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About Condor Gold (CNDGF)
Condor Gold (AIM: CNR, TSX: COG, OTCQX: CNDGF) is a gold exploration and development company with a primary focus on advancing its flagship La India Project in Nicaragua. The company operates within the highly competitive gold mining sector, specializing in the identification, acquisition, and development of high-grade gold resources. Established in 2006, Condor Gold has strategically positioned itself as a key player in the gold exploration market by de-risking its assets through meticulous feasibility studies, permitting, and stakeholder engagement.
Core Business and Strategy
Condor Gold's business model revolves around creating value through exploration and development, with the ultimate goal of monetizing its assets via sales to established gold producers or transitioning into production. The company's flagship La India Project spans a 588 sq km area, comprising 12 contiguous concessions. This project is fully permitted, construction-ready, and supported by a robust Feasibility Study (2022 FS), which highlights its economic viability with potential annual production of up to 150,000 ounces of gold. The project benefits from a low upfront capital cost, high-grade mineral resources, and a short construction timeline of just 18 months.
Competitive Advantages
- High-Grade Gold Resources: La India hosts a mineral resource estimate of over 2 million ounces of gold, with both open-pit and underground mining potential.
- Permitting and Feasibility: The project is fully permitted for construction and operation, with a completed feasibility study that de-risks the project for potential investors and buyers.
- Strategic Location: Situated in a highly prospective gold district, La India benefits from significant exploration upside, with potential for further resource expansion.
- Social License to Operate: Condor Gold has established strong community relationships through initiatives such as drinking water programs and local employment opportunities, ensuring sustainable socio-economic benefits.
Industry Context
Condor Gold operates in the gold mining industry, characterized by volatile gold prices, stringent regulatory requirements, and environmental considerations. The company addresses these challenges by focusing on high-grade, economically viable projects and maintaining a strong social license to operate. Its strategy aligns with the industry's growing emphasis on sustainability and responsible mining practices.
Challenges and Opportunities
As a single-asset company, Condor Gold faces risks associated with project dependency and the need for external financing. However, its fully permitted, construction-ready status and high-grade resources make it an attractive acquisition target for larger gold producers looking to replenish reserves. The company's ongoing sales process, which has attracted interest from multiple gold producers, underscores its market appeal.
Future Prospects
Condor Gold's focus for the near term is to successfully execute the sale of its La India Project while maintaining its social and environmental commitments. The proceeds from this sale are expected to unlock significant value for shareholders and support the company's broader strategic objectives.
Condor Gold has secured an unsecured term loan facility of £475,000 from Galloway , a company owned by Chairman Jim Mellon who holds 26.13% of Condor's shares. The facility includes £200,000 available from November 4, 2024, and £275,000 from December 2, 2024, with a 20% interest rate. The loan must be repaid upon completion of the SAG Mill sale, company asset sale, share capital sale, or within 12 months from November 14, 2024. The funds will be used for general working capital purposes.
Condor Gold has released its unaudited interim financial report for the six months ending 30 June 2024. The company is actively pursuing the sale of its assets, with several interested parties conducting site visits and non-binding offers received. Land acquisition and site clearance for the La India project are nearly complete, and recent capital raises have increased major shareholders' stakes. Financial highlights include a reduced loss of £518,217 compared to £965,815 in 2023, and a net cash balance of £1,084,498. The company also reported a £1,379,784 foreign exchange gain due to significant currency fluctuations. Despite a challenging period for shareholders, Condor's assets are more attractive with increased gold prices, enhancing project economics and potential sale value.
Condor Gold (AIM:CNR)(TSX:COG) provides an update on the sale of its assets, following the announcement of a Bankable Feasibility Study on the La India open pit. The company reports significant interest from gold producers, with eleven companies under Non-Disclosure Agreements, five non-binding offers received, and three site visits completed. An additional formal expression of interest has been received in the past three weeks.
The company's Chair, Jim Mellon, highlights the rarity of wholly owned, fully permitted, construction-ready gold mines with potential production of 150,000 oz gold per annum. The recent record gold prices of over US$2,400 oz, compared to the US$1,600 oz used in the Feasibility Study, significantly improves project economics. While the sales process is taking longer than anticipated, the Board remains confident in reaching a binding agreement.
Condor Gold (AIM:CNR)(TSX:COG) has announced the exercise of options by directors, consultants, and employees, resulting in the issuance of 1,000,000 new ordinary shares at a subscription price of 22p per share. This move has raised gross proceeds of £220,000 for the company. Key points include:
- 500,500 shares issued to subscribing directors and PDMR for long-term holding
- 499,500 options exercised on a cashless basis with shares sold at 22p per share
- Admission to AIM trading expected around July 18, 2024
- Total voting rights will increase to 204,442,778 ordinary shares
- Chairman Jim Mellon's stake increases to 26.12%, CEO Mark Child's to 2.38%
Condor announced the successful passing of all resolutions during its Annual General Meeting (AGM) held on June 30, 2024, in Godalming, UK. This includes developments specific to its operations, governance, and strategic direction. The resolutions passed reflect the company's commitment to its planned objectives and stakeholder interests. Further details can be obtained from their official website or through their various contact representatives.
Condor Gold announced the grant of 4,900,000 share options on May 29, 2024, representing 2.41% of its issued share capital. The options are part of the company's Share Option Scheme, serving as incentives for directors, employees, and consultants. The exercise price is set at £0.28 per share, matching the market price on AIM as of May 28, 2024. The options will be exercisable over a five-year period, with specific restrictions in the first two years. A portion of 200,000 options was allocated under the Enterprise Management Incentive Scheme. Post-grant, total outstanding share options will represent 10.59% of the company's 203,442,778 ordinary shares.
Condor Gold has announced the issuance of 235,294 new Ordinary Shares at 28 pence each to its CEO, Mark Child, as a bonus for the financial year ending December 31, 2023. The bonus was recommended by the Remuneration Committee and approved unanimously by the Board, excluding Mark Child from the decision-making process. Application has been made for the shares to be traded on AIM, with an expected admission date of June 5, 2024, and the company is also seeking listing approval on the TSX. This issuance will increase Condor Gold's total issued share capital to 203,442,778 shares. The company is relying on an exemption from certain TSX listing requirements as an Eligible Interlisted Issuer.
Condor Gold announced its audited results for the year ended 31 December 2023 and the upcoming Annual General Meeting on 28 June 2024. The company received five non-binding offers for its Nicaraguan assets, with advanced discussions ongoing. The company's mineral resources include 893,000 oz of gold in open pit indicated resources and 291,000 oz in inferred resources, along with significant underground resources. The Feasibility Study for the La India open pit shows an IRR of 43% at a gold price of $2,000/oz and a low initial capital requirement of $105.5 million. Condor has made progress in land acquisition and site preparation. Financially, the company reported a loss of £1.7 million for 2023, raised £3.25 million, and has a net cash balance of £1.97 million. Ongoing efforts aim to conclude a sale of the La India project in the near future.
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