TORONTO, May 31, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Dundee Precious Metals Inc. (TSX:DPM) (“DPM”) is pleased to announce that it has entered into a definitive agreement (the “Arrangement Agreement”) with INV Metals Inc. (“INV Metals”) whereby DPM will acquire all of the issued and outstanding shares of INV Metals that DPM does not currently own pursuant to a court-approved plan of arrangement (the “Transaction”). DPM currently owns 35,344,424 common shares of INV Metals, or approximately 23.5% of outstanding INV Metals common shares.
Highlights of the Transaction
Under the terms of the Transaction, each of the issued and outstanding common shares of INV Metals that DPM does not currently own will be exchanged for 0.0910 of a DPM common share.
The Transaction has strong shareholder support, with management and directors of INV Metals and IAMGOLD Corporation (“IAMGOLD”) entering into voting support agreements representing, in aggregate, approximately 47% of the outstanding common shares of INV Metals.
The exchange ratio implies consideration of C$0.80 per INV Metals common share based on the preceding 5-day volume-weighted average price (“VWAP”) of DPM on the Toronto Stock Exchange (“TSX”) for the period ending May 28, 2021. This represents a 63% premium to the closing price of INV Metals common shares on the TSX on May 28, 2021.
The implied equity value of the Transaction on a 100% and fully-diluted basis is equal to approximately C$132 million and C$104 million for the portion not owned by DPM.
Upon completion of the Transaction, existing DPM and INV Metals shareholders will own approximately 94.5% and 5.5% of the pro forma company, respectively.
Strategic Rationale for DPM
The Loma Larga gold-copper-silver project (“Loma Larga” or “the Project”) is well-aligned with DPM’s core strengths and unique capabilities to unlock value:
Similar geology, mining method and processing flow sheet to DPM’s Chelopech underground copper-gold mine, which DPM has developed into a world-class, modern operation;
The Project will benefit from additional engagement with local stakeholders as was also the case in the initial stages of development for Ada Tepe, which is now a highly successful DPM operation that enjoys strong support from local communities; and
A portion of the production includes complex concentrate, which can be processed at DPM’s Tsumeb smelter or other outlets.
Adds high-quality growth asset to DPM’s portfolio: Loma Larga has the potential to produce an annual average of approximately 200,000 gold ounces (“Au oz.”) in its first five years. Life of mine production is estimated to be approximately 170,000 Au oz. per year at an attractive all-in sustaining cost, net of by-products (“AISC”), of approximately US$630/oz.1, which continues to support DPM’s peer-leading cost profile.
Strong reserve base and economic profile: Loma Larga adds approximately 2.6 million Au eq. oz. of high-grade mineral reserves for an initial 12-year mine life with compelling economic returns.1
Attractive valuation metrics: Transaction is expected to be accretive to DPM shareholders on a reserves and net asset value per share basis.
Strong upside potential: DPM intends to explore further optimization studies at Loma Larga while continuing to advance the permitting process.
Disciplined approach to project development: Ability to minimize up front spend during the permitting process while engaging with local communities in line with international best practices. As well, DPM will work to secure an investor protection agreement with the Ecuadorian government prior to making any significant capital commitments.
Maintains DPM’s financial flexibility: Transaction size preserves DPM’s strong balance sheet and its ability to pursue additional growth opportunities, while also continuing to return capital to shareholders.
“This transaction leverages our proven strengths as an environmentally and socially responsible mining company, and we look forward to engaging with all national and local stakeholders,” said David Rae, Dundee Precious Metals’ President and Chief Executive Officer. “Loma Larga adds a high-quality, advanced stage gold project to our portfolio that has the potential to generate meaningful production growth and significant value for our stakeholders.”
“Our approach to advancing Loma Larga will benefit from our firm commitment to the highest standards for engagement with local communities and environmental stewardship, in addition to our development and operating experience to further unlock the significant potential of the project.”
Candace MacGibbon, Chief Executive Officer of INV Metals, said, “We are very pleased to announce this transaction today following many years of hard work and dedication from the INV Metals team. We believe DPM is uniquely positioned to move Loma Larga forward, and as such, this transaction is not only an excellent outcome for our shareholders, but also one with the potential to offer tremendous benefits for both the project’s national and local stakeholders in the coming years.”
Transaction Summary
The Transaction will be effected by way of a court-approved plan of arrangement under the Business Corporations Act (Ontario), requiring the approval of: (i) at least 66 2/3% of the votes cast by the shareholders of INV Metals; and (ii) a simple majority of the votes cast by holders of INV Metals excluding for this purpose the votes attached to INV Metals common shares held by DPM and any other person as required under Multilateral Instrument 61-101 “Protection of Minority Security Holders in Special Transactions”, at a special meeting of INV Metals’ shareholders called to consider, among other matters, the Transaction.
IAMGOLD, along with the directors and officers of INV Metals, holding 36% and 11%, respectively, of the issued and outstanding common shares of INV Metals, have entered into voting support agreements with DPM, pursuant to which they have agreed, among other things, to vote their INV Metals shares in favour of the Transaction. Together with the shares already owned or held by DPM, this represents approximately 70% of INV Metals issued and outstanding shares that will be voted in support of the Transaction.
In addition to shareholder and court approvals, the Transaction is subject to applicable regulatory approvals including, but not limited to, TSX approval and the satisfaction of certain other closing conditions customary in transactions of this nature. The Arrangement Agreement contains customary provisions including non-solicitation, “fiduciary out” and “right to match” provisions, as well as a C$4.53 million termination fee payable to DPM under certain circumstances. The Arrangement Agreement, which describes the full particulars of the Arrangement, will be made available on SEDAR under the issuer profiles of DPM and INV Metals at www.sedar.com.
Full details of the Transaction will be included in the INV Metals management information circular which is expected to be mailed to shareholders in June 2021 and made available on SEDAR under the issuer profile of INV Metals at www.sedar.com. The shareholder meeting is expected to be held in July 2021 and the Transaction is expected to close shortly thereafter.
Board of Directors’ and Special Committee Recommendations
The Arrangement Agreement has been unanimously approved by the Boards of Directors of DPM and INV Metals, excluding David Rae, President & CEO of DPM, who abstained from voting on the Transaction in each case as he is also a director of INV Metals. INV Metals’ Board of Directors and the special committee of the Board of Directors (the “INV Metals Special Committee”) unanimously recommend that INV Metals shareholders vote in favour of the Transaction.
BMO Capital Markets has provided a fairness opinion to the Board of Directors of INV Metals and Trinity Advisors Corporation has provided a fairness opinion to the INV Metals Special Committee, each stating that, as of the date of such opinion, and based upon and subject to the assumptions, limitations and qualifications stated in such opinion, the consideration to be paid under the Transaction is fair, from a financial point of view, to INV Metals shareholders, other than DPM.
The INV Metals Special Committee also engaged Segal Valuation & Transaction Advisory LLP (“Segal”) as an independent valuator to prepare a formal valuation of the INV Metals common shares pursuant to MI 61-101. The INV Metals Special Committee received the formal valuation from Segal, which concluded that, subject to the scope of review, assumptions, limitations and qualifications set forth therein, as of May 30, 2021, the consideration to be paid under the Transaction is within the valuation range determined by Segal.
Advisors and Counsel
RBC Capital Markets is acting as financial adviser to DPM and Stikeman Elliott LLP and Flor & Hurtado are acting as DPM’s legal advisers.
BMO Capital Markets is acting as financial adviser to INV Metals in connection with the Transaction. INV Metals’ Special Committee engaged Trinity Advisors Corporation to provide an independent fairness opinion. Cassels Brock & Blackwell LLP is acting as INV Metals’ legal adviser.
Conference Call and Webcast Information
DPM will hold a conference call and webcast to discuss the Transaction, which will be held on Monday, May 31 at 8:30 AM EDT, followed by, followed by a question-and-answer session. The call-in numbers and webcast details are as follows:
Date and Time |
May 31, 2021 |
Webcast link |
https://produceredition.webcasts.com/starthere.jsp?ei=1469266&tp_key=54209afc3d |
Telephone dial-in |
Toll-free (Canada and US): 1-888-390-0605 |
Replay |
Toll-free (Canada and US): 1-888-390-0541 |
About Dundee Precious Metals
Dundee Precious Metals Inc. is a Canadian-based international gold mining company with operations and projects located in Bulgaria, Namibia and Serbia. The Company’s purpose is to unlock resources and generate value to thrive and grow together. This overall purpose is supported by a foundation of core values, which guides how the Company conducts its business and informs a set of complementary strategic pillars and objectives related to ESG, innovation, optimizing our existing portfolio, and growth. The Company’s resources are allocated in-line with its strategy to ensure that DPM delivers value for all of its stakeholders. DPM currently has an A rating from MSCI ESG Ratings, an independent ESG rating agency. DPM’s shares are traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange (symbol: DPM).
Dundee Precious Metals Contact |
David Rae |
Jennifer Cameron |
Cautionary Note Regarding Forward Looking Statements
This news release contains forward-looking statements and forward-looking information (together, "forward-looking statements") within the meaning of applicable securities laws. More particularly and without limitation, this press release contains forward-looking statements and information regarding the anticipated benefits of the proposed Transaction, and the anticipated timing of the completion of the Transaction. All statements, other than statements of historical facts, are forward-looking statements. Generally, forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of terminology such as "plans", "expects”, "estimates", "intends", "anticipates", "believes" or variations of such words, or statements that certain actions, events or results "may", "could", "would", "might", "will be taken", "occur" or "be achieved". Forward looking statements involve risks, uncertainties and other factors disclosed under the risk factor disclosure contained in the filings made by DPM and INV Metals with Canadian securities regulators, that could cause actual results, performance, prospects and opportunities to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements.
In respect of forward-looking statements and information concerning the anticipated benefits and timing of the completion of the proposed Transaction, each of DPM and IMV Metals have provided such statements and information in reliance on certain assumptions that it believes are reasonable at this time, including assumptions as to the ability of the parties to receive, in a timely manner and on satisfactory terms, the necessary court and shareholder approvals; the ability of the parties to satisfy, in a timely manner, the other conditions for the completion of the Transaction, and other expectations and assumptions concerning the proposed Transaction. The anticipated dates indicated may change for a number of reasons, including the necessary court and shareholder approvals or the necessity to extend the time limits for satisfying the other conditions for the completion of the proposed Transaction. Although DPM and INV Metals each believe that the assumptions and factors used in preparing these forward-looking statements are reasonable based upon the information currently available to each management as of the date hereof, it can give no assurance that these expectations will prove to have been correct, that the proposed Transaction will be completed or that it will be completed on the terms and conditions contemplated in this press release.
Risks and uncertainties inherent in the nature of the proposed Transaction include, without limitation, the failure of the parties to obtain the necessary shareholder and court approvals or to otherwise satisfy the conditions for the completion of the Transaction; failure of the parties to obtain such approvals or satisfy such conditions in a timely manner; significant transaction costs or unknown liabilities; the failure to realize the expected benefits of the Transaction; and general economic conditions. Failure to obtain the necessary shareholder and court approvals, or the failure of the parties to otherwise satisfy the conditions for the completion of the Transaction or to complete the Transaction, may result in the Transaction not being completed on the proposed terms or at all. Readers are therefore cautioned not to place undue reliance on these statements, which only apply as of the date of this news release, and no assurance can be given that such events will occur in the disclosed times frames or at all. Except where required by applicable law, DPM and INV Metals each disclaim any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
DPM Qualified Person
All scientific and technical information in this news release with respect to DPM and its assets were prepared in accordance with the standards of the Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum and National Instrument 43-101 – Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects (“NI 43-101”) and were reviewed and approved by Ross Overall, Corporate Mineral Resource Manager of DPM, who is a qualified person as defined under NI 43-101, and not independent of the Company.
INV Metals Qualified Person
All scientific and technical information in this news release with respect to INV Metals and its assets were prepared in accordance with the standards of the Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum and NI 43-101 and were reviewed and approved by Bill Shaver, P. Eng, a mining engineer and Chief Operating Officer of INV Metals, who is the qualified person for the purpose of NI 43-101.
Non-IFRS Measures
The information in this news release includes the following non-IFRS financial measure: all-in sustaining costs (AISC). These financial measures do not have any standardized meaning prescribed by IFRS and are therefore unlikely to be comparable to similar measures presented by other issuers. Management of DPM and INV Metals believe that the use of these non-IFRS measures will assist analysts, investors and other stakeholders of the companies in understanding the costs associated with producing gold, understanding the economics of gold mining, assessing the companies’ operating performance, the combined company’s ability to generate free cash flow from current operations and to generate free cash flow on an overall company basis, and for planning and forecasting of future periods. However, AISC does have limitations as an analytical tool as it may be influenced by the point in the life cycle of a specific mine and the level of additional exploration or expenditures a company has to make to fully develop its properties. Accordingly, these non-IFRS measures should not be considered in isolation, or as a substitute for, analysis of the companies; results as reported under IFRS. A reconciliation of the non-IFRS measures presented in this news release is contained in DPM's most recently filed annual MD&A, which is available on SEDAR at www.sedar.com.
Additional Information
Additional information about DPM and INV Metals can be found under their respective corporate profiles on SEDAR at www.sedar.com, or respective websites at www.dundeeprecious.com and www.invmetals.com, or by contacting the contacts above.
1 For more information refer to the technical report “NI 43-101 Feasibility Study Technical Report, Loma Larga Project, Azuay Province, Ecuador” dated April 8, 2020, available at www.sedar.com
Kirkland Lake, Ontario–(Newsfile Corp. – May 31, 2021) – RJK Explorations Ltd. (TSXV: RJX.A) (OTC: RJKAF) ("RJK" or "the Company") is halfway through a minimum 10-hole drill program to follow up on its original diamondiferous Kon Kimberlite sill discovery, originally announced February 5, 2020. The objective is to establish the source feeder location, create a 3D model, and correlate the different kimberlite layers to optimize the microdiamond sampling by discrete phases. As of May 31, 2021, five drill holes have been completed with correlatable phases recognized between holes. A brief description of the geological logging follows:
KON-21-01: This diagonal hole was planned to extend the KON kimberlite structure northward into the magnetic high, rimming the main kimberlite discovery. The drill hole advanced through 6.5 m of glacial till, then intersected Huronian conglomerate from 6.5m to 18.5m, then mafic syenite to 32.5m followed by 3 interbedded phases of volcaniclastic kimberlite breccia and hypabyssal kimberlite from 32.5 m to 72.1 m. The kimberlite formation unconformably overlies a granodiorite-syenite package cored from 72.1 m to 101.2 m.
KON-21-02: This diagonal hole was planned to extend the KON kimberlite structure northwest into the magnetic high rimming the main kimberlite discovery. The drill hole advanced through 7.1 m of glacial tills then followed by 3 phases of interbedded volcaniclastic kimberlite breccia and hypabyssal kimberlite from 7.1 m to 42.1 m. The kimberlite formation unconformably overlies a granodiorite-syenite package cored from 42.1 m to 116.9 m.
KON-21-03: This diagonal hole was planned to test a N/S trending magnetic low cross-cutting the magnetic high rimming the main kimberlite discovery. The drill hole advanced through 7.0 m of glacial tills then followed by a mafic syenite package from 7.0m to 130m. A silicified, pyritized alteration zone was intersected from 110m to 130m explaining the magnetic low target. Gold assays are pending from the silicified alteration zone.
KON-21-04: This vertical hole was planned to test the center of the KON kimberlite structure. The drill hole advanced through 5.8 m of glacial tills, then intersected 6 phases of interbedded volcaniclastic kimberlite breccia and hypabyssal kimberlite from 5.8 m to 120.1 m. The kimberlite formation unconformably overlies a granodiorite-syenite package cored from 120.1 m to 143.2 m.
