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Cordoba Minerals Arranges US$10 Million Bridge Financing with JCHX

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Cordoba Minerals (TSXV: CDB) (OTCQB: CDBMF) has secured US$10 million in bridge financing from JCHX Mining Management Co., The financing consists of two US$5 million loans, one directly to Cordoba and another to the joint venture entity holding the Alacran Copper-Gold-Silver Project in Colombia. The Bridge Loans carry a 10% annual interest rate for the first six months, increasing to 12% thereafter. The loans mature in 36 months or when JCHX's third US$20 million installment becomes due under their US$100 million strategic arrangement. The funds will support the advancement of mineral projects, including detailed engineering design work at Alacran Project, and general corporate purposes.

Cordoba Minerals (TSXV: CDB) (OTCQB: CDBMF) ha ottenuto 10 milioni di dollari statunitensi in finanziamenti bridge da JCHX Mining Management Co. Il finanziamento consiste in due prestiti da 5 milioni di dollari ciascuno, uno direttamente a Cordoba e l'altro all'entità di joint venture che detiene il Progetto Coperto-Oro-Argento Alacran in Colombia. I prestiti bridge hanno un tasso d'interesse annuale del 10% per i primi sei mesi, che aumenterà al 12% successivamente. I prestiti scadranno in 36 mesi o quando la terza rata di 20 milioni di dollari di JCHX diventerà esigibile ai sensi del loro accordo strategico da 100 milioni di dollari. I fondi supporteranno l'avanzamento dei progetti minerari, inclusi i lavori di progettazione ingegneristica dettagliata presso il Progetto Alacran e scopi aziendali generali.

Cordoba Minerals (TSXV: CDB) (OTCQB: CDBMF) ha asegurado 10 millones de dólares estadounidenses en financiamiento puente de JCHX Mining Management Co. El financiamiento consiste en dos préstamos de 5 millones de dólares, uno directamente a Cordoba y otro a la entidad de empresa conjunta que posee el Proyecto de Cobre-Oro-Plata Alacran en Colombia. Los préstamos puente tienen una tasa de interés anual del 10% durante los primeros seis meses, aumentando al 12% posteriormente. Los préstamos vencerán en 36 meses o cuando el tercer pago de 20 millones de dólares de JCHX sea exigible en virtud de su acuerdo estratégico de 100 millones de dólares. Los fondos apoyarán el avance de los proyectos mineros, incluidos los trabajos de diseño de ingeniería detallada en el Proyecto Alacran, y fines corporativos generales.

Cordoba Minerals (TSXV: CDB) (OTCQB: CDBMF)는 JCHX Mining Management Co.로부터 1000만 달러의 브릿지 파이낸싱을 확보했습니다. 이 자금 조달은 Cordoba에 직접 제공되는 500만 달러의 대출 두 건으로 구성되며, 하나는 Alacran 구리-금-은 프로젝트를 보유한 합작 투자 법인에 제공됩니다. 브릿지 대출은 처음 6개월 동안 연 10%의 이자율을 적용하고, 그 이후에는 12%로 증가합니다. 대출은 36개월 후 만기되거나 JCHX의 세 번째 2000만 달러 할부가 1억 달러 전략적 계약에 따라 만기가 될 때 지급됩니다. 이 자금은 Alacran 프로젝트에 대한 상세 엔지니어링 설계 작업을 포함하여 광물 프로젝트의 진행과 일반 기업 목적을 지원할 것입니다.

Cordoba Minerals (TSXV: CDB) (OTCQB: CDBMF) a sécurisé 10 millions de dollars américains en financement de pont auprès de JCHX Mining Management Co. Le financement consiste en deux prêts de 5 millions de dollars, l'un directement à Cordoba et l'autre à l'entité de coentreprise détenant le projet Alacran de cuivre-or-argent en Colombie. Les prêts à court terme portent un taux d'intérêt annuel de 10 % pendant les six premiers mois, augmentant à 12 % par la suite. Les prêts arriveront à maturité dans 36 mois ou lorsque le troisième versement de 20 millions de dollars de JCHX sera dû dans le cadre de leur accord stratégique de 100 millions de dollars. Les fonds soutiendront l'avancement des projets miniers, y compris les travaux de conception d'ingénierie détaillée au projet Alacran, et pour des fins corporatives générales.

Cordoba Minerals (TSXV: CDB) (OTCQB: CDBMF) hat 10 Millionen US-Dollar in Brückenfinanzierung von JCHX Mining Management Co. gesichert. Die Finanzierung besteht aus zwei 5 Millionen US-Dollar Darlehen, eines direkt an Cordoba und ein anderes an das Joint-Venture-Unternehmen, das das Alacran Kupfer-Gold- Silber-Projekt in Kolumbien hält. Die Brückendarlehen haben einen jährlichen Zinssatz von 10 % für die ersten sechs Monate, der danach auf 12 % steigt. Die Darlehen laufen in 36 Monaten ab oder wenn die dritte Ratenzahlung von 20 Millionen US-Dollar von JCHX fällig wird, gemäß ihrer strategischen Vereinbarung über 100 Millionen US-Dollar. Die Mittel werden die Weiterentwicklung von Mineralprojekten unterstützen, einschließlich detaillierter Ingenieurezplanung beim Alacran-Projekt sowie allgemeiner Unternehmenszwecke.

