Path to 50,000 oz? Key Takeaways from Don Durrett & John Feneck’s Interview with Sonoro Gold ($SGO / $SMOFF)

October 23, 2025No CommentsSonoro Gold, Company Spotlights & News, Daily Update, Gold

Published: October 23, 2025

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Executive Summary

Veteran mining commentators Don Durrett and John Feneck interview Sonoro Gold Corp. about its Cerro Caliche project in Sonora, Mexico, and Sonoro’s roadmap to first gold with potential scale-up.
The discussion highlights a potential “path to ~50,000 oz/year” scale and the company’s plan to refresh its technical/economic assumptions via an updated PEA.
The conversation explores how stronger gold prices could impact project economics; treat all price scenarios as discussion points, not price predictions.
Listings: TSXV: SGO | OTCQB: SMOFF | Frankfurt: 23SP.

Who is Sonoro Gold?

Sonoro Gold Corp. is a junior gold company advancing the Cerro Caliche gold-silver project in Sonora, Mexico. The company’s strategy is to launch a scalable, open-pit heap-leach operation and use early cash flow to fund additional drilling and expansion.

PEA & Technical Update (What to Watch)

Filed PEA (2023): Modeled as a heap-leach starter operation under base-case metal prices at the time.
Update in Motion: The company has indicated plans to refresh the PEA to reflect current inputs (e.g., costs, recoveries, price decks, mine plan).
Why it matters: Updating the PEA may change headline metrics (NPV, IRR, payback) and can inform funding pathways and scale assumptions, including the oft-discussed “~50,000 oz/year” concept.

Editor’s note: Investors should rely on official company filings and the forthcoming PEA update for definitive economics. The interview provides useful context but is not a substitute for technical reports.

Cerro Caliche: Project Snapshot

Jurisdiction: Sonora, Mexico (established mining hub)
Development Route: Open-pit, heap-leach starter with optional expansion funded by operations
Key Near-Term Focus: Permitting progress and PEA refresh

Market Context from the Interview

The conversation frames Sonoro’s plan in a macro environment where higher gold prices could strengthen project economics and financing options. Phrases like “gold at $4,000” appear as discussion scenarios—helpful for sensitivity thinking, but not statements of current price.

Tickers & Quick Links

Tickers: TSXV: SGO | OTCQB: SMOFF | FRA: 23SP
Company Website
Cerro Caliche Project Page
Interview on YouTube

Disclaimer

This article is for information purposes only and does not constitute investment advice or an offer to buy/sell any security. Always review official company filings and consult a licensed financial advisor before investing.

Last updated on October 23, 2025