McEwen Mining Reduces Debt by 39%
TORONTO, May 23, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- McEwen Mining Inc. (NYSE: MUX) (TSX: MUX) (“McEwen Mining” or the “Company”) today reported that it has repaid
Prior to the repayment, the Company had
As a result of the debt reduction, McEwen Mining’s annual borrowing costs will decrease by approximately
Certain provisions of the amended and restated credit agreement have been modified, with the approval of the independent directors, specifically:
- The schedule of principal repayments will now begin with amortization of
$1 million per month starting on January 31st, 2025, with the remaining principal due at maturity on August 31st, 2026; - The loan can be repaid at any time, in any amount, without penalty;
- The security package has been amended to exclude certain non-core assets; and
- Certain other covenants, restrictions and events of default have been deleted.
The reduction of debt was funded through the secondary sale of McEwen Copper shares to FCA Argentina S.A. (Stellantis) and Nuton LLC, which closed in February and March 2023, and raised
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McEwen Mining is a gold and silver producer with operations in Nevada, Canada, Mexico and Argentina. In addition, it owns approximately
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