gold porphyry targets starting in the first 
quarter of 2023. 

Corporate 

• 

The Company paid an inaugural dividend of $0.20 per share on September 13, 2022 for a total of $47.0 million 
under its newly established dividend policy.   

•  With the release of its 2022 year end results, the Company has declared a cash dividend of $0.10 per share 
which is payable on March 31, 2023 (April 4, 2023 for shares trading on Nasdaq Stockholm) to shareholders 
of record on March 13, 2023. The Company anticipates declaring  quarterly dividends of at least  $0.10 per 
share,  equivalent  to  approximately  USD$100  million  annually,  based  on  currently  issued  and  outstanding 
shares.   

•  Near the end of Q2 2022, the Company upgraded the trading of common shares in the U.S. to the OTCQX 
Market under the symbol LUGDF. In Q3 2022, its common shares also became eligible for electronic clearing 
and settlement in the U.S. through the Depository Trust Company simplifying the process of trading with the 
objective of enhancing the liquidity of Lundin Gold shares. 

•  During the  2022 Year and in line with the conclusion of the FDN construction and expansion projects, Mr. 
Dave Dicaire, the Company’s Vice President Projects, departed Lundin Gold. After the end of the year, Iliana 
Rodriguez, Vice President Human Resources, also left the Company. 

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Management’s Discussion and Analysis 
Year Ended December 31, 2022 
(All dollar amounts are stated in U.S. dollars unless otherwise indicated.  Tables are expressed in thousands of U.S. 
dollars, except share and per share amounts) 

SELECTED ANNUAL FINANCIAL INFORMATION 

(Expressed in thousands of U.S. dollars, except 
share and per share amounts) 

2022 

2021 

2020 

Revenues 

  $ 

815,666  $ 

733,329  $ 

358,156 

Income from mining operations 

369,754 

355,712 

172,386 

Derivative gain (loss) for the year 

Net income (loss) for the year 

Basic income (loss) per share 
Diluted income (loss) per share 

76,317 

73,558 

(10,713) 

(136,984) 

221,426 

(47,158) 

  $ 

0.31  $ 
0.31 

0.95  $ 
0.94 

(0.21) 
(0.21) 

Weighted-average number of common shares 
outstanding 
Basic 
Diluted 

  234,815,536 
  236,704,760 

  232,179,557 
  234,576,889 

  227,500,029 
  227,500,029 

Total assets 

  $ 

1,668,865  $ 

1,685,113  $ 

1,505,360 

Long-term debt (current and long-term) 

667,966 

739,977 

857,094 

Working capital 

194,804 

217,221 

56,603 

Year ended December 31, 2022 compared to the year ended December 31, 2021 

During the 2022 Year, net income of $73.6 million was generated compared to a net income of $221 million during the 
2021 Year.  The decrease in net income is principally attributable to the accrual of a finance charge of $128 million due 
to the repayment of the gold prepay facility and a one-time adjustment to deferred income taxes of $24.1 million due to 
a revised interpretation of certain tax laws in Ecuador. 

Income from mining operations 

The 2022 Year marked record volumes of gold ounces produced (476,329 oz) and sold (470,103 oz) from operations 
at Fruta del Norte, which resulted in revenues of $816 million and income from mining operations of $370 million.  By 
comparison,  in  the  2021  Year,  revenues  of  $733  million  from  sales of  427,298  oz  of  gold  and  income  from mining 
operations of $356 million were recognized.  The percentage increase in year-over-year gold ounces sold did not fully 
translate into an equivalent increase in income from mining operations due to inflationary pressures affecting operating 
costs.  

Corporate administration 

The decrease in corporate administration costs in the 2022 Year is mainly attributable to the expensing in full of $9.7 
million in the 2021 Year on account of a special one-time levy enacted in November 2021 to fund Ecuador’s COVID-
19  response.    Payable  in  two  annual  instalments,  the  first  instalment  was  paid  in  2022  and  the  second  and  final 
instalment is payable in 2023. Partially offsetting this reduction were higher community and social responsibility costs 
and compensation costs incurred in the 2022 Year. 

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Management’s Discussion and Analysis 
Year Ended December 31, 2022 
(All dollar amounts are stated in U.S. dollars unless otherwise indicated.  Tables are expressed in thousands of U.S. 
dollars, except share and per share amounts) 

It should also be noted that share-based compensation ($5.0 million in the 2022 Year compared to $3.0 million in the 
2021  Year)  is  a  non-cash  cost  which  reflects  the  revaluation  and  amortization  of  the  estimated  fair  value  of  equity 
compensation  such  as  share  options  over  their  vesting  period.  The  fair  value  of  equity  awards  is  calculated  using 
complex economic models which rely heavily on the Company’s share price, the performance of its peer group, and 
historical share price volatility. The actual future value to the holders of equity awards may differ materially from these 
estimates as it depends on the trading price of the Company’s shares if and when they are exercised and vesting of 
some of the equity awards is performance based. In addition, as the granting of equity awards and their vesting is at 
the discretion of the Board, the related expense is unlikely to be uniform across quarters or financial years. 
Exploration 

Exploration became a focus of the Company’s activities in 2022 and included both a regional program and a near mine 
program which started in the third quarter. A total of approximately 26,200 metres were drilled in 2022 compared to 
11,136 metres in 2021, explaining the higher expense in the 2022 Year compared to the 2021 Year. 

Finance expense 

Finance expense during the 2022 Year includes interest incurred on the senior debt and the gold prepay and stream 
facilities  ($30.0  million)  and  finance  charges  under  the  gold  and stream  facilities  ($197 million),  which  were  largely 
attributable to the repayment of the gold prepay facility.  Finance expense in the 2021 Year included interest on the 
same three debt facilities ($34.2 million) and only minimal finance charges under the gold and stream facilities ($1.1 
million).   

The finance charges in 2022 include two distinct elements: 

• 

• 

Finance  charges  of  $68.8  million  paid  under  the  gold  prepay  and  stream  facilities  during  2022.    They  are 
calculated on their scheduled repayment dates as the difference between the total amounts paid and sum of 
the principal due and balance of cumulative interest accrued at each repayment date.  Finance charges only 
commenced in late 2021 once the Company fully repaid accumulated interest accrued on the gold prepay and 
stream  facilities  since  inception  of  these  facilities  in  2017.    Finance  charges  under  the  stream  facility  are 
expected to continue in future periods. 
The accrual of a finance  charge of $128 million as a result of the  repayment of the gold prepay facility on 
January 5, 2023 following delivery of an irrevocable notice of early repayment in December 2022.  It reflects 
the  difference  between  the  total  amount  paid  and  the  remaining  outstanding  principal  on  the  gold  prepay 
facility  at  December  31,  2022,  plus  related  applicable  taxes.    Had  the  gold  prepay  facility  been  repaid 
progressively to maturity over its remaining life, quarterly interest at 7.5% per annum and finance charges 
would have continued for the next ten quarters. 

Interest decreased in 2022 because of the decreasing principal amounts of the debt, partially offset by the increase in 
the  LIBOR  rate  during  2022.    Finance  expenses  in  the  2022  Year  and  2021  Year  also  include  the  amortization  of 
deferred transaction costs relating to debt facilities, $2.2 million in 2022 relating to the early extinguishment of the gold 
prepay facility and $3.7 million in 2021 relating to the cost overrun facility which expired unutilized with achievement of 
completion in December 2021 as defined under the senior debt.  As a result, these costs were expensed directly to the 
Company’s statement of income.   

Derivative gains or losses 

Derivative  gains  and  losses  in  the  statement  of  operations  and  other  comprehensive  income  are  driven  by  the 
Company’s gold prepay and stream facilities debt obligations that are classified as financial liabilities measured at fair 
value.  During the 2022 Year, the Company made scheduled principal, interest and finance charge payments totaling 
$75.3 million under its gold prepay facility and $56.0 million under its stream facility and accrued a finance charge of 
$128 million on the gold prepay facility as a result of its repayment in full on January 5, 2023, all based on gold and 
silver prices at the time of repayment.  In addition, an increase or reduction of these debt obligations on the balance 
sheet was recognized due to a change in their estimated fair values since December 31, 2021.  The variations in fair 
values  of  these  debt  facilities  are  recorded  as  derivative  gains  or  losses  in  the  statement  of  operations  and  other 
comprehensive income in the applicable period.  The fair values calculated under the Company’s accounting policies 
are based on numerous factors noted below as of the balance sheet date and will be subject to further future variations 
until the debt obligations are repaid by the Company. 

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LUNDIN GOLD INC. 
Management’s Discussion and Analysis 
Year Ended December 31, 2022 
(All dollar amounts are stated in U.S. dollars unless otherwise indicated.  Tables are expressed in thousands of U.S. 
dollars, except share and per share amounts) 

Fair value of the gold prepay facility is based on the amount paid to fully repay this debt on January 5, 2023. In addition 
to the accrual of a finance charge at December 31, 2022, this early repayment also resulted in the recognition of a 
derivative  gain  of  $71.1  million  which  effectively  reverses  the  accumulated  derivative  losses  recorded  on  the  gold 
prepay facility since its inception in 2017.  These cumulative derivative losses were the result of an increase in the gold 
price and of changes in other variables previously applied in determining the gold prepay facility’s fair value using Monte 
Carlo simulation valuation models. 

The stream facility is valued using Monte Carlo simulation valuation models.  Key drivers of current fair values under 
the Monte Carlo simulation are forward gold and silver prices, the Company’s expected production schedule as well as 
its risk adjusted discount rate.  The combined net impact of these three factors is an increase in the fair value of the 
stream credit facility as described more fully below, partially offsetting the decrease from the scheduled repayments in 
the year.  This also resulted in the recognition of a derivative loss on the stream facility for the 2022 Year, offsetting in 
part the derivative gain on the gold prepay facility. 

• 

• 

• 

The  value  of  future  repayments  under  the  stream  credit  facility  is  based  on  forward  gold  and  silver  price 
estimates  at  time  of  repayment.    Although  spot  gold  prices  at  December  31,  2022  are  comparable  to 
December  31,  2021,  they  have  been  trending up as  2022  came  to  a  close and  forward prices  reflect  this 
increasing  trend.    This  has  resulted  in  an  increase  in  the  estimated  fair  value  of  the  remaining  stream 
obligations at the end of 2022 and a related derivative loss in the statement of operations for the 2022 Year.  
This  does  not  necessarily  reflect  the  amounts  that  will  actually  be  repaid  when  the  obligations  become 
progressively due after December 31, 2022.  While significant derivative gains or losses will continue to be 
recognized at each reporting period, the potentially more significant impact of the same change in forward 
gold and silver prices on the value of future production and revenue forecasts to be generated during the 
same  periods  when  the  debt  obligations  will  be  repaid  cannot  be  recognized  because  of  the  inherent 
uncertainty and risks associated with actually realizing such production and sales. 

The timing of future gold and silver production impacts the fair value of the stream credit facility as short-term 
production  holds  greater  value  than  long-term  production  on  a  present  value  basis.    Therefore,  if  gold 
production is moved forward, the value of the stream will increase resulting in the recognition of derivative 
losses in the statement of operations.  The inverse occurs should production be moved later in the mine life.  
The Company’s revised life of mine plan reflects an overall increase in gold and silver production in the next 
three years, which resulted in a higher fair value of the stream credit facility and the recognition of a derivative 
loss in the statement of operations. 

The discount rate used to determine the current fair value of future payments under the stream credit facility 
is dependent not only on the Company’s own weighted average cost of capital, but also on market conditions.  
These include inflation, economic conditions, both local and industry specific, and other factors outside of the 
Company’s control.  During the 2022 Year, yields and credit risk have increased resulting in a decrease in 
the fair value of the stream credit facility.  The decrease in fair value due to a change in credit risk must be 
recorded as a gain in other comprehensive income rather than in the statement of operations.  The tax impact 
of  the  derivative  gain  in  other  comprehensive  income  during  the 2022  Year must  also  be  recorded.    This 
results in a deferred income tax recovery in the statement of operations as an offset to the deferred income 
tax expense recorded in other comprehensive income.  

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Management’s Discussion and Analysis 
Year Ended December 31, 2022 
(All dollar amounts are stated in U.S. dollars unless otherwise indicated.  Tables are expressed in thousands of U.S. 
dollars, except share and per share amounts) 

SUMMARY OF QUARTERLY FINANCIAL RESULTS 

The Company’s quarterly financial statements are reported under IFRS as applicable to interim financial reporting.  The 
following table provides highlights from the Company’s financial statements over the past eight quarters (unaudited). 

2022 
Q4 

2022 
Q3 

2022 
Q2 

2022 
Q1 

$ 

$ 

$ 

$ 

$ 
$ 

210,961  $ 

210,425  $ 

177,808  $ 

216,472 

92,095  $ 

83,930  $ 

82,522  $ 

111,207 

29,217  $ 

41,838  $ 

39,986  $ 

(34,724) 

(68,259)  $ 

62,673  $ 

55,962  $ 

23,182 

(0.29)  $ 
(0.29)  $ 

0.27  $ 
0.26  $ 

0.24  $ 
0.24  $ 

0.10 
0.10 

Revenues 

Income from mining operations 

Derivative gain (loss) for the period 

Net income (loss) for the period 

Basic income (loss) per share 
Diluted income (loss) per share 

Weighted-average number of common 
shares outstanding 

Basic 
Diluted 

  235,332,039 
  235,332,039 

  235,165,784 
  236,882,976 

234,933,975 
236,847,992 

  233,809,773 
  235,774,444 

Additions to property, plant and equipment  $ 

15,253  $ 

15,178  $ 

14,532  $ 

9,184 

Total assets 

Long-term debt (current and long-term) 

Working capital  

Revenues 

Income from mining operations 

Derivative gain (loss) for the period 

Net income for the period 

Basic income per share 
Diluted income per share 

Weighted-average number of common 
shares outstanding 

$ 

$ 

$ 

$ 

$ 

$ 

$ 

$ 
$ 

1,668,865  $ 

1,634,590  $ 

1,664,030  $ 

1,735,223 

667,966  $ 

589,919  $ 

645,724  $ 

752,482 

194,804  $ 

253,673  $ 

253,921  $ 

273,680 

2021 
Q4 

2021 
Q3 

2021 
Q2 

2021 
Q1 

186,440  $ 

190,753  $ 

216,145  $ 

139,991 

91,646  $ 

89,431  $ 

110,604  $ 

64,031 

(36,001)  $ 

(636)  $ 

(25,599)  $ 

51,523 

28,789  $ 

56,673  $ 

49,984  $ 

85,980 

0.12  $ 
0.12  $ 

0.24  $ 
0.24  $ 

0.22  $ 
0.21  $ 

0.37 
0.37 

Basic 
Diluted 

  233,211,843 
  235,376,672 

  232,723,880 
  235,017,999 

231,998,447 
234,508,000 

  230,751,034 
  233,634,540 

Additions to property, plant and equipment  $ 

5,266  $ 

20,101  $ 

16,157  $ 

12,240 

Total assets 

Long-term debt (current and long-term) 

Working capital  

$ 

$ 

$ 

1,685,113  $ 

1,630,830  $ 

1,590,849  $ 

1,502,715 

739,977  $ 

748,856  $ 

772,361  $ 

776,881 

217,221  $ 

136,139  $ 

109,010  $ 

57,571 

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LUNDIN GOLD INC. 
Management’s Discussion and Analysis 
Year Ended December 31, 2022 
(All dollar amounts are stated in U.S. dollars unless otherwise indicated.  Tables are expressed in thousands of U.S. 
dollars, except share and per share amounts) 

Three months ended December 31, 2022 compared to the three months ended December 31, 2021 

During the fourth quarter of 2022, the Company incurred a loss of $68.3 million compared to a net income of $28.8 
million during the same quarter in 2021.  The loss is principally attributable to the accrual of a finance charge of $128 
million due to the early repayment of the gold prepay facility and deferred income tax adjustment described above. 

Income from mining operations 

The  Company  generated  revenues  of  $211  million  from  the  sale  of  119,890  oz  of  gold  and  income  from  mining 
operations  of  $92.1  million.   This compares  to  revenues  of  $186.4 million  from  the  sale of  108,476  oz  of  gold  and 
income from mining operations of $91.6 million in the same quarter in 2021.  The percentage increase in year-over-
year  gold  ounces  sold  did  not  fully  translate  into  an  equivalent  increase  in  income  from  mining  operations  due  to 
inflationary pressures affecting operating costs. 

Corporate administration 

Corporate administration costs decreased from $14.7 million during the fourth quarter of 2021 to $4.9 million during the 
fourth quarter of 2022.  This decrease is mainly attributable to a one-time special levy of $9.7 million incurred in 2021 
(refer to the same caption under “Year ended December 31, 2022 compared to the year ended December 31, 2021” 
earlier in the MD&A for a full description of this expense). 

Exploration expense 

Exploration costs were $4.9 million in the fourth quarter of 2022 compared to $3.0 million during the fourth quarter of 
2021.  Activities  consisted  of  drilling  on  two  programs,  the  regional  program  and  the  recently  initiated  near-mine 
program. The Company is placing an increased focus on exploration consistent with its long-term objective to find new 
resources on its very prospective concessions within the basin that hosts FDN. 

Finance expense 

Finance expense in the fourth quarter of 2022 is not comparable to the same quarter in 2021 due principally to finance 
charges on the gold prepay and stream facilities (refer to the same caption under “Year ended December 31, 2022 
compared to the year ended December 31, 2021” earlier in the MD&A for a full description of this expense). 

Derivative gain 

A derivative gain of $29.2 million was recorded during the fourth quarter of 2022 compared to a derivative loss of $36.0 
million in the fourth quarter of 2021 (refer to the same caption under “Year ended December 31, 2022 compared to the 
year ended December 31, 2021” earlier in the MD&A for an explanation derivative gains and losses). 

LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES 

As  at  December  31,  2022,  the  Company  had  cash  of  $363  million  and  a  working  capital  balance  of  $195  million 
compared to cash of $263 million and a working capital balance of $217 million at December 31, 2021. 

The increase in cash during the 2022 Year was primarily due to cash generated from operating activities of $426 million 
and proceeds from the exercise of stock options, warrants and anti-dilution rights of $11.2 million.  This is offset by 
scheduled principal, interest and finance charges paid under the loan facilities totalling $228 million, dividends of $47 
million, and cash outflows of $60.1 million for capital expenditures which include sustaining capital of $35.5 million and 
costs for completion of the SVR. 

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LUNDIN GOLD INC. 
Management’s Discussion and Analysis 
Year Ended December 31, 2022 
(All dollar amounts are stated in U.S. dollars unless otherwise indicated.  Tables are expressed in thousands of U.S. 
dollars, except share and per share amounts) 

The decrease in working capital is due to the recording of the gold prepay facility ($207.5 million) as a current liability, 
a result of the Company exercising its option, in December 2022, to deliver an irrevocable notice to repay this facility in 
full on January 5, 2023.  The gold prepay facility, a current liability at year end, was comprised of a principal balance of 
$78.9 million and an accrued finance charge of $128 million.  The completion of this sizeable transaction, funded from 
treasury after only two and a half years of operations, is a testament to the strength of the Company’s operations at 
FDN and is expected to result in increased net cash flows going forward and to give Lundin Gold greater flexibility in 
its  capital  structure  to  pursue  operational  and  corporate  opportunities  for  the  benefit  of  the  Company  and  its 
shareholders.   

Trade receivables 

The majority of trade receivables represent the value of concentrate and doré sold as at year end for which the funds 
are not yet received.  Revenues and related trade receivables for concentrate sales are initially recorded at provisional 
gold prices. Subsequent determination of final gold prices can range from one to four months after shipment depending 
on  the  customer.  For  sales  that  are  provisionally  priced  at  year  end,  an  estimate  of  the  adjustment  to  the  trade 
receivable is calculated based on the expected month when the final gold price is forecast to be determined and the 
related forward price of gold at the end of the reporting period. At December 31, 2022, this resulted in an estimated 
increase of $6.1 million ($nil at December 31, 2021) to revenues and trade receivables. 

Consistent with industry standards, concentrate sales have relatively long payment terms and are not fully settled until 
concentrate is  received  by  the  customer  and  related  final assays  confirmed,  generally  two  to  four  months  after  the 
export sale occurs.  

VAT receivables 

Subject to the submission of monthly claims and their acceptance by the applicable authorities, VAT paid in Ecuador 
by the Company after January 1, 2018 are expected to be refunded or applied, based on the level of export sales in 
any given month, as a credit against other taxes payable.  A portion of the VAT recoverable has been reclassified as 
current assets based on the Company’s assessment of the estimated time for processing VAT claims during the next 
twelve months. 

Advanced royalties 

Advance royalties are deductible against future royalties on sales payable to the Government of Ecuador at a rate equal 
to the lesser of 50% of the actual future royalties payable in a six-month period or 10% of the total advance royalty 
payment.  A portion of the advance royalty payment is classified as current assets based on expected utilization over 
the next twelve months. 

Inventories 

Gold inventory is recognized in the ore stockpiles and in production inventory, comprised principally of concentrate and 
doré  at  site  or  in  transit  to  port  or  to  the  refinery,  with  a  component  of  gold-in-circuit.    Ore  stockpile  inventory  has 
decreased primarily due to a lower volume of material compared to December 31, 2021.  The variations in doré and 
concentrate are mainly the result of timing of shipments around year end.  The high value of material and supplies, 
comprised of consumables and spare parts, reflects the Company’s assessment of the procurement cycles due to the 
remoteness of FDN and the increase in delivery times of the global supply chain.  

Investment activities 

Investment activities during the 2022 Year are comprised principally of costs for the SVR and sustaining capital at FDN. 
Sustaining  capital  included  the  costs  of  the  TSF  third  raise,  conversion  drilling,  construction  of  a  new  warehouse, 
improvements in a sewage treatment plant and other capital projects. 

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Management’s Discussion and Analysis 
Year Ended December 31, 2022 
(All dollar amounts are stated in U.S. dollars unless otherwise indicated.  Tables are expressed in thousands of U.S. 
dollars, except share and per share amounts) 

Liquidity and capital resources 

The Company generated strong operating cash flow during 2022 and expects to continue to do so in 2023 based on 
its production and AISC guidance.   This strong operating cash flow will support regional and  near-mine exploration 
drilling programs, planned capital expenditures, debt repayments, dividends, and growth initiatives.   

The senior debt is repayable in variable quarterly instalments and matures in June 2026.  Additional quarterly principal 
repayments  based  on  30%  of  Fruta  del  Norte’s  excess  cash  flow  (the  “Cash  Sweep”)  started  in  2022  with  the 
achievement of completion in the fourth quarter 2021 and are expected to accelerate the full repayment of this debt to 
some  time  in  2024.  An  estimate  of  the  Cash  Sweep  for  2023  is  included  in  the  current  portion  of  long-term  debt.   
Monthly  payments  under  the  stream  facility  will  be  based  on  7.75%  and  100%  of  gold  and  silver  ounces  sold, 
respectively, calculated at the current gold and silver prices at the end of each month, less $400 and $4 per oz (the 
“Base Prices”), respectively.  The Base Prices increase by 1% annually in February of each year.  The Company has 
the option to repay (i) 50% of the stream facility outstanding on June 30, 2024 for $150 million and / or (ii) the other 
50% outstanding on June 30, 2026 for $225 million. 

FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS 

The Company’s financial instruments include cash, cash equivalents and certain receivables, which are categorized as 
financial  assets  at  amortized cost,  and  accounts  payable and  accrued liabilities,  which  are  categorized  as  financial 
liabilities at amortized cost.  The fair value of these financial instruments approximates their carrying values due to the 
short-term nature of these instruments.  In addition, the gold prepay credit facility; stream loan credit facility; and offtake 
commitment have been classified as financial liabilities measured at fair value and the senior debt facility as a financial 
liability at amortized cost.  Further, provisionally priced trade receivables of $86.4 million (December 31, 2021 - $75.7 
million) are measured at fair value using quoted forward market prices. 

The Company’s financial instruments are exposed to a variety of financial risks by virtue of its activities. 

