{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Company Interviews","title":"Permitted, Backed, and Building: Osisko Development’s (TSXV:ODV) Fast-Track to 200,000 oz Gold","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/88aca0ef\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":1387,"description":"Interview with Sean Roosen, Founder & CEO of Osisko Development Corp.Our previous interview: https://www.cruxinvestor.com/posts/osisko-development-tsxvodv-permitted-cariboo-project-towards-becoming-500000-oz-gold-camp-6379Recording date: 4th June 2025Osisko Development Corporation presents a compelling investment opportunity as one of only two fully permitted gold mines in Canada, positioning the company to capitalize on gold's strategic renaissance while benefiting from exceptional project economics and proven management execution.Project FundamentalsThe Cariboo Gold project in British Columbia represents a rare permitted asset in an increasingly constrained development environment. With construction permits secured in under 5 years compared to the industry average of 14 years, Osisko Development has overcome the primary hurdle facing gold developers. The project targets initial production of 200,000 ounces annually from a 5,000 ton per day operation, requiring $650 million capex versus competitors demanding $6.5 billion.The deposit contains 2 million ounces in reserves at 3.8 grams per ton, significantly exceeding comparable Canadian operations like Alamos' Young Davidson mine at 2.2 g/t and Agnico's Goldex at 1.52 grams. Cariboo's additional resources include 1.6 million ounces measured and indicated plus 1.8 million ounces inferred, spanning a 4.4 kilometer strike within a 50 kilometer mineralized trend under company control.Superior EconomicsProduction economics appear robust with costs targeting $1,157 per ounce, generating substantial margins at current gold prices exceeding $2,400. At these levels, the operation projects annual free cash flow of $457 million, providing significant financial flexibility.Construction activities are underway with 1,200 meters of underground development completed and critical equipment secured. The company has invested $700 million to date with over 700,000 meters of drilling, demonstrating development thoroughness that...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/1wv-MFlQAgnm-ca64e5kK4984dZB0os8-HJdRVsI74M/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzEzNTcyLzE2MjM5/NTQyMDctYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}