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  • Secured US$10 million bridge financing to advance project development
  • Strategic partnership with JCHX demonstrates continued support for project advancement
  • Funding ensures continuation of detailed engineering design work at Alacran Project
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  • High interest rates of 10-12% on bridge loans
  • Related party transaction with major shareholder indicates possible external funding options

Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - December 27, 2024) - Sarah Armstrong-Montoya, President and Chief Executive Officer of Cordoba Minerals Corp. (TSXV: CDB) (OTCQB: CDBMF) (otherwise "Cordoba" or the "Company") announces that the Company has arranged US$10 million in bridge financing with certain affiliates of its joint venture partner, JCHX Mining Management Co., Ltd. ("JCHX") in the form of two loans of US$5 million each (the "Bridge Loans"). JCHX will advance US$5 million to Cordoba, and US$5 million directly to the joint venture entity which holds the Alacran Copper-Gold Silver Project in Colombia.

Both Bridge Loans bear simple interest at 10% per annum for the first six months of the loan agreements, and the interest rate will increase to 12% per annum for the remaining months of the loan agreements. Both Bridge Loans are payable on the maturity date, which is the earlier of (i) 36 months after the date of the loan agreements, and (ii) the date the third installment of US$20 million becomes payable by JCHX under the US$100 million strategic arrangement pursuant to the framework agreement entered into on December 8, 2022 (refer to Cordoba's news release dated December 8, 2022). If the maturity date occurs as the date of the third installment, the outstanding amount under the Bridge Loans may be deducted from the third installment.

The purpose of the Bridge Loans is to ensure the Company can continue the advancement of its mineral projects, including the detailed engineering design work program at the Alacran Copper-Gold-Silver Project in Colombia, and for general corporate purposes.

The transactions specified herein constitute a "related party transaction" under Multilateral Instrument 61-101 - Protection of Minority Security Holders in Special Transactions ("MI 61-101") as JCHX is a related party of Cordoba given its greater than 10% beneficial shareholding. Pursuant to Sections 5.5(b) and 5.7(f) of MI 61-101, the Company is exempt from obtaining a formal valuation and minority approval of the Company's shareholders in respect of the transactions specified herein due to the Company being listed on the TSX Venture Exchange ("TSXV") and the loan from JCHX to the Company having no equity or voting component. The Company will file a material change report in respect of the transactions specified herein. However, the material change report will be filed less than 21 days prior to the closing of the transactions, which is consistent with market practice and which the Company deems is reasonable in the circumstances.

The Bridge Loan that is being received by the Company which it will then on-lend to the joint venture entity is subject to the approval of the TSXV.

"With the support from our joint venture partner, JCHX, the Alacran Project continues to moving forward with our targeted timeline," commented Ms. Sarah Armstrong-Montoya, President and CEO of Cordoba. "With a shared vision with our partner, the Alacran Project is steadily advancing to be the next copper mine in Colombia in the near future."

About Cordoba

Cordoba Minerals Corp. is a mineral exploration company focused on the exploration, development and acquisition of copper and gold projects. Cordoba is jointly developing the Alacran Project with JCHX Mining Management Co., Ltd., located in the Department of Cordoba, Colombia. Cordoba also holds a 51% interest in the Perseverance Copper Project in Arizona, USA, which is exploring through a Joint Venture and Earn-In Agreement. For further information, please visit www.cordobaminerals.com.

ON BEHALF OF THE COMPANY
Sarah Armstrong-Montoya, President and Chief Executive Officer

Information Contact
Ran Li +1-604-689-8765
info@cordobamineralscorp.com

Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accept responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

Forward-Looking Statements

This news release includes "forward-looking statements" and "forward-looking information" within the meaning of Canadian securities legislation. All statements included in this news release, other than statements of historical fact, are forward-looking statements including, without limitation, the Alacran Project and development thereof; joint venture arrangement with JCHX; the Bridge Loans, including repayment and intended purposes of the Bridge Loans, and the receipt of the approval of the TSXV. Forward-looking statements include predictions, projections and forecasts and are often, but not always, identified by the use of words such as "anticipate", "believe", "plan", "estimate", "expect", "potential", "target", "budget" and "intend" and statements that an event or result "may", "will", "should", "could" or "might" occur or be achieved and other similar expressions and includes the negatives thereof.

Forward-looking statements are based on a number of assumptions and estimates that, while considered reasonable by management based on the business and markets in which Cordoba operates, are inherently subject to significant operational, economic, and competitive uncertainties, risks and contingencies. There can be no assurance that such statements will prove to be accurate and actual results, and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from the Company's expectations include actual exploration results, interpretation of metallurgical characteristics of the mineralization, changes in project parameters as plans continue to be refined, future metal prices, availability of capital and financing on acceptable terms, general economic, market or business conditions, uninsured risks, regulatory changes, delays or inability to receive required approvals, and other exploration or other risks detailed herein and from time to time in the filings made by the Company with securities regulators, including those described under the heading "Risks and Uncertainties" in the Company's most recently filed MD&A. The Company does not undertake to update or revise any forward-looking statements, except in accordance with applicable law. Readers are cautioned not to put undue reliance on these forward-looking statements.

To view the source version of this press release, please visit https://www.newsfilecorp.com/release/235292

FAQ

What is the interest rate structure for Cordoba Minerals' (CDBMF) US$10M bridge financing?

The bridge loans carry a 10% annual interest rate for the first six months, increasing to 12% per annum for the remaining term.

How will Cordoba Minerals (CDBMF) use the US$10M bridge financing from JCHX?

The funds will be used for advancing mineral projects, including detailed engineering design work at the Alacran Copper-Gold-Silver Project in Colombia, and for general corporate purposes.

When does Cordoba Minerals' (CDBMF) US$10M bridge loan mature?

The loans mature either 36 months after the loan agreements or when JCHX's third US$20 million installment becomes due under their US$100 million strategic arrangement, whichever comes first.

How is the US$10M bridge financing distributed for Cordoba Minerals (CDBMF)?

The financing is split into two US$5 million loans - one directly to Cordoba Minerals and another to the joint venture entity holding the Alacran Project.

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