KON-21-05: This diagonal hole was planned to extend the KON kimberlite structure eastward into the magnetic high rimming the main kimberlite discovery. The drill hole advanced through 16.5 m of glacial tills, then mafic syenite to 94.7 m, followed by 5 phases of interbedded volcaniclastic kimberlite breccia and hypabyssal kimberlite from 94.7 m to 250 m. The kimberlite formation unconformably overlies a granodiorite-syenite package cored from 250 m to 253 m.
KON-21-06 is currently being drilled from the southern magnetic high rim of the anomaly due north.
Diamond results from Kon were announced July 21, 2020, which included 7 natural microdiamonds, varying in colour, from clear to white. They were recovered from the 277 kg (611 lb) drill core sample, from 5 different kimberlite phases, which could represent separate eruptions. Three of the diamonds were chips with a greenish tinge and the other four are white diamond chips and macles. The chips are generally flat with one being triangular shaped, possibly a broken fragment from a larger stone. There were no inclusions in the diamonds recovered.
Exploratory Drilling
Earlier drilling in Lorrain Township in March and April intersected mineralization that has been sent for assay. Detailed logging indicates pyritic mineralization in several intervals from holes NL-21-02, PL-21-02 and GLH-21-01 which will be analysed for gold. Assays are pending. These drill test holes followed sampling done in 2012 by Hubacheck and Associates, which outlined gold in a basal till dispersion train to the south west of Paradis Pond. Two samples reported 22 and 11 gold grains with up to 6 pristine gold grains, indicating a likely source closeby. A magnetic high alteration zone target, south of Nicol Lake, hosted in Lorrain Granite and up-ice of the anomalous gold grains, was drill tested. Interpreted fault trends bounding this target area were also drill tested.
Kimberlite Processing Update
RJK has utilized two kimberlite labs over the past 6 months to process a total of 12,222.5 kg of kimberlite from 7 anomalies in Lorraine township. A mixture of diamond drill core, reverse circulation cuttings and surface excavation were sampled and the final results from all three methods are expected by the end of June 2021.
Peter Hubacheck comments, "In 17 months, RJK has discovered 8 new kimberlites in the Historic Cobalt Mining Camp, including a unique type of unconsolidated, near-surface kimberlite in 7 locations, previously not found in the Temiskaming Structural Rift Zone. To date, we have preliminary results on 2 of the 8 kimberlites, analysed for diamonds and indicator mineral chemistry. Detailed logging of diamond drill core and reverse circulation drill chips indicate possibly recent kimberlite eruptions occurring during the waning stages of the Quaternary Ice Age in Lorrain Township. We require the reports from the ongoing lab analysis to determine the diamond potential of the discoveries, and to plan future bulk sampling programs."
Mr. Peter Hubacheck, P. Geo., Project Manager for RJK and the Qualified Person as defined by National Instrument 43-101 has approved the technical disclosure in this release.
Contact Information
Glenn Kasner, President and CEO
Mobile: (705) 568-7567
info@rjkexplorations.com
Web Site: https://www.rjkexplorations.com/
Company Information: Tel: (705) 568-7445
Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.
Forward-Looking Information
This news release includes certain forward-looking statements, which may include, but are not limited to, statements concerning future mineral exploration and property option payments. Any statements contained herein that are not statements of historical facts may be deemed to be forward-looking, including those identified by the expressions "will", "anticipate", "believe", "plan", "estimate", "expect", "intend", "propose" and similar expressions. Forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results, performance, or achievements to differ materially from those expressed or implied in this news release. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated in this news release include, but are not limited to, the financial resources of the Corporation being inadequate to carry out its stated plans. RJK assumes no obligation to update the forward-looking statements or to update the reasons why actual results could differ from those reflected in the forward-looking statements except as required by applicable law.
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VANCOUVER, BC, May 31, 2021 /PRNewswire/ – Uranium Royalty Corp. (TSXV: URC) (NASDAQ: UROY) ("URC" or the "Company") announced today the grant of incentive stock options to purchase 725,000 common shares of the Company (the "Options") to certain directors, officers, employees and consultants of the Company pursuant to the Company's long term incentive plan (the "Plan"), which included 450,000 Options issued to directors and officers of the Company. The Options have an exercise price of $3.49 per share, representing the market price for the common shares on May 28, 2021, and are valid for a period of five years. The Options vest over a period of eighteen months.
The Company further announces that it has entered into a digital marketing agreement with Wallace Hill Partners Ltd. ("WHP"), an independent company that provides digital marketing services to public companies. The engagement has a 12-month term and may be terminated by the Company at any time. Pursuant to the agreement, the Company will pay $100,000 to WHP in consideration for the services provided thereunder, including, among other things, online marketing and publishing services through internal and third-party advertisers, to further increase the Company's profile. In addition to the Option grants to directors, officers, employees and consultants set forth above, the Company has granted Options to purchase 150,000 common shares of the Company to WHP. Such Options have an exercise price of $3.49 per share and are valid for a period of two years. The options vest incrementally over a 12-month period.
About Uranium Royalty Corp.
Uranium Royalty Corp. (URC) is a pure-play uranium royalty company focused on gaining exposure to uranium prices by making strategic investments in uranium interests, including royalties, streams, debt and equity investments in uranium companies, as well as through holdings of physical uranium.
Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.
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Virtual Investor Day IV – June 8-10, 2021
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Toronto, Ontario–(Newsfile Corp. – May 31, 2021) – IR.INC Capital Markets & Advisory Services ("IR.INC") and Follow the Money Investor Group ("FTMIG") along with major sponsor Laurentian Bank Securities, are pleased to welcome Mr. Pierre Lassonde, Chairman and CEO of Firelight Investments, as a Featured Keynote Speaker at Virtual Investor Day IV ("VID IV"), to be held June 8, 9, 10, 2021.
Mr. Lassonde, a well-known Mining Industry Leader, is a co-founder of Franco-Nevada and was elected as Chair Emeritus of Franco Nevada in 2020. He served as Chairman of the World Gold Council from 2005 to 2009 and was inducted into the Mining Hall of Fame in 2013. Mr. Lassonde is a member of the Order of Canada and Grand Officer of the National Order of Québec.
IR.INC and FTMIG invite you to join us for a three-day lineup of 24 premier presenting companies who will share their latest updates on assets and strategies along with key industry thought leaders who will discuss their overall views on commodities, the markets and their expectations.
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JUNE 8 – DAY I |
JUNE 9 – DAY II |
JUNE 10 – DAY III |
8:30 AM |
Barry Allan, Laurentian Bank Securities |
Pierre Lassonde |
Jamie Horvat, |
9:00 AM |
Pure Gold Mining – (TSXV: PGM) |
Bunker Hill Mining – (CSE: BNKR) |
Quebec Precious Metals – (TSXV: QPM) |
10:00 AM |
Wesdome Gold Mines – (TSX: WDO) |
Abrasilver Resource – (TSXV: ABRA) |
Azimut Exploration – (TSXV: AZM) |
11:00 AM |
New Gold – (TSX: NGD) |
VanGold Mining – (TSXV: VAN) |
Amex Exploration – (TSXV: AMX) |
12:00 PM |
Argonaut Gold – (TSX: AR) |
Marathon Gold – (TSX: MOZ) |
Fury Gold Mines – (TSX: FURY) |
1:00 PM |
Champion Iron – (TSX: CIA) |
Monarch Mining – (TSX: GBAR) |
Omai Gold Mines – (TSXV: OMG) |
2:00 PM |
Altius Minerals – (TSX: ALS) |
Goldshore Resources – (TSXV: GHSR) |
Major Precious Metals – (CSE: SIZE) |
3:00 PM |
Ely Gold Royalties – (TSXV: ELY) |
Moneta Porcupine – (TSX: ME) |
Ridgeline Minerals – (TSXV: RDG) |
4:00 PM |
Fortuna Silver Mines – (TSX: FVI) |
Whitehorse Gold – (TSXV: WHG) |
Warrior Gold – (TSXV: WAR) |
Note: Schedule may be subject to change |
Byron King, Editor Whiskey & Gunpowder |
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Our mission consists of sourcing investment ideas that will generate higher returns for our clients. We remain true to Laurentian Bank's culture, putting clients first and encouraging independent thinking. Our expertise focuses on the analysis of companies with an emphasis on identifying emerging investment trends and the underlying companies that offer sustainable growth, attractive risk-adjusted valuations and which are led by strong, driven management teams.
Timely and insightful research remains the primary driver for the group, along with providing value-added service to both our corporate and institutional clients. We currently cover six sectors considered to be of high importance and an integral part of the Canadian economic engine. Presently, the sectors covered are: Base and Precious Metals, Industrials & Transportation, Utilities, Diversified Technology, REITS and Special Situations.
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Teck Resources Ltd TECK is poised to gain from its cost-reduction initiatives, solid project pipelines and an innovation-driven efficiency program. Improvement in metals and crude prices will also drive growth. However, uncertainties related to the extent and impact of the coronavirus pandemic on demand as well as on commodity prices, suppliers and global financial markets are concerns.
Teck currently carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). It has a VGM Score of A. Our research shows that stocks with a VGM Score of A or B, when combined with a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), 2 (Buy) or 3, offer the best investment opportunities for investors. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.
Q1 Earnings Top Estimates: Teck reported adjusted earnings of 48 cents per share in the March-end quarter, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 43 cents. The bottom line also improved from the prior-year quarter’s earnings of 13 cents per share, driven by higher prices of its principal products, most significantly copper, zinc and blended bitumen.
The company has a trailing four-quarter average earnings surprise of 133.6%.
Underpriced: Looking at Teck’s price-to-earnings ratio, its shares are underpriced at the current level, which seems attractive for investors. The company has a trailing P/E ratio of 21.9, which is lower than the industry average of 45.9.
Positive Earnings Estimates: Teck’s earnings estimate for the current year is currently pegged at $2.08 per share, suggesting a year-over-year surge of 166.7%.
Teck’s shares have appreciated 157.7% over the past year, outperforming the industry’s growth of 59.4%.
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Teck is poised to gain from the Neptune Bulk Terminals facility upgrade project, which is now in the commissioning phase and ramp-up will continue as planned. The project will strengthen the steelmaking coal-supply chain, and meet the long-term requirements of customers for consistent, high-quality products. The first steelmaking coal production through this upgraded facility is anticipated in the current quarter. The company projects steelmaking coal production between 25.5 million tons and 26.5 million tons in 2021.
Demand for steelmaking coal continues to recover from the impact of the pandemic. The company targets 7.5 million tons steelmaking coal sales to China in 2021, in a bid to capitalize on the increase in demand due to restrictions on Australian coal imports.
Construction activities at the QB2 copper project surpassed the half-way point in April. The first production from this project is targeted for second-quarter 2022. Once completed, QB2 will transform the company’s copper business, making it a major global copper producer. Copper production from Highland Valley Copper and Antamina mine continues to be higher in the ongoing quarter as a result of higher copper grades. Copper production for 2021 is expected in the range of 275,000 to 290,000 tons. The company produced 275.7 tons of copper in 2020.
The refined copper market improved during the first quarter, with higher copper prices through the quarter. The recovery in copper price is the result of Chinese government stimulus measures, increased infrastructure spending and improved manufacturing activities in China. Apart from this, zinc and crude oil prices continue to strengthen, supported by improved global demand.
Teck has implemented a cost-reduction program to lower its operating costs, and deferred some of the planned capital projects in a bid to counter the uncertain economic conditions. Moreover, Teck continues to implement its innovation-driven efficiency program — RACE21 — that is expected to boost productivity across the business.
Teck’s current-year guidance reflects uncertainties related to the extent and impact of the pandemic on demand as well as on commodity prices, suppliers and global financial markets. The company’s QB2 project will be likely be unfavorably impacted due to worsening of the COVID-19 situation in Chile.
Moreover, copper production from Andacollo mine and Quebrada Blanca might be lower this year due to lower copper grades. Zinc production is also projected to be bleak due to maintenance and water-related challenges in 2020.
Investors might want to hold on to the stock, at present, as it has ample prospects for outperforming peers in the near future.
Better-ranked stocks in the basic materials space include ArcelorMittal MT, Cabot Corporation CBT and Dow Inc. DOW. All of these stocks flaunt a Zacks Rank #1, currently.
ArcelorMittal has a projected earnings growth rate of 984.7% for the current fiscal year. The company’s shares have soared nearly 179% in the past year.
Cabot has an expected earnings growth rate of 125.9% for the current fiscal year. The company’s shares have rallied around 79.4% over the past year.
Dow has an estimated earnings growth rate of 261.6% for the current fiscal year. The company’s shares have gained roughly 75% in a year’s time.
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TORONTO, ON / ACCESSWIRE / May 31, 2021 / Bold Ventures Inc. (TSX.V:BOL) (the "Company" or "Bold") is pleased to announce the second closing of a non-brokered private placement offering of up to 3,750,000 working capital units (the "WC Units") of the Company at a price of $0.08 per WC Unit for up to $300,000 (the "Offering"). See Bold press release dated May 13, 2021.
The second tranche consists of 1,250,000 WC Units for proceeds totalling $100,000. The Company paid commission equal to $7,000 cash and 87,500 Broker Warrants to qualified finders in connection with the Offering. Each Broker Warrant is comprised of a unit consisting of a share and one-half (0.5) warrant. A full warrant and 15 cents will acquire an additional common share for a period of two (2) years from the date of closing. The securities issued are subject to a hold period expiring on September 29, 2021. The Offering is being extended with an anticipated closing date of June 8, 2021.
The Offering
Each WC Unit comprises one (1) common share of the Company priced at $0.08 and one-half (0.5) of a common share purchase warrant with each full warrant (a "WC Warrant") entitling the holder to acquire one (1) common share at a price of $0.15 until two (2) years following the closing of the Offering. The proceeds from the Offering will be used for general working capital, property acquisition, exploration and expenses of the offering.
In connection with the WC Offering, the Company may pay a finder's fee to qualified finders in consideration for their assistance with the Offering. The finder's fees may be payable in cash and/or securities of Bold at the discretion of the Company and in accordance with the rules of the TSXV.
All securities to be issued pursuant to the Offering are subject to a statutory four (4) month and one (1) day hold period and regulatory approval.
Please visit the Bold website at www.boldventuresinc.com and see our recent news and project information.
For additional information contact 416-864-1456 or email: info@boldventuresinc.com.
About Bold Ventures Inc.
The Company explores for Gold and Base Metals in Canada. Bold is exploring properties located within active gold camps of Northern Ontario. Bold also holds significant assets located within and around the emerging multi-metals district dubbed the Ring of Fire region, located in the James Bay Lowlands of Northern Ontario.
For additional information about Bold Ventures and our projects please visit www.boldventuresinc.com or contact us at 416-864-1456 or email us at info@boldventuresinc.com.
"David B Graham"
David Graham
President and CEO
Neither TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.
Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements: This Press Release contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties, which may cause actual results to differ materially from the statements made. When used in this document, the words "may", "would", "could", "will", "intend", "plan", "anticipate", "believe", "estimate", "expect" and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Such statements reflect our current views with respect to future events and are subject to such risks and uncertainties. Many factors could cause our actual results to differ materially from the statements made, including those factors discussed in filings made by us with the Canadian securities regulatory authorities. Should one or more of these risks and uncertainties, such actual results of current exploration programs, the general risks associated with the mining industry, the price of gold and other metals, currency and interest rate fluctuations, increased competition and general economic and market factors, occur or should assumptions underlying the forward looking statements prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those described herein as intended, planned, anticipated, or expected. We do not intend and do not assume any obligation to update these forward-looking statements, except as required by law. Shareholders are cautioned not to put undue reliance on such forward-looking statements.