Currency risk 

Lundin  Gold  is  a  Canadian  company,  with  foreign  operations  in  Ecuador.    Revenues  generated  and  expenditures 
incurred  in  Ecuador  are  primarily  denominated  in  U.S.  dollars,  as  are  its  loan  facilities.    However,  equity  capital,  if 
needed,  is  typically  raised  in  Canadian  dollars.    As  such,  the  Company  is  subject  to  risk  due  to  fluctuations  in  the 
exchange rates of foreign currencies.  Although the Company does not enter into derivative financial instruments to 
manage its exposure, the Company tries to manage this risk by maintaining most of its cash in U.S. dollars.   

Credit risk 

Credit  risk  is  the  risk  of  a  financial  loss  to  the  Company  if  a  counterparty  to  a  financial  instrument  fails  to  meet  its 
contractual obligations.  The majority of the Company’s cash is held in large financial institutions with a high investment 
grade rating.  The Company is also subject to credit risk associated with its trade receivables.  The Company manages 
this risk by only selling to a small group of reputable customers with strong financial statements. 

Interest rate risk 

The Company is subject to interest rate risk with respect to the fair value of long-term debt which are accounted for at 
fair value through profit or loss and on the senior debt facilities for which interest payments are affected by movements 
to the LIBOR rate.   

Liquidity risk 

Liquidity  risk  is  the  risk  that  the  Company  will  not  be  able  to  meet  its  obligations  as  they  become  due.    Cash  flow 
forecasting is performed regularly to monitor the Company’s liquidity requirements to ensure it has sufficient cash to 
always meet its operational needs.  In addition, management is actively involved in the review, planning and approval 
of significant expenditures and commitments.   

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Management’s Discussion and Analysis 
Year Ended December 31, 2022 
(All dollar amounts are stated in U.S. dollars unless otherwise indicated.  Tables are expressed in thousands of U.S. 
dollars, except share and per share amounts) 

Commodity price risk 

The Company is subject to commodity price risk from fluctuations in the market prices of gold and silver.  Commodity 
price risks are affected by many factors that are outside the Company’s control including global or regional consumption 
patterns, the supply of and demand for metals, speculative activities, the availability and costs of substitutes, inflation, 
and political and economic conditions.  The Company has not hedged the price of any commodity at this time. 

The fair value of a portion of the Company’s trade receivables as well as its gold prepay and the stream credit facilities, 
which are accounted for at fair value through profit or loss, are impacted by fluctuations of commodity prices. 

COMMITMENTS 

Significant capital expenditures contracted as at December 31, 2022 but not recognized as liabilities are as follows: 

2023 
2024 
2025  

Total  

Capital 
expenditures 

$ 

$ 

3,436 
- 
- 

3,436 

The Company’s sales are subject to a 5% net smelter royalty payable to the Government of Ecuador and a 1% net 
revenue royalty payable to third parties. 

OFF-BALANCE SHEET ARRANGEMENTS 

During the years ended December 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021 there were no off-balance sheet transactions.  
The Company has not entered into any specialized financial arrangements to minimize its currency risk. 

OUTSTANDING SHARE DATA 

As at the date of this MD&A, there were 235,999,595 common shares issued and outstanding.  There were also stock 
options outstanding to purchase a total of 3,919,923 common shares, 529,304 restricted share units with a performance 
criteria, 112,488 restricted share units settled by issuance of shares, and 34,678 deferred share units. 

OUTLOOK 

Consistent with previously announced guidance, gold production at Fruta del Norte for 2023 is estimated to be between 
425,000 to 475,000 oz based on an average throughput rate of 4,400 tpd, an increase from the average throughput of 
4,274 tpd achieved in 2022.  The head grade is estimated to average 9.67 g/t, with fluctuations expected during the 
year as different sections of the ore body are mined.  Average mill recovery for the year is estimated at 90%. 

Cash  operating  costs1  are  estimated  to  range  between  $700  and  $760  per  oz  of  gold  sold  in  2023,  with  variability 
expected during the year.  Sustaining capital for 2023 is estimated at $45 to $55 million and AISC1 is expected to range 
between $870 and $940 per oz of gold sold, based on an assumed gold price of $1,650 per oz and silver price of 
$18.50 per oz.  The projected increase in AISC1 in 2023 can be attributed principally to higher unit costs compared to 
2022 due to mining and milling ore with lower grade, inflationary pressures resulting in increased costs of consumables 
and transportation, higher maintenance requirements as equipment ages and higher sustaining capital expenditures.  

1 Refer to “Non-IFRS Measures” section in this MD&A. 

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Management’s Discussion and Analysis 
Year Ended December 31, 2022 
(All dollar amounts are stated in U.S. dollars unless otherwise indicated.  Tables are expressed in thousands of U.S. 
dollars, except share and per share amounts) 

The early repayment of the gold prepay facility is expected to result in increased net cash flows, providing Lundin Gold 
with  greater  flexibility  to  pursue  operational  and  corporate  opportunities  for  the  benefit  of  the  Company  and  its 
shareholders.   

The Company is also continuing its regional and near mine exploration drilling programs with a total of 28,000 metres 
of drilling planned for 2023.  The near-mine program will include underground and surface drilling to further investigate 
the significant potential for the extension of FDN Mineral Resources.  At depth, the initial focus will be below the north-
central sector of the FDN deposit, the highest-grade portion of the mineral deposit.  Surface drilling will continue to 
investigate a potential extension of FDN to the east, west and south of the current mineral resource envelope.  The 
2023  near-mine  program  is  targeting  at  least  15,500  metres  of  drilling  with  an  estimated  cost  of  $9.4  million.    The 
regional drilling program will consist of approximately 12,500 of drilling with an estimated cost of $11.7 million and focus 
on the southern basin, advancing toward the east and west border sectors.  Its objective is to follow up on the numerous 
target areas identified during the 2022 program and test new and unexplored targets.   

In 2023, dividends of at least $0.10 per share are expected to be declared on a quarterly basis totalling approximately 
$100 million for the year.  The first quarterly dividend in 2023 is payable on March 31, 2023 (April 4, 2023 for shares 
trading on Nasdaq Stockholm) based on record date of March 13, 2023. 

The  Company  anticipates  updating  its  estimates  of  Mineral  Resources  and  Reserves  and  filing  a  technical  report 
prepared in accordance with NI 43-101 before the end of Q1 2023. 

NON-IFRS MEASURES 

This MD&A refers to certain financial measures, such as average realized gold price per oz sold, EBITDA, adjusted 
EBITDA, cash operating cost per oz. sold, all-in sustaining cost, free cash flow, free cash flow per share, and adjusted 
earnings, which are not recognized under IFRS and do not have a standardized meaning prescribed by IFRS.  These 
measures may differ from those made by other companies and accordingly may not be comparable to such measures 
as  reported  by  other  companies.    These  measures  have  been  derived  from  the  Company’s  financial  statements 
because the Company believes that they are of assistance in the understanding of the results of operations and its 
financial position. 

Average realized gold price per oz sold 

Average  realized  gold  price  is  a  metric  used  to  better  understand  the  gold  price  realized  during  a  period.    This  is 
calculated as sales for the period plus treatment and refining charges less silver sales divided by gold oz sold.   

Three months ended  
December 31, 

Year ended  
December 31, 

2022 

2021 

2022 

2021 

Revenues 

$ 

210,961  $ 

186,440  $ 

815,666  $ 

733,329 

Treatment and refining charges 
Less: silver revenues 

8,995 
(2,461) 

9,065 
(2,509) 

34,947 
(9,481) 

34,616 
(10,768) 

Gold sales 

Gold oz sold 

$ 

217,495  $ 

192,996  $ 

841,132  $ 

757,177 

119,890 

108,476 

470,103 

427,298 

Average realized gold price 

$ 

1,814  $ 

1,779  $ 

1,789  $ 

1,772 

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Management’s Discussion and Analysis 
Year Ended December 31, 2022 
(All dollar amounts are stated in U.S. dollars unless otherwise indicated.  Tables are expressed in thousands of U.S. 
dollars, except share and per share amounts) 

EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA 

Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (“EBITDA”) is a metric used to better understand the 
financial performance of the Company by computing earnings from business operations without including the effects of 
capital structure, tax rates and depreciation.  Adjusted EBITDA is EBITDA excluding items which are considered not 
indicative of underlying business operations. 

Three months ended  
December 31, 

Year ended 
December 31, 

2022 

2021 

2022 

2021 

Net income (loss) for the period 

  $ 

(68,259)  $ 

28,789  $ 

73,558  $ 

221,426 

Adjusted for: 

Finance expense 
Income tax expense (recovery) 
Depletion and depreciation 

157,768 
18,327 
33,438 

15,748 
(8,441) 
27,017 

235,711 
103,716 
130,675 

50,928 
35,675 
107,559 

EBITDA 

  $ 

141,274  $ 

63,113  $ 

543,660  $ 

415,588 

Special government levy 
Derivative loss (gain) 

- 
(29,217) 

9,705 
36,001 

- 
(76,317) 

9,705 
10,713 

Adjusted EBITDA 

  $ 

112,057  $ 

108,819  $ 

467,343  $ 

436,006 

Adjusted Earnings and adjusted basic earning per share 

Adjusted  earnings  and  adjusted  basic  earnings  per  share  can  be  used  to  measure  and  may  assist  in  evaluating 
operating earning trends in comparison with results from prior periods by excluding specific items that are significant, 
but not reflective of the underlying and ongoing operating activities of the Company.  Presently, these include derivative 
gains or losses, and related income tax effects, from accounting for the gold prepay and stream facilities at fair value; 
and for the fourth quarter of 2022 and the 2022 Year, they also include the accrued finance charge on early prepayment 
of  the  gold  prepay  facility.    Adjusted basic earnings  per  share  is  calculated using  the  weighted  average number  of 
shares outstanding under the basic method of earnings per share as determined under IFRS. 

Three months ended  
December 31, 

Year ended 
December 31, 

2022 

2021 

2022 

2021 

Net income for the period 

  $ 

(68,259)  $ 

28,789  $ 

73,558  $ 

221,426 

Adjusted for: 

Special government levy 
Finance charge on early 
prepayment of gold prepay 
Derivative loss (gain) 
Income tax expense (recovery) 
from accumulated other 
comprehensive income 

- 

9,705 

- 

128,499 
(29,217) 

- 
36,001 

128,499 
(76,317) 

9,705 

- 
10,713 

2,561 

3,407 

(737) 

7,063 

Adjusted earnings 

  $ 

33,584  $ 

77,902  $ 

125,003  $ 

248,907 

Basic weighted average shares 
outstanding 

235,332,039 

233,211,843 

234,815,536 

232,179,557 

Adjusted basic earnings per share 

  $ 

0.14  $ 

0.33  $ 

0.53  $ 

1.07 

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Management’s Discussion and Analysis 
Year Ended December 31, 2022 
(All dollar amounts are stated in U.S. dollars unless otherwise indicated.  Tables are expressed in thousands of U.S. 
dollars, except share and per share amounts) 

Cash operating cost per oz 

Cash operating cost per oz sold, combined with revenues, can be used to evaluate the Company’s performance and 
ability to generate operating income and cash flow from operating activities.  Cash operating costs include operating 
expenses and royalty expenses. 

Three months ended  
December 31, 

Year ended 
December 31, 

2022 

2021 

2022 

2021 

$ 

$ 

$ 

74,461  $ 
11,004 

57,013  $ 
10,773 

268,816  $ 

46,458 

227,436 
42,657 

85,465  $ 

67,786  $ 

315,274  $ 

270,093 

119,890 

108,476 

470,103

427,298 

713  $ 

625  $ 

671  $ 

632 

Operating expenses 
Royalty expenses 

Cash operating costs 

Gold oz sold 

Cash operating cost per oz sold 

All-in sustaining cost 

AISC  provides  information  on  the  total  cost  associated  with  producing  gold  and  has  been  calculated  on  a  basis 
consistent with historic news releases by the Company. 

The  Company  calculates  AISC  as  the  sum  of  total  cash  operating  costs  (as  described  above),  corporate  social 
responsibility costs, treatment and refining charges, accretion of restoration provision, and sustaining capital, less silver 
revenue, all divided by the gold ounces sold to arrive at a per oz amount. 

Other companies may calculate this measure differently as a result of differences in underlying principles and policies 
applied. 

Three months ended  
December 31, 

Year ended 
December 31, 

2022 

2021 

2022 

2021 

Cash operating costs 
Corporate social responsibility 
Treatment and refining charges 
Accretion of restoration provision 
Sustaining capital 
Less: silver revenues 

$ 

85,465  $ 
480 
8,995 
153 
11,132 
(2,461) 

67,786  $ 
239 
9,065 
26 
2,967 
(2,509) 

315,274  $ 
1,727 
34,947 
611 
35,542 
(9,481) 

270,093 
1,170 
34,616 
106 
30,299 
(10,768) 

All-in sustaining cost 

$ 

103,764  $ 

77,574  $ 

378,620  $ 

325,516 

Gold oz sold  

119,890 

108,476 

470,103 

427,298 

All-in sustaining cost per oz sold 

$ 

865  $ 

715  $ 

805  $ 

762 

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Management’s Discussion and Analysis 
Year Ended December 31, 2022 
(All dollar amounts are stated in U.S. dollars unless otherwise indicated.  Tables are expressed in thousands of U.S. 
dollars, except share and per share amounts) 

Free cash flow and free cash flow per share 

Free cash flow is indicative of the Company’s ability to generate cash from operations after consideration for required 
capital expenditures, including related VAT impact, necessary to maintain operations and interest and finance charge 
paid on its debt obligations. Free cash flow is defined as cash flow provided by operating activities, less cash used for 
investing activities and interest and finance charge paid. 

Three months ended  
December 31, 

Year ended 
December 31, 

2022 

2021 

2022 

2021 

Net cash provided by operating 
activities 

$ 

133,390 

$ 

108,006 

$ 

426,145 

$ 

417,752 

Net cash used for investing activities 
Interest paid 
Finance charge paid 

(15,481) 
(7,188) 
(19,542) 

(8,786) 
(23,477) 
(1,062) 

(60,068) 
(27,875) 
(68,767) 

(63,109) 
(85,211) 
(1,062) 

Free cash flow 

$ 

91,179  $ 

74,681  $ 

269,435  $ 

268,370 

Basic weighted average shares 
outstanding 

235,332,039 

233,211,843 

234,815,536 

232,179,557 

Free cash flow per share 

$ 

0.39  $ 

0.32  $ 

1.15  $ 

1.16 

CRITICAL ACCOUNTING ESTIMATES 

The Company's significant accounting policies are presented in Note 3 in the Notes to the audited consolidated financial 
statements for the year ended December 31, 2022.   

The  preparation  of  consolidated  financial  statements  requires  management  to  make  judgments,  estimates  and 
assumptions that affect the application of policies and reported amounts of assets and liabilities, and expenses.  The 
estimates and associated assumptions are based on historical experience and various other factors that are believed 
to be reasonable under the circumstances, the results of which form the basis of making the judgements about carrying 
values of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources.  Actual results may differ from these 
estimates. 

The estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis.  Revisions to accounting estimates are 
recognized in the period in which the estimate is revised if the revision affects only that period or in the period of the 
revision and further periods if the review affects both current and future periods. 

Significant assumptions about the future and other sources of estimation uncertainty that management has made at 
the end of the reporting period that have a significant risk of resulting in a material adjustment to the carrying amounts 
of assets and liabilities in the event that the actual results differ from assumptions made, relate to, but are not limited 
to, the following: 

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Management’s Discussion and Analysis 
Year Ended December 31, 2022 
(All dollar amounts are stated in U.S. dollars unless otherwise indicated.  Tables are expressed in thousands of U.S. 
dollars, except share and per share amounts) 

Mineral reserves and resources 

The Company estimates its mineral reserves and resources based on information compiled and reviewed by qualified 
persons as defined in accordance with NI 43-101 requirements.  The estimation of mineral reserves and resources 
requires judgment to interpret geological data and metallurgical testing, design of appropriate mining methods, recovery 
methods and establishment of a life of mine production schedule.  The estimation of recoverable reserves is also based 
on assumptions such as capital costs, operating costs and metal pricing.  New geological data or changes in the above 
assumptions may change the economic viability of reserves and may, ultimately, result in the reserves being revised.  
Changes  in  the  reserve  or  resource  estimates  may  impact  the  fair  value  of  financial  instruments,  the  valuation  of 
property, plant and equipment and mineral properties, the depletion and depreciation of property, plant and equipment 
and mineral properties, utilization of tax losses and decommissioning and site restoration provisions. 

Fair value of financial instruments 

The fair value of financial instruments that are not traded in an active market are determined using valuation techniques.  
The  Company  uses  its  judgment  to select  a variety  of  methods  and makes  significant  assumptions  that are mainly 
based on market conditions existing at initial recognition and at the end of each reporting period.  Refer to Note 19 of 
the audited consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2022 for further details on the methods 
and assumptions utilized.   

Assessment of impairment indicators 

Management applies significant judgement in assessing whether indicators of impairment exist for a cash generating 
unit which would necessitate impairment testing.  Internal and external factors such as significant changes in the use 
of the asset, commodity prices, foreign exchange rates, capital and production forecasts, mineral reserve and resource 
quantities,  and  discount  rates  are  used  by  management  in  determining  whether  there  are  any  indicators.    As  at 
December  31,  2022,  management did  not  identify  any  impairment  indicators  on the  Company’s  mineral  properties, 
property, plant and equipment. 

Deferred taxes 

Deferred tax provisions are calculated by the Company while the actual amounts of income tax expense are not final 
until tax returns are filed and accepted by the relevant authorities.  Judgment is required in assessing whether deferred 
tax assets and certain deferred tax liabilities are recognized on the balance sheet, in interpreting applicable tax laws, 
and what tax rate is expected to be applied in the year when the related temporary differences reverse.  Deferred tax 
liabilities  arising  from  temporary  differences  are  recognized  unless  the  reversal  of  the  temporary  differences  is  not 
expected to occur in the foreseeable future and can be controlled.  Assumptions about the generation of future taxable 
profits  and  repatriation  of  retained  earnings  depend  on  management’s  estimates  of  future  production  and  sales 
volumes,  gold  prices,  reserves  and  resources,  operating  costs,  decommissioning  and  restoration  costs,  capital 
expenditures, dividends and other capital management transactions.  These estimates and judgments are subject to 
risk and uncertainty and could result in an adjustment to the deferred tax provision and a corresponding credit or charge 
to profit. 

Decommissioning and site restoration provisions 

The  Company  has  obligations  for  site  restoration  and  decommissioning  related  to  Fruta  del  Norte.    The  future 
obligations for decommissioning and site restoration activities are estimated by the Company using mine closure plans 
or other similar studies which outline the requirements that will be carried out to meet the obligations.   The provision 
for decommissioning and site restoration is remeasured at the end of each reporting period for changes in estimates 
or  circumstances.    Changes  in  estimates  or  circumstances  include  changes  in  legal  or  regulatory  requirements, 
increased obligations arising from additional mining and exploration activities, changes to cost estimates, and changes 
to risk-free interest rates. 

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Management’s Discussion and Analysis 
Year Ended December 31, 2022 
(All dollar amounts are stated in U.S. dollars unless otherwise indicated.  Tables are expressed in thousands of U.S. 
dollars, except share and per share amounts) 

QUALIFIED PERSON 

The technical information relating to Fruta del Norte contained in this MD&A has been reviewed and approved by Ron 
Hochstein  P.  Eng,  Lundin  Gold’s  President  &  CEO  who  is  a  Qualified  Person  under  NI  43-101.    The  disclosure  of 
exploration information contained in this MD&A was prepared by Andre Oliveira P.Geo, Vice President, Exploration of 
the Company, who is a Qualified Person in accordance with the requirements of NI 43-101. 

FINANCIAL INFORMATION 

The report for the three months ended March 31, 2023 is expected to be published on or about May 10, 2023. 

DISCLOSURE CONTROLS AND INTERNAL CONTROLS OVER FINANCIAL REPORTING 

Disclosure controls and procedures 

Disclosure  controls  and  procedures  are  designed  to  provide  reasonable  assurance  that  information  required  to  be 
disclosed by the Company in its annual filings, interim filings or other reports filed or submitted by it under securities 
legislation  is  recorded,  processed,  summarized  and  reported  within  the  time  periods  specified  in  the  securities 
legislation and include controls and procedures designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by the 
Company in its annual filings, interim filings or other reports filed or submitted under securities legislation is accumulated 
and communicated to the Company’s management, including its Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, 
as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.   

Management, including the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, has evaluated the effectiveness of the 
design  and  operation  of  the  Company’s  disclosure  controls  and  procedures.    As  of  December  31,  2022,  the  Chief 
Executive  Officer  and  Chief  Financial  Officer  have  each  concluded  that  the  Company’s  disclosure  controls  and 
procedures, as defined in NI 52-109 - Certification of Disclosure in Issuer’s Annual and Interim Filings, are effective to 
achieve the purpose for which they have been designed.  

Internal controls over financial reporting 

Internal  controls  over  financial  reporting  are  designed  to  provide  reasonable  assurance  regarding  the  reliability  of 
financial  reporting  and  the  preparation  of  financial  statements  in  accordance  with  IFRS.    Management  is  also 
responsible  for  the design of the  Company’s  internal control  over  financial  reporting  in  order  to provide  reasonable 
assurance  regarding  the  reliability  of  financial  reporting  and  the  preparation  of  financial  statements  for  external 
purposes in accordance with IFRS.   

The  Company’s  internal  controls  over  financial  reporting  include  policies  and  procedures  that:  pertain  to  the 
maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and disposition of assets; 
provide  reasonable  assurance  that  transactions  are  recorded  as  necessary  to  permit  preparation  of  the  financial 
statements  in  accordance  with  IFRS  and  that  receipts  and  expenditures  are  being  made  only  in  accordance  with 
authorization of management and directors of the Company; and provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention 
or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use or disposition of assets that could have a material effect on the 
financial statements. 

Management, including the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, has evaluated the effectiveness of the 
design and operation of the Company’s internal controls over financial reporting.  As of December 31, 2022, the Chief 
Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have each concluded that the Company’s internal controls over financial 
reporting, as defined in NI 52-109 - Certification of Disclosure in Issuer’s Annual and Interim Filings, are effective to 
achieve the purpose for which they have been designed.  

Because of their inherent limitations, internal controls over financial reporting can provide only reasonable assurance 
and may not prevent or detect misstatements.  Furthermore, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future 
periods are subject  to  the  risk  that  controls  may become  inadequate  because of changes  in  conditions,  or  that  the 
degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate. 

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Management’s Discussion and Analysis 
Year Ended December 31, 2022 
(All dollar amounts are stated in U.S. dollars unless otherwise indicated.  Tables are expressed in thousands of U.S. 
dollars, except share and per share amounts) 

RISK FACTORS 

There are a number of factors that could negatively affect Lundin Gold’s business and the value of its common shares, 
including the factors listed below.  The following information pertains to the outlook and conditions currently known to 
Lundin Gold that could have a material impact on the financial condition of the Company.  Other factors may arise that 
are not currently foreseen by management of Lundin Gold that may present additional risks in the future. Current and 
prospective security holders of Lundin Gold should carefully consider these risk factors. 

Instability in Ecuador 

The Company is subject to certain risks and possible political and economic instability specific to Ecuador, arising from 
change of government, political unrest, labour disputes, invalidation of government orders, permits or property rights, 
legal proceedings and referendums seeking to suspend mining activities, unsupportive local and regional governments, 
risk of corruption, military repression, war, civil disturbances,  criminal and terrorist acts, hostage taking, changes in 
laws,  expropriation,  nationalization,  renegotiation  or  nullification  of  existing  concessions,  agreements,  licenses  or 
permits and changes to monetary or taxation policies. The occurrence of any of these risks may adversely affect the 
mining industry, mineral exploration and mining activities generally or the Company and could result in the impairment 
or loss of mineral concessions or other mineral rights. 

Shifts in political attitudes or changes in laws that may result in, among other things, significant changes to mining laws 
or any laws, regulations or policies are beyond the control of Lundin Gold and may adversely affect its business. The 
Company faces the risk that governments or courts may adopt substantially different policies or interpretation of laws, 
which might extend to the expropriation of assets or increased government participation in the mining sector. In addition, 
changes in resource development or investment policies, increases in taxation rates, higher mining fees and royalty 
payments, revocation or cancellation of mining concession rights or shifts in political attitudes in Ecuador may adversely 
affect Lundin Gold’s business. 

