Shanta Gold Limited provided production guidance for the year 2022. For the year, the expects annual production guidance of 68,000 - 76,000 ounces at AISC2 of $1,050 - 1,250 /oz in line with the World Gold Council definition. Gold production is weighted approximately 65% towards second half 2022 reflecting mining of the high-grade Bauhinia Creek crown pillar which began in April 2022.

The crown pillar consists of approximately 83,000 tonnes grading 8.4 g/t containing around 22,500 ounces.