SOURCE: Bold Ventures Inc.
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What trends should we look for it we want to identify stocks that can multiply in value over the long term? Firstly, we'd want to identify a growing return on capital employed (ROCE) and then alongside that, an ever-increasing base of capital employed. If you see this, it typically means it's a company with a great business model and plenty of profitable reinvestment opportunities. Speaking of which, we noticed some great changes in EROAD's (NZSE:ERD) returns on capital, so let's have a look.
Just to clarify if you're unsure, ROCE is a metric for evaluating how much pre-tax income (in percentage terms) a company earns on the capital invested in its business. Analysts use this formula to calculate it for EROAD:
Return on Capital Employed = Earnings Before Interest and Tax (EBIT) ÷ (Total Assets – Current Liabilities)
0.05 = NZ$7.0m ÷ (NZ$172m – NZ$32m) (Based on the trailing twelve months to March 2021).
Therefore, EROAD has an ROCE of 5.0%. Ultimately, that's a low return and it under-performs the Electronic industry average of 30%.
See our latest analysis for EROAD
Above you can see how the current ROCE for EROAD compares to its prior returns on capital, but there's only so much you can tell from the past. If you'd like to see what analysts are forecasting going forward, you should check out our free report for EROAD.
EROAD has recently broken into profitability so their prior investments seem to be paying off. About five years ago the company was generating losses but things have turned around because it's now earning 5.0% on its capital. Not only that, but the company is utilizing 166% more capital than before, but that's to be expected from a company trying to break into profitability. This can tell us that the company has plenty of reinvestment opportunities that are able to generate higher returns.
Long story short, we're delighted to see that EROAD's reinvestment activities have paid off and the company is now profitable. And with the stock having performed exceptionally well over the last five years, these patterns are being accounted for by investors. With that being said, we still think the promising fundamentals mean the company deserves some further due diligence.
On a final note, we've found 3 warning signs for EROAD that we think you should be aware of.
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Even if it's not a huge purchase, we think it was good to see that Paul Cholakos, the Independent Non-Executive Director of Carpentaria Resources Limited (ASX:CAP) recently shelled out AU$63k to buy stock, at AU$0.10 per share. While we're hesitant to get too excited about a purchase of that size, we do note it increased their holding by a solid 42%.
See our latest analysis for Carpentaria Resources
Notably, that recent purchase by Paul Cholakos is the biggest insider purchase of Carpentaria Resources shares that we've seen in the last year. Even though the purchase was made at a significantly lower price than the recent price (AU$0.15), we still think insider buying is a positive. While it does suggest insiders consider the stock undervalued at lower prices, this transaction doesn't tell us much about what they think of current prices.
Paul Cholakos bought a total of 2.04m shares over the year at an average price of AU$0.057. The chart below shows insider transactions (by companies and individuals) over the last year. By clicking on the graph below, you can see the precise details of each insider transaction!
There are always plenty of stocks that insiders are buying. So if that suits your style you could check each stock one by one or you could take a look at this free list of companies. (Hint: insiders have been buying them).
For a common shareholder, it is worth checking how many shares are held by company insiders. A high insider ownership often makes company leadership more mindful of shareholder interests. Our data indicates that Carpentaria Resources insiders own about AU$4.9m worth of shares (which is 8.1% of the company). We do note, however, it is possible insiders have an indirect interest through a private company or other corporate structure. Whilst better than nothing, we're not overly impressed by these holdings.
It's certainly positive to see the recent insider purchase. We also take confidence from the longer term picture of insider transactions. But on the other hand, the company made a loss during the last year, which makes us a little cautious. On this analysis the only slight negative we see is the fairly low (overall) insider ownership; their transactions suggest that they are quite positive on Carpentaria Resources stock. So while it's helpful to know what insiders are doing in terms of buying or selling, it's also helpful to know the risks that a particular company is facing. Be aware that Carpentaria Resources is showing 5 warning signs in our investment analysis, and 1 of those is potentially serious…
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For the purposes of this article, insiders are those individuals who report their transactions to the relevant regulatory body. We currently account for open market transactions and private dispositions, but not derivative transactions.
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We can readily understand why investors are attracted to unprofitable companies. By way of example, Arafura Resources (ASX:ARU) has seen its share price rise 112% over the last year, delighting many shareholders. But the harsh reality is that very many loss making companies burn through all their cash and go bankrupt.
So notwithstanding the buoyant share price, we think it's well worth asking whether Arafura Resources' cash burn is too risky. In this report, we will consider the company's annual negative free cash flow, henceforth referring to it as the 'cash burn'. The first step is to compare its cash burn with its cash reserves, to give us its 'cash runway'.
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A company's cash runway is calculated by dividing its cash hoard by its cash burn. As at December 2020, Arafura Resources had cash of AU$16m and no debt. Looking at the last year, the company burnt through AU$14m. That means it had a cash runway of around 14 months as of December 2020. That's not too bad, but it's fair to say the end of the cash runway is in sight, unless cash burn reduces drastically. Depicted below, you can see how its cash holdings have changed over time.
Arafura Resources didn't record any revenue over the last year, indicating that it's an early stage company still developing its business. Nonetheless, we can still examine its cash burn trajectory as part of our assessment of its cash burn situation. Over the last year its cash burn actually increased by 15%, which suggests that management are increasing investment in future growth, but not too quickly. However, the company's true cash runway will therefore be shorter than suggested above, if spending continues to increase. Arafura Resources makes us a little nervous due to its lack of substantial operating revenue. So we'd generally prefer stocks from this list of stocks that have analysts forecasting growth.
Given its cash burn trajectory, Arafura Resources shareholders may wish to consider how easily it could raise more cash, despite its solid cash runway. Companies can raise capital through either debt or equity. Commonly, a business will sell new shares in itself to raise cash and drive growth. By comparing a company's annual cash burn to its total market capitalisation, we can estimate roughly how many shares it would have to issue in order to run the company for another year (at the same burn rate).
Since it has a market capitalisation of AU$187m, Arafura Resources' AU$14m in cash burn equates to about 7.3% of its market value. That's a low proportion, so we figure the company would be able to raise more cash to fund growth, with a little dilution, or even to simply borrow some money.
Even though its increasing cash burn makes us a little nervous, we are compelled to mention that we thought Arafura Resources' cash burn relative to its market cap was relatively promising. While we're the kind of investors who are always a bit concerned about the risks involved with cash burning companies, the metrics we have discussed in this article leave us relatively comfortable about Arafura Resources' situation. On another note, we conducted an in-depth investigation of the company, and identified 3 warning signs for Arafura Resources (1 is a bit concerning!) that you should be aware of before investing here.
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Vancouver, British Columbia–(Newsfile Corp. – May 28, 2021) – GoviEx Uranium Inc. (TSXV: GXU) (OTCQB: GVXXF) ("GoviEx or the Company") is pleased to announce that it has executed a drilling contract with Hydro Tech Drilling & Exploration (Z) LTD ("Hydro Tech") to undertake exploration and resource delineation drilling programs focused at the Company's Mutanga Uranium Project, in Zambia (the "Project").
"With the reissued Chirundu Mining Permit we are keen to get back to advancing our Zambian assets with the development of Mutanga. The Project benefits from very simple and straight forward operations due to low-waste stripping, low acid consumption and potentially one of the lowest capital expenditure requirements of its African peers needed to get into production. The mine plan currently forecasts an 11-year mine life and the drill targets identified through trenching, in known uranium intersections, indicate potential for resource extension making this a potential long-life project. Furthermore, considerable metallurgical test work has already been undertaken to a pre-feasibility study standard, providing considerable confidence on the process route considered." stated Daniel Major, Chief Executive Officer.
GoviEx has planned a 8,000 metre down-hole percussion drilling program, focussed on the Dibwe East deposit and new areas defined by previous trench sampling east of Dibwe East. The objectives of the program are:
To upgrade the mineral resource associated with the Dibwe East deposit from an Inferred to an Indicated category, allowing its inclusion in a Feasibility Study. Drilling will be carried out based on a 100 m x 50 m grid to an average depth of 110 metre. The Dibwe East deposit currently contains 43.1 Mt of ore at an average grade of 304 ppm U3O8 for 28.9 Mlb U3O8.
To undertake exploration drilling on three trenches on strike and to the east of Dibwe East, which have previously shown anomalous uranium.
Hydro Tech is a Zambian based drilling company that specialises in groundwater and exploration drilling and has been operating for seven years. Terratec Geophysical Services Namibia will provide down-hole logging services including, calibrated gamma log, used to estimate the uranium grade, hole deviation and conductivity log, to interpret the geology.
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In addition, the Company will start the installation of water points in the nearby village of Hachibozu, which will include: drilling a water well, installation of a wind pump and a water tank. This is part of the Company's CSR program and aims to help facilitate access to water within the village.
In 2017, the Company filed the "NI 43-101 Technical Report on a Preliminary Economic Assessment of the Mutanga Uranium Project in Zambia", dated November 30, 2017 (the "PEA"). The PEA was prepared by Qualified Persons from SRK Consulting (UK) Limited.
Highlights of the PEA include the following:
The Project development plan envisions an average annual production rate of 2.4 million pounds of U3O8 yellowcake over an initial 11-year mine life, with an 88% ultimate uranium recovery rate.
Key benefits of the Project are the low stripping ratio (3.4:1) and low sulfuric acid consumption (3-9 kg/tonne ore).
Initial capital costs are estimated at US$ 123 million, with estimated cash operating costs of US$ 31.1/lb U3O8, excluding royalties. Total life-of-mine costs are forecast at US$ 37.9/lb U3O8.
The PEA is based on Measured and Indicated Mineral Resources of 15 million pounds (Mlb) U3O8 and 45 Mlb of Inferred Mineral Resources.
At a long-term uranium price of US$ 58/lb U3O8, the base case project economics for this Project are positive, and indicate an after-tax net present value of US$ 112 million (at 8% discount rate) with an internal rate of return (IRR) of 25% and total life-of-mine net free cash of US$ 268 million.
The PEA is considered preliminary in nature and includes Inferred Mineral Resources that are considered too speculative geologically to have the economic considerations applied to them that would enable them to be categorized as Mineral Reserves. Mineral Resources that are not Mineral Reserves have not yet demonstrated economic viability. Due to the uncertainty that may be attached to Inferred Mineral Resources, it cannot be assumed that all, or any part of an Inferred Mineral Resource, will be upgraded to an Indicated or Measured Mineral Resource as a result of continued exploration or Mineral Reserves once economic considerations are applied; therefore, there is no certainty that the production profile concluded in the PEA will be realized.
Qualified Persons
The scientific and technical information in this release has been reviewed and approved by
Dr. Rob Bowell, a chartered chemist of the Royal Society of Chemistry, a chartered geologist of the Geological Society of London, and a Fellow of the Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Materials, who is an independent Qualified Person under the terms of NI 43-101 for uranium deposits. Dr. Bowell has verified the data disclosed in this news release.
Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor the Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.
About GoviEx Uranium
GoviEx is a mineral resource company focused on the exploration and development of uranium properties in Africa. GoviEx's principal objective is to become a significant uranium producer through the continued exploration and development of its flagship mine-permitted Madaouela Project in Niger, its mine-permitted Mutanga Project in Zambia, and its multi-element Falea Project in Mali.
Information Contacts
Govind Friedland, Executive Chairman
Daniel Major, Chief Executive Officer
Tel: +1-604-681-5529
Email: info@goviex.com
Web: www.goviex.com
Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
This news release may contain forward-looking information within the meaning of applicable securities laws. All information and statements other than statements of current or historical facts contained in this news release are forward-looking information.
Forward-looking statements are subject to various risks and uncertainties concerning the specific factors disclosed here and elsewhere in GoviEx's periodic filings with Canadian securities regulators. When used in this news release, words such as "will", "could", "plan", "estimate", "expect", "intend", "may", "potential", "should," and similar expressions, are forward- looking statements. Information provided in this document is necessarily summarized and may not contain all available material information.
Forward-looking statements include those related to any plans for the further exploration and development of the Project; anticipated low capital expenditure requirements among its African peers needed to get into production; potential for resource extension leading to a potential long-life Project; the stated objectives of the drill program; and the proposed installation of water points in the nearby village of Hachibozu.
Although the Company believes the expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions, it can give no assurances that its expectations will be achieved. Such assumptions, which may prove incorrect, include the following: (i) that the Company will be successful in its exploration and development plans for the Project; (ii) that projected low capital expenditures for the Project will remain unchanged or improve; (iii) that the drill program will be completed as planned and meet its objectives; (iv) that the Company will be able to complete its planned CSR work as planned and (v) that the price of uranium will remain sufficiently high and the costs of advancing the Company's mining projects will remain sufficiently low so as to permit GoviEx to implement its business plans in a profitable manner.
Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from expectations include (i) the inability or unwillingness of Hydro Tech to complete the drill program as and when planned; (ii) the inability of the Company to successfully complete the exploration and development milestones that are the conditions of the reinstatement of the Chirundu Mining License (12634-HQ-LML); (iii) potential delays due to COVID-19 restrictions; (iv) the failure of the Company's projects, for technical, logistical, labour-relations, or other reasons; (v) a decrease in the price of uranium below what is necessary to sustain the Company's operations; (vi) an increase in the Company's operating costs above what is necessary to sustain its operations; (vii) accidents, labour disputes, or the materialization of similar risks; (viii) a deterioration in capital market conditions that prevents the Company from raising the funds it requires on a timely basis; and (ix) generally, the Company's inability to develop and implement a successful business plan for any reason.
In addition, the factors described or referred to in the section entitled "Risks Factors" in the MD&A for the year ended December 31, 2020, of GoviEx, which is available on the SEDAR website at www.sedar.com, should be reviewed in conjunction with the information found in this news release.
Although GoviEx has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual results, performance, or achievements to differ materially from those contained in the forward- looking statements, there can be other factors that cause results, performance, or achievements not to be as anticipated, estimated, or intended. There can be no assurance that such information will prove to be accurate or that management's expectations or estimates of future developments, circumstances, or results will materialize. As a result of these risks and uncertainties, no assurance can be given that any events anticipated by the forward-looking information in this news release will transpire or occur, or, if any of them do so, what benefits that GoviEx will derive therefrom. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements in this news release are made as of the date of this news release, and GoviEx disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise such information, except as required by applicable law.
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A month has gone by since the last earnings report for Teck Resources Ltd (TECK). Shares have added about 12.5% in that time frame, outperforming the S&P 500.
Will the recent positive trend continue leading up to its next earnings release, or is Teck Resources Ltd due for a pullback? Before we dive into how investors and analysts have reacted as of late, let's take a quick look at the most recent earnings report in order to get a better handle on the important drivers.
Teck Resources reported first-quarter 2021 adjusted earnings per share of 48 cents, which beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 43 cents. The bottom line also improved from earnings of 13 cents in the prior-year quarter courtesy of higher prices of its principal products, most significantly copper, zinc and blended bitumen.
Including one-time items, the company reported earnings per share of 45 cents against a loss of $43 cents in the prior-year quarter.
Net sales were $2,006 million, which increased 13% year over year. However, the top line missed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $2,050 million. Steelmaking coal sales volumes improved 9% year over year to 6.2 million tons and was within the company’s guidance range. Of this, sales to China accounted for approximately 2 million tons. This was according to the company’s plan to increase sales to China in a bid to capitalize on the increase in demand due to restrictions on Australian coal imports. The company reported decrease in sales volumes of copper, zinc and blended bitumen. However, the impact was offset by higher copper, zinc and blended bitumen prices in the quarter.