Ecuador is entering a period of political instability.  Guillermo Lasso, from the CREO party, was elected President of 
Ecuador in 2021. CREO holds a minority position in the National Assembly, which is dominated by left-of-centre parties. 
President Lasso’s CREO administration was further weakened in February 2023 as candidates aligned to opposing 
parties  defeated  CREO  aligned  candidates  in  regional  elections  and  all  eight-government  sponsored  referendum 
questions  were  defeated.    Without  sufficient  political  support,  it  is  uncertain  that  reforms  and  regulatory  initiatives 
proposed by  President  Lasso’s  administration  in  areas that are  important to  the  Company’s  business,  such  as  tax, 
labour and mining-related matters, will advance. There is also a risk that a period of political instability and unrest could 
ensue as political parties and other interest groups compete for popular support. 

Exploration,  development  or  operations  may  also  be  affected  to  varying  degrees  by  government  regulations  with 
respect  to,  but  not  limited  to,  restrictions  on  future  exploration,  development  and  production,  price  controls,  export 
controls, income taxes, labour and immigration, and by delays in obtaining or the inability to obtain necessary permits, 
opposition to mining from environmental and other non-governmental organizations, limitations on foreign ownership, 
expropriation of property, ownership of assets, environmental legislation, labour relations, limitations on repatriation of 
income  and  return  of  capital,  high  rates  of  inflation,  increased  financing  costs  and  site  safety.  In  addition,  recent 
decisions  of  the  Constitutional  Court  of  Ecuador  have  created  significant  uncertainty  regarding  ability  to  permit 
exploration  activity  near  protected  forests  and  the  need  to  carry  out  consultation  activities  prior  to  the  start  of  any 
activities. These factors may affect both Lundin Gold’s ability to undertake exploration and development activities in 
respect of future properties in the manner contemplated, as well as its ability to continue to explore, develop and operate 
those properties in which it has an interest or in respect of which it has obtained exploration and development rights to 
date.   

Community Relations 

The Company’s relationships with communities near where it operates and other stakeholders are critical to ensure the 
future  success  of  Fruta  del  Norte  and  the  exploration  and  development  of  the  Company’s  other  concessions.  The 
Company’s mineral concessions, including Fruta del Norte, are located near rural communities, some of which contain 
groups that have been opposed to mining activities from time to time in the past, which may affect the operations at 
Fruta  del  Norte and  its  exploration and  development  activities  on its  other concessions in  the  short  and  long  term. 
Furthermore,  local communities  may  be  influenced  by external  entities, groups  or organizations opposed  to  mining 
activities.  In  recent  years,  anti-mining  nongovernmental  organization  (“NGO”)  and  indigenous  group  activities  in 

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Management’s Discussion and Analysis 
Year Ended December 31, 2022 
(All dollar amounts are stated in U.S. dollars unless otherwise indicated.  Tables are expressed in thousands of U.S. 
dollars, except share and per share amounts) 

Ecuador have increased. These communities, NGOs and indigenous groups have taken such actions as civil unrest, 
road closures, work stoppages and legal challenges. Such actions may have a material adverse effect on Lundin Gold’s 
operations  at  Fruta  del  Norte and  on its exploration activities  and on  its  financial position,  cash flow  and  results  of 
operations. While the Company is committed to operating in a socially responsible manner, there can be no assurance 
that the Company’s efforts in this respect will mitigate against this potential risk. 

Forecasts relating to production, cash flow and costs 

Lundin  Gold  provides  estimates  of  future  production  (including  production  rate,  gold  grade  and  milling  recovery 
estimates), future cash flow (including free cash flow estimates) and future costs for Fruta del Norte, including AISC 
estimates.    No  assurance  can  be  given  that  production-related  and  financial-related  estimates  will  be  achieved.   
Estimates are based on, among other things: the accuracy of Mineral Reserve and Mineral Resource estimates and 
related information, analyses and interpretations (including with respect to any updates or anticipated updates); the 
accuracy of assumptions, including assumptions about Lundin Gold’s business and operations and that no significant 
event  will  occur  outside  of  normal  course  of  business  and  operations  and  assumptions  about  commodity  prices 
(including  the  price  of  gold);  ore  grades  and  recovery  rates,  ground  conditions,  metallurgical  characteristics;  the 
accuracy  of  estimated  rates  and  costs  of  mining  and  processing  and  mill  availability;  the  completion  of  the  south 
ventilation raise; the receipt and maintenance of permits; and estimates of capital expenditures.  

Failure  to  achieve  production,  gold  grade,  cash  flow  and  cost  estimates  could  have  an  adverse  impact  on  the 
Company’s  future  cash  flows,  earnings,  results  of  operations  and  financial  condition.  The  Company’s  economic 
performance forecasts, including cash flow forecasts, operating costs and AISC, may be impacted by the production 
outlook. Failure to meet these production targets will have an adverse effect on cash flows, earnings and the Company’s 
overall financial condition. Actual production, production rate, gold grade, milling recovery, cash flow and costs may 
vary from estimates for a variety of reasons, including, among other things: actual ore mined varying from estimates of 
grade,  tonnage,  dilution,  metallurgical  and  other  characteristics;  short-term  operating  factors  relating  to  the  Mineral 
Reserves, such as the need for sequential development of ore bodies and the processing of new or different ore grades; 
changes in commodity prices (primarily the price of gold); mine or equipment failures, risk and hazards associated with 
mining; natural phenomena, such as extreme weather conditions, underground floods, earthquakes, ground control 
issues,  rock  bursts  and cave-ins;  encountering unusual  or  unexpected  geological conditions;  shortages  of  principal 
supplies  needed  for  mining  and  milling  operations,  including  explosives,  fuels,  chemical  reagents,  water,  power, 
equipment  parts  and  lubricants;  plant  and  equipment  failure;  and  other  risks  which  impact  operations  and  financial 
performance outlined in these “Risk Factors”. 

Mining Operations 

The Company’s operations can be subject to risks and hazards that are inherent in the mining industry, including, but 
not limited to, unanticipated variations in grade and other geological problems, underground conditions, backfill quality 
or availability, metallurgy, ore hardness and other processing issues, critical equipment or process failure, the lack of 
availability  of  input  materials  and  equipment,  disruption  to  power  supply,  geotechnical  incidents  such  as  ground 
subsidence or landslides, accidents, labour force disruptions, supply chain/logistics disruptions, force majeure events, 
,  unanticipated  transportation disruptions  or  costs, consumable prices  or  availability and weather  conditions,  any of 
which can materially and adversely affect, among other things, the safety of personnel, production quantities and rates, 
costs and expenditures, contractual obligations and financial covenants. 

Consequently,  there  is  a  risk that  Fruta  del  Norte may encounter problems  or  be subject  to  delays or  suspensions 
resulting from these operating risks which could occur and which may have material adverse consequences for Lundin 
Gold, including its operating results, cash flow and financial condition. 

Shortages of Critical Resources 

Disruptions  in  the  supply  of  products  or  services  required  for  the  Company’s  activities  could  adversely  affect  the 
Company’s operations, financial condition and results of operations. This may be the result of industry-wide shortages 
of  certain  goods  or  services,  interruption  in  supplier  operations  or  in  transportation  methods  of  certain  goods, 
interruptions  in  international  logistics, the  risk of  failure of certain long-lead  items or  the  failure  to obtain  necessary 
permits for the supply of regulated goods. The Company’s costs may also be affected by the prices of commodities 
and other inputs it consumes or uses in its operations. The prices and availability of such commodities and inputs are 
influenced by supply and demand trends and logistics issues affecting the mining industry in general and other factors 

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Management’s Discussion and Analysis 
Year Ended December 31, 2022 
(All dollar amounts are stated in U.S. dollars unless otherwise indicated.  Tables are expressed in thousands of U.S. 
dollars, except share and per share amounts) 

outside the Company’s control. Increases in the price for materials consumed in the Company’s mining and production 
activities could materially adversely affect the Company’s results of operations and financial condition. 

Control of Lundin Gold 

As at the date hereof, Newcrest and the Lundin Family Trust are control persons of Lundin Gold. As long as these 
shareholders maintain  their  significant  positions  in  Lundin Gold,  they  will  have  the  ability  to  exercise  influence  with 
respect to the affairs of Lundin Gold and significantly affect the outcome of matters upon which shareholders are entitled 
to vote.  In addition to being a control person of Lundin Gold, Newcrest is also a secured lender of the Company, as 
the stream facility lender.  As such, Newcrest has additional influence over Lundin Gold’s business.   

As a result of the holdings in the Company of control persons, there is a risk that the Company’s securities are less 
liquid  and  trade  at  a  relative  discount  compared  to  circumstances  where  these  persons  did  not  have  the  ability  to 
influence or determine matters affecting Lundin Gold. Additionally, there is a risk that their significant interests in Lundin 
Gold discourages transactions involving a change of control of Lundin Gold, including transactions in which an investor, 
as a holder of the Company’s securities, would otherwise receive a premium for its Company’s securities over the then-
current market price. 

Gold Price 

The Company’s earnings, cash flow, ability to pay dividends and financial condition are subject to risk due to fluctuations 
in the market price of gold. Gold prices have historically fluctuated widely. The price of gold is affected by numerous 
factors beyond Lundin Gold’s control, including levels of supply and demand, global or regional consumptive patterns, 
level of investment activity, purchases or sales by government central banks, increased production due to new mine 
developments  and  improved  mining  and  production  methods,  speculative  activities  related  to  the  sale  of  metals, 
availability and costs of investment substitutes, international economic and political conditions, interest rates, currency 
values and inflation. 

A dramatic decline in the gold price could cause Fruta del Norte operations to be uneconomic. Depending on the price 
of  gold,  the  Company’s  cash  flow  may  be  insufficient  to  meet  its  operating  needs,  debt  obligations  and  capital 
expenditures,  and  as  a  result  the  Company  could  experience  financial  difficulties  and  may  suspend  some  or  all  of 
mining activities or otherwise revise its mine plan and exploration and development plans. In addition, there is a time 
lag between the shipment of gold and final pricing, and changes in pricing can impact the Company’s revenue and 
working  capital  position.  Any of  these  factors could  result  in  a  material adverse  effect on  the  Company’s  results  of 
operations and financial condition. 

The estimation of economically viable identified Mineral Reserves requires certain assumptions, including gold price. 
A  revised  estimate  of  identified  Mineral  Reserves  due  to  a  substantial  decline  in  the  gold  price  could  result  in  the 
decrease in the estimates of the Company’s Mineral Reserves, subsequent write downs and negative impact on mine 
life. 

Ability to Comply with Terms of Debt Financing Agreements  

Lundin  Gold is subject to  restrictive covenants  under its debt  financing  agreements, including  without  limitation  the 
stream facility and the senior debt facility. The Company’s project financing is secured by a first ranking charge over 
the assets of the operating subsidiaries, by a pledge of the shares of the operating subsidiaries, by limited recourse 
guarantee from Lundin Gold and guarantees of the operating subsidiaries. In addition, Lundin Gold may from time to 
time  enter  into  other  arrangements  to  borrow  money  to  fund  its  operations  at  Fruta  del  Norte,  the  exploration  and 
development  activities  on  its  other  concessions  or  to  acquire  and  develop  other  projects  in  the  future,  and  such 
arrangements may include covenants that have similar obligations or that restrict its business in some way. 

Events may occur in the future, including events out of Lundin Gold's control, that could cause Lundin Gold to fail to 
satisfy its obligations under the stream facility, the senior debt facility or other debt instruments that may arise. In such 
circumstances, amounts drawn under Lundin Gold's debt agreements may become due and payable before the agreed 
maturity date, and Lundin Gold may not have the financial resources to repay such amounts when due. If Lundin Gold 
were  to  default  on  its  obligations  under  either  the  stream  facility  or  the  senior  debt  facility  or  other  secured  debt 
instruments in the future, the lender(s) under such debt instruments could enforce their security and seize Lundin Gold’s 
assets. 

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Management’s Discussion and Analysis 
Year Ended December 31, 2022 
(All dollar amounts are stated in U.S. dollars unless otherwise indicated.  Tables are expressed in thousands of U.S. 
dollars, except share and per share amounts) 

Environmental Compliance 

All  of  Lundin  Gold’s  exploration,  development  and  production  activities  are  subject  to  extensive  environmental 
regulation.  These  regulations  address,  among  other  things,  the  emissions  into  the  air,  discharges  into  water, 
management of waste, management of tailings, management and shipment of hazardous substances, protection of 
natural resources, antiquities and endangered species and reclamation of lands disturbed by mining operations. 

Some laws and regulations may impose penalties for environmental contamination, which could subject the Company 
to liability for the conduct of others or for its own actions that followed all applicable laws at the time such actions were 
taken. Environmental legislation is evolving in a manner that will result in stricter standards and enforcement, increased 
fines and penalties for non-compliance, potential for a temporary shutdown of a portion or all of the operations at Fruta 
del Norte until non-compliance is corrected, more stringent environmental assessments of proposed projects and mine 
closure plans and a heightened degree of responsibility for companies and their officers, directors and employees. Any 
future changes in environmental regulation could adversely affect the Company’s ability to conduct its operations. 

The Company may need to address contamination at Fruta del Norte or its exploration properties in the future, either 
for existing environmental conditions or for leaks or discharges that may arise from the Company’s ongoing operations 
and activities or from those of third parties, such as contractors, artisanal miners or others accessing Lundin Gold’s 
properties.  Contamination from hazardous substances at any of Lundin Gold’s properties may subject it to material 
liability for the investigation or remediation of contamination, as well as for claims seeking to recover for related property 
damage, personal injury or damage to natural resources. 

Infrastructure 

Mining  operations,  development  and  exploration  activities  depend,  to  one  degree  or  another,  on  adequate 
infrastructure. Reliable roads, bridges, ports and power sources are important elements of infrastructure, which affect 
capital and operating costs. The lack of availability on acceptable terms or the delay in the availability of any one or 
more of these items could prevent or delay or otherwise adversely impact the Company’s exploration, development or 
operating activities. If adequate infrastructure is not available in a timely manner, there is a risk that (i) the operations 
at Fruta del Norte will not achieve anticipated production, (ii) the operating costs associated with Fruta del Norte will be 
higher  than  anticipated,  or  (iii)  the  Company’s  exploration  and  development  activities  will  be  not  carried  out  as 
anticipated,  or  at  all.  Furthermore,  unusual  or  infrequent  weather  phenomena,  sabotage,  community  uprisings, 
government or other interference in the maintenance or provision of necessary infrastructure could adversely affect the 
operations at Fruta del Norte, cash flow and Lundin Gold’s financial position. 

Dependence on Single Mine 

The only material property interest of the Company is Fruta del Norte. Unless the Company acquires additional projects, 
property interests or advances its exploration properties, any adverse developments affecting Fruta del Norte could 
have a material adverse effect upon the Company and would materially and adversely affect the profitability, financial 
performance and results of operations of the Company. While the Company may seek to acquire and develop additional 
projects and mineral properties that are consistent with its business objectives, there can be no assurance that Lundin 
Gold will be able to identify or develop suitable additional projects or mineral properties or, if it does identify suitable 
opportunities, that it will have sufficient financial resources to acquire and develop such projects or properties or that 
such projects or properties will be available on terms acceptable to the Company or at all. 

Security 

The Company is exposed to various levels of safety and security risks which could result in injury or  death, theft or 
damage to property, work stoppages, or blockades of its mining operations. Risks and uncertainties include, but are 
not  limited  to,  terrorism,  hostage  taking,  gang  activities,  military  repression,  labour  unrest  and  war  or  civil  unrest. 
Opposition to mining could arise and such opposition may be violent. Resistance or unrest in Ecuador could have a 
material adverse effect on the Company’s operations and profitability. 

Illegal Mining 

Mining  by  illegal  miners  occurs  on  and  near  some  of  Lundin  Gold’s  mineral  concessions  in  Ecuador.    While  the 
Company  monitors  illegal  mining  activity,  it  relies  on  the  various  levels  of  government  to  control  and  police  illegal 
operations.    Illegal  mining  activity  has  increased  in  Ecuador  recently  due  to  a  variety  of  factors,  including  a  rise  in 

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Management’s Discussion and Analysis 
Year Ended December 31, 2022 
(All dollar amounts are stated in U.S. dollars unless otherwise indicated.  Tables are expressed in thousands of U.S. 
dollars, except share and per share amounts) 

poverty and unemployment, an increase in organized crime and the lack of effective government action.  The operations 
illegal miners could interfere with Lundin Gold’s activities, which may result in disputes and conflicts. These potential 
activities could cause damage and disruption to Fruta del Norte or the Company’s other concessions, including road 
blockages, pollution, environmental damage or personal injury or death, for which Lundin Gold could potentially be held 
responsible.  Illegal mining can also result in a suspension of operations and could have a material adverse effect on 
Lundin Gold’s results of operations or financial condition. 

Exploration and Development Risks 

The Company has the rights to mineral concessions targeted for exploration in Ecuador, outside of Fruta del Norte. 
The exploration for, and development of, new mineral deposits involves significant risks which, even with a combination 
of  careful  evaluation,  experience  and  knowledge,  may  not  be  eliminated.  Few  exploration  properties  are  ultimately 
developed into producing mines. Whether a mineral deposit will be commercially viable depends on a number of factors, 
including  but  not  limited  to:  the  particular  attributes  of  the  deposit,  such  as  quantity  and  quality  of  the  minerals, 
metallurgy  and  proximity  to  infrastructure  and  labour;  mineral  prices,  which  are  highly  cyclical;  and  government 
regulations, including regulations relating to prices, taxes, royalties, land tenure, land use, importing and exporting of 
minerals, legal proceedings and environmental protection. There is a risk that the exploration and development efforts 
and  expenditures  made by  Lundin  Gold  will  not  result  in  any  new discoveries of  other mineral occurrences  or new 
estimates of Mineral Resources or Mineral Reserves. 

Pandemics, Epidemics or Infectious Disease Outbreak 

Disruptions caused  by pandemics,  epidemics or infectious disease  outbreaks, such as  the  COVID-19 pandemic,  in 
locations where Lundin Gold operates or globally could materially adversely affect the Company’s business, operations, 
financial results and forward-looking expectations.  Possible impacts of caused by pandemics, epidemics or infectious 
disease outbreaks may include mandated or voluntary closures of operations, illness among the Company’s workforce, 
restricted mobility of personnel, interruptions in the Company’s logistics and supply chain, delay at or closure of the 
Company’s  refining  and  smelting  service  providers  and  global  travel  restrictions,  all  of  which  could  disrupt  the 
Company’s operations and negatively impact its financial performance of the value of its common shares. The ultimate 
economic viability of the Company’s business is impacted by its ability to operate Fruta del Norte and/or to maintain 
adequate liquidity through potential sources of financing.   

Disruptions related to pandemics, epidemics or infectious disease outbreaks could have the effect of heightening many 
of the other risks outlined in these “Risk Factors”. 

Government or Regulatory Approvals 

Lundin  Gold’s  exploration  and  development activities  and  its  operations  depend  on its ability  to obtain, maintain  or 
renew  various  mineral  rights,  licenses,  permits,  authorizations  and  regulatory  approvals  (collectively,  Rights  and 
individually a Right) from various governmental and quasi-governmental authorities. Government work stoppages may 
also impact the Company’s ability to obtain, maintain or renew certain Rights. Lundin Gold’s ability to obtain, maintain 
or renew such Rights on acceptable terms and on a timely basis is subject to changes in regulations and policies and 
to the discretion of the applicable governmental and quasi-governmental bodies. Lundin Gold may not be able to obtain, 
maintain or renew its Rights or its Rights may not be obtainable on reasonable terms or on a timely basis. It is possible 
that previously issued Rights may become suspended or revoked for a variety of reasons, including through government 
or court action.  A delay in obtaining any such Rights, the imposition of unfavourable terms or conditions on any Rights 
or the denial of any Right may have a material adverse effect on Lundin Gold’s business, financial condition, results of 
operations and prospects and, in particular, the development and operations of Fruta del Norte. 

Tax Changes in Ecuador 

Tax  regimes  in  Ecuador  may  be  subject  to  differing  interpretations  and  are  subject  to  change  without  notice.    The 
Company’s interpretation of tax law as applied to its transactions and activities may not coincide with that of the tax 
authorities and may be disputed, notwithstanding the economic stability provided to Lundin Gold under its exploitation 
and  investment  protection  agreements.  As  a  result,  the  taxation  applicable  to  transactions  and  operations  may  be 
challenged or revised by the tax authorities, which could result in significant additional taxes, penalties and/or interest 
and could impact the Company’s cash flow forecasts, operating costs, and AISC.   

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Management’s Discussion and Analysis 
Year Ended December 31, 2022 
(All dollar amounts are stated in U.S. dollars unless otherwise indicated.  Tables are expressed in thousands of U.S. 
dollars, except share and per share amounts) 

There is a risk that restrictions on the repatriation of earnings from Ecuador to foreign entities will be imposed in the 
future and Lundin Gold has no control over withholding tax rates. In addition, there is a risk that laws and regulations 
in Ecuador may result in a capital gains tax on profits derived from the sale of shares, ownership interests and other 
rights, such as exploration rights, of companies with permanent establishments in the country. It is unknown at this time 
what, if any, liability the Company or its subsidiaries may be subject to as a result of the application of this law. There 
is a risk that the Company’s access to financing may be limited as a result of the indirect taxation. 

The Company’s operating subsidiary pays VAT on goods and services required for Fruta del Norte and is eligible to 
receive a credit against future VAT payable.  There is a risk that the tax authority in Ecuador may deny the Company’s 
VAT  claims  or  unduly  delay  the  processing  of  VAT  refunds,  which  could  have  a  material  adverse  effect  on  Lundin 
Gold’s financial position or cash flow.   

Information Systems and Cyber Security 

The Company depends upon information systems and other digital technologies for controlling operations, processing 
transactions and summarizing and reporting results of operations (IT systems). The secure processing, maintenance 
and transmission of information is critical to the Company’s operations.  These IT systems or those of Lundin Gold’s 
suppliers could be subject to network disruptions caused by a variety of sources, including computer viruses, security 
breaches and cyber-attacks, as well as disruptions resulting from incidents such as cable cuts, damage to physical 
plants, natural disasters, terrorism, fire, power loss, vandalism and theft. The Company's operations also depend on 
the timely maintenance, upgrade and replacement of networks, equipment, IT systems and software, as well as pre-
emptive expenses to mitigate the risks of failures. Any of these and other events could result in IT system failures, 
delays and/or increase in capital expenses. The failure of IT systems or a component of information systems could, 
depending on the nature of any such failure, adversely impact the Company's reputation and results of operations. 

Cybersecurity risks have increased in recent years as a result of the proliferation of new technologies and the increased 
sophistication of cyber-attacks and data security breaches, as well as due to international and domestic political factors 
including  geopolitical  tensions,  armed  hostilities,  war,  civil  unrest,  sabotage  and  terrorism.  Human  error  can  also 
contribute  to  a  cyber  incident,  and  cyber-attacks  can  be  internal  as  well  as  external  and  occur  at  any  point  in  the 
Company’s supply chain. Although to date the Company has not experienced any material losses relating to cyber-
attacks or other information security breaches, there can be no assurance that the Company will not incur such losses 
in the future. The Company's risk and exposure to these matters cannot be fully mitigated because of, among other 
things,  the  evolving  nature  of  these  threats.  As  a  result,  cyber  security  and  the  continued  development  and 
enhancement  of  controls,  processes  and  practices  designed  to  protect  systems,  computers,  software,  data  and 
networks  from  attack,  damage  or  unauthorized  access  remain  a  priority.  As  cyber  threats  continue  to  evolve,  the 
Company may be required to expend additional resources to continue to modify or enhance protective measures or to 
investigate and remediate any security vulnerabilities. 

Mineral Reserve and Resource Estimates 

Mineral Reserve and Mineral Resource figures are estimates, and there is a risk that any of the Mineral Resources and 
Mineral  Reserves  identified  at  Fruta  del  Norte  to  date  will  not  be  realized.  Until  a  deposit  is  actually  mined  and 
processed, the quantity of Mineral Resources and Mineral Reserves and grades must be considered as estimates only. 
In  addition,  the  quantity  of  Mineral  Resources  and  Mineral  Reserves  may  vary  depending  on,  among  other  things, 
precious metal prices and operating costs. Any material change in quantity of Mineral Resources, Mineral Reserves or 
percent extraction of those Mineral Reserves recoverable by underground mining techniques may affect the economic 
viability of any project undertaken by Lundin Gold. In addition, there is a risk that metal recoveries during production do 
not reach anticipated rates. 

