Cerrado Receives Notice From Hochschild Subsidiary to Exercise Its Option to Acquire the Monte Do Carmo Gold Project
Cerrado Gold announces that Hochschild Mining's subsidiary, Amarillo Mineração, will exercise its option to acquire 100% of the Monte Do Carmo (MDC) gold project in Brazil for US$60 million. The transaction includes US$30 million in closing cash payments and an additional US$15 million in future milestone payments, with US$15 million previously received. The deal, approved by 96.56% of shareholders, is expected to close on November 5, 2024. The proceeds will support growth at Cerrado's MDN gold mine in Argentina, fund a feasibility study for the Mont Sorcier Iron Ore Project, improve the balance sheet, and enable pursuit of new growth opportunities.
Cerrado Gold annuncia che la filiale di Hochschild Mining, Amarillo Mineração, eserciterà l'opzione per acquisire il 100% del progetto d'oro Monte Do Carmo (MDC) in Brasile per 60 milioni di dollari USA. La transazione include 30 milioni di dollari USA in pagamenti cash alla chiusura e ulteriori 15 milioni di dollari USA in pagamenti per traguardi futuri, con 15 milioni di dollari USA già ricevuti in precedenza. L'accordo, approvato dal 96,56% degli azionisti, è previsto che si chiuda il 5 novembre 2024. I proventi supporteranno la crescita della miniera d'oro MDN di Cerrado in Argentina, finanzieranno uno studio di fattibilità per il progetto di minerale di ferro Mont Sorcier, miglioreranno il bilancio e permetteranno la ricerca di nuove opportunità di crescita.
Cerrado Gold anuncia que la subsidiaria de Hochschild Mining, Amarillo Mineração, ejercerá su opción de adquirir el 100% del proyecto de oro Monte Do Carmo (MDC) en Brasil por 60 millones de dólares EE. UU.. La transacción incluye 30 millones de dólares EE. UU. en pagos en efectivo al momento del cierre y un adicional de 15 millones de dólares EE. UU. en pagos por hitos futuros, con 15 millones de dólares EE. UU. ya recibidos anteriormente. El acuerdo, aprobado por el 96,56% de los accionistas, se espera que se cierre el 5 de noviembre de 2024. Los ingresos apoyarán el crecimiento de la mina de oro MDN de Cerrado en Argentina, financiarán un estudio de viabilidad para el Proyecto de Mineral de Hierro Mont Sorcier, mejorarán el balance general y permitirán buscar nuevas oportunidades de crecimiento.
세라도 골드는 호치실드 마이닝의 자회사인 아마릴로 미네락이 브라질의 몬테 도 카르모(MDC) 금 프로젝트의 100%를 6000만 달러에 인수할 옵션을 행사할 것이라고 발표했습니다. 이번 거래에는 3000만 달러의 현금 마감 지급과 1500만 달러의 미래 이정표 지급이 포함되며, 이전에 1500만 달러를 이미 수령했습니다. 96.56%의 주주 승인을 받은 이 거래는 2024년 11월 5일에 마감될 것으로 예상됩니다. 수익은 아르헨티나에 있는 세라도의 MDN 금광의 성장 지원, 몬 소르시어 철광 프로젝트에 대한 타당성 연구 자금 지원, 재무 상태 개선, 새로운 성장 기회 추구를 가능하게 할 것입니다.
Cerrado Gold annonce que la filiale de Hochschild Mining, Amarillo Mineração, exercera son option d'acquérir 100% du projet d'or Monte Do Carmo (MDC) au Brésil pour 60 millions de dollars US. La transaction comprend 30 millions de dollars US en paiements en espèces à la clôture et un 15 millions de dollars US supplémentaires en paiements de jalons futurs, avec 15 millions de dollars US déjà reçus précédemment. L'accord, approuvé par 96,56 % des actionnaires, devrait être finalisé le 5 novembre 2024. Les recettes soutiendront la croissance de la mine d'or MDN de Cerrado en Argentine, financeront une étude de faisabilité pour le projet de minerai de fer Mont Sorcier, amélioreront le bilan et permettront la recherche de nouvelles opportunités de croissance.