Gross profit, before depreciation and amortization, inched up 1% year over year to $1,491 million. Gross margin came in at 25.7% compared with the year-ago quarter’s 16.7%. Adjusted EBITDA was $761 million, up 68% from the prior-year quarter. EBITDA margin came in at 38% in the first quarter compared with the year-earlier quarter’s 26%.
The Steelmaking Coal segment reported sales of $824 million, reflecting year-over-year growth of 8%. The segment reported an operating profit of $140 million compared with an operating profit of $204 in the prior-year quarter. This can be attributed to increased sales volumes and lower operating costs.
Copper segment’s net sales were up 42% year over year to $604 million in the March-end quarter. The segment’s operating profit was $232 million in the reported quarter, reflecting a turnaround from the operating loss of $5 million in the prior-year quarter. This was driven by substantially higher copper prices, which were partially offset by higher unit operating costs and lower copper sales volumes.
The Zinc segment’s net sales inched down 1% year over year to $449 million during the reported quarter. The segment’s operating profit climbed 18% year over year to $92 million during this period. Substantially higher zinc prices were somewhat offset by lower sales volumes and higher unit operating costs and royalty expense.
The Energy segment’s net sales declined 2% year over year to $128 million in the first quarter. The segment reported an operating loss of $37 million compared with the prior-year quarter’s loss of $582 million. This was due to increase in global benchmark crude oil prices, including Western Canadian Select (WCS), partially offset by higher unit operating costs due to lower production.
Teck Resources generated cash flow of $461 million from operating activities in the first quarter of 2021 compared with $208 million in the prior-year quarter. The company had cash and cash equivalents of $294 million as of Mar 31, 2021, compared with $354 million as of Dec 31, 2020. Total debt was $5,328 million at the end of the first quarter compared with $4,914 million as of Dec 31, 2020.
The company crossed the half-way mark at its flagship QB2 copper growth project in April. First production continues to be expected in the second half of 2022. The Neptune port upgrade is now in the commissioning phase and ramp-up will continue as planned. So far 18 vessels have been loaded using the new outbound system.
Teck Resources expects steelmaking coal production between 25.5 million tons and 26.5 million tons in 2021. Copper production is anticipated within 275,000-290,000 tons. Zinc production is projected between 585,000 tons and 610,000 tons. The company estimates Bitumen production for 2021 between 8.6 million barrels and 12.1 million barrels.
For the second quarter, at Red Dog, the company expects sales of zinc in concentrate to be 35,000-45,000 tons. Zinc sales are expected to be lower than normal in the second quarter owing to reduced production in 2020 due to maintenance and water-related challenges. This resulted in lower concentrate shipments during 2020 and subsequently led to lower offsite zinc inventory available for sale. In the second half of 2021, the company expects sales of zinc in concentrate to be in line with the normal seasonal pattern of Red Dog sales.
Steelmaking coal sales is projected to be 6.0-6.4 million ton for the second quarter of 2021. The company will continue to prioritize available spot sales to China. The sales to Chinese customers are priced at the CFR China price assessments, which are higher than FOB Australia price assessments, thereby boosting its overall realized price.
How Have Estimates Been Moving Since Then?
It turns out, fresh estimates have trended downward during the past month.
VGM Scores
At this time, Teck Resources Ltd has a nice Growth Score of B, though it is lagging a lot on the Momentum Score front with a D. However, the stock was allocated a grade of A on the value side, putting it in the top quintile for this investment strategy.
Overall, the stock has an aggregate VGM Score of A. If you aren't focused on one strategy, this score is the one you should be interested in.
Outlook
Estimates have been broadly trending downward for the stock, and the magnitude of these revisions indicates a downward shift. Notably, Teck Resources Ltd has a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). We expect an in-line return from the stock in the next few months.
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Anglo American's (LON:AAL) stock is up by a considerable 13% over the past three months. Since the market usually pay for a company’s long-term fundamentals, we decided to study the company’s key performance indicators to see if they could be influencing the market. In this article, we decided to focus on Anglo American's ROE.
Return on Equity or ROE is a test of how effectively a company is growing its value and managing investors’ money. In other words, it is a profitability ratio which measures the rate of return on the capital provided by the company's shareholders.
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The formula for ROE is:
Return on Equity = Net Profit (from continuing operations) ÷ Shareholders' Equity
So, based on the above formula, the ROE for Anglo American is:
10% = US$3.3b ÷ US$33b (Based on the trailing twelve months to December 2020).
The 'return' is the amount earned after tax over the last twelve months. One way to conceptualize this is that for each £1 of shareholders' capital it has, the company made £0.10 in profit.
So far, we've learned that ROE is a measure of a company's profitability. Based on how much of its profits the company chooses to reinvest or "retain", we are then able to evaluate a company's future ability to generate profits. Assuming everything else remains unchanged, the higher the ROE and profit retention, the higher the growth rate of a company compared to companies that don't necessarily bear these characteristics.
To begin with, Anglo American seems to have a respectable ROE. Yet, the fact that the company's ROE is lower than the industry average of 17% does temper our expectations. However, we are pleased to see the impressive 37% net income growth reported by Anglo American over the past five years. We reckon that there could be other factors at play here. Such as – high earnings retention or an efficient management in place. Bear in mind, the company does have a respectable ROE. It is just that the industry ROE is higher. So this also does lend some color to the high earnings growth seen by the company.
Next, on comparing with the industry net income growth, we found that Anglo American's growth is quite high when compared to the industry average growth of 27% in the same period, which is great to see.
The basis for attaching value to a company is, to a great extent, tied to its earnings growth. What investors need to determine next is if the expected earnings growth, or the lack of it, is already built into the share price. Doing so will help them establish if the stock's future looks promising or ominous. If you're wondering about Anglo American's's valuation, check out this gauge of its price-to-earnings ratio, as compared to its industry.
The three-year median payout ratio for Anglo American is 41%, which is moderately low. The company is retaining the remaining 59%. By the looks of it, the dividend is well covered and Anglo American is reinvesting its profits efficiently as evidenced by its exceptional growth which we discussed above.
Additionally, Anglo American has paid dividends over a period of at least ten years which means that the company is pretty serious about sharing its profits with shareholders. Upon studying the latest analysts' consensus data, we found that the company is expected to keep paying out approximately 42% of its profits over the next three years. Regardless, the future ROE for Anglo American is predicted to rise to 13% despite there being not much change expected in its payout ratio.
On the whole, we feel that Anglo American's performance has been quite good. In particular, it's great to see that the company has seen significant growth in its earnings backed by a respectable ROE and a high reinvestment rate. With that said, the latest industry analyst forecasts reveal that the company's earnings growth is expected to slow down. To know more about the company's future earnings growth forecasts take a look at this free report on analyst forecasts for the company to find out more.
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Does the May share price for Hargreaves Services Plc (LON:HSP) reflect what it's really worth? Today, we will estimate the stock's intrinsic value by projecting its future cash flows and then discounting them to today's value. We will take advantage of the Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) model for this purpose. Models like these may appear beyond the comprehension of a lay person, but they're fairly easy to follow.
We generally believe that a company's value is the present value of all of the cash it will generate in the future. However, a DCF is just one valuation metric among many, and it is not without flaws. Anyone interested in learning a bit more about intrinsic value should have a read of the Simply Wall St analysis model.
See our latest analysis for Hargreaves Services
We're using the 2-stage growth model, which simply means we take in account two stages of company's growth. In the initial period the company may have a higher growth rate and the second stage is usually assumed to have a stable growth rate. To begin with, we have to get estimates of the next ten years of cash flows. Where possible we use analyst estimates, but when these aren't available we extrapolate the previous free cash flow (FCF) from the last estimate or reported value. We assume companies with shrinking free cash flow will slow their rate of shrinkage, and that companies with growing free cash flow will see their growth rate slow, over this period. We do this to reflect that growth tends to slow more in the early years than it does in later years.
Generally we assume that a dollar today is more valuable than a dollar in the future, so we need to discount the sum of these future cash flows to arrive at a present value estimate:
2021 |
2022 |
2023 |
2024 |
2025 |
2026 |
2027 |
2028 |
2029 |
2030 |
|
Levered FCF (£, Millions) |
UK£41.2m |
-UK£894.7k |
UK£13.3m |
UK£13.7m |
UK£14.1m |
UK£14.4m |
UK£14.6m |
UK£14.8m |
UK£15.0m |
UK£15.2m |
Growth Rate Estimate Source |
Analyst x2 |
Analyst x2 |
Analyst x1 |
Est @ 3.26% |
Est @ 2.56% |
Est @ 2.06% |
Est @ 1.72% |
Est @ 1.48% |
Est @ 1.31% |
Est @ 1.19% |
Present Value (£, Millions) Discounted @ 8.1% |
UK£38.1 |
-UK£0.8 |
UK£10.5 |
UK£10.0 |
UK£9.5 |
UK£9.0 |
UK£8.5 |
UK£7.9 |
UK£7.4 |
UK£7.0 |
("Est" = FCF growth rate estimated by Simply Wall St)
Present Value of 10-year Cash Flow (PVCF) = UK£107m
The second stage is also known as Terminal Value, this is the business's cash flow after the first stage. The Gordon Growth formula is used to calculate Terminal Value at a future annual growth rate equal to the 5-year average of the 10-year government bond yield of 0.9%. We discount the terminal cash flows to today's value at a cost of equity of 8.1%.
Terminal Value (TV)= FCF2030 × (1 + g) ÷ (r – g) = UK£15m× (1 + 0.9%) ÷ (8.1%– 0.9%) = UK£213m
Present Value of Terminal Value (PVTV)= TV / (1 + r)10= UK£213m÷ ( 1 + 8.1%)10= UK£98m
The total value is the sum of cash flows for the next ten years plus the discounted terminal value, which results in the Total Equity Value, which in this case is UK£205m. To get the intrinsic value per share, we divide this by the total number of shares outstanding. Compared to the current share price of UK£3.8, the company appears quite good value at a 40% discount to where the stock price trades currently. Valuations are imprecise instruments though, rather like a telescope – move a few degrees and end up in a different galaxy. Do keep this in mind.
The calculation above is very dependent on two assumptions. The first is the discount rate and the other is the cash flows. You don't have to agree with these inputs, I recommend redoing the calculations yourself and playing with them. The DCF also does not consider the possible cyclicality of an industry, or a company's future capital requirements, so it does not give a full picture of a company's potential performance. Given that we are looking at Hargreaves Services as potential shareholders, the cost of equity is used as the discount rate, rather than the cost of capital (or weighted average cost of capital, WACC) which accounts for debt. In this calculation we've used 8.1%, which is based on a levered beta of 1.355. Beta is a measure of a stock's volatility, compared to the market as a whole. We get our beta from the industry average beta of globally comparable companies, with an imposed limit between 0.8 and 2.0, which is a reasonable range for a stable business.
Valuation is only one side of the coin in terms of building your investment thesis, and it shouldn't be the only metric you look at when researching a company. The DCF model is not a perfect stock valuation tool. Rather it should be seen as a guide to "what assumptions need to be true for this stock to be under/overvalued?" If a company grows at a different rate, or if its cost of equity or risk free rate changes sharply, the output can look very different. Can we work out why the company is trading at a discount to intrinsic value? For Hargreaves Services, there are three pertinent elements you should look at:
Risks: We feel that you should assess the 2 warning signs for Hargreaves Services we've flagged before making an investment in the company.
Future Earnings: How does HSP's growth rate compare to its peers and the wider market? Dig deeper into the analyst consensus number for the upcoming years by interacting with our free analyst growth expectation chart.
Other High Quality Alternatives: Do you like a good all-rounder? Explore our interactive list of high quality stocks to get an idea of what else is out there you may be missing!
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VANCOUVER, BC, May 28, 2021 /CNW/ – Trading resumes in:
Company: ROYAL FOX GOLD INC. formerly Hornby Bay Mineral Exploration Ltd.
TSX-Venture Symbol: FOXG formerly HBE
Resumption (ET): 5/31/2021 9:30 AM
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St. Paul, Minnesota–(Newsfile Corp. – May 28, 2021) – PolyMet Mining Corp. (TSX: POM) (NYSE American: PLM) ("PolyMet" or the "company"), has filed its notice of meeting and management information circular (the "Circular") in connection with its Annual General and Special Meeting of shareholders (the "Meeting") to be held on June 16, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. Pacific Daylight Time. Meeting materials were mailed out on May 7, 2021 to shareholders of record as of April 28, 2021.
Due to the ongoing global coronavirus (COVID-19) public health emergency and in consideration of the health and safety of our shareholders, colleagues and our broader community, the company strongly encourages shareholders to vote on the matters before the Meeting by proxy, and to view the Meeting online by the way of a live webcast, rather than attend in person. The routine legal requirements of the Meeting will be carried out by a limited number of company representatives.
PolyMet encourages all shareholders to participate in the Meeting. Shareholders may submit questions to management ahead of the Meeting via email to info@polymetmining.com. There will be an opportunity to ask questions following the conclusion of the official business portion of the Meeting.
YOUR VOTE IS IMPORTANT – PLEASE VOTE TODAY
PolyMet encourages shareholders to read the meeting materials, which have been filed on SEDAR (www.sedar.com), EDGAR (www.sec.gov) and are available on our website (www.polymetmining.com).
Meeting Matters
At the Meeting, the shareholders will be asked to vote on the following resolutions:
to elect seven directors to hold office until the close of the next annual meeting of shareholders;
to appoint Deloitte & Touche LLP as the auditor to hold office until the close of the next annual meeting of shareholders and to authorize the Board of Directors to fix the remuneration to be paid to the auditors; and
to re-approve PolyMet's Omnibus Share Compensation Plan (the "Omnibus Plan") as approved by the shareholders in 2007 and as amended, restated, and confirmed from time to time, most recently by shareholders in 2018. Under the policies of the TSX, the Omnibus Plan must be re-approved by PolyMet's shareholders, excluding the votes of Common Shares held by insiders who are eligible to participate in the Omnibus Plan. An aggregate of 72,361,214 Common Shares are held by insiders who are eligible to participate in the Omnibus Plan and whose votes will be excluded in determining the number of votes cast in respect of the resolution to re-approve the Omnibus Plan.
With respect to the summary of the Omnibus Plan found in the Circular, the company wishes to provide further detail regarding certain provisions of the Omnibus Plan as set out below:
Blackout Extension. The Omnibus Plan specifically allows that where the expiry date for an option occurs during or within nine business days following the end of a blackout period, the expiry date for such option shall be extended to the date which is 10 business days following the end of such blackout period.
Termination Provisions of Performance Stock Units. The termination provisions for Performance Stock Units are the same as for the other Awards.
Amendment Provisions. The Compensation Committee has the right to exercise any amendment provision of the Omnibus Plan only if shareholder approval is obtained for such amendment. Shareholder approval is not required for any amendments to implement or modify a cashless exercise feature for Awards, whether such feature provides for payments in cash or securities, so long as any such feature provides for the full deduction of the number of underlying common shares from the total number of common shares available under the Omnibus Plan.
The Board of Directors of PolyMet recommends that shareholders vote in favor of all proposed items.