Mineral Resources that are not Mineral Reserves do not have demonstrated economic viability, and there is a risk that 
they will never be mined or processed profitably. Further, there is a risk that Inferred Mineral Resources may not ever 
be converted to Proven or Probable Mineral Reserves as a result of continued exploration. 

Fluctuations  in  gold  prices  and  operating  costs,  results  of  drilling,  metallurgical  testing  and  preparation  and  the 
evaluation of studies, reports and plans subsequent to the date of any estimate may require revision of such estimate. 
Any material reductions in estimates of Mineral Reserves could have a material adverse effect on Lundin Gold’s results 
of operations and financial condition. 

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Management’s Discussion and Analysis 
Year Ended December 31, 2022 
(All dollar amounts are stated in U.S. dollars unless otherwise indicated.  Tables are expressed in thousands of U.S. 
dollars, except share and per share amounts) 

Title Matters and Surface Rights and Access 

There is a risk that title to the mining concessions, the surface rights and access rights comprising Fruta del Norte and 
its related infrastructure or the concessions and access rights relating to Lundin Gold’s exploration concessions may 
be deficient or subject to dispute. The procurement or enforcement of such rights can be costly and time consuming. 
In areas where there are local populations or landowners, it may be necessary, as a practical matter, to negotiate or 
enforce surface access. In addition, in circumstances where such access is denied, or no agreement can be reached, 
Lundin Gold may need to rely on the assistance of local officials or the courts in such jurisdictions, which may delay or 
impact exploration or mining activities as planned. 

There is also a risk that the Company’s exploration, development and mining authorizations and surface rights may be 
challenged or impugned. Finally, there is a risk that developing laws and movements respecting the acquisition of lands 
and other rights of indigenous communities may alter the arrangements made by prior owners of the lands where Fruta 
del Norte is located. Future laws and actions could have a material adverse effect on Lundin Gold’s operations at Fruta 
del Norte or on its financial position, cash flow and results of operations. 

Health and Safety 

Exploration and mining development and operating activities represent inherent safety  hazards and maintaining the 
health and safety of the Company’s employees and contractors is of paramount importance to the Company. Health 
and safety hazard assessments are carried out regularly throughout the lifecycle of the Company’s activities, and robust 
policies, procedures and controls are in place. Notwithstanding continued efforts to adhere to the Company’s “zero 
harm”  policy,  safety  incidents  may  still  occur.  Significant  potential  risks  include,  but  are  not  limited  to,  surface  or 
underground fires, rock falls underground, blasting accidents, vehicle accidents, unsafe road conditions or events, fall 
from heights, contact with energized sources, and exposure to infectious or occupational disease. Employees involved 
in activities in remote areas may also be exposed to attacks by individuals or violent opposition by local communities 
that may place the employees at risk of harm. Any incident resulting in serious injury or death could result in litigation 
and/or regulatory action (including, but not limited to suspension of development activities and/or fines and penalties), 
or otherwise adversely affect the Company’s reputation and ability to meet its objectives. 

Availability of Workforce and Labour Relations 

The Company’s gold production and its exploration and development activities depend upon the efforts of Lundin Gold’s 
employees and contractors. The Company competes with mining and other companies on a global basis to attract and 
retain employees at all levels with appropriate technical skills and operating experience necessary to operate its mines. 
The conduct of the Company’s operations is dependent on access to skilled labour. Access to skilled labour may prove 
particularly  challenging  for  Lundin  Gold  given  the  remote  location  of  Fruta  del  Norte  and  local  laws  which  impose 
thresholds for the representation of certain groups of people on Lundin Gold’s workforce in Ecuador and the ability of 
foreign skilled labour to obtain visas to work in Ecuador. Shortages of suitably qualified personnel could have a material 
adverse effect on the Company’s business and results of operations. 

Lundin Gold’s operations at Fruta del Norte depend upon the efforts of its employees, and the Company’s operations 
would  be  adversely  affected  if  it  failed  to  maintain  satisfactory  labour  relations.  The  Company’s  labour  force  is  not 
unionized,  and  the  introduction  of  a  labour union  could  result  in a  disruption  to  production  and/or  higher costs  and 
reduced flexibility. In addition, relations between the Company and its employees may be affected by changes in labour 
and employment laws. Changes in such legislation or in the relationship between the Company and its employees may 
have a material adverse effect on the Company’s business, results of operations, financial condition or prospects. 

Key Talent Recruitment and Retention 

Recruiting  and  retaining  qualified  personnel  is  critical  to  Lundin  Gold’s  success.  Lundin  Gold  is  dependent  on  the 
services of key executives, including its President and Chief Executive Officer, and other highly skilled and experienced 
executives and personnel focused on managing Lundin Gold’s interests. The number of persons skilled in the financing, 
development, operations and management of mining properties is limited and competition for such persons is intense. 
The inability of Lundin Gold to successfully attract and retain highly skilled and experienced executives and personnel 
could have a material adverse effect on Lundin Gold’s business, financial condition and results of operations.  

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Management’s Discussion and Analysis 
Year Ended December 31, 2022 
(All dollar amounts are stated in U.S. dollars unless otherwise indicated.  Tables are expressed in thousands of U.S. 
dollars, except share and per share amounts) 

Market Price of the Company’s Common Shares 

Securities of mineral companies have always experienced substantial volatility, often based on factors unrelated to the 
financial  performance  or  prospects  of  the  companies  involved.  These  factors  include  macroeconomic  conditions  in 
North America and globally, and market perceptions of the attractiveness of particular industries or sectors. The price 
of the Company’s common shares is also likely to be significantly affected by short-term changes in gold price, currency 
exchange fluctuations, or its financial condition, dividend policy or results of operations and exploration activities on its 
projects.  Other  factors  unrelated  to  the  performance  of  the  Company  that  may  have  an  effect  on  the  price  of  the 
Company’s common shares include: the extent of analyst coverage available to investors concerning the business of 
the Company may be limited if investment banks with research capabilities do not follow the Company; lessening in 
trading volume and general market interest in the Company’s common shares may affect an investor's ability to trade 
significant numbers of common shares; the size of the Company's free float and whether it is included in market indices 
may  limit  the  ability  of  some  institutions  to  invest  in  the  Company’s  common  shares;  and  the  evaluation  of  the 
Company’s performance and practices by third party rating agencies on environmental, social, and governance matters, 
which may limit the ability of some institutions or other investors to invest in the Company’s common shares. If an active 
market for the common shares does not continue, the liquidity of an investor's investment may be limited, and the price 
of  the  Company’s  common  shares  may  decline.  If  an  active  market  does  not  exist,  investors  may  lose  their  entire 
investment in the Company. As a result of any of these factors, the market price of the Company’s common shares at 
any given point in time may not accurately reflect the long-term value of the Company. Securities class-action litigation 
often has  been  brought  against  companies  following  periods  of volatility  in  the market price  of  their  securities. The 
Company may in the future be the target of similar litigation. Securities litigation could result in substantial costs and 
damages and divert management's attention and resources. 

Measures to Protect Endangered Species and Critical Habitats 

Ecuador  is  a  country  with  a  diverse  and  fragile  ecosystem  and  the  national  government,  regional  governments, 
indigenous groups and NGOs are vigilant in their protection of endangered species and critical habitats. The existence 
or discovery of an endangered species or critical habitats at Fruta del Norte or any of its exploration concessions may 
have a number of adverse consequences to the Company’s plans and operations. For instance, the presence of an 
endangered  species  could  require  the  Company  to  take  additional  measures  to  protect  the  species  or  to cease  its 
activities at Fruta del Norte temporarily or permanently, which would impact production from Fruta del Norte and would 
have  an  adverse  economic  impact  on  the  Company,  which  could  be  material.  The  existence  or  discovery  of  an 
endangered species or critical habitat at Fruta del Norte or the Company’s exploration concessions could also ignite 
NGO and local community opposition to the Company’s activities, which could impact its plans and operations and the 
Company’s financial condition and global reputation. 

Social Media and Reputation 

As a result of the increased usage and the speed and global reach of social media and other web-based tools used to 
generate, publish and discuss user-generated content and to connect with other users and organization of opposition, 
companies today are at much greater risk of losing control over how they are perceived in the marketplace. Damage 
to reputation can be the result of the actual or perceived occurrence of any number of events, and could include any 
negative  publicity  (for  example,  with  respect  to  handling  of  environmental  matters  or  Lundin  Gold’s  dealings  with 
community groups), whether true or not. The Company places a great emphasis on protecting its image and reputation 
but does not ultimately have direct control over how it is perceived by others. Reputation loss may lead to increased 
challenges  in  developing  and  maintaining community  relations,  maintaining  a  positive  relationship  with  government 
authorities, decreased investor confidence and an impediment to the overall success of Fruta del Norte in Ecuador, 
thereby having a material adverse impact on financial performance, cash flows and growth prospects. 

Non-Compliance with Laws and Regulations and Compliance Costs 

Lundin Gold, its subsidiaries, its business and its operations are subject to various laws and regulations. The costs 
associated with compliance with such laws and regulations may cause substantial delays and require significant cash 
and financial expenditure, which may have a material adverse effect on the Company or the operation of Fruta del 
Norte. 

There is  a risk  that  the  Company may  fail  to comply  with  a  legal  or  regulatory  requirement,  which may lead  to  the 
revocation of certain rights or to penalties or fees and in enforcement actions thereunder, including orders issued by 
regulatory  or  judicial  authorities  causing  operations  to  cease  or  be  curtailed  and  may  include  corrective  measures 

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LUNDIN GOLD INC. 
Management’s Discussion and Analysis 
Year Ended December 31, 2022 
(All dollar amounts are stated in U.S. dollars unless otherwise indicated.  Tables are expressed in thousands of U.S. 
dollars, except share and per share amounts) 

requiring capital expenditures, installation of additional equipment, or remedial actions. In addition, the Company may 
be required to compensate those suffering loss or damage arising from its non-compliant activities and may have civil 
or criminal fines or penalties imposed for violations of applicable laws or regulations and, in particular, environmental 
laws. Failure to comply strictly with applicable laws, regulations and local practices relating to mineral rights could result 
in  loss,  reduction  or  expropriation  of  entitlements.  Any  of  the  foregoing  may  have  a  material  adverse  effect  on  the 
Company or the operation of Fruta del Norte. 

Insurance and Uninsured Risks 

Exploration, development and production operations on mineral properties involve numerous risks including, but not 
limited  to,  unexpected  or  unusual  geological  operating  conditions,  rock  bursts,  cave-ins,  fires,  floods,  landslides, 
earthquakes and other environmental occurrences, risks relating to the transportation of dangerous goods to site, risks 
relating to the storage and shipment of precious metal concentrates or doré bars, and political and social instability. 
Such  occurrences  could  result  in  damage  to  mineral  properties,  damage  to  underground  development,  damage  to 
production or infrastructure facilities, personal injury or death, environmental damage to Lundin Gold’s properties or 
the properties of others, delays in the ability to undertake exploration and development, monetary losses and possible 
legal  liability.  Should  such liabilities  arise,  they could  reduce  or  eliminate  future profitability  and  result  in  increasing 
costs and a decline in the value of the Company’s common shares. 

Although Lundin Gold maintains insurance to protect against certain risks in such amounts as it considers reasonable 
and commercially available, its insurance policies do not cover all the potential risks associated with a mining company’s 
operations.  The  Company  may  also  be  unable  to  maintain  insurance  to  cover  these  risks  at  economically  feasible 
premiums. Insurance coverage may not always be available or may not be adequate to cover any resulting liability. 
Moreover,  insurance  against  risks  such  as  environmental  pollution  or  other  hazards  as  a  result  of  exploration, 
development  and  production  may  not  be  available  to  the  Company  on  acceptable  terms.  Lundin  Gold  might  also 
become subject to liability for pollution or other hazards which it may not be insured against or which the Company may 
elect not to insure against because of premium costs or other reasons. 

Insurance limits currently in place may also not be sufficient to cover losses arising from insured events. Losses from 
any of the above events may cause the Company to incur significant costs that could have a material adverse effect 
upon its financial performance and results of operations. 

Dividends 

The  Company  commenced  paying  dividends  on  its  common  shares  in  2022.      Any  payments  of  dividends  on  the 
common shares will depend upon the financial requirements of the Company to finance future growth, the financial 
condition of the Company, restrictions under  stream facility and the senior debt facility, and other factors which the 
Board may consider appropriate in the circumstance.  There can be no assurance that Lundin Gold will continue to pay 
dividends in the future. 

Reclamation Obligations 

Reclamation  requirements  are  designed  to  minimize  long-term  effects  of  mining  exploitation  and  exploration 
disturbance by requiring the operating company to control  possible deleterious effluents and to re-establish to some 
degree pre-disturbance land forms and vegetation. Lundin Gold is subject to such requirements in connection with its 
activities at Fruta del Norte and may be liable for actions and activities and disturbances caused by artisanal and illegal 
miners  on  the  Company’s  property.  Any  significant  environmental  issues  that  may  arise,  however,  could  lead  to 
increased reclamation expenditures and could have a material adverse impact on Lundin Gold’s financial resources. 
Furthermore,  environmental  hazards  may  exist  on  the  properties  in  which  Lundin  Gold  holds  interests  which  are 
unknown to Lundin Gold at present and which have been caused by previous or existing owners or operators of the 
properties. 

There can also be no assurance that closure estimates prove to be accurate. The amounts recorded for reclamation 
costs are estimates unique to a property based on estimates provided by independent consulting engineers and Lundin 
Gold’s assessment of the anticipated timing of future reclamation and remediation work required to comply with existing 
laws and regulations. Actual costs incurred in future periods could differ from amounts estimated. Additionally, future 
changes to environmental laws and regulations could affect the extent of reclamation and remediation work required to 
be  performed  by  Lundin  Gold.  Any  such  changes  in  future  costs  could  materially  impact  the  amounts  charged  to 

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LUNDIN GOLD INC. 
Management’s Discussion and Analysis 
Year Ended December 31, 2022 
(All dollar amounts are stated in U.S. dollars unless otherwise indicated.  Tables are expressed in thousands of U.S. 
dollars, except share and per share amounts) 

operations for reclamation and remediation. Finally, the timing of the funding of such closure costs may be impacted 
by changes in laws and regulations and adversely affect the financial condition of the Company.   

Violation of Anti-Bribery and Corruption Laws 

The Company’s operations are governed by, and involve interactions with, many levels of government in numerous 
countries. The Company is required to comply with anti-corruption and anti-bribery laws, including the Canadian and 
Ecuadorian  Criminal  Codes,  the  Canadian  Corruption  of  Foreign  Public  Officials  Act  and  the  U.S.  Foreign  Corrupt 
Practices Act, as well as similar laws in Ecuador and other countries in which Lundin Gold conducts its business. In 
recent years, there has been a general increase in both  the frequency of enforcement and the severity of penalties 
under such laws, resulting in greater scrutiny and punishment to companies convicted of violating anti-corruption and 
anti-bribery laws. Furthermore, a company may be found liable for violations not only by its employees, but also by its 
contractors and third-party agents. Although Lundin Gold has adopted steps to mitigate such risks, such measures may 
not always be effective in ensuring that the Company, its employees, contractors and third-party agents will comply 
strictly with such laws. If the Company finds itself subject to an enforcement action or is found to be in violation of such 
laws, this may result in significant penalties, fines and/or sanctions imposed on the Company resulting in a material 
adverse effect on the Company’s reputation and results of its operations. 

Climate Change 

Changes in climate conditions could adversely affect Lundin Gold’s business and operations through the impact of (i) 
more extreme temperatures, precipitation levels and other weather events; (ii) changes to laws and regulations related 
to climate change; and (iii) changes in the price or availability of goods and services required in its business. 

Physical risks related to climate change may include more extreme temperatures, precipitation levels and other weather 
events. Extreme high or low temperatures could impact the operation of equipment and the safety of personnel at Fruta 
del  Norte,  which  could result in  damage  to equipment, injury  to personnel  and production  disruptions.  Increased  in 
precipitation levels or extreme weather events, such as severe storms or floods, which may be more probable and 
more  extreme  due  to  climate  change,  may  damage  critical  infrastructure  such  as  public  roads,  bridges  and  ports, 
negatively  impact  operations,  disrupt  production,  lead  to  water  management  challenges,  landslides  or  breach  of 
containment facilities. Significant capital investment may be required to address these occurrences and to adapt to 
changes in average operating conditions caused by these changes to the climate. 

Increased environmental regulation and/or the use of fiscal policy by regulators in response to concerns over climate 
change  and  other  environmental  impacts,  such  as  additional  taxes  levied  on  activities  deemed  harmful  to  the 
environment, could have a material adverse effect on Lundin Gold’s financial condition or results of operations. 

The impacts of climate change may lead to changes in the price and availability of goods and services required for 
Fruta del Norte’s operations, which depend on the regular supply of consumables such as diesel, electricity, sodium 
cyanide  and  other  supplies  to  operate  efficiently.  The  Company’s  operations  also  depend  on  service  providers  to 
transport these consumables and other goods to Fruta del Norte and to transport doré and concentrate produced by 
the Company to refiners and smelters, respectively. The effects of extreme weather described above and changes in 
legislation and regulation on the Company’s suppliers and their industries may cause limited availability or higher price 
for these goods and services, which could result in higher costs or production disruptions. 

The Company is working towards implementing the recommendations of the Task Force on Climate-related Financial 
Disclosure (TCFD), the purpose of which is to provide a framework to assess and disclose climate resilience.  Even 
after completing this undertaking, the Company cannot be certain that it will have adequately assessed the risks of 
climate change on its business or that its efforts to mitigate the risks of climate change will be adequate or effective. 

Internal Controls 

Internal controls over financial reporting are procedures designed to provide reasonable assurance that transactions 
are properly authorized, assets are safeguarded against unauthorized or improper use, and transactions are properly 
recorded and reported. A control system, no matter how well designed and operated, can only provide reasonable, not 
absolute, assurance with respect to the reliability of financial reporting and financial statement preparation. 

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LUNDIN GOLD INC. 
Management’s Discussion and Analysis 
Year Ended December 31, 2022 
(All dollar amounts are stated in U.S. dollars unless otherwise indicated.  Tables are expressed in thousands of U.S. 
dollars, except share and per share amounts) 

Claims and Legal Proceedings 

Lundin Gold may be subject to claims or legal proceedings in multiple jurisdictions covering a wide range of matters 
that  arise  in  the  ordinary  course  of  its  current  business  or  the  Company’s  previous  business  activities  which  could 
materially adversely impact Lundin Gold. 

Conflicts of Interest 

Certain  directors  and  officers  of  Lundin  Gold  are  or  may  become  associated  with  other  mining  and/or  mineral 
exploration and development companies, which may give rise to conflicts of interest. Directors who have a material 
interest  in  any  person  who  is a  party  to  a material contract or  a  proposed  material  contract  with  the  Company  are 
required, subject to certain exceptions, to disclose that interest and generally abstain from voting on any resolution to 
approve such a contract. In addition, directors and officers are required to act honestly and in good faith with a view to 
the  best  interests  of  the  Company.  Some  of  the  directors  and  officers  of  the  Company  have  either  other  full-time 
employment or other business or time restrictions placed on them and, accordingly, the Company will not be the only 
business enterprise of these directors and officers. Further, any failure of the directors or officers of the Company to 
address these conflicts in an appropriate manner or to allocate opportunities that they become aware of to the Company 
could have a material adverse effect on the Company’s business, financial condition, results of operations, cash flows 
or prospects. 

FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS  

Certain of the information and statements in this press release are considered "forward-looking information" or "forward-
looking statements" as those terms are defined  under Canadian securities laws (collectively referred to as "forward-
looking  statements").  Any  statements  that  express  or  involve  discussions  with  respect  to  predictions,  expectations, 
beliefs, plans, projections, objectives, assumptions or future events or performance (often, but not always, identified by 
words  or  phrases  such  as  "believes",  "anticipates",  "expects",  "is  expected",  "scheduled",  "estimates",  "pending", 
"intends", "plans", "forecasts", "targets", or "hopes", or variations of such words and phrases or statements that certain 
actions,  events  or  results  "may",  "could",  "would",  "will",  "should"  "might",  "will  be  taken",  or  "occur"  and  similar 
expressions) are not statements of historical fact and may be forward-looking statements. By their nature, forward-
looking statements and information involve assumptions, inherent risks and uncertainties, many of which are difficult to 
predict, and are usually beyond the control of management, that could cause actual results to be materially different 
from those expressed by these forward-looking statements and information. Lundin Gold believes that the expectations 
reflected in this forward-looking information are reasonable, but no assurance can be given that these expectations will 
prove to be correct. Forward-looking information should not be unduly relied upon. This information speaks only as of 
the date of this press release, and the Company will not necessarily update this information, unless required to do so 
by securities laws. 

This MD&A contains forward-looking information in a number of places, such as in statements relating to the Company’s 
2023 production outlook, including estimates of gold production, grade recoveries, and AISC; expected sales receipts, 
cash flow forecasts and financing obligations; the benefits to be derived from the early repayment of the gold prepay 
facility; recovery of VAT; the benefits of increased ventilation in the mine; the Company’s declaration and payment of 
dividends pursuant to its dividend policy; the timing and the success of its drill program at Fruta del Norte and its other 
exploration activities; plans to update estimates of mineral resources and reserves at Fruta del Norte; the benefits from 
its  community  investment;  and  the  Company’s  efforts  to  protect  its  workforce  from  COVID-19.  There  can  be  no 
assurance that such statements will prove to be accurate, as Lundin Gold's actual results and future events could differ 
materially from those anticipated in this forward-looking information as a result of the factors discussed in the "Risk 
Factors" section. 

Lundin Gold's actual results could differ materially from those anticipated. Factors that could cause actual results to 
differ materially from any forward-looking statement or that could have a material impact on the Company or the trading 
price  of  its  shares  include:    risks  related  to  political  and  economic  instability  in  Ecuador;  risks  associated  with  the 
Company's community relationships; risks related to estimates of production, cash flows and costs; risks inherent to 
mining operations; shortages of critical supplies; control of the Company's largest shareholders; volatility in the price of 
gold; failure of the Company to maintain its obligations under its debt facilities; risks related to Lundin Gold’s compliance 
with  environmental  laws  and  liability  for  environmental  contamination;  the  lack  of  availability  of  infrastructure;  the 
Company's reliance on one mine; security risks to the Company, its assets and its personnel; risks related to illegal 

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LUNDIN GOLD INC. 
Management’s Discussion and Analysis 
Year Ended December 31, 2022 
(All dollar amounts are stated in U.S. dollars unless otherwise indicated.  Tables are expressed in thousands of U.S. 
dollars, except share and per share amounts) 

mining; exploration and development risks; the impacts of a pandemic virus outbreak; risks related to the Company’s 
ability to obtain, maintain or renew regulatory approvals, permits and licenses; uncertainty with and changes to the tax 
regime  in  Ecuador;  the  reliance  of  the  Company  on  its  information  systems  and  the  risk  of  cyber-attacks  on  those 
systems;  the  imprecision  of  Mineral  Reserve  and  Resource  estimates;  deficient  or  vulnerable  title  to  concessions, 
easements and surface rights; inherent safety hazards and risk to the health and safety of the Company’s employees 
and contractors; risks related to the Company’s workforce and its labour relations; key talent recruitment and retention 
of key personnel; volatility in the market price of the Company’s shares; measures to protect endangered species and 
critical habitats; social media and reputation; the cost of non-compliance and compliance costs; the adequacy of the 
Company’s insurance; risks relating to the declaration of dividends; uncertainty as to reclamation and decommissioning; 
the ability of Lundin Gold to ensure compliance with anti-bribery and anti-corruption laws; the uncertainty regarding 
risks posed by climate change; limits of disclosure and internal controls; the potential for litigation; and risks due to 
conflicts of interest.  

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Independent auditor’s report 

To the Shareholders of Lundin Gold Inc. 

Our opinion 

In our opinion, the accompanying consolidated financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, 
the financial position of Lundin Gold Inc. and its subsidiaries (together, the Company) as at December 31, 
2022 and 2021, and its financial performance and its cash flows for the years then ended in accordance 
with International Financial Reporting Standards as issued by the International Accounting Standards 
Board (IFRS). 