Cerrado Gold gibt bekannt, dass die Tochtergesellschaft von Hochschild Mining, Amarillo Mineração, ihre Option ausüben wird, 100% des Monte Do Carmo (MDC) Goldprojekts in Brasilien für 60 Millionen US-Dollar zu erwerben. Die Transaktion umfasst 30 Millionen US-Dollar in Barzahlungen bei Abschluss sowie zusätzliche 15 Millionen US-Dollar in zukünftigen Meilensteinzahlungen, wobei 15 Millionen US-Dollar bereits zuvor erhalten wurden. Der Deal, der von 96,56% der Aktionäre genehmigt wurde, soll am 5. November 2024 abgeschlossen werden. Die Einnahmen werden das Wachstum der MDN-Goldmine von Cerrado in Argentinien unterstützen, eine Machbarkeitsstudie für das Mont Sorcier-Eisenprojekt finanzieren, die Bilanz verbessern und die Verfolgung neuer Wachstumschancen ermöglichen.
- Sale of MDC Project for US$60 million total consideration
- Immediate cash injection of US$30 million at closing
- Strong shareholder support with 96.56% approval
- Strengthened balance sheet position
- Company remains cash flow positive with operating gold mine
- Divestment of significant gold project asset
- US$15 million of total consideration subject to future milestones
Closing cash payments of US
$30 million and an additional US$15 million future payments due to CerradoCompany well-positioned to drive future growth via its operating Minera Don Nicolas gold mine in Argentina and its Mont Sorcier iron ore project in Quebec
TORONTO, ON / ACCESSWIRE / October 30, 2024 / Cerrado Gold Inc. (TSXV:CERT)(OTCQX:CRDOF) ("Cerrado" or the "Company") announces that Amarillo Mineração do Brasil Ltda. ("Amarillo") a wholly-owned subsidiary of Hochschild Mining PLC ("Hochschild"), has provided notice of exercise of its option ("Option"), pursuant to an option agreement entered into on March 5, 2024 (the "Option Agreement"), to purchase a
In consideration of exercising the Option, Amarillo will make further cash payments to Cerrado totaling US
The Transaction was overwhelmingly approved by
Mark Brennan, CEO and Chairman commented: "The proceeds from the sale of Cerrado's MDC Project will allow us to achieve our goals of growing our MDN gold mine in Argentina, complete a feasibility study on our very robust Mont Sorcier Iron Ore Project, improve the balance sheet and enable the Company to pursue other growth opportunities to maximize shareholder value. Cerrado is now favorably positioned as one of the few well-funded, cash flow positive, stable junior producers in the sector."
Transaction Details
The principal terms of the key agreements in respect of the Transaction (the "Transaction Agreements") are summarized below.
On March 4, 2024, in connection with the Transaction, the Company entered into (i) the Option Agreement granting Amarillo the option to purchase
On June 27, 2024, upon obtaining the requisite approval of the shareholders of Cerrado in respect of the Transaction, the Signing Loan, together with all accrued and unpaid interest thereon and expenses relating thereto, were deemed to be repaid in full by Cerrado by the concurrent set off of an amount of consideration equal to the Signing Loan, which was payable by Amarillo to Cerrado pursuant to the Option Agreement (the "Set-Off Consideration", and together with the Exercise Consideration, the "Consideration").
In addition to the Set-Off Consideration, Amarillo shall be required to pay to Cerrado the Exercise Consideration of US
US
$10 million payable following exercise of the Option; andUS
$20 million payable by Closing.
Following Closing, Amarillo shall be required to make two further payments to Cerrado totaling US
US
$10 million payable within 14 days of the second anniversary of the date of the Cerrado shareholder approval (being June 27, 2026); andUS
$5 million within 14 days of the earlier of (i) the commencement of commercial production from the Project, and (ii) March 31, 2027.
