Osisko Development Announces Optimized Feasibility Study for Permitted Cariboo Gold Project with C$943 Million After-Tax NPV5% and 22.1% IRR at US$2,400/oz Base Case Gold Price; at US$3,300/oz Spot Gold C$2.1 Billion After-Tax NPV5% and 38.0% IRR

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HIGHLIGHTS1

  • Robust returns with base case after-tax NPV5% of $943 million, unlevered after-tax IRR of 22.1% and payback2 of 2.8 years at $2,400/oz gold price assumption. Using spot gold price of $3,300/oz, NPV5% improves to $2,066 million, IRR 38.0%, and payback2 of 1.6 years

  • Average annual production of ~190,000 ounces of gold over a 10-year mine life (202,000 ounces in the first 5 years) with first gold anticipated in H2 2027, assuming construction commences in Q3 2025, subject to progress on ongoing project financing discussions

  • Average TCC of US$947/oz and AISC of US$1,157/oz over the LOM, placing the Cariboo Gold Project within the lower half of the global cost curve for gold mines3

  • Average base case LOM annual FCF of $158 million ($296 million per year in the first 5 years)

  • Improved single-phase build over 24 months and direct ramp-up to 4,900 tpd with total initial capital cost of $881 million and sustaining capital of $525 million over the LOM

  • Streamlined processing facilities into a single location and improved flowsheet design with incorporation of a gravity circuit and production of higher-grade concentrate product

  • Strong support for local employment with up to 613 direct jobs created during peak construction and 525 permanent jobs during operations

  • Significant opportunities to potentially enhance Project economics and extend mine life through conversion of Mineral Resources adjacent to Mineral Reserves through infill drilling

MONTREAL, Québec, April 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Osisko Development Corp. (NYSE: ODV, TSXV: ODV) ("Osisko Development" or the "Company") is pleased to announce the results of a positive optimized Feasibility Study ("2025 FS") for its permitted, 100%-owned Cariboo Gold Project ("Cariboo Gold" or the "Project"), located in central British Columbia ("BC"), Canada. The 2025 FS was completed by BBA Engineering Ltd. ("BBA") as lead independent consultant, and supported by other independent engineering firms, in accordance with National Instrument 43-101 – Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects ("NI 43-101"). The Company intends to file the technical report in respect of the 2025 FS (the "Technical Report") on SEDAR+ (www.sedarplus.ca) and on EDGAR (www.sec.gov) under Osisko Development's issuer profile within 45 days of the date of this news release. The 2025 FS confirms strong economics for a low-impact underground operation using mechanized bulk mining methods, with attractive operating costs, manageable capital requirements, and well-positioned to benefit from favorable macroeconomic and gold price trends. The process facilities have been designed to accommodate potential future throughput expansions.