What we have audited 
The Company’s consolidated financial statements comprise: 

 

 

 

 

 

the consolidated statements of financial position as at December 31, 2022 and 2021; 

the consolidated statements of income and comprehensive income for the years then ended; 

the consolidated statements of changes in equity for the years then ended; 

the consolidated statements of cash flows for the years then ended; and 

the notes to the consolidated financial statements, which include significant accounting policies and 
other explanatory information. 

Basis for opinion 

We conducted our audit in accordance with Canadian generally accepted auditing standards. Our 
responsibilities under those standards are further described in the Auditor’s responsibilities for the audit of 
the consolidated financial statements section of our report. 

We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for 
our opinion. 

Independence 
We are independent of the Company in accordance with the ethical requirements that are relevant to our 
audit of the consolidated financial statements in Canada. We have fulfilled our other ethical responsibilities 
in accordance with these requirements. 

Key audit matters  

Key audit matters are those matters that, in our professional judgment, were of most significance in our 
audit of the consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2022. These matters were 
addressed in the context of our audit of the consolidated financial statements as a whole, and in forming 
our opinion thereon, and we do not provide a separate opinion on these matters.  

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP 
PricewaterhouseCoopers Place, 250 Howe Street, Suite 1400, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada V6C 3S7 
T: +1 604 806 7000, F: +1 604 806 7806 

“PwC” refers to PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, an Ontario limited liability partnership. 

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Key audit matter 

How our audit addressed the key audit matter 

Fair value of the stream loan credit facility and 
offtake derivative liability 

Our approach to addressing the matter included 
the following procedures, among others: 

Refer to note 3 – Summary of significant 
accounting policies, note 9 – Long-term debt and 
note 19 – Financial instruments and risk 
management to the consolidated financial 
statements. 

The Company has a stream loan credit facility and 
an offtake derivative liability (together, fair value 
financial liabilities), which management measured 
as financial liabilities at fair value through profit or 
loss. As at December 31, 2022, these fair value 
financial liabilities were valued at $259 million and 
$28 million, respectively, and management 
recorded a combined change in fair values of 
these liabilities of $21 million and $11 million 
during the year in net income and other 
comprehensive income, respectively.  

Management used Monte Carlo simulation 
valuation models to determine the fair values of 
these fair value financial liabilities.  

The significant assumptions used in the Monte 
Carlo simulation valuation models include: the 
gold forward prices, gold price volatility, the 
risk-free rate of return, risk-adjusted discount rates 
and the projected life of mine production schedule. 
In addition, in valuing the stream loan credit 
facility, the silver forward prices, silver price 
volatility and the gold/silver price correlation were 
also used as significant assumptions by 
management. The Monte Carlo simulation 
valuation models were prepared by an 
independent valuation specialist and the projected 
life of mine production schedule was based on 
information compiled and reviewed by qualified 
persons (together, management’s experts). 

  With the assistance of professionals with 

specialized skill and knowledge in the field of 
financial instrument valuation, developed an 
independent point estimate of the fair values 
of the stream loan credit facility and offtake 
derivative liability, which included: 

 

Independently developing expectations 
related to the gold forward prices, gold 
price volatility, the risk-free rate of return, 
the risk-adjusted discount rates, the silver 
forward prices, silver price volatility and 
the gold/silver price correlation based on 
external market and industry data. 

  Comparing the independent point 

estimates to management’s estimates to 
evaluate the reasonableness of 
management’s estimates. 

  Developing the independent point estimates 
also involved assessing the reasonableness 
of the projected life of mine production 
schedule, which involved: 

  Comparing gold and silver production 

volumes used to determine repayments of 
the stream loan credit liability up to 
December 31, 2022 to actual production 
volumes. 

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Key audit matter 

How our audit addressed the key audit matter 

We considered this a key audit matter due to (i) 
the significant judgments made by management, 
including the use of management’s experts, when 
developing the key assumptions used in the 
valuation of the fair value financial liabilities; (ii) a 
high degree of auditor judgment, subjectivity and 
effort in performing procedures related to the 
significant assumptions; and (iii) the audit effort 
involved the use of professionals with specialized 
skill and knowledge. 

  Comparing the future production volumes 
included in the projected life of mine 
production schedule on a total basis to the 
available quantities of recoverable 
reserves and resources. The work of 
qualified persons was used in performing 
the procedures to evaluate the 
reasonableness of the available quantity 
of recoverable reserves and resources 
included in the projected life of mine 
production schedule. As a basis for using 
this work, the competence, capabilities 
and objectivity of the qualified persons 
were evaluated, the work performed was 
understood and the appropriateness of 
the work as audit evidence was 
evaluated. The procedures performed 
also included evaluation of the methods 
and assumptions used by the qualified 
persons, tests of the data used by the 
qualified persons and an evaluation of 
their findings. 

  Tested the disclosures, including the 

sensitivity analysis, made in the consolidated 
financial statements with regards to the 
estimate of the fair value financial liabilities. 

Other information 

Management is responsible for the other information. The other information comprises the Management’s 
Discussion and Analysis. 

Our opinion on the consolidated financial statements does not cover the other information and we do not 
express any form of assurance conclusion thereon. 

In connection with our audit of the consolidated financial statements, our responsibility is to read the other 
information identified above and, in doing so, consider whether the other information is materially 
inconsistent with the consolidated financial statements or our knowledge obtained in the audit, or 
otherwise appears to be materially misstated. 

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If, based on the work we have performed, we conclude that there is a material misstatement of this other 
information, we are required to report that fact. We have nothing to report in this regard. 

Responsibilities of management and those charged with governance for the 
consolidated financial statements 

Management is responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of the consolidated financial 
statements in accordance with IFRS, and for such internal control as management determines is 
necessary to enable the preparation of consolidated financial statements that are free from material 
misstatement, whether due to fraud or error. 

In preparing the consolidated financial statements, management is responsible for assessing the 
Company’s ability to continue as a going concern, disclosing, as applicable, matters related to going 
concern and using the going concern basis of accounting unless management either intends to liquidate 
the Company or to cease operations, or has no realistic alternative but to do so. 

Those charged with governance are responsible for overseeing the Company’s financial reporting 
process.  

Auditor’s responsibilities for the audit of the consolidated financial statements 

Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the consolidated financial statements as 
a whole are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and to issue an auditor’s 
report that includes our opinion. Reasonable assurance is a high level of assurance, but is not a 
guarantee that an audit conducted in accordance with Canadian generally accepted auditing standards 
will always detect a material misstatement when it exists. Misstatements can arise from fraud or error and 
are considered material if, individually or in the aggregate, they could reasonably be expected to influence 
the economic decisions of users taken on the basis of these consolidated financial statements. 

As part of an audit in accordance with Canadian generally accepted auditing standards, we exercise 
professional judgment and maintain professional skepticism throughout the audit. We also: 

 

Identify and assess the risks of material misstatement of the consolidated financial statements, 
whether due to fraud or error, design and perform audit procedures responsive to those risks, and 
obtain audit evidence that is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion. The risk of 
not detecting a material misstatement resulting from fraud is higher than for one resulting from error, 
as fraud may involve collusion, forgery, intentional omissions, misrepresentations, or the override of 
internal control. 

  Obtain an understanding of internal control relevant to the audit in order to design audit procedures 

that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the 
effectiveness of the Company’s internal control. 

  Evaluate the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of accounting 

estimates and related disclosures made by management. 

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  Conclude on the appropriateness of management’s use of the going concern basis of accounting and, 
based on the audit evidence obtained, whether a material uncertainty exists related to events or 
conditions that may cast significant doubt on the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern. If 
we conclude that a material uncertainty exists, we are required to draw attention in our auditor’s report 
to the related disclosures in the consolidated financial statements or, if such disclosures are 
inadequate, to modify our opinion. Our conclusions are based on the audit evidence obtained up to 
the date of our auditor’s report. However, future events or conditions may cause the Company to 
cease to continue as a going concern.  

  Evaluate the overall presentation, structure and content of the consolidated financial statements, 

including the disclosures, and whether the consolidated financial statements represent the underlying 
transactions and events in a manner that achieves fair presentation. 

  Obtain sufficient appropriate audit evidence regarding the financial information of the entities or 
business activities within the Company to express an opinion on the consolidated financial 
statements. We are responsible for the direction, supervision and performance of the group audit. We 
remain solely responsible for our audit opinion. 

We communicate with those charged with governance regarding, among other matters, the planned scope 
and timing of the audit and significant audit findings, including any significant deficiencies in internal 
control that we identify during our audit.  

We also provide those charged with governance with a statement that we have complied with relevant 
ethical requirements regarding independence, and to communicate with them all relationships and other 
matters that may reasonably be thought to bear on our independence, and where applicable, related 
safeguards. 

From the matters communicated with those charged with governance, we determine those matters that 
were of most significance in the audit of the consolidated financial statements of the current period and 
are therefore the key audit matters. We describe these matters in our auditor’s report unless law or 
regulation precludes public disclosure about the matter or when, in extremely rare circumstances, we 
determine that a matter should not be communicated in our report because the adverse consequences of 
doing so would reasonably be expected to outweigh the public interest benefits of such communication. 

The engagement partner on the audit resulting in this independent auditor’s report is Eric Talbot. 

/s/PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP 

Chartered Professional Accountants 

Vancouver, British Columbia 
February 23, 2023 

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LUNDIN GOLD INC. 
Consolidated Statements of Financial Position 
(Expressed in thousands of U.S. Dollars) 

ASSETS 

Current assets 
Cash and cash equivalents 
Trade receivables and other current assets 
Inventories 
Advance royalty 

Non-current assets 
VAT recoverable 
Advance royalty 
Property, plant and equipment 
Mineral properties 
Deferred income tax asset 

LIABILITIES 

Current liabilities 
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities 
Income taxes payable 
Other current liabilities 
Current portion of long-term debt 

Non-current liabilities 
Long-term debt 
Other non-current liabilities 
Reclamation provisions 
Deferred income tax liabilities 

EQUITY 
Share capital 
Equity-settled share-based payment reserve 
Accumulated other comprehensive income 
Deficit 

Commitments (Note 21) 

Approved by the Board of Directors 

December 31,    December 31, 

Note 

2022 

2021 

$ 

9, 17 
4 
5 

363,400  $ 
169,134 
89,787 
13,000 

635,321 

52,244 
16,494 
781,299 
183,507 
- 

262,608 
167,683 
84,946 
13,000 

528,237 

54,052 
29,494 
835,074 
207,146 
31,110 

$ 

 1,668,865  $ 

1,685,113 

$ 

71,434  $ 
21,445 
2,264 
345,374 

440,517  

322,592 
- 
7,049 
46,626 

67,968 
54,847 
- 
188,201 

311,016 

551,776 
1,406 
6,438 
- 

816,784  

870,636 

989,772 
13,856 
2,612 
(154,159) 

852,081 

974,740 
13,570 
6,851 
(180,684) 

814,477 

$ 

1,668,865   $ 

1,685,113 

4 

6 
7 

8 
16 
12 
9 

9 
12 
10 

11 
12 

/s/ Ron F. Hochstein 
Ron F. Hochstein 

/s/ Ian W. Gibbs 
Ian W. Gibbs 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements. 

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LUNDIN GOLD INC. 
Consolidated Statements of Income and Comprehensive Income 
(Expressed in thousands of U.S. Dollars, except share and per share amounts) 

Revenues 

6(b) 

$ 

815,666  $ 

733,329 

Note 

Years Ended December 31, 
2022 

2021 

Cost of goods sold 

Operating expenses 
Royalty expenses 
Depletion and depreciation 

Income from mining operations 

Other expenses 

Corporate administration 
Exploration 
Finance expense 
Other expense (income) 
Derivative loss (gain) 

Net income before tax 

Income tax expense (recovery) 
Current income tax expense 
Deferred income tax expense (recovery) 

268,816 
46,458 
130,638 

227,436 
42,657 
107,524 

445,912 

377,617 

369,754 

355,712 

19,405 
15,450 
235,711 

(1,769)   
(76,317)   

192,480 

25,495 
9,065 
50,928 
2,410 
10,713 

98,611 

177,274 

257,101 

26,717 
76,999 
103,716 

59,722 
(24,047) 
35,675 

13 

14 

19(b) 

16 
16 

Net income for the year 

$ 

73,558  $ 

221,426 

OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME 

Items that may be reclassified to net income 

Currency translation adjustment 

Items that will not be reclassified to net income 

Derivative gain (loss) related to the Company’s own credit risk  19(b) 
Deferred income tax expense on accumulated other 
comprehensive income 
Other 

16 

Comprehensive income for the year 

Income per common share 

Basic 
Diluted 

(6,436) 

108 

2,352 

(22,521) 

(737) 
582 

7,063 
(310) 

69,319  $ 

205,766 

0.31  $ 
0.31 

0.95 
0.94 

$ 

$ 

Weighted-average number of common shares outstanding 

Basic 
Diluted 

234,815,536 
236,704,760 

232,179,557 
234,576,889 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements. 

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LUNDIN GOLD INC. 
Consolidated Statements of Changes in Equity 
(Expressed in thousands of U.S. Dollars, except number of common shares) 

Number of 
common 
shares 

Note 

Share 
capital 

Equity-settled 
share-based 
payment 
reserve 

Other 
reserves 

Deficit 

Total 

Balance, January 1, 2021 

230,088,337  $ 

951,725  $ 

14,732  $ 

22,511  $ 

(402,110)  $ 

586,858 

Exercise of stock options 
Vesting of share units 
Exercise of anti-dilution rights 
Stock-based compensation 
Other comprehensive loss 
Net income for the year 

Balance, December 31, 2021 

Exercise of stock options 
Vesting of share units 
Exercise of anti-dilution rights 
Exercise of warrants 
Stock-based compensation 
Other comprehensive loss 
Net income for the year 
Dividends paid 

12 
11 
11 
12 

12 
11 
11 
11 
12 

2,189,250 
48,269 
1,036,027 
- 
- 
- 

12,435 
463 
10,117 
- 
- 
- 

233,361,883 

974,740 

1,355,393 
41,000 
477,260 
411,441 
- 
- 
- 
- 

8,263 
406 
3,918 
2,445 
- 
- 
- 
- 

(3,972) 
(463) 
- 
3,273 
- 
- 

13,570 

(2,819) 
(406) 
- 
(511) 
4,022 
- 
- 
- 

- 
- 
- 
- 
(15,660) 
- 

- 
- 
- 
- 
- 
221,426 

8,463 
- 
10,117 
3,273 
(15,660) 
221,426 

6,851 

(180,684) 

814,477 

- 
- 
- 
- 
- 
(4,239) 
- 
- 

- 
- 
- 
- 
- 
- 
73,558 
(47,033) 

5,444 
- 
3,918 
1,934 
4,022 
(4,239) 
73,558 
(47,033) 

Balance, December 31, 2022 

235,646,977  $ 

989,772  $ 

13,856  $ 

2,612  $ 

(154,159)  $ 

852,081 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements. 

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LUNDIN GOLD INC. 
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows 
(Expressed in thousands of U.S. Dollars) 

` 

Years Ended December 31, 

Note 

2022 

2021 

OPERATING ACTIVITIES 

Net income for the year 
Items not affecting cash: 

Depletion and depreciation 
Stock-based compensation 
Derivative loss (gain) 
Other expense (income) 
Finance expense 
Deferred income tax expense (recovery) 

Changes in non-cash working capital items: 

Trade receivables and other current assets 
Inventories 
Advance royalty 
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities 
Income taxes payable 

Interest received 

$ 

73,558  $ 

221,426 

12 
19(b)   

130,675 
5,008 
(76,317)   
(940)   

233,660 
76,999 

107,559 
3,038 
10,713 
1,555 
46,490 
(24,047) 

442,643 

366,734 

2,630 
(7,253)   
13,000 
3,439 
(33,402) 
5,088 

(14,646) 
(18,889) 
11,967 
17,386 
54,847 
353 

Net cash provided by operating activities 

426,145 

417,752 

FINANCING ACTIVITIES 

Repayments of long-term debt 
Interest paid 
Finance charge paid 
Proceeds from exercise of stock options 
Proceeds from exercise of anti-dilution rights 
Proceeds from exercise of warrants 
Dividends paid 

9 
9 
9 

11 

(131,720) 
(27,875) 
(68,767) 
5,444 
3,918 
1,934 
(47,033) 

(103,733) 
(85,211) 
(1,062) 
8,463 
10,117 
- 
- 

Net cash used for financing activities 

(264,099) 

(171,426) 

INVESTING ACTIVITIES 

Acquisition and development of property, plant and equipment, net of 
sales 
VAT paid on investing activities 

6 

Net cash used for investing activities 

(54,020) 
(6,048) 

(56,991) 
(6,118) 

(60,068) 

(63,109) 

Effect of foreign exchange rate differences on cash 

(1,186) 

(201) 

Net increase in cash and cash equivalents  

100,792 

183,016 

Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of year 

262,608 

79,592 

Cash and cash equivalents, end of year 

$ 

363,400  $ 

262,608 

Supplemental cash information (Note 17) 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements. 

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LUNDIN GOLD INC. 
Notes to the consolidated financial statements as at December 31, 2022 
(All dollar amounts are stated in U.S. dollars unless otherwise indicated.  Tables are expressed in thousands of U.S. 
dollars, except share and per share amounts) 

1.  Nature of operations 

Lundin  Gold  Inc.  together  with  its  subsidiaries  (collectively  referred  to  as  “Lundin  Gold”  or  the  “Company”)  is 
focused  on  its  Fruta  del  Norte  gold  operation  and  developing  its  portfolio  of  mineral  concessions  in  Ecuador.

The common shares of the Company are listed for trading on the Toronto Stock Exchange (the “TSX”) and Nasdaq 
Stockholm under the symbol “LUG” and the OTCQX Best Market under the symbol “LUGDF”.  The Company was 
originally incorporated in British Columbia and continued under the Canada Business Corporations Act in 2002. 

The Company’s head office is located at Suite 2000, 885 W. Georgia Street, Vancouver, BC, and it has a corporate 
office in Quito, Ecuador.   

2.  Basis of preparation 

These consolidated financial statements, including comparatives, have been prepared using accounting policies 
consistent with International Financial Reporting Standards as issued by the International Accounting Standards 
Board  (“IFRS”).    The  principal  accounting  policies  applied  in  the  preparation  of  these  consolidated  financial 
statements are set out below and have been consistently applied to all the periods presented. 

These consolidated financial statements were approved for issue by the Board of Directors on February 23, 2023. 

The following entities are included in these consolidated financial statements: 

Aurelian Resources Inc. 
Aurelian Resources Corporation Ltd. 
Aurelian Exploration Inc. 
Aurelian Menor Inc. 
Condor Finance Corp. 
Aurelian Ecuador S.A. 
AurelianEcuador Holding S.A. 
Ecoaurelian Agricola S.A. 
Aurelianmenor S.A. 
SurNorte Ventures Pte. Ltd. 
SurNorte Holdings I Pte. Ltd. 
SurNorte Holdings II Pte. Ltd. 
SurNorte S.A. 

Country of 
incorporation 

Canada 
Canada 
Canada 
Canada 
Canada 
Ecuador 
Ecuador 
Ecuador 
Ecuador 
Singapore 
Singapore 
Singapore 
Ecuador 

Ordinary shares held 
December 31,  December 31, 

2022 

100% 
100% 
100% 
100% 
100% 
100% 
100% 
100% 
100% 
100% 
100% 
100% 
100% 

2021 

100% 
100% 
100% 
100% 
100% 
100% 
100% 
100% 
100% 
100% 
100% 
100% 
100% 

The  proportion  of  the  voting  rights  held  directly  by  the  parent  company  does  not  differ  from  the  proportion  of 
ordinary shares held. 

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Notes to the consolidated financial statements as at December 31, 2022 
(All dollar amounts are stated in U.S. dollars unless otherwise indicated.  Tables are expressed in thousands of U.S. 
dollars, except share and per share amounts) 

3.  Summary of significant accounting policies 

The Company’s principal accounting policies are outlined below: 

(a)  Basis of consolidation 

These consolidated financial statements incorporate the financial statements of the Company and the entities 
controlled by the Company.  Control exists when the Company has the power, directly or indirectly, to govern 
the  financial  and  operating  policies  of  an  entity  so  as  to  obtain  benefits  from  its  activities.    The  financial 
statements  of subsidiaries  are  included in  the consolidated financial  statements  from  the date  that  control 
commences until the date that control ceases.  All significant intercompany transactions and balances have 
been  eliminated.    Accounting  policies  of  subsidiaries  have  been  changed  where  necessary  to  ensure 
consistency with the policies adopted by the Company. 

(b)  Foreign currency translation 

Transactions and balances 

In preparing the financial statements of the individual entities, transactions in currencies other than the entity’s 
functional currency (foreign currencies) are recorded at the rates of exchange prevailing at the dates of the 
transactions.  At each statement of financial position date, monetary assets and liabilities are translated using 
the period end foreign exchange rate.  Non-monetary assets and liabilities are translated using the historical 
rate on the date of the transaction.  All gains and losses on translation of these foreign currency transactions 
are included in the statement of income. 

Group companies 

The functional currency of the significant subsidiary of the Company, Aurelian Ecuador S.A., and certain other 
entities  is  U.S.  dollars.    Other  entities  which  have  a  functional  currency  different  from  the  presentation 
currency, including Lundin Gold Inc. whose functional currency is CAD, are translated into the presentation 
currency as follows: 

i. 

ii. 

iii. 

Assets and liabilities for each statement of financial position presented are translated at the closing 
rate at the date of that statement of financial position. 
Income  and  expenses  for  each  statement  of  income  are  translated  at  average  exchange  rates 
(unless this average is not a reasonable approximation of the cumulative effect of the rates prevailing 
on the transaction dates, in which case income and expenses are translated at the rate on the dates 
of the transactions). 
All  resulting  exchange  differences  are  recognized  in  other  comprehensive  loss  as  cumulative 
translation adjustments. 

(c)  Critical accounting estimates and judgments 

The  preparation  of  consolidated  financial  statements  requires  management  to  make judgments,  estimates 
and  assumptions  that  affect  the  application  of  policies  and  reported  amounts  of  assets  and  liabilities,  and 
expenses.  The estimates and associated assumptions are based on historical experience and various other 
factors that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances, the results of which form the basis of 
making the judgements about carrying values of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other 
sources.  Actual results may differ from these estimates. 

The  estimates  and  underlying  assumptions  are  reviewed  on  an  ongoing  basis.    Revisions  to  accounting 
estimates are recognized in the period in which the estimate is revised if the revision affects only that period 
or in the period of the revision and further periods if the review affects both current and future periods. 

Significant assumptions about the future and other sources of estimation uncertainty that management has 
made at the end of the reporting period that have a significant risk of resulting in a material adjustment to the 
carrying amounts of assets and liabilities in the event that the actual results differ from assumptions made, 
relate to, but are not limited to, the following: 

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LUNDIN GOLD INC. 
Notes to the consolidated financial statements as at December 31, 2022 
(All dollar amounts are stated in U.S. dollars unless otherwise indicated.  Tables are expressed in thousands of U.S. 
dollars, except share and per share amounts) 

3.  Summary of significant accounting policies (continued) 

Mineral  reserves  and  resources  –  The  Company  estimates  its  mineral  reserves  and  resources  based  on 
information  compiled  and  reviewed  by  qualified  persons  as  defined  in  accordance  with  NI  43-101 
requirements.   The estimation of mineral reserves and resources requires judgment to interpret geological 
data and metallurgical testing, design of appropriate mining methods, recovery methods and establishment of 
a life of mine production schedule.   The estimation of recoverable reserves is also based on assumptions 
such  as  capital  costs,  operating  costs  and  metal  pricing.    New  geological  data  or  changes  in  the  above 
assumptions may change the economic viability of reserves and may, ultimately, result in the reserves being 
revised.  Changes in the reserve or resource estimates may impact the fair value of financial instruments, the 
valuation of property, plant and equipment and mineral properties, the depletion and depreciation of property, 
plant and equipment and mineral properties, utilization of tax losses and decommissioning and site restoration 
provisions. 

Fair value of financial instruments  – The fair value of financial instruments that are not traded in an active 
market are determined using valuation techniques.  The Company uses its judgment to select a variety of 
methods  and  makes  significant  assumptions  that  are  mainly  based  on  market  conditions  existing  at  initial 
recognition and at the end of each reporting period.  Refer to Note 19 for further details on the methods and 
significant assumptions used. 

