Let them sell all they want, huge news for ZON this morning.
Victoria Gold announced mine financing to go into production, from Osisko Royalties And Orion, two of the most prominent names in mine finance. Caterpillar also financing equipment.
Proof a 0.67 g/t mine can go into production in the Yukon. Zonte will soon be right next door to the largest gold mine in the Yukon. We should all be very pleased Terry pulled this acquisition off, sooner or later the stock will get the respect it deserves.
Victoria Gold Announces Comprehensive C$500 Million Financing Package for Eagle and Continuation of Construction Activities
TORONTO, March 08, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Victoria Gold Corp. (TSX.V:VIT) “Victoria” or the “Company” is pleased to announce that it has entered into documentation with Orion Mine Finance (“Orion”), Osisko Gold Royalties Ltd (“Osisko”) and Caterpillar Financial Services Limited (“Caterpillar Financial”) with respect to a construction financing package totalling approximately C$505 million in aggregate (the “Financing”) that will fully fund the development of the Eagle Gold project through to commercial production. The Financing is comprised of:
two credit facilities totalling US$175 million (approximately C$219 million);
an equipment financing facility for up to US$50 million (C$63 million);
a C$98 million royalty financing; and,
a private placement of Victoria common shares to two separate subscribers for a total of C$125 million.
“With this project financing package, Victoria is in a position to continue construction activities and advance the Eagle project to first gold pour, which we expect in the second half of 2019,” commented John McConnell, President & CEO. “With this significant milestone behind us, we look forward to building a high-quality, profitable, and environmentally safe project that will deliver significant economic benefit to all of our stakeholders.”
In connection with the Financing, Victoria has executed a term sheet with respect to: (i) the sale to Osisko of a 5% NSR royalty for proceeds of C$98 million (the “Osisko Royalty”), and (ii) the purchase by Osisko, on a private placement basis, of 100,000,000 common shares of Victoria at a price of C$0.50 per common share for proceeds of C$50 million.
Additionally, Victoria has executed a term sheet with Orion with respect to: (i) the provision by Orion of a senior secured project finance debt facility in the principal amount of US$75 million and a subordinated debt facility in the principal amount of US$100 million (together, the “Orion Debt Facilities”), and (ii) the purchase by Orion, on a private placement basis, of 150,000,000 common shares of Victoria at a price of C$0.50 per common share for proceeds of C$75 million.
Separately, Victoria has executed a term sheet with Caterpillar Financial with respect to a proposed equipment financing for up to US$50 million.