Shareholder Information and Questions
PolyMet shareholders who have questions about the Circular, or require assistance with voting their shares can contact PolyMet Investor Relations:
Tel: +1 (651) 389-4110
investorrelations@polymetmining.com
About PolyMet
PolyMet is a mine development company that owns 100% of the NorthMet Project, the first large-scale project to be permitted within the Duluth Complex in northeastern Minnesota, one of the world's major, undeveloped mining regions. NorthMet has significant proven and probable reserves of copper, nickel and palladium – metals vital to global carbon reduction efforts – in addition to marketable reserves of cobalt, platinum and gold. When operational, NorthMet will become one of the leading producers of nickel, palladium and cobalt in the U.S., providing a much needed, responsibly mined source of these critical and essential metals.
Located in the Mesabi Iron Range, the project will provide economic diversity while leveraging the region's established supplier network and skilled workforce, and generate a level of activity that will have a significant effect in the local economy. For more information: www.polymetmining.com.
For further information, please contact:
Media
Bruce Richardson, Corporate Communications
Tel: +1 (651) 389-4111
brichardson@polymetmining.com
Investor Relations
Tony Gikas, Investor Relations
Tel: +1 (651) 389-4110
investorrelations@polymetmining.com
PolyMet Disclosures
This news release contains certain forward-looking statements concerning anticipated developments in PolyMet's operations in the future. Forward-looking statements are frequently, but not always, identified by words such as "expects," "anticipates," "believes," "intends," "estimates," "potential," "possible," "projects," "plans," and similar expressions, or statements that events, conditions or results "will," "may," "could," or "should" occur or be achieved or their negatives or other comparable words. These forward-looking statements may include statements regarding the ability to receive environmental and operating permits, job creation, and the effect on the local economy, or other statements that are not a statement of fact. Forward-looking statements address future events and conditions and therefore involve inherent known and unknown risks and uncertainties. Actual results may differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements due to risks facing PolyMet or due to actual facts differing from the assumptions underlying its predictions.
PolyMet's forward-looking statements are based on the beliefs, expectations and opinions of management on the date the statements are made, and PolyMet does not assume any obligation to update forward-looking statements if circumstances or management's beliefs, expectations and opinions should change.
Specific reference is made to risk factors and other considerations underlying forward-looking statements discussed in PolyMet's most recent Annual Report on Form 40-F for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2020, and in our other filings with Canadian securities authorities and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
The Annual Report on Form 40-F also contains the company's mineral resource and other data as required under National Instrument 43-101.
No regulatory authority has reviewed or accepted responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.
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Calgary, Alberta–(Newsfile Corp. – May 28, 2021) – West High Yield (W.H.Y.) Resources Ltd. (TSXV: WHY) ("West High Yield" or the "Company") announces the release of its interim consolidated financial results for the first fiscal quarter ended March 31, 2021 (the "Financials") accompanied by its management's discussion and analysis (the "MD&A") for the same period. The Financials and MD&A have been disseminated on SEDAR and can be found on the Company's SEDAR profile at https://www.sedar.com.
About West High Yield
West High Yield is a publicly traded junior mining exploration and development company focused on the acquisition, exploration, and development of mineral resource properties in Canada with a primary objective to develop its Record Ridge magnesium deposit using green processing techniques to minimize waste and CO2 emissions.
Contact Information:
West High Yield (W.H.Y.) Resources Ltd.
Frank Marasco Jr., President and Chief Executive Officer
Telephone: (403) 660-3488 Facsimile: (403) 206-7159
Email: frank@whyresources.com
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REGINA, SK / ACCESSWIRE / May 28, 2021 / ROK Resources Inc. ("ROK" or the "Company") (TSXV:ROK) is pleased to announce that it intends to proceed with a $4 million financing consisting of senior secured notes of the Company ("Notes"), with each Note consisting of a principal amount of $1,000 and with interest payable thereon at a rate of 14% per annum and with a term of three years from the date of issuance thereof (the "Offering"), but with the ability of the Company to fully repay the Notes at no penalty after two years from the date of issuance, or the Noteholders can demand repayment after two years from the date of issuance. Payments of interest only will be made during the first year of the term of the Notes and blended payments of interest and principal will be made during the second and third year of the term of the Notes. The Notes are secured by all of the assets of the Company and are senior to all other indebtedness of the Company.
In addition, each $1,000 principal amount of Notes will include 500 common share purchase warrants (each full warrant, a "Warrant") with each Warrant being exercisable for one class "B" common share in the capital of the Company at an exercise price of $0.35 per Warrant for a period of 2 years. The Offering is expected to be non-brokered (although the Company retains the right to pay finder's fees or commissions on issuances pursuant to the Offering) and is subject to approval of the TSX Venture Exchange, including the pricing and other material terms thereof. The Notes and Warrants will be offered pursuant to the accredited investor and family, friends and business associates exemptions of National Instrument 45-106 – Prospectus Exemptions.
The Company expects to use the proceeds from the Offering for general corporate purposes as well as the operation and development of the assets to be acquired in Southern Saskatchewan pursuant to the Company's March 17, 2021 press release.
About ROK
ROK is engaged in exploring for petroleum and natural gas development activities in Saskatchewan. Its head office is located in Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada and ROK's common shares are traded on the TSX Venture Exchange under the trading symbol "ROK".
For further information, please contact:
Cameron Taylor, Chairman and CEO
Lynn Chapman, CFO
Phone: (306) 522-0011
Email: info@rokresources.ca
Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Information
This news release includes certain "forward-looking statements" under applicable Canadian securities legislation that are not historical facts. Forward-looking statements involve risks, uncertainties, and other factors that could cause actual results, performance, prospects, and opportunities to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements in this news release include, but are not limited to, statements with respect to the Company's objectives, goals or future plans with respect to pursuing the Offering and the expectations regarding the receipt of regulatory approval for the Offering as well as the intended use of proceeds thereof. Forward-looking statements are necessarily based on a number of estimates and assumptions that, while considered reasonable, are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause actual results and future events to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Such factors include, but are not limited to: general business, economic and social uncertainties; litigation, legislative, environmental and other judicial, regulatory, political and competitive developments; delay or failure to receive board, shareholder or regulatory approvals; those additional risks set out in ROK's public documents filed on SEDAR at www.sedar.com; and other matters discussed in this news release. Although the Company believes that the assumptions and factors used in preparing the forward-looking statements are reasonable, undue reliance should not be placed on these statements, which only apply as of the date of this news release, and no assurance can be given that such events will occur in the disclosed time frames or at all. Except where required by law, the Company disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.
Neither the Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the Exchange) accepts responsibility of the adequacy or accuracy of this release.
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DENVER, CO / ACCESSWIRE / May 28, 2021 /Solitario Zinc Corp. ("Solitario" or the "Company") (NYSE American:XPL)(TSX:SLR) announces that, as a result of a review by staff of the Ontario Securities Commission, the Company is issuing the following news release regarding its technical disclosures made with respect to the Florida Canyon Project in Peru.
On April 7, 2021, the Company filed on Sedar "NI 43-101 Technical Report on Resources Florida Canyon Project, Amazonas Department, Peru ("2021 Technical Report")." Subsequent to that filing, the Company referred to technical information contained in its previously issued 2017 "NI 43-101 Technical Report Preliminary Economic Assessment Florida Canyon Zinc Project Amazonas Department, Peru ("2017 PEA")" in a news release dated April 7, 2021., on its website related to the Florida Canyon project and a corporate presentation (PDAC Virtual Conference) made on March 8, 2021. The 2021 Technical Report did not incorporate certain required disclosure information from the 2017 PEA to allow the Company to refer to the 2017 PEA. The Company has amended the 2021 Technical Report to include all such information required from the 2017 PEA to allow the Company to refer to information contained in the 2017 PEA on its website and in corporate presentations. The resource estimates from the 2021 Technical Report did not change as a result of this amendment.
In addition, the Company posted a video on its website on March 6, 2021 and information on slide 7 in a corporate presentation (PDAC Virtual Conference) made March 8, 2021, that contained information from an internal analysis concerning mine life and cash flows that are not supported by a technical report and should not be relied upon. For this reason, the Company is retracting all references to this internal study.
Information contained within this release is approved by Mr. Walt Hunt, COO for Solitario Zinc Corp., who is a qualified person as defined by National Instrument 43-101.
About Solitario
Solitario is an emerging zinc exploration and development company traded on the NYSE American ("XPL") and on the Toronto Stock Exchange ("SLR"). Solitario holds 50% joint venture interest in the high-grade, open-pittable Lik zinc deposit in Alaska and a 39% joint venture interest (Nexa Resources holds the remaining 61% interest) on the high-grade Florida Canyon zinc project in Peru. Solitario recently acquired the early-stage Gold Coin property in Arizona that has potential to host gold mineralization. Solitario's Management and Directors hold approximately 9.6% (excluding options) of the Company's 58.4 million shares outstanding. Solitario's cash balance and marketable securities stand at approximately US$7.6 million. Additional information about Solitario is available online at www.solitariozinc.com.
FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT SOLITARIO, CONTACT:
Valerie Kimball
Director – Investor Relations
(720) 933-1150
(800) 229-6827
Christopher E. Herald
President & CEO
(303) 534-1030, Ext. 14
Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Information
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the U.S. Securities Act of 1933 and the U.S. Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and as defined in the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 (and the equivalent under Canadian securities laws),that are intended to be covered by the safe harbor created by such sections. Forward-looking statements are statements that are not historical fact. They are based on the beliefs, estimates and opinions of the Company's management on the date the statements are made and address activities, events or developments that Solitario expects or anticipates will or may occur in the future, and are based on current expectations and assumptions. Forward-looking statements involve a number of risks and uncertainties. Consequently, there can be no assurances that such statements will prove to be accurate and actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Such forward-looking statements include, without limitation, statements regarding the Company's expectation of the projected timing and outcome of engineering studies; expectations regarding the receipt of all necessary permits and approvals to implement a mining plan, if any, at Lik or Florida Canyon; the potential for confirming, upgrading and expanding zinc, lead and silver mineralized material; future operating and capital cost estimates may indicate that the stated resources may not be economic; estimates of zinc, lead and silver grades of resources provided are predicted and actual mining grade could be substantially lower; estimates of recovery rates for could be lower than estimated for establishing the cutoff grade; and other statements that are not historical facts could vary significantly from assumptions made in the Resources Estimate. Mineral Resources are not Mineral Reserves and do not have demonstrated economic viability. Although Solitario management believes that its expectations are based on reasonable assumptions, it can give no assurance that these expectations will prove correct. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements include, among others, risks relating to risks that Solitario's and its joint venture partners' exploration and property advancement efforts will not be successful; risks relating to fluctuations in the price of zinc, lead and silver; the inherently hazardous nature of mining-related activities; uncertainties concerning reserve and resource estimates; availability of outside contractors, and other activities; uncertainties relating to obtaining approvals and permits from governmental regulatory authorities; the possibility that environmental laws and regulations will change over time and become even more restrictive; and availability and timing of capital for financing the Company's exploration and development activities, including uncertainty of being able to raise capital on favorable terms or at all; as well as those factors discussed in Solitario's filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") including Solitario's latest Annual Report on Form 10-K and its other SEC filings (and Canadian filings) including, without limitation, its latest Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. The Company does not intend to publicly update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise, except as may be required under applicable securities laws.
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VANCOUVER, British Columbia, May 28, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Lithium Americas Corp. (TSX: LAC) (NYSE: LAC) ("Lithium Americas" or the "Company") is pleased to provide an update on the Caucharí-Olaroz lithium project (“Caucharí-Olaroz”) in partnership with Ganfeng Lithium Co., Ltd (“Ganfeng Lithium”) (together, the “Caucharí-Olaroz Partners”) in Jujuy province, Argentina.
The Caucharí-Olaroz Partners have approved the commencement of development planning for a second stage (“Stage 2”) expansion of at least an additional 20,000 tonnes per annum (“tpa”) of lithium carbonate equivalent (“LCE”) production capacity from Caucharí-Olaroz.
“Caucharí-Olaroz is on track to become the largest new lithium brine operation in over 20 years,” commented George Ireland, Chairman of Lithium Americas, “With construction for Stage 1 expected to be complete within the next year, together with Ganfeng Lithium, we are beginning to plan our next phase of growth in Argentina.”
Stage 2 Expansion Plan
The Caucharí-Olaroz Stage 2 expansion is targeting the following development parameters:
Production capacity of at least 20,000 tpa LCE to commence in 2025.
Construction commencing in H2 2022, following the commissioning and start-up of the initial 40,000 tpa operation (“Stage 1”).
Infrastructure additions to support long-term expansions beyond Stage 2.
The Caucharí-Olaroz Partners expect to provide further details of the Stage 2 expansion plan by Q4 2021, followed by an updated feasibility study in 2022.
Stage 1 Construction Update
Construction on the initial 40,000 tpa Stage 1 operation remains on track for first production in mid-2022.
There are currently over 1,000 workers on site, following the completion of additional camp capacity to ensure compliance with strict COVID-19 health and safety protocols. No positive cases of COVID-19 have been reported at site in eight months.
In Q2 2021, senior members of Ganfeng Lithium’s commissioning and construction team arrived in Argentina to assist the project through to start-up. Ganfeng Lithium’s team brings recent experience constructing and commissioning lithium carbonate plants in China.
All major equipment and the majority of bulk materials have been delivered to site, reducing risk of supply chain delays.
The evaporation ponds are well advanced with sufficient brine inventory to support production ramp up.
Mechanical construction of the lime plant is completed and the piping work to connect the lime line is more than 95% complete.
Qualified Person
The scientific and technical information in this news release has been reviewed and approved by Dr. Rene LeBlanc, a Qualified Person for purposes of NI 43-101 by virtue of his experience, education and professional association. Dr. LeBlanc is the Chief Technical Officer of the Company. Detailed scientific and technical information on the Caucharí-Olaroz project can be found in the “NI 43-101 Technical Report – Updated Feasibility Study and Mineral Reserve Estimation to Support 40,000 tpa Lithium Carbonate Production at the Caucharí-Olaroz Salars, Jujuy Province, Argentina”, with an effective date of September 30, 2020, available on the Company’s SEDAR profile at www.sedar.com.
About Ganfeng Lithium
Ganfeng Lithium is the largest lithium chemicals producer in China, with a diverse product mix including lithium carbonate, lithium chloride, lithium fluoride, lithium metal and butyl lithium. Founded in 2000, Ganfeng Lithium is listed on the Shenzhen Stock Exchange and Hong Kong Stock Exchange (HKEX: 1772, SZSE: 002460).
About Lithium Americas
Lithium Americas is a development-stage company with projects in Jujuy, Argentina and Nevada, United States. The Company trades on both the Toronto Stock Exchange and on the New York Stock Exchange, under the ticker symbol “LAC”.
For further information contact:
Investor Relations
Telephone: +1-778-656-5820
Email: ir@lithiumamericas.com
Website: www.lithiumamericas.com
Forward-Looking Statements
This news release contains “forward-looking information” and “forward-looking statements” (which we refer to collectively as forward-looking information) under the provisions of applicable securities legislation. All statements, other than statements of historical fact, are forward-looking information. Examples of forward-looking information in this news release include, among other things, statements related to: successful development of the Caucharí-Olaroz project and future expansion plans, including timing, progress, construction, milestones, anticipated production and results thereof; the expected benefits from previous transactions; expectations and anticipated impact of the COVID-19; capital expenditures and programs; estimates of the mineral resources and mineral reserves at the Company’s properties; development of mineral resources and mineral reserves; government regulation of mining operations and treatment under governmental and taxation regimes; the future price of commodities, including lithium; the realization of mineral resources and mineral reserves estimates; the timing and amount of future production; currency exchange and interest rates; expected outcome and timing of environmental surveys and permit applications and other environmental matters; the Company’s ability to raise capital; expected expenditures to be made by the Company on the properties in which it holds an interest; the timing, cost, quantity, capacity and product quality of production of the Caucharí-Olaroz project; successful operation of the Caucharí-Olaroz project under its co-ownership structure; whether the Company will ever be able to realize on an additional debt funding commitment, including the terms and timing thereof; ability to produce high purity battery grade lithium products; capital costs, operating costs, and sustaining capital requirements of the Caucharí-Olaroz project; the Company’s share of the expected capital expenditures for the construction of the Caucharí-Olaroz project; ability to achieve capital cost efficiencies; and stability and inflation related to the Argentine peso, whether the Argentine government implements additional foreign exchange and capital controls, and the effect of current or any additional regulations on the Company’s operations.