Assessment  of  impairment  indicators  –  Management  applies  significant  judgement  in  assessing  whether 
indicators of impairment exist for a cash generating unit which would necessitate impairment testing.  Internal 
and external factors such as significant changes in the use of the asset, commodity prices, foreign exchange 
rates, capital and production forecasts, mineral reserve and resource quantities, and discount rates are used 
by management in determining whether there are any indicators.  As at December 31, 2022, management did 
not identify any impairment indicators on the Company’s mineral properties, property, plant, and equipment. 

Deferred taxes – Deferred tax provisions are calculated by the Company while the actual amounts of income 
tax expense  are  not  final  until  tax  returns are  filed  and  accepted  by  the  relevant  authorities.   Judgment is 
required in assessing whether deferred tax assets and certain deferred tax liabilities are recognized on the 
balance sheet, in interpreting applicable tax laws, and what tax rate is expected to be applied in the year when 
the  related  temporary  differences  reverse.    Deferred  tax  liabilities  arising  from  temporary  differences  are 
recognized unless the reversal of the temporary differences is not expected to occur in the foreseeable future 
and can be controlled.  Assumptions about the generation of future taxable profits and repatriation of retained 
earnings depend on management’s estimates of future production and sales volumes, gold prices, reserves 
and resources, operating costs, decommissioning and restoration costs, capital expenditures, dividends and 
other capital management transactions.  These estimates and judgments are subject to risk and uncertainty 
and could result in an adjustment to the deferred tax provision and a corresponding credit or charge to profit. 

Decommissioning  and  site  restoration  provisions  –  The  Company  has  obligations  for  site  restoration  and 
decommissioning related to Fruta del Norte.  The future obligations for decommissioning and site restoration 
activities are estimated by the Company using mine closure plans or other similar studies which outline the 
requirements  that  will  be  carried  out to  meet  the  obligations.    The  provision  for  decommissioning  and site 
restoration  is  remeasured  at  the  end  of  each  reporting  period  for  changes  in  estimates  or  circumstances.  
Changes  in  estimates  or  circumstances  include  changes  in  legal  or  regulatory  requirements,  increased 
obligations arising from additional mining and exploration activities, changes to cost estimates, and changes 
to risk-free interest rates. 

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Notes to the consolidated financial statements as at December 31, 2022 
(All dollar amounts are stated in U.S. dollars unless otherwise indicated.  Tables are expressed in thousands of U.S. 
dollars, except share and per share amounts) 

3.  Summary of significant accounting policies (continued) 

(d)  Financial instruments 

Financial  assets  and  liabilities  are  recognized  when  the  Company  becomes  a  party  to  the  contractual 
provisions of the instrument.   

Financial  assets  and  liabilities  are  initially  measured  at  fair  value.    Transaction  costs  that  are  directly 
attributable to the acquisition or issue of financial assets and liabilities (other than financial assets and financial 
liabilities at fair value through profit or loss) are added to or deducted from the fair value of the financial assets 
or  financial  liabilities,  as  appropriate,  on  initial  recognition.    Transaction  costs  directly  attributable  to  the 
acquisition of financial assets or financial liabilities measured at fair value through profit or loss are recognized 
immediately in the statement of income. 

Financial assets 

The Company classifies its financial assets according to the following measurement categories: 

i. 

Amortized cost 

Assets that are held for collection of contractual cash flows where those cash flows represent solely 
payments of principal and interest are measured at amortized cost.   

ii. 

Fair value through other comprehensive loss (“FVOCI”) 

Assets that are held for both collection of contractual cash flows and future potential sale, where the 
assets’ cash flows represent solely payments of principal and interest, are measured at fair value 
through other comprehensive loss.   

iii. 

Fair value through profit or loss (“FVPL”) 

Assets that do not meet the criteria for amortized cost or FVOCI are measured at fair value through 
profit or loss. 

Financial assets are derecognized when the rights to receive cash flows from the financial assets have expired 
or  have  been  transferred  and  the  Company  has  transferred  substantially  all  the  risks  and  rewards  of 
ownership. 

Impairment of financial assets 

The Company assesses the expected credit losses associated with its financial assets carried at amortized 
cost  and  FVOCI.    The  impairment  methodology  applied  depends  on  whether  there  has  been  a  significant 
increase in credit risk.   

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Notes to the consolidated financial statements as at December 31, 2022 
(All dollar amounts are stated in U.S. dollars unless otherwise indicated.  Tables are expressed in thousands of U.S. 
dollars, except share and per share amounts) 

3.  Summary of significant accounting policies (continued) 

Financial liabilities  

The Company classifies its financial liabilities according to the following measurement categories: 

i. 

FVPL 

Liabilities that are (i) held for trading or (ii) designated as FVPL, are measured at FVPL.   

A financial liability is classified as held for trading if: 

• 
It has been incurred principally for the purpose of repurchasing it in the near term; or 
•  On  initial  recognition  it  is  part  of  a  portfolio  of  identified  financial  instruments  that  the 
Company may manage together and has a recent actual pattern of short-term profit-taking; 
or 
It is a derivative, except for a derivative that is a financial guarantee contract or a designated 
and effective hedging instrument. 

• 

A financial liability that is not a financial liability held for trading may be designated as FVPL upon 
initial recognition if: 

•  Such  designation  eliminates  or  significantly  reduces  a  measurement  or  recognition 

• 

• 

inconsistency that would otherwise arise; or 
The financial liability forms part of a group of financial assets or liabilities or both, which is 
managed and its performance is evaluated on a fair value basis; or 
It forms part of a contract containing one or more embedded derivatives, and IFRS 9 permits 
the entire combined contract to be designated as FVPL. 

The amount of change in the fair value of the financial liability that is attributable to changes in the 
credit risk of that liability is recognised in other comprehensive income.  The remaining amount of 
change in the fair value of liability is recognised in the statement of income.  Changes in fair value 
attributable to a financial liability’s credit risk that are recognised in other comprehensive income are 
not subsequently reclassified to  the statement of income; instead, they are transferred to retained 
earnings upon derecognition of the financial liability. 

ii. 

Amortized cost 

Liabilities not measured at FVPL are measured subsequently at amortized cost using the effective 
interest method.   

Financial  liabilities  are  derecognized  when,  and  only  when,  the  Company’s  obligations  are  discharged, 
cancelled or have expired.   

(e)  Cash and cash equivalents 

Cash and cash equivalents include cash on hand and deposits held with banks, which are readily convertible 
into known amounts of cash and which mature within 90 days from the original dates of acquisition. 

(f) 

Inventories 

Ore stockpiles, in-circuit and finished metal inventory are valued at the lower of weighted average production 
cost  and  net  realizable  value.    Production  costs  include  the  cost  of  raw  materials,  direct  labour,  mine-site 
overhead  expenses and  applicable depreciation  and  depletion  of mineral  properties,  plant  and  equipment.  
Net realizable value is calculated as the estimated price at the time of sale based on prevailing and long-term 
metal prices less estimated future production costs to convert the inventories into saleable form and estimated 
costs to sell. 

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LUNDIN GOLD INC. 
Notes to the consolidated financial statements as at December 31, 2022 
(All dollar amounts are stated in U.S. dollars unless otherwise indicated.  Tables are expressed in thousands of U.S. 
dollars, except share and per share amounts) 

3.  Summary of significant accounting policies (continued) 

Ore stockpile inventory represents ore on the surface that has been extracted from the mine and is available 
for further processing.  In-circuit inventory represents material in the mill circuit that is in the process of being 
converted into a saleable form.  Finished metal inventory represents doré and concentrate located at the mine, 
in transit to and at port and doré at refineries. 

Materials and supplies inventories are valued at the lower of weighted average cost and net realizable value 
with a provision recorded for obsolete or slow-moving inventory.  Replacement costs of materials and spare 
parts are generally used as the best estimate of net realizable value. 

Any  write-downs  of  inventory  to  net  realizable  value  are  recorded  within  cost  of  sales  in  the  statement  of 
income.  If there is a subsequent increase in the value of inventory, the previous write-downs to net realizable 
value are reversed up to cost to the extent that the related inventory has not been sold. 

(g)  Property, plant and equipment 

Property, plant and equipment are carried at cost less accumulated depreciation and impairment losses.  The 
cost of an asset consists of its purchase price, any directly attributable costs of bringing the asset to its present 
working  condition  and  location  for  its  intended  use  and  an  initial  estimate  of  the  costs  of  dismantling  and 
removing the item and restoring the site on which it is located. 

Subsequent  costs  are  included  in  the  asset’s  carrying  amount  or  recognized  as  a  separate  asset,  as 
appropriate, only when it is probable that future economic benefits associated with the item will flow to the 
Company and the cost of the item can be measured reliably. 

Depreciation of a majority of asset classes is calculated using the straight-line method to allocate its cost less 
its residual value over its estimated useful life.  Mine and plant facilities are depleted using a unit of production 
method over the total recoverable reserves.  The estimated useful lives of property, plant and equipment are 
as follows: 

Buildings 
Machinery and equipment   
Vehicles  
Furniture and office equipment 
Mine and plant facilities 

15 to 20 years 
10 years 
5 years 
3 to 10 years 
based on total recoverable reserves on a unit of production basis 

Depreciation methods and estimated useful lives and residual values are reviewed annually and when facts 
and circumstances require a re-estimate.   

The Company reviews the estimated total recoverable reserves annually and when events and circumstances 
indicate that such a review should be made.  Changes to estimated total recoverable reserves are accounted 
for prospectively. 

Expenditures on major maintenance or repairs, including the cost of the replacement of parts of assets and 
overhaul  costs  or  where  an  asset  or  part  of  an  asset  is  replaced,  the  expenditure  is  capitalized  and  the 
remaining carrying amount of the item repaired, overhauled or replaced is derecognized when it is probable 
that future economic benefits associated with the item will be available to the Company.  All other costs are 
expensed as incurred. 

An  item  of  plant  and  equipment  is  derecognized  upon  disposal  or  when  no  future  economic  benefits  are 
expected to arise from the continued use of the asset.  Any related gain or loss is determined as the difference 
between the net disposal proceeds or residual value, as applicable, and the carrying amount of the asset, and 
is recognized in the statement of income. 

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LUNDIN GOLD INC. 
Notes to the consolidated financial statements as at December 31, 2022 
(All dollar amounts are stated in U.S. dollars unless otherwise indicated.  Tables are expressed in thousands of U.S. 
dollars, except share and per share amounts) 

3.  Summary of significant accounting policies (continued) 

(h)  Exploration and evaluation (“E&E”) expenditures and mineral properties 

Exploration and evaluation expenditures are those costs required to find a mineral property and determine 
commercial viability.  E&E costs include costs to establish an initial mineral resource and determine whether 
Inferred  mineral  resources  can  be  upgraded  to  Measured  and  Indicated  mineral  resources  and  whether 
Measured and Indicated mineral resources can be converted to Proven and Probable reserves. 

E&E costs consist of, but are not limited to: 

• 
• 
• 
• 
• 

gathering exploration data through topographical and geological studies; 
exploratory drilling, trenching and sampling; 
determining the volume and grade of the resource; 
test work on geology, metallurgy, mining, geotechnical and environmental; and 
conducting engineering, marketing and financial studies. 

Project  costs  in  relation  to  these  activities  are  expensed  as  incurred  until  such  time  that  the  project 
demonstrates  technical  feasibility  and  commercial  viability.    Technical  feasibility  and  commercial  viability 
generally coincides with the establishment of Proven and Probable mineral reserves.   Upon demonstrating 
technical feasibility and commercial viability, and subject to an impairment analysis,  any such future costs, 
including  costs  incurred  to  increase  Proven  and  Probable  reserves,  are  capitalized  as  development  costs 
within mineral properties.   

After initial recognition, mineral properties are valued at cost less accumulated depletion and any impairment 
losses.  Costs associated with acquiring a mineral property are capitalized as incurred.  Upon commencement 
of commercial production, mineral properties are depleted based on total recoverable reserves on a unit of 
production basis. 

The Company reviews the estimated total recoverable reserves annually and when events and circumstances 
indicate that such a review should be made.  Changes to estimated total recoverable reserves are accounted 
for prospectively. 

(i) 

Impairment of non-financial assets 

Assets  that  are  subject  to  amortization  are  reviewed  for  impairment  whenever  events  or  changes  in 
circumstances indicate that  the  carrying  amount may  not  be  recoverable.    An impairment  loss  is recorded 
immediately if the asset’s carrying amount exceeds its recoverable amount.  The recoverable amount is the 
higher of an asset’s fair value less costs to sell and value in use.  For the purposes of assessing impairment, 
assets are grouped at the lowest levels for which there are separately identifiable cash flows (cash-generating 
units).   

Fair  value  is  the  price  that  would  be  received  from  selling  an  asset  or  cash  generating  unit  in  an  orderly 
transaction between market participants at the measurement date.  Costs to sell are incremental costs directly 
attributable to the disposal of an asset or cash generating unit.  Fair value less costs to sell is measured by 
estimating  future  after  tax  cash  flows  using  estimated  future  prices,  mineral  reserves  and  resources  and 
operating and capital costs.  All inputs used are those that an independent market participant would consider 
appropriate. 

Value in use is determined as the present value of the future cash flows expected to be derived from continuing 
use of an asset or cash generating unit in its present form.  These estimated future cash flows are discounted 
to their present value using a pre-tax discount rate that reflects current market assessments of the time value 
of money and the risks specific to the asset or cash generating unit for which estimates of future cash flows 
have not been adjusted. 

Non-financial  assets  that  have  been  impaired  in  prior  periods  are  reviewed  for  possible  reversal  of  the 
impairment at each reporting date.  When identified, a reversal of an impairment loss is recognized in  the 
statement of income immediately. 

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Notes to the consolidated financial statements as at December 31, 2022 
(All dollar amounts are stated in U.S. dollars unless otherwise indicated.  Tables are expressed in thousands of U.S. 
dollars, except share and per share amounts) 

3.  Summary of significant accounting policies (continued) 

(j)  Provisions 

Asset retirement obligations 

The Company recognizes a liability for an asset retirement obligation on long-lived assets when a present 
legal or constructive obligation exists, as a result of past events and the amount of the liability is reasonably 
determinable.    Asset  retirement  obligations  are  initially  recognized  and  recorded  as  a  liability  based  on 
estimated future cash flows discounted at a risk-free rate.  This is adjusted at each reporting period for changes 
to factors including the expected amount of cash flows required to discharge the liability, the timing of such 
cash flows and the risk-free discount rate.  Corresponding amounts and adjustments are added to the carrying 
value of the related long-lived asset and amortized or depleted to operations over the life of the related asset. 

(k)  Current and deferred income tax 

Tax  is  recognized  in  profit  or  loss,  except  to  the  extent  that  it  relates  to  items  recognized  in  other 
comprehensive income or directly in equity.  In this case the tax is also recognized in other comprehensive 
income or directly in equity, respectively. 

i. 

Current tax 

The current income tax charge is calculated on the basis of the tax laws enacted or substantively 
enacted on the statement of financial position date in the countries where the Company’s subsidiaries 
operate  and  generate  taxable  income.    Management periodically  evaluates  positions  taken  in  tax 
returns  with  respect to  situations  in  which  applicable tax  regulation is subject  to interpretation.    It 
establishes  provisions  where appropriate  on  the  basis of  amounts expected to  be  paid  to  the  tax 
authorities. 

ii. 

Deferred tax 

Deferred income tax is recognized on temporary differences arising between the tax bases of assets 
and  liabilities  and  their  carrying  amounts  in  the  consolidated  financial  statements.    However,  the 
deferred income tax is not accounted for if it arises from initial recognition of an asset or liability in a 
transaction  other  than  a  business  combination  that  at  the  time  of  the  transaction  affects  neither 
accounting nor taxable profit or loss.  Deferred income tax is determined using tax rates (and laws) 
that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the statement of financial position date and are 
expected to apply when the related deferred income tax asset is realized or the deferred income tax 
liability is settled. 

Deferred income tax assets are recognized only to the extent that it is probable that future taxable 
profit will be available against which the temporary differences can be utilized. 

Deferred  income  tax  is  provided  on  temporary  differences  arising  on  investments  in  subsidiaries, 
except where the timing of the reversal of the temporary difference is controlled by the Company and 
it is probable that the temporary difference will not reverse in the foreseeable future. 

Deferred income tax assets and liabilities are offset when there is a legally enforceable right to offset 
current  tax  assets  against  current  tax  liabilities  and  when  the  deferred  income  taxes  assets  and 
liabilities relate to income taxes levied by the same taxation authority on either the taxable entity or 
different taxable entities where there is an intention to settle the balances on a net basis. 

(l)  Share capital 

Common shares are classified as equity.  

Incremental costs directly attributable to the issue of new shares are shown in equity as a deduction from the 
proceeds. 

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Notes to the consolidated financial statements as at December 31, 2022 
(All dollar amounts are stated in U.S. dollars unless otherwise indicated.  Tables are expressed in thousands of U.S. 
dollars, except share and per share amounts) 

3.  Summary of significant accounting policies (continued) 

(m)  Stock-based compensation 

The  Company  has  a  stock-based  compensation  plan,  under  which  the  entity  receives  services  from 
employees  and  non-employees  as  consideration  for  equity  instruments  (options  and  share  units)  of  the 
Company. 

Stock options and share units granted to employees are measured on the grant date.  Stock options granted 
to non-employees are measured on the date that the goods or services are received. 

The fair value of the employee and non-employee services received in exchange for the grant of the options 
and share units are recognized as an expense.  The total amount to be expensed is determined by reference 
to the fair value of the stock options and share units granted and the vesting periods.  The total expense is 
recognized over the vesting period, which is the period over which all of the specified vesting conditions are 
to be satisfied. 

The cash subscribed for the shares issued when the options are exercised is credited to share capital, net of 
any directly attributable transaction costs. 

(n)  Earnings per share 

Basic earnings per share is computed by dividing the net income available to common shareholders by the 
weighted average number of shares outstanding during the reporting period.  Diluted earnings per share is 
computed  similar  to  basic  earnings  per  share  except  that  the  weighted  average  shares  outstanding  are 
increased to include additional shares for the assumed exercise of stock options, if dilutive.  The number of 
additional  shares  is  calculated  by  assuming  that  outstanding  stock  options  were  exercised  and  that  the 
proceeds from such exercises were used to acquire common stock at the average market price during the 
reporting periods.   

(o)  Comprehensive income 

Comprehensive income is the change in the Company’s net assets that results from transactions, events and 
circumstances  from  sources  other  than  the  Company’s  shareholders  and  includes  items  that  would  not 
normally be included in net profit such as derivative gains (losses) related to the Company’s own credit risk 
on designated financial liabilities measured at fair value through profit or loss.  The Company’s comprehensive 
income,  components  of  other  comprehensive  income  (loss)  and  cumulative  translation  adjustments  are 
presented  in  the  consolidated  statements  of  income  and  comprehensive  income  and  the  statements  of 
changes in equity. 

(p)  Revenue recognition 

Revenues are recognized when all of the following criteria are met: 

•  Control has been transferred to the customer; 
•  Neither  continuing  managerial  involvement  to  the  degree  usually  associated  with  ownership,  nor 

effective control over the goods sold, has been retained; 
The amount of revenue can be reliably measured; 
It is probable that the economic benefits associated with the sale will flow to the Company; and 
The costs incurred or to be incurred in respect of the sale can be reliably measured. 

• 
• 
• 

These conditions are generally satisfied when title passes to the customer. 

Doré sales 

Revenues are recorded at the time of physical delivery, which is also the date that title of the gold and silver 
passes to the customer.  For gold, the sales price is determined in accordance with the terms of the offtake 
commitment (Note 9).  For silver, the sales price is fixed on the date of sale based on the silver spot price. 

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Notes to the consolidated financial statements as at December 31, 2022 
(All dollar amounts are stated in U.S. dollars unless otherwise indicated.  Tables are expressed in thousands of U.S. 
dollars, except share and per share amounts) 

3.  Summary of significant accounting policies (continued) 

Concentrate sales 

Based  on  the  terms  of  concentrate  sales  contracts  with  independent  smelting  companies,  revenues  are 
recorded when the concentrate is loaded on vessels for shipment to the customers, which is also the date that 
title passes to the customer.  Sales prices are provisionally set at that time based on the then market prices.  
Subsequent determination of final gold prices can range from one to four months after shipment depending 
on the customer. For sales that are provisionally priced at year end, an estimate of the adjustment to the trade 
receivable is calculated based on the expected month when the final gold price is forecast to be determined 
and the related forward price of gold at the end of the reporting period.  

4.  Trade receivables and other current assets 

Trade receivables (a) 
VAT recoverable (b) 
Prepaid expenses and deposits 

December 31, 
2022 

December 31, 
2021 

$ 

$ 

86,431  $ 
61,883 
20,820 

96,471 
51,838 
19,374 

169,134  $ 

167,683 

(a)  Trade receivables represent the value of concentrate sold as at period end for which the funds are not yet 
received.  Consistent with industry standards, these sales generally have relatively long payment terms and 
are not settled until two to five months after export.  There is no recorded allowance for credit losses.  In 
determining the recoverability of trade receivables, the Company considers any change in the credit quality 
of the counterparty, with the concentration of the credit risk limited due to the nature of the counterparties 
involved and a history of no credit losses. 

Concentrate sales are first recorded based on provisional prices.  For sales that are provisionally priced as 
at December 31, 2022, an adjustment is estimated and recorded using the forward gold price at year end 
for the future month when the final gold price for each individual sale is expected to be determined.  This 
adjustment resulted in an increase of $6.1 million in trade receivables and revenues as of December 31, 
2022 (December 31, 2021- nil). 

(b)  Subject to submission of monthly claims and their acceptance by the applicable tax authorities, VAT paid in 
Ecuador by the Company after January 1, 2018 will be refunded or applied as a credit against other taxes 
payable, based on the level of export sales in any given month.  Therefore, a portion of the VAT recoverable 
has been reclassified as current assets. 

5. 

Inventories 

Ore stockpile 
Gold in circuit 
Doré and concentrate 
Materials and supplies 

December 31, 
2022 

December 31, 
2021 

$ 

$ 

11,545  $ 

5,833 
16,709 
55,700 

89,787  $ 

19,750 
3,057 
11,203 
50,936 

84,946 

During the year ended December 31, 2022, the Company recorded a provision associated obsolete or slow-moving 
material & supplies inventory of $5 million (December 31, 2021 - nil). The provision was recorded within cost of 
sales in the statement of income. 

