Chaarat Gold confirms shareholder loan equity switch
Some 62.38mln new shares are being issued to the company's largest shareholder, ahead of an equity fundraise.
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Chaarat Gold Holdings Ltd is a gold mining company which owns the Kapan operating mine in Armenia as well as Tulkubash and Kyzyltash Gold Projects in the Kyrgyz Republic. The company has a clear strategy to build a leading emerging markets gold company with an initial focus on Central Asia and the Former Soviet Union, through organic growth and selective M&A.
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Some 62.38mln new shares are being issued to the company's largest shareholder, ahead of an equity fundraise.
"We are delighted by the strong demand of new investors and our existing shareholders to support the company," said chief executive Artem Volynets
The miner said it had produced 58.2 koz of gold equivalent from Kapan in 2020, exceeding guidance of 55 koz, while also surpassing its third party ore target of 50 kt with 67.8 kt processed
"We appreciate the continued strong support from our largest shareholder, Labro."
The gold miner noted that, on November 9, 2020, a peace deal brokered by Russia was agreed between Azerbaijan and Armenia in relation to the Nagorno-Karabakh region
"The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and events in our countries of operation have presented unprecedented challenges"
The refinancing marks a key milestone as the company optimises its balance sheet
Chaarat is building up a track record of gold production in Central Asia
Nagorno-Karabakh is about 150 kilometres away from its Kapan operations, the mining company said
The firm said the improved grades were the result of targeted development work which focussed on “identifying higher grade ore blocks that require minimal development” at the mine
Chaarat Gold is continuing to advance its portfolio of Central Asian assets
Chaarat is positioning itself as a central Asian gold champion
Production in the quarter comprised 6,656 ounces of gold, 130,366 ounces of silver, 455 tonnes of copper, and 1,886 tonnes of zinc
Chaarat has a currently producing gold mine in Armenia
The miner said the proceeds will be used to progress its construction schedule and drilling program at the Tulkubash project in Kyrgyzstan
The gold miner said it has agreed the extension with the provider of the loan to December 31, 2020 from March 31
Chief executive Artem Volynets said: “We are also pleased to be able to help the communities in which we operate to overcome these difficult times together"
It has appointed a new head of exploration and geology and a VP for government relations as well as a company secretary
The company also owns the Kapan mine in Armenia, where operational improvements are filtering through to financial performance
Chaarat plans to expand its portfolio of gold projects in Central Asia