Forward-looking information is based upon a number of factors and assumptions that, if untrue, could cause the actual results, performances or achievements of the Company to be materially different from future results, performances or achievements expressed or implied by such information. Such information reflects the Company’s current views with respect to future events and is necessarily based upon a number of assumptions that, while considered reasonable by the Company today, are inherently subject to significant uncertainties and contingencies. These assumptions include, among others, the following: current technological trends; a cordial business relationship between the Company, Ganfeng and JEMSE for the Caucharí-Olaroz project; the ability of the Company to fund, advance and develop the Caucharí-Olaroz project and the Thacker Pass project, and the respective impacts of the projects when production commences; the Company’s ability to operate in a safe and effective manner; uncertainties relating to receiving and maintaining mining, exploration, environmental and other permits or approvals in Nevada and Argentina; demand for lithium, including that such demand is supported by growth in the electric vehicle market; the impact of increasing competition in the lithium business, and LAC’s competitive position in the industry; general economic conditions; the stable and supportive legislative, regulatory and community environment in the jurisdictions where the Company operates; stability and inflation of the Argentinian peso, including any foreign exchange or capital controls which may be enacted in respect thereof, and the effect of current or any additional regulations on the Company’s operations; the impact of unknown financial contingencies, including litigation costs, on the Company’s operations; gains or losses, in each case, if any, from short-term investments in Argentine bonds and equities; estimates of and unpredictable changes to the demand and market prices for lithium products; exploration, development and construction costs for the Caucharí-Olaroz project and the Thacker Pass project; estimates of mineral resources and mineral reserves, including whether mineral resources will ever be developed into mineral reserves; reliability of technical data; anticipated timing and results of exploration, development and construction activities, including the impact of COVID-19 on such timing; timely responses from governmental agencies responsible for reviewing and considering permitting activities for the projects in which the Company holds an interest; the Company’s ability to obtain additional financing as needed to advance the projects in which it holds an interest, including pursuant to an additional debt funding commitment, on satisfactory terms or at all; the ability to develop and achieve production at any of the Company’s mineral exploration and development properties; the impact of COVID-19 on the Company’s business generally; the expected benefits from prior transactions; accuracy of development budget and construction estimates; and preparation of a development plan and feasibility study for lithium production at the Thacker Pass project.
Forward-looking information also involves known and unknown risks that may cause actual results to differ materially. These risks include, among others, inherent risks in the development of capital intensive mineral projects (including as co-owners); variations in mineral resources and mineral reserves; global demand for lithium; recovery rates and lithium pricing; risks associated with successfully securing adequate financing; changes in project parameters and funding thereof; risks related to growth of lithium markets and pricing for products thereof; changes in legislation; governmental or community policy; political risk associated with foreign operations; permitting risk, including receipt of new permits and maintenance of existing permits; title and access risk; cost overruns; unpredictable weather and maintenance of natural resources; unanticipated delays; intellectual property risks; currency and interest rate fluctuations; operational risks; health and safety risks; and, general market and industry conditions. Additional risks, assumptions and other factors are set out in the Company’s latest management discussion analysis and annual information form, copies of which are available on SEDAR at www.sedar.com.
Although the Company has attempted to identify important risks and assumptions, given the inherent uncertainties in such forward-looking information, there may be other factors that cause results to differ materially. Forward-looking information is made as of the date hereof and the Company does not intend, and expressly disclaims any obligation to, update or revise the forward-looking information contained in this news release, except as required by law. Accordingly, readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking information.
FRANKLIN, Ind., May 28, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — IBC Advanced Alloys Corp. (“IBC” or the “Company”) (TSX-V: IB; OTCQB: IAALF) announces that in accordance with the terms of a debenture indenture entered into between the Company and Computershare Trust Company of Canada (“Computershare”) dated June 6, 2018, as supplemented (the “Debenture Indenture”) and the terms of a convertible debenture indenture entered into between the Company and Computershare dated June 6, 2018, as supplemented (the “Convertible Debenture Indenture” and together with the Debenture Indenture, the “Indentures”), it has elected to issue common shares in the capital of the Company (“Common Shares”) to holders of 9.50% unsecured debentures due June 6, 2023 (the “9.50% Debentures”) and 8.25% convertible unsecured debentures due June 6, 2023 (the “8.25% Debentures” and together with the 9.50% Debentures, the “Debentures”), respectively, in satisfaction of up to an aggregate total of approximately C$152,126.66 interest payable to holders of Debentures on June 30, 2021 (the “Payment Date”), assuming no further conversions of 8.25% Debentures.
Further to the short-form prospectus dated May 28, 2018 qualifying the distribution of the Debentures, the price of the Common Shares will be based on the volume-weighted average trading price per Common Share for the 20 consecutive trading days on the TSX Venture Exchange (the “TSXV”) ending on fifth day prior to the Payment Date, being the 20 consecutive trading days from May 26, 2021 to June 23, 2021, provided that such price is not less than the closing market price on June 23, 2021.
The issuance of the Common Shares in lieu of cash is subject to the terms and conditions of the Indentures as well as the receipt of all requisite approvals, including, without limitation, the approval of the TSXV.
For more information on IBC and its innovative alloy products, go here.
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Mark Smith, CEO & Chairman
Contact:
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Jim Sims, Director of Investor and Public Relations
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About IBC Advanced Alloys Corp.
IBC is a leading beryllium and copper advanced alloys company serving a variety of industries such as defense, aerospace, automotive, telecommunications, precision manufacturing, and others. IBC's Copper Alloys Division manufactures and distributes a variety of copper alloys as castings and forgings, including beryllium copper, chrome copper, and aluminum bronze. IBC's Engineered Materials Division makes the Beralcast® family of alloys, which can be precision cast and are used in an increasing number of defense, aerospace, and other systems, including the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter. IBC's has production facilities in Indiana, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, and Missouri. The Company's common shares are traded on the TSX Venture Exchange under the symbol "IB" and the OTCQB under the symbol "IAALF".
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The TSX Venture Exchange has not reviewed and does not accept responsibility for the adequacy of this news release. Neither TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.
Certain information contained in this news release may be forward-looking information or forward-looking statements as defined under applicable securities laws. Forward-looking information and forward-looking statements are often, but not always identified by the use of words such as "expect", "anticipate", "believe", "foresee", "could", "estimate", "goal", "intend", "plan", "seek", "will", "may" and "should" and similar expressions or words suggesting future outcomes. This news release includes forward-looking information and statements pertaining to, among other things, the price of the Common Shares to be issued in lieu of cash. Forward-looking statements involve substantial known and unknown risks and uncertainties, certain of which are beyond the Company's control including: the impact of general economic conditions in the areas in which the Company or its customers operate, including the semiconductor manufacturing and oil and gas industries, risks associated with manufacturing activities, changes in laws and regulations including the adoption of new environmental laws and regulations and changes in how they are interpreted and enforced, increased competition, the lack of availability of qualified personnel or management, limited availability of raw materials, fluctuations in commodity prices, foreign exchange or interest rates, stock market volatility and obtaining required approvals of regulatory authorities. As a result of these risks and uncertainties, the Company's future results, performance or achievements could differ materially from those expressed in these forward-looking statements. All statements included in this press release that address activities, events or developments that the Company expects, believes or anticipates will or may occur in the future are forward-looking statements. These statements are based on assumptions made by the Company based on its experience, perception of historical trends, current conditions, expected future developments and other factors it believes are appropriate in the circumstances.
Please see “Risks Factors” in our Annual Information Form available under the Company’s profile at www.sedar.com, for information on the risks and uncertainties associated with our business. Readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking information and statements, which speak only as of the date made. The forward-looking information and statements contained in this release represent our expectations as of the date of this release. We disclaim any intention or obligation or undertaking to update or revise any forward-looking information or statements whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required under applicable securities laws.
Vancouver, British Columbia–(Newsfile Corp. – May 28, 2021) – Endurance Gold Corporation (TSXV: EDG) (OTCBB: ENDGF) has released initial assay results from its reverse circulation drill program at its Reliance Gold Property in southern British Columbia. With year-round road access, the Reliance Gold Property is located 4 kilometres east of the village of Gold Bridge and 10 kilometres north of the historic Bralorne-Pioneer Gold Mining Camp which has produced more than 4 million ounces of gold.
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The planned 35-hole RC drill program is now complete. Gold assay results from the first 5 holes have identified a new high-grade gold discovery at the Diplomat Zone and have also demonstrated that the Treasure Shear is a gold mineralized structure. Both discoveries significantly open up new exploration potential on the property.
The Diplomat Zone, located 170 metres northwest of the Imperial Zone and 625 metres northwest of the Eagle Zone, is situated in the footwall of the Royal Shear. Its potential was initially identified in the Company's 2020 geological mapping and soil sampling program.
The Treasure Prospect is located 465 metres northwest of the Imperial Zone and 875 metres northwest of the Eagle Zone where a portion of the Treasure Shear is exposed in a road-cut. The Treasure Shear, a northeast southwest trending geographic linear feature located parallel to and about 300 metres east of the Royal Shear, is interpreted as the footwall bounding structure for the Royal Shear complex, a deep-seated regional structure.
Nine holes have been completed at Diplomat with results received on 5 RC Holes. Highlight gold assay results from hole RC21-024 include 16.39 grams per tonne gold over 4.57 metres commencing at 71.63 metres down-hole associated with a quartz, pyrite and arsenopyrite vein stockwork zone. Other intersections at Diplomat include 2.64 grams per tonne gold over 9.14 metres starting at just 1.52 metres below surface, 2.56 grams per tonne gold over 7.62 metres, starting at 6.10 metres, 2.62 grams per tonne gold over 6.10 metres starting at 51.82 metres, and 6.34 grams per tonne gold over 1.52 metres from 38.10 metres in RC21-024, which also hosts the high-grade gold intersection. True widths are estimated to be approximately 80% of the reported drill intersections.
Three RC holes tested the Treasure Prospect with gold results reported on the first hole, RC21-021, which intersected 1.6 grams per tonne gold over 6.1 metres starting at 35.05 metres downhole. This intersection confirms that the Treasure Shear has potential to host wide zones elevated in gold similar to the Royal Shear and provides largely untested strike potential of an estimated 2 kilometres.
Portable X-Ray Fluorescence of the RC reference samples identified significantly enriched arsenic in 22 of the 35 RC drill holes completed. Although arsenic-enriched zones have been previously identified on the Treasure Prospect, the Diplomat Zone, and in step out drilling at the Eagle Zone, this is the first identification of elevated arsenic at the Crown Zone, located between the Eagle and Imperial Zones and an additional RC hole completed recently at the Imperial Zone. For more details on the widest and strongest arsenic mineralized intervals identified please refer to day's news release.
Some of the proposed RC holes have been deferred to a diamond drilling campaign later in the season due to water inflow problems which may impact RC sample quality and the presence of intrusive dykes which will need to be better constrained with diamond drilling.
A total of 758 RC samples from 29 remaining holes have been submitted for gold assay and multi-element ICP analysis, with the results reported when received.
The company has a number of other highly prospective North American mineral properties which management considers have the potential to develop world-class deposits.
For more information, please visit the company's website, www.EnduranceGold.com, contact Robert T. Boyd, President and CEO, at 604-682-2707 or by email at info@EnduranceGold.com.
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Vancouver, British Columbia–(Newsfile Corp. – May 28, 2021) – First Majestic Silver Corp. (TSX: FR) ("First Majestic" or the "Company") is pleased to announce the voting results for its annual general meeting held on May 27, 2021.
A total of 97,420,710 shares were represented at the meeting, being 43.72% of the Company's issued and outstanding common shares. Shareholders approved all matters brought before the meeting as follows:
ELECTION OF DIRECTORS
Director Nominee |
Votes For |
% For |
Votes Withheld |
% Withheld |
Keith Neumeyer |
60,657,981 |
99.53 |
288,354 |
0.47 |
Douglas Penrose |
59,379,149 |
97.43 |
1,567,186 |
2.57 |
Marjorie Co |
60,385,223 |
99.08 |
561,113 |
0.92 |
Ana Lopez |
60,614,574 |
99.46 |
331,761 |
0.54 |
Thomas Fudge, Jr. |
60,680,658 |
99.56 |
265,677 |
0.44 |
Jean Des Rivières |
60,684,245 |
99.57 |
261,989 |
0.43 |
SAY ON PAY ADVISORY VOTE
Votes For |
% For |
Votes Against |
% Against |
59,641,694 |
97.86 |
1,304,642 |
2.14 |
In addition, the re-appointment of Deloitte LLP as auditors for the Company and setting the total number of directors to six, as outlined in the Circular, were also approved by a majority vote of shareholders present in person or represented by proxy. Robert McCallum was not a nominee for re-election as a director as he has fulfilled his term under the Director Tenure Policy.
MANAGEMENT UPDATE
The Company announces today that Raymond Polman, Chief Financial Officer, has communicated his plans to retire after 15 successful years with the Company. Mr. Polman will remain in his current position until a replacement has been transitioned into the role. It is expected that a new CFO will be announced by the end of the third quarter.
Keith Neumeyer, President and CEO, states, "Ray has been an important member of First Majestic for the past 15 years and his financial leadership has assisted in building First Majestic into the world-class silver company it is today. I'm grateful for his contributions to the business and wish him all the best in his retirement. In addition, I would like to thank Robert McCallum for his long-standing directorship to First Majestic. Rob has been with the Company since inception and his contributions have enabled First Majestic to grow into one of the world's largest silver companies. Both Ray and Robert will be greatly missed, however, both will be available for advisory roles over the next 12 months."
Additionally, the Company is pleased to announce the appointments of Michael Deal as its General Manager of the Jerritt Canyon Gold Mine and Edward Kirwan as Director of Environment. Mr. Deal has over 17 years of mining and mineral processing experience and was most recently Processing Manager and Regional Metallurgist for Nevada Gold Mines, a joint venture between Barrick Gold and Newmont. Mr. Kirwan has over 34 years of environmental, sustainability and project management experience in the mining industry and most recently held environmental positions at Tahoe Resources, Silver Standard Resources and KHGM. Also, effective today, Greg Kulla has resigned from the Company as Vice-President of Exploration and a search for his replacement has begun.
RENEWS ATM PROGRAM
The Company announces it has today entered into an equity distribution agreement (the "Sales Agreement") with BMO Capital Markets and TD Securities (the "Agents") pursuant to which the Company may, at its discretion and from time-to-time until June 18, 2023, sell, through the Agents, such number of common shares of the Company ("Common Shares") as would result in aggregate gross proceeds to the Company of up to US$100.0 million (the "Offering"). Sales of Common Shares will be made through "at-the-market distributions" as defined in the Canadian Securities Administrators' National Instrument 44-102-Shelf Distributions, including sales made directly on the New York Stock Exchange (the "NYSE"), or any other recognized marketplace upon which the Common Shares are listed or quoted or where the Common Shares are traded in the United States. The sales, if any, of Common Shares made under the Sales Agreement will be made by means of ordinary brokers' transactions on the NYSE at market prices, or as otherwise agreed upon by the Company and the Agents. No offers or sales of Common Shares will be made in Canada on the Toronto Stock Exchange (the "TSX") or other trading markets in Canada.