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Notes to the consolidated financial statements as at December 31, 2022 
(All dollar amounts are stated in U.S. dollars unless otherwise indicated.  Tables are expressed in thousands of U.S. 
dollars, except share and per share amounts) 

6.  Property, plant and equipment 

Cost 

Balance, January 1, 
2021 

Additions 
Disposals and other 
Reclassifications 
Cumulative translation 
adjustment 

Balance, December 
31, 2021 

Additions 
Disposals and other 
Reclassifications 
Cumulative translation 
adjustment 

Construction-
in-progress 

Mine and 
plant 
facilities 

Machinery 
and 
equipment 

Furniture 
and office 
equipment 

Vehicles 

Total 

$ 

6,099  $ 

846,018  $ 

54,881  $ 

22,018  $ 

2,641  $ 

931,657 

49,591 
- 
(28,154) 

1,129 
(1,260) 
28,154 

1,009 
(25) 
- 

1,917 
(857) 
- 

- 

57 

- 

- 

118 
(74) 
- 

- 

53,764 
(2,216) 
- 

57 

27,536 

874,098 

55,865 

23,078 

2,685 

983,262 

18,569 
- 
(46,105) 

29,715 
(1,953) 
46,105 

2,202 
(3,154) 
- 

2,311 
(795) 
- 

1,350 
(612) 
- 

54,147 
(6,514) 
- 

- 

(841) 

- 

- 

(5) 

(846) 

Balance, December 
31, 2022 

$ 

-  $ 

947,124  $ 

54,913  $ 

24,594  $ 

3,418  $  1,030,049 

Accumulated 
depletion and 
depreciation 

Construction-
in-progress 

Mine and 
plant 
facilities 

Machinery 
and 
equipment 

Furniture 
and office 
equipment 

Vehicles 

Total 

Balance, January 1, 
2021 

$ 

Depletion and 
depreciation 
Disposals and other 
Cumulative translation 
adjustment 

Balance, December 
31, 2021 

Depletion and 
depreciation 
Disposals and other 
Cumulative translation 
adjustment 

Balance, December 
31, 2022 

Net book value 

As at December 31, 
2021 

As at December 31, 
2022 

$ 

$ 

$ 

-  $ 

36,713  $ 

11,775  $ 

9,349  $ 

1,672  $ 

59,509 

- 
- 

- 

- 

- 
- 

- 

77,753 
- 

6,718 
- 

4,348 
(508) 

3 

- 

- 

439 
(74) 

- 

89,258 
(582) 

3 

114,469 

18,493 

13,189 

2,037 

148,188 

92,689 
(410) 

(169) 

6,640 
(1,513) 

4,426 
(748) 

264 
(612) 

104,019 
(3,283) 

- 

- 

(5) 

(174) 

-  $ 

206,579  $ 

23,620  $ 

16,867  $ 

1,684  $ 

248,750 

27,536  $ 

759,629  $ 

37,372  $ 

9,889  $ 

648  $ 

835,074 

-  $ 

740,545  $ 

31,293  $ 

7,727  $ 

1,734  $ 

781,299 

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Notes to the consolidated financial statements as at December 31, 2022 
(All dollar amounts are stated in U.S. dollars unless otherwise indicated.  Tables are expressed in thousands of U.S. 
dollars, except share and per share amounts) 

7.  Mineral properties 

Cost 

Balance, January 1, 2021 

Adjustments to restoration asset 
Depletion 

Balance, December 31, 2021 

Depletion 

Fruta del Norte 

$ 

231,097 

376 
(24,327) 

207,146 

(23,639) 

Balance, December 31, 2022 

$ 

183,507 

8.  Accounts payable and accrued liabilities 

Accounts payable 
Accrued liabilities 

9.  Long-term debt 

Gold prepay credit facility (a) 
Stream loan credit facility (b) 
Offtake derivative liability (c) 
Senior debt facility (d) 

Less: current portion 

Gold prepay credit facility 
Stream loan credit facility 
Offtake derivative liability 
Senior debt facility 

$ 

$ 

$ 

$ 

December 31, 
2022 

December 31, 
2021 

14,259  $ 
57,175 

71,434  $ 

13,575 
54,393 

67,968 

December 31, 
2022 

December 31, 
2021 

207,446  $ 
259,226 
28,440 
172,854 

197,780 
263,614 
27,038 
251,545 

667,966  $ 

739,977 

207,446 
49,223 
4,112 
84,593 

65,030 
49,087 
3,539 
70,545 

Long-term portion 

$ 

322,592  $ 

551,776 

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Notes to the consolidated financial statements as at December 31, 2022 
(All dollar amounts are stated in U.S. dollars unless otherwise indicated.  Tables are expressed in thousands of U.S. 
dollars, except share and per share amounts) 

9.  Long-term debt (continued) 

The gold prepay credit facility (the “Prepay Loan”), stream loan credit facility (the “Stream Loan”), and the offtake 
derivative liability are accounted for as financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss and are comprised of 
the following as at December 31, 2022. 

  Gold prepay 

  Stream loan 

credit 
facility  

credit 
facility 

Offtake 
derivative 
liability 

Principal 
Accrued finance charge 
Transaction costs 
Derivative fair value adjustments 

$ 

78,947  $ 

118,646  $ 

128,499 
- 
- 

- 
(2,071) 
142,651 

$ 

- 
- 
- 
28,440 

Total 

197,593 
128,499 
(2,071) 
171,091 

Total  

$ 

207,446  $ 

259,226  $ 

28,440 

$ 

495,112 

Derivative fair value adjustments reflect the revaluation of the financial instruments at fair value as at December 
31, 2022.  The derivative gain or loss related to the Company’s own credit risk recorded in other comprehensive 
income includes the impact of the difference between the Company’s own credit risk at the time of entering into 
the long-term debt and the statement of financial position date (see also Note 19). 

(a)  Gold prepay credit facility 

The Prepay Loan is a secured loan facility with a stated interest rate of 7.5% per annum with interest accruing 
based upon the outstanding balance.  Under its scheduled quarterly repayments to maturity on June 30, 2025, 
payments have been applied first to  principal, then to the balance of interest accrued to that date, with the 
excess, if any, treated as a variable additional charge (the “Finance Charge”). 

During the year ended December 31, 2022, the Company made payments under the Prepay Loan totaling 
$75.3  million  (2021  –  $69.3  million)  of  which  $31.6  million  (2021  –  $31.6  million)  was  paid  on  account  of 
principal; $7.5 million (2021 – $37.1 million) for accrued interest; and $36.2 million (2021 – $0.6 million) for 
the Finance Charge (see Note 19). 

In late December, as provided under the loan facility, the Company exercised its right to terminate the Prepay 
Loan by delivering an irrevocable notice of early repayment of its remaining outstanding obligations effective 
January 5, 2023.  On that day, a payment of $207.5 million was made to extinguish the Prepay Loan, inclusive 
of interest of $0.1 million accrued between January 1 to January 5, 2023.  It was based on a gold price fixed 
near the end of December and a negotiated amount of equivalent ounces per quarter for the last ten remaining 
quarters.    The  fair  value  of  the  Prepay  Loan  at  December 31,  2022  was  determined to be  $207.4 million, 
comprised of the remaining unamortized principal balance and an accrued Finance Charge of $128.5 million, 
and was classified as part of the current portion of long-term debt.   

(b)  Stream loan credit facility 

The Stream Loan is a secured loan facility with a stated interest rate of 7.5% per annum with interest accruing 
based upon the outstanding balance.   

The  Stream  Loan  is  repayable  in  variable  monthly  instalments  equivalent  to  the  value  of  7.75%  of  gold 
production less $400 per oz. (the “Gold Base Price”) and 100% of the silver production less $4 per oz. (the 
“Silver Base Price”) upon the start of commercial production at Fruta del Norte, up to a maximum of 350,000 
oz. of gold and six million oz. of silver.  The Gold Base Price and Silver Base Price will increase by 1% per 
annum starting in February 2023.  The excess of the monthly repayments over the principal due monthly and 
the balance of interest accrued to that date, if any, will be a Finance Charge. 

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Notes to the consolidated financial statements as at December 31, 2022 
(All dollar amounts are stated in U.S. dollars unless otherwise indicated.  Tables are expressed in thousands of U.S. 
dollars, except share and per share amounts) 

9.  Long-term debt (continued) 

During the year ended December 31, 2022, the Company made payments under the Stream Loan totaling 
$56.0  million  (2021  –  $47.3  million)  of  which  $13.9  million  (2021  –  $12.7  million)  was  paid  on  account  of 
principal; $9.5 million (2021 – $34.4 million) for accrued interest; and $32.6 million (2021 – $0.2 million) for 
the Finance Charge (see Note 19).  As at December 31, 2022, based on the projected life of mine production 
and other significant assumptions (see Note 19), the estimated fair value equivalent to 276,841 oz. of gold 
and 4,618,292 oz. of silver remains outstanding under the Stream Loan. 

The Company has the option to repay (i) 50% of the remaining Stream Loan on June 30, 2024 for $150 million 
and / or (ii) the other 50% of the remaining Stream Loan on June 30, 2026 for $225 million. 

(c)  Offtake Commitment 

The lender of the Prepay Loan and Stream Loan has been granted the right to purchase 50% of Fruta del 
Norte gold production, up to a maximum of 2.5 million oz., at a price determined based on monthly delivery 
dates and a defined quotational period.  This obligation is satisfied first through the sale of doré and then, if 
required, financial settlement. 

The  Company  has  determined  that  the  Offtake  represents  a  derivative  financial  liability.    Accordingly,  the 
Offtake,  which  is  primarily  a  function  of  the  gold  price  option  feature,  is  measured  at  fair  value  at  each 
statement of financial position date, with changes in the derivative fair value being recorded in profit or loss. 

(d)  Senior debt facility 

Tranche A 

Tranche B 

Total 

Principal 
Accrued interest 
Transaction costs 

  $ 

129,673  $ 
1,613 
(8,032) 

$ 

51,869 
483 
(2,752) 

181,542 
2,096 
(10,784) 

Total  

  $ 

123,254  $ 

49,600 

$ 

172,854 

The Facility is a senior secured loan comprised of two tranches: a senior commercial facility (“Tranche A”) and 
a senior covered facility under a raw material guarantee (“Tranche B”).  The annual interest rate is the three 
or six-month LIBOR plus an average margin of approximately 5.02% for Tranche A and 2.50% for Tranche B.  
Starting in 2024, SOFR will replace LIBOR in the determination of the annual interest rate.   Tranche A and 
Tranche B are subject to risk mitigation and guarantee fees of 2.00% and 3.15%, respectively.  The Facility is 
repayable  in  variable  quarterly  instalments  and  matures  in  June  2026.    In  addition,  accelerated  quarterly 
principal repayments based on 30% of Fruta del Norte’s excess cash flow (the “Cash Sweep”) apply starting 
in 2022 for which an estimate is included in the current portion of long-term debt. 

During the year ended December 31, 2022, the Company paid $86.2 million of principal (2021 – $59.5 million) 
and $10.8 million (2021 – $13.7 million) of interest relating to the Facility.  The principal repaid during the year 
ended December 31, 2022 includes $54.7 million (2021 – nil) paid on account of the Cash Sweep. 

Under the long-term debt, the Company, together with its subsidiaries related to Fruta del Norte (collectively, the 
“FDN Subsidiaries”), are subject to a number of covenants while amounts remain outstanding including maintaining 
a minimum cash balance of $40 million in its operating subsidiary as its debt service reserve balance.  The long-
term debt is secured by a charge over the FDN Subsidiaries’ assets, pledges of the shares of the FDN Subsidiaries 
and guarantees of the Company and the FDN Subsidiaries. 

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Notes to the consolidated financial statements as at December 31, 2022 
(All dollar amounts are stated in U.S. dollars unless otherwise indicated.  Tables are expressed in thousands of U.S. 
dollars, except share and per share amounts) 

10.  Reclamation provision 

The Company’s reclamation provision relates to the rehabilitation of Fruta del Norte.  The reclamation provision 
has been calculated based on total estimated rehabilitation costs and discounted back to its present value.  The 
pre-tax discount rate and inflation rate are adjusted annually and reflect current market assessments.  At December 
31, 2022, the Company applied a pre-tax discount rate of 9.5% (2021 – 9.5%) and an inflation rate of 1.5% (2021 
– 1.5%).  The estimated total future liability for reclamation and remediation costs on an undiscounted basis and 
adjusted for an estimate of future inflation is approximately $29.1 million (2021 – $27.0 million).  

December 31, 

2022 

2021 

Balance, beginning of year 

 $ 

6,438 

$ 

5,956 

Change in discount rate, amount, and timing of cash flows 
Accretion of liability component of obligations 

- 
611 

376 
106 

  $ 

7,049 

$ 

6,438 

11.  Share capital 

Authorized: 

•  Unlimited number of common shares without par value 
•  Unlimited number of preference shares without par value 

During the year ended December 31, 2022, the Company issued 477,260 common shares to Newcrest Mining 
Limited (“Newcrest”) at a weighted average price of CAD$10.50 per share for total proceeds of $3.9 million.  During 
the  year  ended  December  31,  2021,  1,036,027  common  shares  were  issued  at  a  weighted  average  price  of 
CAD$11.97  per  share  for  total  proceeds  of  $10.1  million.   Both  issuances  were completed  in  accordance  with 
Newcrest’s anti-dilution rights granted as part of its initial investment into the Company. 

12.  Stock-based compensation and share purchase warrants 

(a)  Stock-based compensation 

Under an omnibus incentive plan (the “Omnibus Plan”) that allows for the reservation of a maximum 6% of the 
common shares issued and outstanding for issuance at any given time, the Company may grant stock options, 
restricted share units and deferred share units (collectively, the “Awards”).  Subject to specific provisions under 
the Omnibus Plan, the eligibility, vesting period, term, and number of Awards are granted at the discretion of 
the Company’s board of directors.   

Restricted  share  units  entitle  the  recipient,  upon  settlement,  to  receive  common  shares  or,  subject  to 
provisions under the Plan, the cash equivalent or a combination thereof.  The Company’s board of directors 
may also grant restricted share units that include performance criteria which vest based on a multiplier. 

Deferred share units may only be granted to non-employee directors and are payable after termination of the 
recipient’s service with the Company.  Upon settlement, the recipient may receive common shares or, subject 
to provisions under the Plan, the cash equivalent or a combination thereof. 

Recipients of share units granted and outstanding on a dividend record date are entitled to receive an award 
of additional share units equal to the cash dividends declared and paid on the Company’s common shares 
(“Dividend Equivalent”).  Dividend Equivalents are calculated in accordance with the Omnibus Plan based on 
the  number  of  share  units  held,  the  dividend  per  share  and  the  weighted  average  trading  price  of  the 
Company’s shares on the TSX for the five days preceding the date the dividend was paid.  These additional 
share units are subject to the same terms and conditions as the underlying share units. 

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LUNDIN GOLD INC. 
Notes to the consolidated financial statements as at December 31, 2022 
(All dollar amounts are stated in U.S. dollars unless otherwise indicated.  Tables are expressed in thousands of U.S. 
dollars, except share and per share amounts) 

12.  Stock-based compensation and share purchase warrants (continued) 

i.  Stock options 

Stock  options  granted  and  outstanding  under  the  Omnibus  Plan  and  a  pre-existing  stock  option  plan  (the 
“Option Plan”) have an expiry date of five years and vest over a period of two or three years from date of grant.  
No additional stock options can be granted under the Option Plan. 

During the  year  ended  December  31,  2022, 772,800  stock  options  were  granted  under  the  Omnibus  Plan 
which have an expiry date of five years and vest over a period of three years from date of grant. 

Stock options are exercisable into one common share of the Company at the price specified in  the terms of 
the option agreement. 

A continuity summary of the stock options granted and outstanding under the Omnibus Plan and Option Plan 
is presented below: 

Year Ended 
December 31, 2022 

Year Ended 
December 31, 2021 

Number of 
Common Shares 

  exercise price 

Weighted 
average 
(CAD) 

Number of 
  Common Shares 

  exercise price 

Weighted 
average 
(CAD) 

Balance, beginning of year 

4,863,400 

$ 

7.26   

6,226,450 

$ 

Granted 
Forfeited 
Exercised(1) 

772,800 
(42,884) 
(1,355,393) 

9.86   
10.23   
5.23   

893,700 
(67,500) 
(2,189,250) 

Balance outstanding, end of year 

4,237,923 

$ 

8.35   

4,863,400 

$ 

6.00 

10.55 
12.05 
4.88 

7.26 

Balance exercisable, end of year 

5.74 
(1) The weighted average share price on the exercise date for the stock options exercised during the year ended December 
31, 2022 was CAD$11.62 (2021 – CAD$10.43). 

3,531,122 

2,693,070 

7.10   

$ 

$ 

The following table summarizes information concerning outstanding and exercisable options at December 31, 
2022: 

Outstanding options 

Exercisable options 

Range of 
exercise 
prices (CAD) 

Number of 
options 
outstanding 

Weighted 
average 
remaining 
contractual 
life (years) 

Weighted 
average 
exercise 
price 
(CAD) 

Number of 
options 
outstanding 

Weighted 
average 
remaining 
contractual 
life (life) 

Weighted 
average 
exercise 
price (CAD) 

4.90 to 5.30 
$ 
$  5.31 to 10.00 
$  10.01 to 12.60 

671,400 
1,980,600 
1,585,923 

0.54  $ 
2.20 
2.77 

5.15 
6.93 
11.48 

671,400 
1,282,800 
738,870 

0.54  $ 
1.14 
2.54 

5.15 
5.38 
11.85 

4,237,923 

2.15  $ 

8.35 

2,693,070 

1.38  $ 

7.10 

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Notes to the consolidated financial statements as at December 31, 2022 
(All dollar amounts are stated in U.S. dollars unless otherwise indicated.  Tables are expressed in thousands of U.S. 
dollars, except share and per share amounts) 

12.  Stock-based compensation and share purchase warrants (continued) 

The  fair  value  based  method  of  accounting  was  applied  to  stock  options  granted  to  employees,  including 
directors,  and  non-employees  on  the  date  of  grant  using  the  Black-Scholes  option  pricing  model  with  the 
following weighted-average assumptions: 

Risk-free interest rate 
Expected stock price volatility 
Expected life 
Expected dividend (CAD) 

2022 

2021 

1.62% 
36.51% 
5 years 
- 

0.39% 
36.13% 
5 years 
- 

Weighted-average fair value per option granted (CAD) 

$3.40 

$3.38 

The equity-settled share-based payment reserve includes the fair value of employee options as measured at 
grant date and amortized over the period during which the employees become unconditionally entitled to the 
options. 

During the year ended December 31, 2022, the Company recorded stock-based compensation expense of 
$2.1 million (2021 – $1.9 million) relating to stock options.   

ii. 

Share units 

Under the Omnibus Plan, the Company has granted restricted share units and deferred share units to eligible 
employees and non-employee directors as presented below 

Restricted share units with 
performance criteria 

Restricted share units 

Settled in cash Settled in shares    Settled in cash  Settled in shares   

Deferred share 
units 

Balance at January 1, 2021 

148,000 

- 

26,700 

34,600 

1,639 

Granted 
Cancelled 
Settled 

- 
- 
- 

187,300 
- 
- 

- 
(2,100) 
- 

118,300 
(4,900) 
(37,200) 

32,738 
- 
(11,069) 

Balance at December 31, 2021 

148,000 

187,300 

24,600 

110,800 

23,308 

Granted 
Granted – Dividend Equivalent 
Cancelled 
Settled 

- 
4,052 
- 
- 

196,500 
10,506 
(17,054) 
- 

- 
670 
- 
- 

86,800 
4,271 
- 
(41,000) 

10,509 
861 
- 
- 

Balance at December 31, 2022 

152,052 

377,252 

25,270 

160,871 

34,678 

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Notes to the consolidated financial statements as at December 31, 2022 
(All dollar amounts are stated in U.S. dollars unless otherwise indicated.  Tables are expressed in thousands of U.S. 
dollars, except share and per share amounts) 

12.  Stock-based compensation and share purchase warrants (continued) 

Restricted share units with performance criteria (“PSUs”) 

During the year ended December 31, 2022, the Company granted 196,500 PSUs that are settled in shares 
(“Share PSUs”).  In addition, in connection with the Company’s inaugural dividend in the third quarter, 10,506 
Share PSUs and 4,052 PSUs that are settled in cash (“Cash PSUs”) were granted as Dividend Equivalents.  
During the year ended December 31, 2021, the Company granted 187,300 Share PSUs.   Share PSUs and 
Cash PSUs were granted to eligible employees and vest three years from date of grant subject to continued 
employment and certain performance conditions being met.  The number of Share PSUs and Cash PSUs that 
vest will be adjusted using a multiplier that is based on total shareholder return by the Company’s shares over 
the three-year period relative to a peer group as defined by the Company’s board of directors.  Each vested 
Share PSU entitles the recipient to a payment of one common share while each vested Cash PSU entitles the 
recipient to a payment of one common share or cash with an equivalent market value, at the recipient’s option.  
If the recipient elects a cash payout, the market value is determined as the volume weighted average trading 
price of the Company’s shares on the TSX for the five trading days immediately preceding the vesting date. 

Using Monte Carlo simulation, the fair value of Share PSUs was measured on the date of grant while the fair 
value  of  Cash  PSUs  was measured  as  at  December  31,  2022  and  December  31,  2021 with  the following 
weighted-average assumptions: 

December 31, 2022 

Share PSUs 

Cash PSUs 

December 31, 2021 
Share PSUs  Cash PSUs 

Risk-free interest rate 
Average expected volatility of the Company 
and its peer group 
Expected life 
Expected dividend (CAD) 

2.20% 

N/A 

0.89% 

1.17% 

50.54% 
3 years 
- 

N/A 
 0.15 years 
$0.26 

57.53% 
3 years 
- 

43.15% 
1.40 years 
- 

Weighted-average fair value per unit (CAD) 

$9.33 

$13.23 

$11.19 

$10.14 

The fair value of Share PSUs measured at grant date are being amortized over the period during which the 
employees become unconditionally entitled to the Share PSUs.  During the year ended December 31, 2022, 
the Company recorded stock-based compensation expense of $0.9 million (2021 – $0.5 million) relating to 
Share PSUs and has recorded a liability of $2.0 million to recognize the estimated fair value of the Cash PSUs 
as at December 31, 2022 (2021 – $1.2 million). 

Restricted share units without performance criteria (“RSUs”) 

During the year ended  December 31, 2022, the Company granted 86,800  RSUs that are settled in shares 
(“Share RSUs”).  In addition, in connection with the Company’s inaugural dividend in the third quarter, 4,271 
Share RSUs and 670 RSUs that are settled in cash (“Cash RSUs”) were granted as Dividend Equivalents.  
During the year ended December 31, 2021, the Company granted 118,300 Share RSUs.  The Share RSUs 
and Cash RSUs were granted to eligible employees and vest one to three years from date of grant subject to 
continued employment.  Each vested Share RSU entitles the recipient to a payment in shares upon vesting 
while each vested Cash RSU entitles the recipient to a payment in cash based on the market value of one 
common share at the end of the three-year period.  The market value is determined as the volume weighted 
average trading price of the Company’s shares on the TSX for the five trading days immediately preceding 
the vesting date. 

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Notes to the consolidated financial statements as at December 31, 2022 
(All dollar amounts are stated in U.S. dollars unless otherwise indicated.  Tables are expressed in thousands of U.S. 
dollars, except share and per share amounts) 

12.  Stock-based compensation and share purchase warrants (continued) 

Using the Black-Scholes option pricing model, the fair value of the Share RSUs was measured on the date of 
grant while the fair value of the Cash RSUs was measured as at December 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021 
with the following weighted-average assumptions: 

Risk-free interest rate 
Expected stock price volatility 
Expected life 
Expected dividend (CAD) 

December 31, 2022 
Cash 
Share 
RSUs 
RSUs 

December 31, 2021 
Cash 
Share 
RSUs 
RSUs 

1.22% 
44.54% 
1.99 years 
- 

3.86% 
39.27% 
0.15 years 
$0.26 

0.22% 
53.30% 
1.70 years 
- 

1.04% 
37.71% 
1.15 years 
- 

Weighted-average fair value per unit (CAD) 

$12.42 

$13.86 

$12.87 

$11.44 

The fair value of Share RSUs measured at grant date are being amortized over the period during which the 
employees become unconditionally entitled to the Share RSUs.  During the year ended December 31, 2022, 
the Company recorded stock-based compensation expense of $0.9 million (2021 – $0.7 million) relating to 
Share RSUs and has recorded a liability of $0.3 million to recognize the estimated fair value of the Cash RSUs 
as at December 31, 2022 (2021 – $0.2 million). 

Deferred share units (“DSUs”) 

During the years ended December 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021, the Company granted 10,509 DSUs 
and 32,738 DSUs, respectively, to non-employee directors of which 11,069 DSUs vested and were settled in 
2021.  In addition, in connection with the Company’s inaugural dividend in the third quarter, 861 DSUs were 
granted as Dividend Equivalents.  The DSUs do not vest until the end of service as a director of the Company.  
Each vested DSU entitles the recipient to a payment in shares.  

During the year ended December 31, 2022, the Company recorded stock-based compensation expense of 
$0.1 million (2021 – $0.3 million) relating to DSUs. 

(b)  Share Purchase Warrants 

As  at  December  31,  2021,  there  were  411,441  warrants  issued  and  outstanding.    During  the  year  ended 
December 31, 2022, all outstanding warrants were exercised.   

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Notes to the consolidated financial statements as at December 31, 2022 
(All dollar amounts are stated in U.S. dollars unless otherwise indicated.  Tables are expressed in thousands of U.S. 
dollars, except share and per share amounts) 

13.  Administration 

Corporate social responsibility 
Investor relations 
Office and general 
Professional fees 
Regulatory and transfer agent 
Salaries and benefits 
Special government levy (a) 
Stock-based compensation 
Travel 

  December 31, 

  December 31, 

2022 

2021 

$ 

$ 

1,727 
380 
3,035 
2,049 
398 
6,354 
- 
5,008 
454 

1,170 
192 
2,777 
2,337 
375 
5,786 
9,705 
3,038 
115 

 $ 

19,405 

$ 

25,495 

a) 

In November 2021, the Government of Ecuador enacted regulations which contained a special one-time levy 
to fund the Country’s COVID-19 response on companies with net equity in excess of $5 million as at December 
31, 2020.  The special levy was fully expensed in 2021 with the first instalment paid in 2022.  The second and 
final instalment is payable in 2023. 

