Sabina Gold & Silver Corp (SBB.T/SGSVF:OTCQX), (“Sabina” or the
“Company”) has announced today that Zhaojin International Mining
Co., Ltd. (“Zhaojin”) has elected to exercise its participation
right under its Shareholder Agreement with the Company in
connection with the Company’s US$95 million (C$120 million) private
placement with Orion Mine Finance and Wheaton Precious Metals (the
“Offering”),
To maintain its 9.9% ownership of the Company,
Zhaojin will purchase approximately 10.1 million common shares of
the Company (“Common Shares”) at $1.30 per share by way of a
private placement (the “Zhaojin PP”) which would raise an
additional C$13 million.
“We are very pleased that Zhaojin continues to
invest in the Company and the Back River Project. We look forward
to continuing to work with them during this exciting time as we
transition into a gold miner,” said Bruce McLeod, President &
CEO.
The remainder of the Offering and the Zhaojin PP
will close in two further tranches with C$39 million closing later
in February, 2022 (the second tranche) subject to TSX approval and
C$18 million closing in Q2, 2022 subject to TSX and shareholder
approval.
The shares and proceeds related to the Zhaojin
PP are additional to the Offering and will off-set future equity
requirements. The net proceeds of the Offering and the Zhaojin PP
will be used to advance development of the Company’s Back River
Gold Project and for working capital and general corporate
purposes.
Sabina Gold & Silver Corp.
Sabina Gold & Silver Corp. is an emerging
gold mining that 100% owns the district scale, advanced, high grade
Back River Gold District in Nunavut, Canada.
Sabina recently filed an Updated Feasibility
Study (the “UFS”) on its first mine on the
district, the Goose Mine, which presents a project that will
produce ~223,000 ounces of gold a year (first five years average of
287,000 ounces a year with peak production of 312,000 ounces in
year three) for ~15 years with a rapid payback of 2.3 years, with a
post-tax IRR of ~28% and NPV5% of C$1.1B. See “National Instrument
(NI) 43-101 Technical Report – 2021 Updated Feasibility Study for
the Goose Project at the Back River Gold District, Nunavut, Canada”
dated March 3, 2021.
The Project received its final major
authorization on June 25, 2020 and is now in receipt of all major
permits and authorizations for construction and operations.
The Company is also very committed to its Inuit
stakeholders, with Inuit employment and opportunities a focus. The
Company has signed a 20-year renewable land use agreement with the
Kitikmeot Inuit Association and has committed to various
sustainability initiatives under the agreement.
In February 2022, the Company announced it had
completed a comprehensive project financing package for US$520
million comprised of:
- A US$225 million senior secured
debt facility with Orion Mine Finance;
- A US$75 million gold prepay
facility with Orion Mine Finance;
- A US$125 million gold stream
arrangement with Wheaton Precious Metals; and
- A US$95 million private placement
of Sabina Common shares subscribed to by both Orion and Wheaton
Precious Metals.
The Company continues to advance development at
its Goose Mine as well as continues exploration activities on the
next area of focus on the belt: the George Property.
In addition to Back River, Sabina also owns a
significant silver royalty on Glencore’s Hackett River Project. The
silver royalty on Hackett River’s silver production is comprised of
22.5% of the first 190 million ounces produced and 12.5% of all
silver produced thereafter.
For further information please contact:
Nicole Hoeller, Vice-President,
Communications: 1
888 648-4218
nhoeller@sabinagoldsilver.com
Forward Looking Information
This news release contains “forward-looking
information” within the meaning of applicable securities laws (the
“forward-looking statements”), including, but not limited to, the
commencement of construction of the Project, the timing for
completion of construction and the timing of first gold pour, the
opportunities for new discovery, the creation of value for
stakeholders, the timing and availability of the drawdown on the
Credit Facility and the Stream Arrangement, the timing and
completion of the private placement as well as a future equity
financing, Zhaojin’s participation in an equity financing and the
projections and assumptions of the results of the UFS. These
forward-looking statements are made as of the date of this news
release. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on
forward-looking statements, as there can be no assurance that the
future circumstances, outcomes or results anticipated in or implied
by such forward-looking statements will occur or that plans,
intentions or expectations upon which the forward-looking
statements are based will occur. While we have based these
forward-looking statements on our expectations about future events
as at the date that such statements were prepared, the statements
are not a guarantee that such future events will occur and are
subject to risks, uncertainties, assumptions and other factors
which could cause events or outcomes to differ materially from
those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Such
factors and assumptions include, among others, the availability of
equity financing on reasonable terms, the approval of the private
placement to Orion and Wheaton by Sabina’s shareholders, the
uncertainty of construction, production, development plans and
costs estimates for the Back River Gold Project; discrepancies
between actual and estimated mineral reserves and mineral
resources, between actual and estimated development and operating
costs; the interpretation of drill, metallurgical testing and other
exploration results; the ability of the Company to retain its key
management employees and skilled and experienced personnel;
exploration, development and mining risks and the inherently
dangerous nature of the mining industry, and the risk of inadequate
insurance or inability to obtain insurance to cover these risks and
other risks and uncertainties; property and mineral title risks
including defective title to mineral claims or property; the
effects of general economic conditions, commodity prices, changing
foreign exchange rates and actions by government and regulatory
authorities; and misjudgments in the course of preparing
forward-looking statements. In addition, there are known and
unknown risk factors which could cause our actual results,
performance or achievements to differ materially from any future
results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by the
forward-looking statements. Known risk factors include risks
associated with exploration and project development; the need for
additional financing; the calculation of mineral resources and
reserves; operational risks associated with mining and mineral
processing; fluctuations in metal prices; title matters; government
regulation; obtaining and renewing necessary licenses and permits;
environmental liability and insurance; reliance on key personnel;
the potential for conflicts of interest among certain of our
officers or directors; the absence of dividends; currency
fluctuations; labour disputes; competition; dilution; the
volatility of the our common share price and volume; future sales
of shares by existing shareholders; and other risks and
uncertainties, including those relating to the Back River Project
and general risks associated with the mineral exploration and
development industry described in our Annual Information Form,
financial statements and MD&A for the fiscal period ended
December 31, 2020 filed with the Canadian Securities Administrators
and available at www.sedar.com. Although we have attempted to
identify important factors that could cause actual actions, events
or results to differ materially from those described in
forward-looking statements, there may be other factors that cause
actions, events or results not to be as anticipated, estimated or
intended. There can be no assurance that forward-looking statements
will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events
could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements.
Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on
forward-looking statements. We are under no obligation to update or
alter any forward-looking statements except as required under
applicable securities laws.
Bruce McLeod, President & CEOSuite 1800 – Two
Bentall Centre555 Burrard StreetVancouver, BC V7X 1M7Tel 604
998-4175 Fax 604
998-1051http://www.sabinagoldsilver.com
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