The Offering will be made by way of a prospectus supplement to the base prospectus included in the Company's existing US registration statement on Form F-10 (the "Registration Statement") and Canadian short form base shelf prospectus (the "Base Shelf Prospectus") dated May 18, 2021. The prospectus supplement relating to the Offering has been filed with the securities commissions in each of the provinces of Canada (other than Québec) and the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC"). The US prospectus supplement (together with the related base prospectus) will be available on the SEC's website (www.sec.gov) and the Canadian prospectus supplement (together with the related Base Shelf Prospectus) will be available on the SEDAR website maintained by the Canadian Securities Administrators at www.sedar.com. Alternatively, the Agents will provide copies of the US prospectus and US prospectus supplement upon request by contacting BMO Capital Markets (c/o BMO Capital Markets Corp., Attention: Equity Syndicate Department, 3 Times Square, New York, NY 10036, or by telephone at (800) 414-3627, or by email: bmoprospectus@bmo.com).
The Company expects to use the net proceeds of the Offering, if any, together with the Company's current cash resources, to develop and/or improve the Company's existing mines and to add to the Company's working capital.
This press release does not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy securities, nor will there be any sale of the securities in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to the registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such jurisdiction.
ABOUT THE COMPANY
First Majestic is a publicly traded mining company focused on silver and gold production in Mexico and the United States and is aggressively pursuing the development of its existing mineral property assets. The Company presently owns and operates the San Dimas Silver/Gold Mine, the Santa Elena Silver/Gold Mine, the La Encantada Silver Mine and the Jerritt Canyon Gold Mine.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION contact info@firstmajestic.com, visit our website at www.firstmajestic.com or call our toll-free number 1.866.529.2807.
FIRST MAJESTIC SILVER CORP.
"signed"
Keith Neumeyer, President & CEO
Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains "forward‐looking information" and "forward-looking statements" under applicable Canadian and U.S. securities laws (collectively, "forward‐looking statements"). These statements relate to future events or the Company's future performance, business prospects or opportunities that are based on forecasts of future results, estimates of amounts not yet determinable and assumptions of management made in light of management's experience and perception of historical trends, current conditions and expected future developments. Forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements with respect to: sales under the ATM and the use of proceeds thereof; appointment of a new CFO; the Company's business strategy; and commercial mining operations. Assumptions may prove to be incorrect and actual results may differ materially from those anticipated. Consequently, guidance cannot be guaranteed. As such, investors are cautioned not to place undue reliance upon guidance and forward-looking statements as there can be no assurance that the plans, assumptions or expectations upon which they are placed will occur. All statements other than statements of historical fact may be forward‐looking statements. Any statements that express or involve discussions with respect to predictions, expectations, beliefs, plans, projections, objectives or future events or performance (often, but not always, using words or phrases such as "seek", "anticipate", "plan", "continue", "estimate", "expect", "may", "will", "project", "predict", "forecast", "potential", "target", "intend", "could", "might", "should", "believe" and similar expressions) are not statements of historical fact and may be "forward‐looking statements".
Actual results may vary from forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual results to materially differ from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements, including but not limited to: the duration and effects of the coronavirus and COVID-19, and any other pandemics on our operations and workforce, and the effects on global economies and society, risks related to the integration of acquisitions; actual results of exploration activities; conclusions of economic evaluations; changes in project parameters as plans continue to be refined; commodity prices; variations in ore reserves, grade or recovery rates; actual performance of plant, equipment or processes relative to specifications and expectations; accidents; labour relations; relations with local communities; changes in national or local governments; changes in applicable legislation or application thereof; delays in obtaining approvals or financing or in the completion of development or construction activities; exchange rate fluctuations; requirements for additional capital; government regulation; environmental risks; reclamation expenses; outcomes of pending litigation; limitations on insurance coverage as well as those factors discussed in the section entitled "Description of the Business – Risk Factors" in the Company's most recent Annual Information Form, available on www.sedar.com, and Form 40-F on file with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission in Washington, D.C. Although First Majestic has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in forward-looking statements, there may be other factors that cause results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended.
The Company believes that the expectations reflected in these forward‐looking statements are reasonable, but no assurance can be given that these expectations will prove to be correct and such forward‐looking statements included herein should not be unduly relied upon. These statements speak only as of the date hereof. The Company does not intend, and does not assume any obligation, to update these forward-looking statements, except as required by applicable laws.
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TORONTO, ON / ACCESSWIRE / May 28, 2021 / Pinetree Capital Ltd. (TSX:PNP) ("Pinetree") today announced the filing of the management information circular (the "Circular") for its upcoming annual and special meeting of shareholders to be held on June 30, 2021 (the "Meeting"), which contains additional details regarding Pinetree's previously announced share consolidation and share split transaction. Notice of the Meeting has been mailed to Pinetree shareholders of record at the close of business on May 11, 2021, who are entitled to attend and vote at the Meeting, and the Circular is available online under Pinetree's issuer profile at www.sedar.com and on Pinetree's website at www.pinetreecapital.com.
As previously announced, Pinetree will seek shareholder approval at the Meeting for a 100 to 1 consolidation of its common shares (the "Common Shares"), followed immediately by a 1 to 50 share split (collectively, the "Share Consolidation and Share Split").
Shareholders who hold in the aggregate less than 100 Common Shares prior to the share consolidation (which would result in less than one consolidated Common Share following the share consolidation) will receive a cash payment from Pinetree in exchange for such pre-consolidation Common Shares held equal to the number of Common Shares multiplied by the average trading price per Common Share on the Toronto Stock Exchange ("TSX") during the 20 consecutive trading days ending on and including the trading day immediately prior to the effective date of the consolidation (the "Effective Date"), rounded down to the nearest whole cent. As such, shareholders who hold less than 100 pre-consolidation Common Shares as of the record date for the Share Consolidation and Share Split (the "Consolidation and Split Record Date") will cease to be shareholders of Pinetree.
Shareholders who hold in the aggregate 100 Common Shares or more will continue to be Pinetree shareholders following the Share Consolidation and Share Split, however any fractional interest in Common Shares will be rounded down to the nearest whole Common Share after the 1 to 50 share split.
The board of directors of Pinetree unanimously recommends that shareholders of Pinetree approve the Share Consolidation and Share Split. Pinetree has an exceptionally large number of shareholders holding small numbers of Common Shares; approximately 131,517, or 1.4% of the outstanding Common Shares are held by approximately 7,168 shareholder accounts holding fewer than 100 Common Shares. This represents an average of 18 shares per holder. Having provided advanced notice such that small shareholders have had the opportunity to increase their ownership via the recently closed Rights Offering and/or through market purchases, the board believes that the Share Consolidation and Share Split will benefit Pinetree's shareholders by:
Providing Liquidity for Small Shareholders – The Share Consolidation and Share Split provides a cost-effective liquidity option for small shareholders to sell their holdings and liquidate their investment without payment of brokerage fees that in many cases would represent all or a substantial portion of their sale proceeds.
Reducing Administrative Costs – Pinetree spends a significant amount of money each year printing and mailing materials required by statute to shareholders. The effect of the proposed Share Consolidation and Share Split will be to reduce administrative costs associated with maintaining an exceptionally large number of small shareholders that account for a disproportionately high percentage of these administrative costs.
The Share Consolidation and Share Split requires the approval of holders representing at least two-thirds of the Common Shares that vote at the Meeting, as well as a majority of the votes cast by shareholders of Pinetree other than L6 Holdings Inc. and certain directors and senior officers of Pinetree. The Share Consolidation and Share Split is also subject to the approval of the TSX.
Pinetree will announce both the Consolidation and Split Record Date as well as the Effective Date following shareholder approval at the Meeting.
Forward-Looking Statements
Certain statements herein may be "forward-looking" statements that involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause the actual results, performance or achievements of Pinetree or the industry to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements involve significant risks and uncertainties, should not be read as guarantees of future performance or results, and will not necessarily be accurate indications of whether or not such results will be achieved. A number of factors could cause actual results to vary significantly from the expectations discussed in the forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements reflect current assumptions and expectations regarding future events and are made as of the date hereof and Pinetree assumes no obligation, except as required by law, to update any forward-looking statements to reflect new events or circumstances. Accordingly, when relying on forward-looking statements to make decisions, Pinetree cautions readers not to place undue reliance on these statements, as forward-looking statements involve significant risks and uncertainties. Some of the specific forward-looking statements in this news release include, but are not limited to, statements with respect to the Share Consolidation and Share Split and its timing.
About Pinetree Capital Ltd.
Pinetree is a value-oriented investment and merchant banking company focused on the technology sector. Pinetree's common shares are listed on the TSX under the symbol "PNP".
For further information:
John Bouffard
Chief Financial Officer
416-941-9600 x 200
jbouffard@pinetreecapital.com
www.pinetreecapital.com
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VANCOUVER, BC, May 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ – Alexco Resource Corp. (NYSE American: AXU) (TSX: AXU) ("Alexco" or the "Company") would like to remind its shareholders that they have until 1:30 pm (Vancouver Time) on Tuesday June 8, 2021, to vote their shares for the upcoming Annual General Meeting (the "Meeting") of shareholders to be held on Thursday June 10, 2021, at 1:30 pm (Vancouver Time).
Shareholders are urged to carefully read the information circular in connection with the Meeting. A copy of the information circular and all other meeting materials is available on SEDAR at www.sedar.com and on the Alexco website at https://www.alexcoresource.com/investors/annual-general-meeting/
Alexco's Board of Directors and Management recommend that Shareholders VOTE FOR all proposed resolutions.
YOUR VOTE IS IMPORTANT REGARDLESS OF THE NUMBER OF SHARES YOU OWN. PLEASE VOTE TODAY
How to Vote
Shareholders of record as of April 26, 2021, have several ways to vote their shares including online and via telephone.
THE VOTING DEADLINE IS 1:30 PM (VANCOUVER TIME) ON TUESDAY JUNE 8, 2021
Beneficial Shareholder |
Registered Shareholders |
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Internet |
www.proxyvote.com |
www.investorvote.com |
Phone or Fax |
Call or fax to the number(s) listed on your |
Phone: 1-866-732-8683 |
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Return the voting instruction form in the |
Return the form of proxy in the enclosed |
Shareholder Questions
If you have any questions or require assistance with voting your shares, please contact Alexco toll-free at 1-844-392-3035 or by email at info@alexcoresource.com
About Alexco
Alexco is a Canadian primary silver company that owns and operates the majority of the historic Keno Hill Silver District, in Canada's Yukon Territory, one of the highest-grade silver deposits in the world. Alexco is currently advancing Keno Hill to production and started concentrate production and shipments in Q1 2021. Keno Hill is expected to produce an average of approximately 4.4 million ounces of silver per year contained in high quality lead/silver and zinc concentrates. Keno Hill retains significant potential to grow and Alexco has a long history of expanding the operation's mineral resources through successful exploration.
Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-looking Statements
Some statements ("forward-looking statements") in this news release contain forward-looking information concerning the Company's anticipated results and developments in the Company's operations in future periods, made as of the date of this news release. Forward-looking statements may include, but are not limited to, statements with respect to future mine operations and production levels as well as the success of exploration and development activities. Forward-looking statements are subject to a variety of known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which could cause actual events or results to differ from those expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are based on certain assumptions that management believes are reasonable at the time they are made. There can be no assurance that forward-looking statements will prove to be accurate and actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. The Company expressly disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as otherwise required by applicable securities legislation.
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VANCOUVER, BC, May 28, 2021 /CNW/ – FPX Nickel Corp. (TSXV: FPX) ("FPX Nickel" or the "Company") is pleased to announce the results of its 2021 Annual General and Special Meeting held on May 27, 2021.
At the meeting, the shareholders voted to set the number of Board members at six and elected Peter M.D. Bradshaw, James S. Gilbert, Peter J. Marshall, William H. Myckatyn, Robert B. Pease and Martin E. Turenne as directors of the Company to hold office for the ensuing year. The shareholders also voted in favour of the appointment of DeVisser Gray LLP as the auditor of the Company for the ensuing year and approved the Company's 10% Rolling Stock Option Plan.
The Company notes that John A. McDonald, who had served with distinction on the Board since 2009, did not stand for re-election at the meeting.
"On behalf of the Company's Board, our shareholders and myself, I would like to extend my very great appreciation to John for his many years of dedicated service," said Mr. Bradshaw, Chairman of the Board. "John has been instrumental in the evolution of the Company over the years and he will be missed. We wish him very well indeed in his future endeavours."
About the Decar Nickel District
The Company's Decar Nickel District claims cover 245 km2 of the Mount Sidney Williams ultramafic/ophiolite complex, 90 km northwest of Fort St. James in central British Columbia. The District is a two-hour drive from Fort St. James on a high-speed logging road.
Decar hosts a greenfield discovery of nickel mineralization in the form of a naturally occurring nickel-iron alloy called awaruite (Ni3Fe), which is amenable to bulk-tonnage, open-pit mining. Awaruite mineralization has been identified in four target areas within this ophiolite complex, being the Baptiste Deposit, and the B, Sid and Van targets, as confirmed by drilling in the first three plus petrographic examination, electron probe analyses and outcrop sampling on all four. Since 2010, approximately US $24 million has been spent on the exploration and development of Decar.
Of the four targets in the Decar Nickel District, the Baptiste Deposit, which was initially the most accessible and had the biggest known surface footprint, has been the focus of diamond drilling since 2010, with a total of 82 holes and over 31,000 metres of drilling completed. The Sid target was tested with two holes in 2010 and the B target had a single hole drilled in 2011; all three holes intersected nickel-iron alloy mineralization over wide intervals with DTR nickel grades comparable to the Baptiste Deposit. The Van target was not drill-tested at that time as rock exposure was very poor prior to more recent logging activity.
As reported in the current NI 43-101 resource estimate, having an effective date of September 9, 2020, the Baptiste Deposit contains 1.996 billion tonnes of indicated resources at an average grade of 0.122% DTR nickel, containing 2.4 million tonnes of nickel, plus 593 million tonnes of inferred resources with an average grade of 0.114% DTR nickel, containing 0.7 million tonnes of nickel, both reported at a cut-off grade of 0.06% DTR nickel. Mineral resources are not mineral reserves and do not have demonstrated economic viability.
About FPX Nickel Corp.
FPX Nickel Corp. is focused on the exploration and development of the Decar Nickel District, located in central British Columbia, and other occurrences of the same unique style of naturally occurring nickel-iron alloy mineralization known as awaruite. For more information, please view the Company's website at www.fpxnickel.com or contact Martin Turenne, President and CEO, at (604) 681-8600 or ceo@fpxnickel.com.
On behalf of FPX Nickel Corp.
"Martin Turenne"
Martin Turenne, President, CEO and Director
Forward-Looking Statements
Certain of the statements made and information contained herein is considered "forward-looking information" within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities laws. These statements address future events and conditions and so involve inherent risks and uncertainties, as disclosed in the Company's periodic filings with Canadian securities regulators. Actual results could differ from those currently projected. The Company does not assume the obligation to update any forward-looking statement.
Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.
SOURCE FPX Nickel Corp.
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VANCOUVER, British Columbia, May 28, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Lupaka Gold Corp. ("Lupaka" or the “Company") (TSX-V: LPK, FRA: LQP) provides an update on progress with its international arbitration claim against the Republic of Peru.