All amounts owing by Cerrado to, or advanced to Cerrado by, Hochschild or Amarillo, are secured by (i) a first lien on all of the outstanding equity interests (quotas) in SAML, and (ii) a second lien on the assets relating to the MDC Project (the "Security"), until the Closing. The Security is subject to a security sharing agreement with another secured creditor.
Prior to the Closing, either Amarillo or Cerrado may terminate the Option Agreement upon material breach by the other party which has not been cured within 30 days, or if the conditions to Closing in favour of such terminating party have not been waived or satisfied or it is reasonably apparent such conditions will not be satisfied by the date that is 60 days from the date of the exercise of the Option (other than as a result of the failure of the terminating party to perform its material obligations). Upon termination by Cerrado for material breach or non-satisfaction of conditions to Closing in favour of Cerrado, Amarillo shall be required to pay to Cerrado any shortfall between the Qualifying Expenditures actually incurred to such date of termination and the US
Closing will be subject to a number of conditions, including: (i) the payment by Amarillo of the Exercise Consideration prior to Closing, (ii) the approval of the TSX Venture Exchange, and (iii) satisfaction of other closing conditions customary in a transaction of this nature. Closing is expected to take place on November 5, 2024, subject to satisfaction of the aforementioned conditions.
Additional details in respect of the Transaction can be found in the Company's press release dated March 5, 2024, and the management information circular of the Company dated May 29, 2024, each of which can be found on the Company's issuer profile on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.com.
About Hochschild Mining PLC
Hochschild Mining PLC is a leading precious metals company listed on the London Stock Exchange (HOCM.L / HOC LN) and crosstrades on the OTCQX Best Market in the U.S. (HCHDF), with a primary focus on the exploration, mining, processing and sale of silver and gold. Hochschild has over fifty years' experience in the mining of precious metal epithermal vein deposits and operates two underground epithermal vein mines: Inmaculada, located in southern Peru; and San Jose in southern Argentina, and an open pit gold mine, Mara Rosa, located in the state of Goiás, Brazil. Hochschild also has numerous long-term projects throughout the Americas.
About Cerrado
Cerrado Gold is a Toronto-based gold production, development, and exploration company focused on projects in the Americas. The Company is the
In Argentina, Cerrado is maximizing asset value at its Minera Don Nicolas operation through continued operational optimization and is growing production through its operations at the Las Calandrias Heap Leach project. An extensive campaign of exploration is ongoing to further unlock potential resources in our highly prospective land package in the heart of the Deseado Masiff.
In Canada, Cerrado holds a
For more information about Cerrado please visit our website at: www.cerradogold.com.
Mark Brennan
CEO and Chairman
Mike McAllister
Vice President, Investor Relations
Tel: +1-647-805-5662
mmcallister@cerradogold.com
www.cerradogold.com
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Forward-looking statements contained in this press release include, without limitation, statements regarding the business and operations of Cerrado, completion of the Transaction including receipt by Cerrado of the Exercise Consideration, the Second Anniversary Payment and the Production Payment, anticipated production growth at the MDN, the Company's short-term working capital requirements, and the completion of a feasibility study for the Company's Mont Sorcier Iron Ore project. In making the forward- looking statements contained in this press release, Cerrado has made certain assumptions, including, but not limited to the satisfactory completion of due diligence by Amarillo and the exercise of the Option by Amarillo, the satisfaction of all conditions to closing of the Proposed Transaction, including the receipt of all required approvals (including regulatory and shareholder approval), cash flow generated from MDN and changes in economic and monetary policies and regulations in jurisdictions in which Cerrado and its subsidiaries operate. Although Cerrado believes that the expectations reflected in forward-looking statements are reasonable, it can give no assurance that the expectations of any forward-looking statements will prove to be correct. Known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors which may cause the 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, competitive, political and social uncertainties. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on the forward-looking statements and information contained in this press release. Except as required by law, Cerrado disclaims any intention and assumes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements to reflect actual results, whether as a result of new information, future events, changes in assumptions, changes in factors affecting such forward-looking statements or otherwise.
SOURCE: Cerrado Gold Inc.
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