14.  Finance expense 

Interest expense 
Finance charge (Note 9) 
Other finance costs (Note 9) 
Accretion of transaction costs 
Interest income 

15.  Related party transactions 

Key management compensation 

  December 31, 

  December 31, 

2022 

29,972 
197,266 
5,778 
7,783 
(5,088) 

2021 

34,187 
1,062 
11,627 
4,405 
(353) 

 $ 

235,711 

$ 

50,928 

Key management includes executive officers and directors of the Company.  The compensation paid or payable 
to key management for employee services and directors is shown below. 

Salaries, bonuses and benefits 
Stock-based compensation 

December 31, 
2022 

December 31, 
2021 

$ 

$ 

5,606  $ 
3,991 

9,597  $ 

5,164 
2,626 

7,790 

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Notes to the consolidated financial statements as at December 31, 2022 
(All dollar amounts are stated in U.S. dollars unless otherwise indicated.  Tables are expressed in thousands of U.S. 
dollars, except share and per share amounts) 

16.  Income taxes 

(a)  Income tax expense 

Current income tax expense is generated from net income for tax purposes in Ecuador relating to operations 
at Fruta del Norte.  In addition to corporate income taxes in Ecuador which are levied at a rate of 22% and 
dividend withholding taxes levied at a rate of 5% related to the anticipated portion of net income distributed 
from  Ecuador,  included  in  current  income  tax  expense  is  the  portion  of  profit  sharing  payable  to  the 
Government of Ecuador which is calculated at the rate of 12% of net income for tax purposes. The employee 
portion  of  profit  sharing,  calculated  at  the  rate  of  3%  of  net  income  for  tax  purposes,  is  considered  an 
employment benefit and included in operating costs.   

The rates used in Ecuador differ from the amount that would result from applying the Canadian federal and 
provincial income tax rates to net loss before tax.  These differences result from the following items: 

  December 31, 

2022 

2021 

Net income before tax 

$ 

177,274 

$ 

257,101 

Canadian federal and provincial income tax rates 

27.00% 

27.00% 

Expected income tax expense based on the above rates 

47,864 

69,417 

Increase (decrease) due to: 

Differences in foreign tax rates 
Non-deductible costs 
Losses and temporary differences for which an income tax asset has 
not been recognized 
Non-taxable portion of capital gains 
Withholding taxes (current and deferred) 
Recognition and de-recognition of deferred tax assets 

9,327 
9,655 

313 
1,195 
11,270 
24,092 

12,576 
7,076 

2,547 
(52) 
- 
(55,889) 

Income tax expense 

$ 

103,716 

$ 

35,675 

The  Company  recognized a  deferred  income  tax  recovery  in  2021  relating  to  deferred  tax  assets  that  are 
expected to be utilized as a result of expected future taxable earnings.  In 2022, the de-recognition of deferred 
tax assets of $24.1 million is a one-time adjustment relating to a revised judgment of the application of certain 
tax laws in Ecuador. 

(b)  Deferred income taxes 

Deferred tax assets and liabilities have been recognized on the statement of financial position as follows: 

Inventories 
Mineral properties and property, plant and equipment 
Long-term debt 
Trade receivables and other current assets 
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities 
Other 

 $ 

December 31, 

2022 

2021 

$ 

(2,899) 
(84,162) 
37,640 
4,332 
4,463 
(6,000) 

(1,906) 
(55,323) 
78,325 
6,663 
3,351 
- 

 $ 

(46,626) 

$ 

31,110 

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Notes to the consolidated financial statements as at December 31, 2022 
(All dollar amounts are stated in U.S. dollars unless otherwise indicated.  Tables are expressed in thousands of U.S. 
dollars, except share and per share amounts) 

16.  Income taxes (continued) 

Deductible temporary differences for which no deferred taxes assets have been recognized are as follows: 

Non-capital losses - Canada 
Net-capital losses - Canada 
Mineral properties and property, plant and equipment 
Share issuance costs 
Other 

 $ 

December 31, 

$ 

2022 

26,648 
5,212 
45,592 
637 
7,049 

2021 

31,469 
15,156 
24,646 
1,871 
6,814 

 $ 

85,138 

$ 

79,956 

As at December 31, 2022, the Company has the following tax losses which may be used to reduce future taxable 
income: 

Year of expiry 

Canada 

2023 
2024 
2025 
2026 
2027 and onwards 

$ 

- 
- 
- 
- 
26,648 

Total  

$ 

26,648 

17.  Supplemental cash information 

Cash and cash equivalents are comprised of the following: 

Cash  
Short-term investments 

Other supplemental cash information: 

December 31, 
2022 

December 31, 
2021 

$ 

$ 

283,596  $ 

79,804 

261,729 
879 

363,400  $ 

262,608 

December 31, 

2022 

2021 

Income taxes paid 

$ 

54,376 

$ 

- 

Change in accounts payable and accrued 
liabilities related to: 

Acquisition of property, plant and equipment 

127 

(3,227) 

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Notes to the consolidated financial statements as at December 31, 2022 
(All dollar amounts are stated in U.S. dollars unless otherwise indicated.  Tables are expressed in thousands of U.S. 
dollars, except share and per share amounts) 

17.  Supplemental cash information (continued) 

The following table sets forth the changes in liabilities arising from financing activities for the year ended December 
31, 2022. 

Gold 
prepay 
credit 
facility  

Stream 
loan credit 
facility 

Offtake 
derivative 
liability 

Senior 
debt 
facility 

Total 

Balance, January 1, 2021 

$ 

248,828  $ 

268,471  $ 

32,308 

$ 

307,487  $  857,094 

Cash outflows 
Change in derivative fair values   
Other changes (1) 

(68,635) 
7,030 
10,557 

(47,091) 
31,473 
10,761 

- 
(5,270) 
- 

(59,500) 
- 
3,558 

  (175,226) 
33,233 
24,876 

Balance, December 31, 2021  $ 

197,780  $ 

263,614  $ 

27,038 

$ 

251,545  $  739,977 

Cash outflows 
Change in derivative fair values   
Finance charge accrued (Note 9) 
Other changes (1) 

(39,071) 
(89,404) 
128,499 
9,642 

(23,478) 
9,333 
- 
9,757 

- 
1,402 
- 
- 

Balance, December 31, 2022  $ 
207,446  $ 
 (1) Other changes include non-cash movements and accrual of interest and finance charge. 

259,226  $ 

28,440 

$ 

(86,209) 
- 
- 
7,518 

  (148,758) 
(78,669) 
128,499 
26,917 

172,854  $  667,966 

18.  Segmented information 

Operating segments are components of an entity that engage in business activities from which they incur expenses 
and  whose  operating  results  are  regularly  reviewed  by  a  chief  operating  decision  maker  to  make  resource 
allocation  decisions  and  to  assess  performance.    The  Chief  Executive  Officer  is  responsible  for  allocating 
resources and reviewing operating results of each operating segment on a periodic basis.   

The Company’s primary business activity is the Fruta del Norte operating mine in Ecuador.  Materially all of the 
Company’s  non-current  assets  and  non-current  liabilities  relate  to  Fruta  del  Norte.    In  addition,  the  Company 
conducts exploration activities and maintains a number of concessions in Ecuador outside of Fruta del Norte. 

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Notes to the consolidated financial statements as at December 31, 2022 
(All dollar amounts are stated in U.S. dollars unless otherwise indicated.  Tables are expressed in thousands of U.S. 
dollars, except share and per share amounts) 

18.  Segmented information (continued) 

The following are summaries of the Company’s current and non-current assets, current and non-current liabilities, 
and net income (loss) by segment: 

Fruta del 
Norte 

Exploration 
activities 

Corporate 
and other 

Total 

As at December 31, 2022 

Current assets 
Non-current assets 

Total assets 

Current liabilities 
Non-current liabilities 

Total liabilities 

For the year ended December 31, 2022 

Capital expenditures 

Revenues 

Income from mining operations 
Corporate administration 
Exploration expenditures 
Finance income (expense) 
Other income (expense) 
Derivative gain 
Income tax expense 

Net income (loss) for the year 

$ 

544,121  $ 

1,033,544 

1,577,665 

430,945 
337,604 

768,549 

54,147 

815,666 

369,754 
(4,702) 
- 
(236,889) 
(3,304) 
76,317 
(92,446) 

7,978  $ 
- 

83,222  $ 
- 

635,321 
1,033,544 

7,978 

1,229 
- 

1,229 

- 

- 

- 
(66) 
(15,450) 
- 
- 
- 
- 

83,222 

1,668,865 

8,343 
6,000 

440,517 
343,604 

14,343 

784,121 

- 

- 

- 
(14,637) 
- 
1,178 
5,073 
- 
(11,270) 

54,147 

815,666 

369,754 
(19,405) 
(15,450) 
(235,711) 
1,769 
76,317 
(103,716) 

108,730 

(15,516) 

(19,656) 

73,558 

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Notes to the consolidated financial statements as at December 31, 2022 
(All dollar amounts are stated in U.S. dollars unless otherwise indicated.  Tables are expressed in thousands of U.S. 
dollars, except share and per share amounts) 

18.  Segmented information (continued) 

As at December 31, 2021 

Current assets 
Non-current assets 

Total assets 

Current liabilities 
Non-current liabilities 

Total liabilities 

For the year ended December 31, 2021 

Capital expenditures 

Revenues  

Income from mining operations 
Corporate administration 
Exploration expenditures 
Finance income (expense) 
Other expense 
Derivative loss 
Deferred income tax expense 

Net income (loss) for the year 

Fruta del 
Norte 

Exploration 
activities 

Corporate 
and other 

Total 

$ 

477,908  $ 

1,156,876 

1,634,784 

308,316 
558,214 

866,530 

53,764 

733,329 

355,712 
(13,605) 
- 
(51,265) 
(2,118) 
(10,713) 
(35,620) 

242,391 

2,792  $ 
- 

47,537  $ 
- 

528,237 
1,156,876 

2,792 

1,386 
- 

1,386 

- 

- 

- 
(200) 
(9,065) 
- 
20 
- 
- 

(9,245) 

47,537 

1,685,113 

1,314 
1,406 

2,720 

311,016 
559,620 

870,636 

- 

- 

- 
(11,690) 
- 
337 
(312) 
- 
(55) 

53,764 

733,329 

355,712 
(25,495) 
(9,065) 
(50,928) 
(2,410) 
(10,713) 
(35,675) 

(11,720) 

221,426 

19.  Financial instruments and risk management 

The  Company’s  financial  instruments  include  cash,  cash  equivalents  and  certain  receivables,  which  are 
categorized  as  financial  assets  at  amortized  cost,  and  accounts  payable  and  accrued  liabilities,  which  are 
categorized as financial liabilities at amortized cost.  The fair value of these financial instruments approximates 
their carrying values due to the short-term nature of these instruments.  In addition, the Gold Prepay Loan; Stream 
Loan; and offtake commitment have been classified as financial liabilities measured at fair value and the senior 
debt facility as a financial liability at amortized cost.  Further, provisionally priced trade receivables of $86.4 million 
(2021 - $75.7 million) are measured at fair value using quoted forward market prices (level 2). 

(a)  Fair value measurements and hierarchy 

IFRS establishes a fair value hierarchy that prioritizes the inputs to valuation techniques used to measure fair 
value.    The  hierarchy  gives  the  highest  priority  to  unadjusted  quoted  prices  in  active  markets  for  identical 
assets or liabilities and the lower priority to unobservable inputs.  The three levels of the fair value hierarchy 
are as follows: 

Level 1:  Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that the reporting entity has 

the ability to access at the measurement date. 

Level 2:  Inputs that are observable, either directly or indirectly, for substantially the full term of the 

asset or liability. 

Level 3:  Inputs that are both significant to the fair value measurement and unobservable. 

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Notes to the consolidated financial statements as at December 31, 2022 
(All dollar amounts are stated in U.S. dollars unless otherwise indicated.  Tables are expressed in thousands of U.S. 
dollars, except share and per share amounts) 

19.  Financial instruments and risk management (continued) 

(b)  Fair value measurements using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) 

The following table sets forth the Company’s financial liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis by 
level within the fair value hierarchy for the years ended December 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021.  Each 
of these financial instruments are classified as Level 3 as their valuation includes significant unobservable 
inputs. 

  Gold prepay 

  Stream loan 

credit 
facility  

credit 
facility 

Offtake 
derivative 
liability 

Total 

Balance, January 1, 2021 

$ 

248,828  $ 

268,471  $ 

32,308 

$ 

549,607 

Principal paid 
Interest paid 
Interest accrued at stated rate of 7.5% 
Accretion of transaction costs 

 Derivative fair value adjustments recognized in: 

Net income 
Other comprehensive income 

Change in derivative fair values 

(31,579) 
(37,056) 
9,942 
614 

(3,225) 
10,256 
7,031 

(12,654) 
(34,437) 
10,570 
191 

19,208 
12,265 
31,473 

- 
- 
- 
- 

(5,270) 
- 
(5,270) 

(44,233) 
(71,493) 
20,512 
805 

10,713 
22,521 
33,234 

Balance, December 31, 2021 

$ 

197,780  $ 

263,614  $ 

27,038 

$ 

488,432 

Principal paid 
Interest paid 
Interest accrued at stated rate of 7.5% 
Finance charge accrued 
Accretion of transaction costs 

 Derivative fair value adjustments recognized in: 

Net income 
Other comprehensive income 
Change in derivative fair values 

(31,579) 
(7,492) 
7,492 
128,499 
2,150 

(98,327) 
8,923 
(89,404) 

(13,933) 
(9,545) 
9,545 
- 
212 

20,608 
(11,275) 
9,333 

- 
- 
- 
- 
- 

1,402 
- 
1,402 

(45,512) 
(17,037) 
17,037 
128,499 
2,362 

(76,317) 
(2,352) 
(78,669) 

Balance, December 31, 2022 

$ 

207,446  $ 

259,226  $ 

28,440 

$ 

495,112 

(c)  Significant assumptions in valuation and relationship to fair value 

The valuation of the Prepay Loan at December 31, 2022 reflects the amount paid to extinguish the Prepay 
Loan in early January.  Therefore, the fair value of Prepay Loan is reclassified from Level 3 to Level 2 of the 
fair value hierarchy as at December 31, 2022. 

The Stream Loan and the Offtake above were valued using Monte Carlo simulation valuation models.  The 
significant assumptions used in the Monte Carlo valuation models include: the gold forward prices, gold price 
volatility,  the  risk-free  rate  of  return,  risk-adjusted discount  rates,  and  the  projected  life  of  mine  production 
schedule.    In  addition,  in  valuing  the  Stream Loan,  the  silver  forward  prices,  silver  price volatility,  and  the 
gold/silver price correlation were also used. 

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LUNDIN GOLD INC. 
Notes to the consolidated financial statements as at December 31, 2022 
(All dollar amounts are stated in U.S. dollars unless otherwise indicated.  Tables are expressed in thousands of U.S. 
dollars, except share and per share amounts) 

19.  Financial instruments and risk management (continued) 

As  the gold  price  and silver  price volatilities  and  risk-adjusted  discount  rates  are unobservable  inputs,  the 
Stream  Loan  and  the  Offtake  are  classified  within  Level  3 of  the  fair  value  hierarchy.    The  following  table 
summarizes the quantitative information about the significant unobservable inputs used in Level 3 fair value 
measurements. 

Fair value at 
December 
31, 2022 

Unobservable 
inputs 

Range of 
inputs 

Relationship of unobservable 
inputs to fair value 

Stream Loan 
and Offtake 

$ 

287,666 

Gold price and 
silver price 
volatilities 

14% to 35% 

Risk-adjusted 
discount rates 

14% to 16% 

An increase or decrease in the 
expected volatilities of 5% would 
increase or decrease the fair value 
of long-term debt and derivative loss 
by $5.5 million or $6.1 million, 
respectively 
An increase or decrease in risk-
adjusted discount rates of 1% would 
decrease or increase the fair value of 
long-term debt and comprehensive 
income by $8.7 million or $9.1 million, 
respectively 

(d)  Valuation processes 

The valuation of financial instruments classified as Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy  were prepared by an 
independent valuation specialist under the direct oversight of the Vice President, Finance (“VP Finance”) of 
the Company.  Discussions of valuation processes and results are held between the VP Finance, the  Chief 
Financial  Officer,  and  reported  to  the  audit  committee  at  least  once  every  three  months,  in  line  with  the 
Company’s quarterly reporting periods.   

(e)  Financial risk management 

The Company’s financial instruments are exposed to a variety of financial risks by virtue of its activities or by 
their nature. 

Currency risk 

Lundin  Gold  is  a  Canadian  company,  with  foreign  operations  in  Ecuador.    Revenues  generated  and 
expenditures incurred in Ecuador are primarily denominated in U.S. dollars, as are its loan facilities.  However, 
equity capital, if needed, is typically raised in Canadian dollars.  As such, the Company is subject to risk due 
to  fluctuations  in  the  exchange  rates  of  foreign  currencies.    Although  the  Company  does  not  enter  into 
derivative financial instruments to manage its exposure, the Company tries to manage this risk by maintaining 
most of its cash in U.S. dollars.  Based on this exposure, a 2% change in the U.S. dollar exchange rate would 
give rise to an increase or decrease of approximately $1.9 million in net income for the year. 

Credit risk 

Credit risk is the risk of a financial loss to the Company if a counterparty to a financial instrument fails to meet 
its contractual obligations.  The majority of the Company’s cash is held in large financial  institutions with a 
high investment grade rating.  The Company is also subject to credit risk associated with its trade receivables.  
The Company manages this risk by only selling to a small group of reputable customers with strong financial 
statements. 

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LUNDIN GOLD INC. 
Notes to the consolidated financial statements as at December 31, 2022 
(All dollar amounts are stated in U.S. dollars unless otherwise indicated.  Tables are expressed in thousands of U.S. 
dollars, except share and per share amounts) 

19.  Financial instruments and risk management (continued) 

Interest rate risk 

The Company is subject to interest rate risk with respect to the fair value of long-term debt which are accounted 
for at fair value through profit or loss and on the senior debt facilities for which interest payments are affected 
by movements to the LIBOR rate.  Refer to Note 19(c) for the impact of changes in interest rates on the fair 
value of the Company’s long-term debt. 

Liquidity risk 

Liquidity risk is the risk that the Company will not be able to meet its obligations as they become due.  Cash 
flow  forecasting  is  performed  regularly  to  monitor  the  Company’s  liquidity  requirements  to  ensure  it  has 
sufficient cash to meet its operational needs at all times.  In addition, management is actively involved in the 
review, planning and approval of significant expenditures and commitments.   

The Company’s accounts payable and accrued liabilities are due within twelve months.  For the Company’s 
long-term debt, terms of repayment are described in Note 9. 

Commodity price risk 

The  Company  is  subject  to  commodity  price  risk  from  fluctuations  in  the  market  prices  of  gold  and  silver.  
Commodity price risks are affected by many factors that are outside the Company’s control including global 
or regional consumption patterns, the supply of and demand for metals, speculative activities, the availability 
and costs of metal substitutes, inflation and political and economic conditions.  The Company has not hedged 
the price of any commodity at this time. 

The fair value of long-term debt accounted for at fair value through profit or loss is impacted by fluctuations of 
commodity prices.  Based on this exposure, an increase or decrease of 5% in gold and silver prices would 
increase or decrease the fair value of the Stream Loan and Offtake and the derivative loss by $18 million. 

20.  Capital risk management 

The Company’s objectives when managing capital are to safeguard the Company’s ability to continue as a going 
concern and operate Fruta del Norte and to maintain a flexible capital structure which optimizes the cost of capital 
at an acceptable risk. 

In the management of capital, the Company considers items included in shareholders’ equity and long-term debt, 
including compliance with financial covenants under its senior debt facility. 

The Company manages the capital structure and makes adjustments to it in light of changes in economic conditions 
and  the  risk  characteristics  of  the  Company’s  assets.    In  order  to  maintain  or  adjust  the  capital  structure,  the 
Company may choose to repay its debt facilities and/or attempt to issue new shares or debt instruments, acquire 
or dispose of assets, or to bring in joint venture partners. 

In order to facilitate the management of its capital requirements, the Company prepares annual budgets that are 
updated as necessary depending on various factors, including successful capital deployment and general industry 
conditions.  The annual and updated budgets are approved by the Board of Directors. 

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LUNDIN GOLD INC. 
Notes to the consolidated financial statements as at December 31, 2022 
(All dollar amounts are stated in U.S. dollars unless otherwise indicated.  Tables are expressed in thousands of U.S. 
dollars, except share and per share amounts) 

21.  Commitments 

Significant capital expenditures contracted as at December 31, 2022 but not recognized as liabilities are as follows: 

Capital 
expenditures 

$ 

$ 

3,436 
- 
- 

3,436 

2023 
2024 
2025 

Total  

The Company’s sales are subject to a 5% net smelter royalty payable to the Government of Ecuador and a 1% net 
revenue royalty payable to third parties. 

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Corporate Information  

OFFICES 
CORPORATE HEAD OFFICE 
Lundin Gold Inc. 
885 West Georgia Street, Suite 2000 
Vancouver, BC V6C 3E8  
Telephone: 604-689-7842 
Toll Free: 1-888-689-7842 
Facsimile: 604-689-4250 

REGIONAL HEAD OFFICE 
Aurelian Ecuador S.A., 
a subsidiary of Lundin Gold Inc. 
Av. Amazonas N37-29 y UNP Edificio 
Eurocenter, Piso 5 
Quito, Pichincha 
Ecuador 
Telephone: 593-2-299-6400 

COMMUNITY OFFICE 
Calle 1ro de Mayo y 12 de Febrero, 
esquina 
Los Encuentros, Zamora-Chinchipe, 
Ecuador 

STOCK EXCHANGE 
LISTINGS 
The Toronto Stock Exchange 
Trading Symbol: LUG 
Nasdaq Stockholm 
Trading Symbol: LUG 

SHARE REGISTRAR AND 
TRANSFER AGENT 
Computershare Investor Services Inc. 
510 Burrard Street, 3rd Floor 
Vancouver, BC V6C 3B9  
Telephone: 1-800-564-6253 

AUDITOR 
PricewaterhouseCoopers  LLP 
250 Howe St, Suite700  
Vancouver, BC V6C 3S7 
Telephone: 604-806-7000 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 
Further information about Lundin Gold 
is available by contacting:  
Finlay Heppenstall 
Director, Investor Relations 
Telephone: 604-689-7842 
Toll Free: 1-888-689-7842 
info@lundingold.com 

BOARD OF DIRECTORS 
Jack Lundin, Chairman 
Vancouver, Canada 
Carmel Daniele 
London, United Kingdom 
Gillian Davidson 
Edinburgh, United Kingdom 
Ian Gibbs 
Vancouver, Canada 
Chantal Gosselin 
Vancouver, Canada 
Ashley Heppenstall 
London, United Kingdom 
Ron F. Hochstein 
Vancouver, Canada 
Craig Jones 
Queensland, Australia 
Jill Terry  
Victoria, Australia  

OFFICERS 
Ron F. Hochstein 
President & Chief Executive Officer 
Chester See 
Interim Chief Financial Officer  
Terry Smith 
Chief Operating Officer 
Sheila Colman 
Vice President, Legal 
& Corporate Secretary 
Nathan Monash 
Vice President, Business 
Sustainability 
Andre Oliveira 
Vice President, Exploration 

Lundin Gold Ecuador 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
885 West Georgia Street, Suite 2000 
Vancouver, British Columbia, V6C 3E8 
Canada 

Av. Amazonas N37-29 y UNP Edificio 
Eurocenter, Piso 5 
Quito, Pichincha, Ecuador 

Telephone: 604-689-7842 
Toll Free: 1-888-689-7842 

Telephone: 593-2-299-6400 

info@lundingold.com 

www.lundingold.com 

@LundinGold 

@LundinGoldEC 

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