Since our previous update of February 2021, a number of important steps have been achieved in the arbitration process. These include:
1. The International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID) has appointed the presiding arbitrator. The Tribunal held its first session together with the Parties on April 13, 202;
2. The Company has selected a Quantum Expert who is tasked with preparing a detailed evaluation of the Company’s claim. This evaluation is progressing well and will be the basis for the value of the Company’s claim against the Republic of Peru;
3. A definitive time schedule has been agreed to between the parties and the ICSID Tribunal. Lupaka will file its Memorial in September 2021; and
4. The Company and its legal team at Lalive continue to build the case. Document review and interviews with former employees and related personnel are progressing on schedule and with good success.
Overall, the case is developing as forecast, and both the Company and its legal team have a growing sense of confidence in achieving a successful outcome.
For ongoing updates with respect to the arbitration, please refer to the Company’s website (www.lupakagold.com/projects/arbitration).
For background on the basis for the arbitration please refer to the Company’s previous news releases, also available on the website (www.lupakagold.com/news/#2020).
With respect to the arbitration proceedings, Lupaka is represented by the international law firm, LALIVE (www.lalive.law), and has the financial backing of Bench Walk Advisors (www.benchwalk.com).
Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Service Provider (as the term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy of this news release.
About Lupaka Gold
Lupaka is an active Canadian-based company focused on creating shareholder value through identification and development of mining assets.
About Bench Walk Advisors
Bench Walk Advisors is a global litigation financier with over USD 250m of capital deployed across in excess of 100 commercial cases. Bench Walk and its principals have consistently been ranked as leading lawyers and litigation funders in various global directories.
About LALIVE
LALIVE is an international law firm with offices in Geneva, Zurich and London, that specializes in international dispute resolution. The firm has extensive experience in international investment arbitration in the mining sector, amongst others, and is currently representing investors and States as counsel worldwide.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT:
Gordon Ellis, C.E.O.
gellis@lupakagold.com
Tel: (604) 985-3147
or visit the Company’s profile at www.sedar.com or its website at www.lupakagold.com
Toronto, Ontario–(Newsfile Corp. – May 27, 2021) – Royal Fox Gold Inc. (TSXV: HBE) (formerly Hornby Bay Mineral Exploration Ltd.) ("Royal Fox" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that further to its press release of May 21, 2021, the Company has received final approval from the TSX Venture Exchange ("TSXV") in respect of its previously announced reverse takeover transaction (the "Transaction"), which was completed on May 21, 2021.
The Final Exchange Bulletin of the TSXV in respect of the Transaction was published on May 27, 2021. Trading of the common shares of the Company will resume effective at the market open on May 31, 2021 under the symbol "FOXG", and the Company will be listed as a Tier 2 "Mining Issuer" (as such term is defined in the policies of the TSXV).
ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
"Simon Marcotte"
Simon Marcotte, President and Chief Executive Officer of Royal Fox Gold Inc.
For further information, please contact:
Simon Marcotte
President and Chief Executive Officer of Royal Fox Gold Inc.
Email: smarcotte@royalfoxgold.com
Telephone: (647) 801-7273
Website: www.royalfoxgold.com
Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.
Cautionary Note
The information contained herein contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of applicable securities legislation. Forward-looking statements relate to information that is based on assumptions of management, forecasts of future results, and estimates of amounts not yet determinable. Any statements that express predictions, expectations, beliefs, plans, projections, objectives, assumptions or future events or performance are not statements of historical fact and may be "forward-looking statements." Forward-looking statements are subject to a variety of risks and uncertainties which could cause actual events or results to differ from those reflected in the forward-looking statements, including, without limitation: risks related to the TSXV listing, risk related to the failure to obtain adequate financing on a timely basis and on acceptable terms; risks related to the outcome of legal proceedings; political and regulatory risks associated with mining and exploration; risks related to the maintenance of stock exchange listings; risks related to environmental regulation and liability; the potential for delays in exploration or development activities or the completion of feasibility studies; the uncertainty of profitability; risks and uncertainties relating to the interpretation of drill results, the geology, grade and continuity of mineral deposits; risks related to the inherent uncertainty of production and cost estimates and the potential for unexpected costs and expenses; results of prefeasibility and feasibility studies, and the possibility that future exploration, development or mining results will not be consistent with the Company's expectations; risks related to commodity price fluctuations; and other risks and uncertainties related to the Company's prospects, properties and business detailed elsewhere in the Company's disclosure record. Should one or more of these risks and uncertainties materialize, or should underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those described in forward-looking statements. Investors are cautioned against attributing undue certainty to forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are made as of the date hereof and the Company does not assume any obligation to update or revise them to reflect new events or circumstances, except in accordance with applicable securities laws. Actual events or results could differ materially from the Company's expectations or projections.
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Dieppe, New Brunswick–(Newsfile Corp. – May 27, 2021) – Colibri Resource Corporation (TSXV: CBI) ("Colibri" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that its option partner Tocvan Ventures Corp. ("Tocvan") has reported assay results from its Phase 2 drill program at Colibri's Pilar Gold-Silver Project.
"Once again, we are impressed by the drilling results released by Tocvan. They have done an excellent job confirming and growing the deposit to date. Colibri is well positioned to continue delivering significant growth in value on many fronts for its shareholders this year!" says Company President & CEO Ron Goguen.
Tocvan is in year two of a five-year option agreement with Colibri to earn an initial 51% ownership of the Pilar Gold-Silver Project. For full details of the agreement see Colibri's news release dated September 24th, 2019.
TOCVAN NEWS RELEASE:
Calgary, Alberta – May 27, 2021. Tocvan Ventures Corp. (CSE: TOC) ("Tocvan" or the "Corporation") is pleased to announce results for the first three holes from its Phase II drill program (the "Program") at the Pilar Gold-Silver Project in Sonora, Mexico. A Phase II drill program is currently in progress with 2,900 meters of reverse circulation (RC) drilling in seventeen (17) drill holes completed to date. Results for the first three drill holes are included in this release. Fourteen (14) drill holes are pending assay results.
Drill Result Highlights
JES-21-38 (Figure 1)
29.0 meters at 0.71 g/t Au from surface to 29.0 meters
Including 3.1 meters at 2.6 g/t Au from surface to 3.1 meters
Also, Including 6.1 meters at 1.9 g/t Au from 22.9 to 29.0 meters
And, 24.4 meters at 0.56 g/t Au from 67.1 to 91.5 meters
Including 9.2 meters at 1.3 g/t Au and 14 g/t Ag from 79.3 to 88.5 meters
JES-21-37
6.1 meters at 0.48 g/t Au and 4 g/t Ag (0.52 g/t AuEq) from 59.5 to 65.6 meters
And, 4.6 meters at 0.50 g/t Au and 11 g/t Ag (0.62 g/t AuEq) from 71.7 to 76.3 meters
Including 1.5 meters at 1.13 g/t Au and 24 g/t Ag (1.4 g/t AuEq) from 71.7 to 73.2 meters
"We are extremely pleased with these early stage results", commented VP Exploration, Brodie Sutherland. "As we advance north of the Main Zone we are finding significant mineralization. We are especially excited to see the continuation of mineralization 30m on strike with our previous drill hole JES-20-36, which intersected 24.2m at 2.5 g/t Au and 73 g/t Ag. Pending assay results for the remaining drill holes will largely focus on our new target areas as we continue to unlock the potential of Pilar."
Results Discussion
JES-21-37 – The hole was planned to test a CSAMT resistivity anomaly that correlated with surface quartz veins. A 6.1m zone was intersected with 0.52 g/t AuEq (see Table 1). Followed by a second zone of 4.6m at 0.62 g/t AuEq. Consistent with surface observations and other drill holes in the area, copper values were elevated in this hole with one interval returning 1.5m at 1.1 g/t Au, 24 g/t Ag and 1.2% Cu.
JES-21-38 – The hole was planned to test the continuation of mineralization intersected in drill hole JES-20-36 and to test 25m up dip and further east of historic drill hole R-8, which intersected 40.4m at 1.4 g/t Au, including 3m at 10.9 g/t Au and 117 g/t Ag. Two zones of significant mineralization were intersected, 29m at 0.71 g/t Au and 24.4m at 0.56 g/t Au. Higher silver values were intersected in the deeper interval with a 3m zone grading 1.5 g/t Au and 34 g/t Ag.
JES21-39 – The hole was planned to test quartz veining and alteration recorded at surface to the west of the Main Zone which directly correlated with an IP anomaly. The hole was also planned to confirm the location of the regional fault bounded biotite granodiorite that lies to the west of the Main Zone. Anomalous gold values (0.18 to 0.47 g/t Au) were intersected in the andesite and granodiorite host rocks.
Figure 1. Cross-Section of Drill Hole JES-21-28.
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Figure 2. Planview Map of Phase II Drill Program Update.
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Table 1. Summary of Drill Results
Hole ID |
From (m) |
To (m) |
Width* (m) |
Au (g/t) |
Ag (g/t) |
AuEq (g/t) |
JES-21-37 |
59.48 |
65.58 |
6.10 |
0.48 |
4 |
0.52 |
and |
71.67 |
76.25 |
4.58 |
0.50 |
11 |
0.62 |
including |
71.67 |
73.20 |
1.53 |
1.13 |
24 |
1.39 |
JES-21-38 |
0.00 |
28.98 |
28.98 |
0.71 |
2 |
0.73 |
including |
0.00 |
3.05 |
3.05 |
2.59 |
2 |
2.62 |
also |
22.88 |
28.98 |
6.10 |
1.87 |
0 |
1.87 |
and |
67.10 |
91.50 |
24.40 |
0.56 |
6 |
0.62 |
including |
79.30 |
88.45 |
9.15 |
1.27 |
14 |
1.41 |
including |
83.88 |
86.92 |
3.04 |
1.51 |
34 |
1.87 |
JES-21-39 |
39.65 |
41.17 |
1.52 |
0.47 |
1 |
0.48 |
*Insufficient drilling has been undertaken to determine true widths. All widths reported are core length. Gold equivalent ("AuEq") is calculated using metal prices of $1,700/oz gold and $18/oz silver.
About the Pilar Property
The Pilar Gold-Silver property is interpreted as a structurally controlled low-sulphidation epithermal project hosted in andesite rocks. Three zones of mineralization have been identified in the north-west part of the property from historic surface work and drilling and are referred to as the Main Zone, North Hill and 4-Trench. Structural features and zones of mineralization within the structures follow an overall NW-SE trend of mineralization. Over 19,200 m of drilling have been completed to date. Significant results are highlighted below:
2020 Phase I RC Drilling Highlights include (all lengths are drilled thicknesses):
94.6m @ 1.6 g/t Au, including 9.2m @ 10.8 g/t Au and 38 g/t Ag;
41.2m @ 1.1 g/t Au, including 3.1m @ 6.0g/t Au and 12 g/t Ag ;
24.4m @ 2.5 g/t Au and 73 g/t Ag, including 1.5m @ 33.4 g/t Au and 1,090 g/t Ag
17,700m of Historic Core & RC drilling. Highlights include:
61.0m @ 0.8 g/t Au
16.5m @ 53.5g/t Au and 53 g/t Ag
13.0m @ 9.6 g/t Au
9.0m @ 10.2 g/t Au and 46 g/t Ag
Soil and Rock sampling results from undrilled areas indicate mineralization extends towards the southeast from the Main Zone and 4-Trench Zone. Recent Surface exploration has defined three new target areas: Triple Vein Zone, SE Vein Zone and 4 Trench Extension.
Brodie A. Sutherland, P.Geo., VP Exploration for Tocvan Ventures Corp. and a qualified person ("QP") as defined by Canadian National Instrument 43-101, has reviewed and approved the technical information contained in this release.
Quality Assurance / Quality Control
RC chips were shipped for sample preparation to ALS Limited in Hermosillo, Sonora, Mexico and for analysis at the ALS laboratory in North Vancouver. The ALS Hermosillo and North Vancouver facilities are ISO 9001 and ISO/IEC 17025 certified. Gold was analyzed using 50-gram nominal weight fire assay with atomic absorption spectroscopy finish. Over limits for gold (>10 g/t), were analyzed using fire assay with a gravimetric finish. Silver and other elements were analyzed using a four-acid digestion with an ICP finish. Over limit analyses for silver (>100 g/t) were re-assayed using an ore-grade four-acid digestion with ICP-AES finish. Control samples comprising certified reference samples and blank samples were systematically inserted into the sample stream and analyzed as part of the Company's robust quality assurance / quality control protocol.
ABOUT COLIBRI RESOURCE CORPORATION:
Colibri is a Canadian-based mineral exploration company listed on the TSX-V (CBI) and is focused on acquiring and exploring prospective gold & silver properties in Mexico. The Company has six exploration projects of which five currently have exploration programs being executed or planned for 2021. The flagship Evelyn Gold Project is 100% owned and explored by Colibri. The Company has four additional projects, Pilar Gold & Silver Project (optioned to Tocvan Ventures- CSE:TOC), El Mezquite Gold & Silver Project , Jackie Gold & Silver Project, and the Diamante Gold & Silver Project (earn-in agreements with Silver Spruce Resources – TSX.V-SSE) are also currently being actively advanced.
For more information about all Company projects please visit: www.colibriresource.com.
Neither TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.
Notice Regarding Forward-Looking Statements:
This news release contains "forward-looking statements". Statements in this press release which are not purely historical are forward-looking statements and include any statements regarding beliefs, plans, expectations or intentions regarding the future. Actual results could differ from those projected in any forward-looking statements due to numerous factors. These forward-looking statements are made as of the date of this news release, and the Company assumes no obligation to update the forward-looking statements, or to update the reasons why actual results could differ from those projected in the forward-looking statements. Although the Company believes that the plans, expectations and intentions contained in this press release are reasonable, there can be no assurance that they will prove to be accurate.
For further information:
Ronald J. Goguen, President, Chairperson and Director
Tel: (506) 383-4274
rongoguen@colibriresource.com
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Syrah Resources Limited (ASX:SYR) shareholders might be concerned after seeing the share price drop 17% in the last quarter. But that doesn't detract from the splendid returns of the last year. Like an eagle, the share price soared 229% in that time. So it may be that the share price is simply cooling off after a strong rise. More important, going forward, is how the business itself is going.
See our latest analysis for Syrah Resources
Given that Syrah Resources didn't make a profit in the last twelve months, we'll focus on revenue growth to form a quick view of its business development. When a company doesn't make profits, we'd generally expect to see good revenue growth. That's because fast revenue growth can be easily extrapolated to forecast profits, often of considerable size.
In the last year Syrah Resources saw its revenue shrink by 85%. We're a little surprised to see the share price pop 229% in the last year. This is a good example of how buyers can push up prices even before the fundamental metrics show much growth. Of course, it could be that the market expected this revenue drop.
You can see how earnings and revenue have changed over time in the image below (click on the chart to see the exact values).
We like that insiders have been buying shares in the last twelve months. Having said that, most people consider earnings and revenue growth trends to be a more meaningful guide to the business. You can see what analysts are predicting for Syrah Resources in this interactive graph of future profit estimates.
It's good to see that Syrah Resources has rewarded shareholders with a total shareholder return of 229% in the last twelve months. That certainly beats the loss of about 13% per year over the last half decade. The long term loss makes us cautious, but the short term TSR gain certainly hints at a brighter future. It's always interesting to track share price performance over the longer term. But to understand Syrah Resources better, we need to consider many other factors. Case in point: We've spotted 3 warning signs for Syrah Resources you should be aware of.
Syrah Resources is not the only stock that insiders are buying. For those who like to find winning investments this free list of growing companies with recent insider purchasing, could be just the ticket.
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