Lumina Gold Announces US$10.2 million Wheaton Precious Metals Draw and Amendment to the PMPA

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Lumina Gold Corp. (TSXV: LUM, OTCQB: LMGDF) has announced a US$10.2 million draw under its US$300 million precious metals purchase agreement (PMPA) with Wheaton Precious Metals International This draw includes two tranches: US$9 million due twelve months after the initial draw in May 2023 and US$1.2 million related to specific pre-construction acquisitions.

The PMPA has been amended to change the payment schedule for a previously due US$15 million. Now, US$9 million is payable immediately, and the remaining US$6 million is due on December 2, 2024, contingent on finalizing the exploitation contract term sheet with the Government of Ecuador.

Positive

• Lumina Gold successfully drew US$10.2 million under the PMPA, providing immediate liquidity.
• The amendment to the PMPA allows Lumina to defer US$6 million, offering more time to finalize terms with the Ecuadorian government.
• The draw includes US$1.2 million specifically for pre-construction acquisitions, potentially speeding up project timelines.

Negative

• Lumina Gold has not yet finalized the exploitation contract with the Government of Ecuador, delaying the full US$15 million payment.
• The deferred US$6 million payment is conditional upon future negotiations, adding uncertainty to Lumina's financial planning.

VANCOUVER, BC, May 31, 2024 /PRNewswire/ - Lumina Gold Corp. (TSXV: LUM) (OTCQB: LMGDF) (the "Company" or "Lumina") is pleased to announce that under the previously announced US$300 million precious metals purchase agreement (the "PMPA") with Wheaton Precious Metals International Ltd., a wholly owned subsidiary of Wheaton Precious Metals Corp. ("Wheaton"), the Company has drawn an additional installment of US$10.2 million. The draw consisted of two tranches, US$9 million which was due twelve months after the initial draw in May 2023 and US$1.2 million related to specific pre-construction acquisition transactions.

The PMPA has been amended to modify the US$15 million that was due in May 2024 to US$9 million payable immediately and the remaining US$6 million payable on December 2, 2024. This amendment was made because Lumina has not yet finalized terms for the exploitation contract with the Government of Ecuador, which was a condition for the US$15 million being received. The December 2, 2024 payment is conditional on the finalization of the exploitation contract term sheet between Lumina and the Government of Ecuador.

About Lumina Gold

Lumina Gold Corp. (TSXV: LUM) is a Vancouver, Canada based precious and base metals exploration and development company focused on the Cangrejos Gold-Copper Project located in El Oro Province, southwest Ecuador. In 2023, the Company completed a Pre-Feasibility Study for Cangrejos, which is the largest primary gold deposit in Ecuador. Lumina has an experienced management team with a successful track record of advancing and monetizing exploration projects.

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LUMINA GOLD CORP.

Signed: "Marshall Koval"

Marshall Koval, President & CEO, Director 

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Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Information

Certain statements and information herein, including all statements that are not historical facts, contain forward-looking statements and forward-looking information within the meaning of applicable securities laws. Such forward-looking statements or information include but are not limited to statements or information with respect to: the Company's ability to finalize the exploitation contract terms with the Government of Ecuador before December 2, 2024. Often, but not always, forward-looking statements or information can be identified by the use of words such as "will" or "projected" or variations of those words or statements that certain actions, events or results "will", "could", "are proposed to", "are planned to", "are expected to" or "are anticipated to" be taken, occur or be achieved.

With respect to forward-looking statements and information contained herein, the Company has made numerous assumptions including among other things, assumptions about: the Company's ability to meet its obligations under the PMPA; general business and economic conditions; the prices of gold and copper; and anticipated costs and expenditures. The foregoing list of assumptions is not exhaustive.

Although management of the Company believes that the assumptions made and the expectations represented by such statements or information are reasonable, there can be no assurance that a forward-looking statement or information herein will prove to be accurate. Forward-looking statements and information by their nature are based on assumptions and involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause the Company's actual results, performance or achievements, or industry results, to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements or information. These factors include, but are not limited to: risks associated with the business of the Company; business and economic conditions in the mining industry generally; the supply and demand for labour and other project inputs; changes in commodity prices; changes in interest and currency exchange rates; risks relating to inaccurate geological and engineering assumptions (including with respect to the tonnage, grade and recoverability of reserves and resources); risks relating to unanticipated operational difficulties (including failure of equipment or processes to operate in accordance with specifications or expectations, cost escalation, unavailability of materials and equipment, government action or delays in the receipt of government approvals, industrial disturbances or other job action, and unanticipated events related to health, safety and environmental matters); risks relating to adverse weather conditions; political risk and social unrest; changes in general economic conditions or conditions in the financial markets; and other risk factors as detailed from time to time in the Company's continuous disclosure documents filed with Canadian securities administrators. The Company does not undertake to update any forward-looking information, except in accordance with applicable securities laws.

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FAQ

What recent financial activity has Lumina Gold undertaken?

Lumina Gold recently drew US$10.2 million from its US$300 million PMPA with Wheaton Precious Metals.

What changes were made to Lumina Gold's PMPA?

The PMPA was amended to change a US$15 million payment to US$9 million immediately and US$6 million on December 2, 2024.

Why was the PMPA payment schedule amended?

The amendment was made because Lumina Gold has not yet finalized the exploitation contract with the Government of Ecuador.

What is the condition for the December 2, 2024 payment?

The December 2, 2024 payment is conditional on finalizing the exploitation contract term sheet with the Government of Ecuador.

What does the US$10.2 million draw consist of?

The draw consists of US$9 million due twelve months after the initial draw and US$1.2 million for specific pre-construction acquisitions.