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Tinka Resources Limited (TK) is a Canadian exploration and development company focused on its flagship Ayawilca zinc-silver-tin project in Peru. The company recently announced the results of an updated Preliminary Economic Assessment (PEA) that showcases the project's potential as a top-tier global zinc producer. With robust project economics, including an after-tax NPV@8% of US$434 million and an after-tax IRR of 25.9%, Ayawilca is positioned as a significant asset in the zinc market. The PEA outlines a 21-year operation processing 2 million tonnes of silver, zinc, and lead annually, with an additional tin component for 15 years at a rate of 0.3 million tonnes per year. Tinka is committed to advancing the project and unlocking its full value through ongoing exploration and development activities.
Tinka Resources (TKRFF) announced the closing of the first tranche of its non-brokered private placement, raising C$1,739,296 through the issuance of 17,392,958 units at C$0.10 per unit. Each unit includes one common share and half a warrant exercisable at C$0.15 for 18 months.
Major shareholders Nexa Resources and Buenaventura increased their stakes, each reaching 19.9% ownership. Nexa subscribed for 9,859,155 units (C$985,915), while Buenaventura acquired 5,633,803 units (C$563,380). Company directors also participated, purchasing 1,700,000 units collectively.
Proceeds will fund a 4,000-metre drilling program at East Ayawilca zinc-silver-lead area, exploration at Silvia copper-gold property, and working capital. A second tranche is planned for January 2025.
Nexa Resources (NYSE: NEXA) has increased its equity stake in Tinka Resources through a non-brokered private placement. Nexa acquired 9,859,155 units at C$0.10 per unit, totaling C$985,915.50 (US$700,000). Each unit includes one common share and half a warrant, with each whole warrant allowing purchase of one additional share at C$0.15 within 18 months.
Following this transaction, Nexa's ownership in Tinka increased from 18.23% to 19.86% (81,202,208 shares), plus 4,929,577 warrants representing 56.68% of outstanding warrants. Nexa's warrant exercise is restricted to maintain ownership below 19.99% unless approved by TSXV and Tinka's shareholders.
Tinka Resources has announced a non-brokered private placement offering of up to 50 million units at C$0.10 per unit to raise gross proceeds of up to C$5 million. Each unit includes one common share and half of a warrant, with each full warrant exercisable at C$0.15 for 18 months. Major shareholders Nexa Resources and Compañia de Minas Buenaventura are expected to participate to maintain their ownership levels. The proceeds will fund 4,000 metres of drilling at East Ayawilca zinc-silver-lead area, exploration at Silvia copper-gold property, and working capital.
Tinka Resources provided an update on its Ayawilca and Silvia projects in Peru. The company aims to advance the Ayawilca zinc-silver-tin project, which has demonstrated strong economic fundamentals in the 2024 Preliminary Economic Assessment (PEA). Recent geological reviews have improved confidence in the resource's geometry and identified new exploration targets.
Key targets for 2024/25 include:
- East Ayawilca: Targeting high-grade zinc.
- West Ayawilca: Extending the zinc zone.
- Silver and Tin zones: Expanding largely untested areas.
Final approvals for drilling at the Silvia Copper-Gold project are expected in the first half of 2025. Notable drill results from 2022-2023 include 38.9m @ 20% zinc and 145m @ 10.9% zinc. The 2024 PEA indicates a 21-year mine life, NPV8% of US$434 million post-tax, and a 25.9% IRR post-tax. Tinka is supported by Buenaventura and Nexa Resources. The company plans to test new targets and advance the Silvia NW copper-gold target in 2025.
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