Nevada Copper Corp (TSX:NCU, OTC:NEVDF) announced that it has closed its up to US$123 million financing package to support the restart and ramp-up of the company’s Pumpkin Hollow underground copper mine in Nevada.
The restart financing packaging includes US$40 million in equity investments, US$30 million in stream and royalty financing, US$15 million committed in kfW facility extensions, and approximately US$13 million in deferrals under senior project facility and working capital facility.
It also includes debt consolidation of approximately US$76.5 million by Pala Investments Limited, the company’s largest shareholder.
READ: Nevada Copper updates on restart financing package for Pumpkin Hollow copper project
Pala further provided the company with a backstop funding commitment of up to US$25 million in exchange for the issuance of shares, and convertible and/or non-convertible debt of the company.
Full details regarding the restart financing package can be found here.
Additionally, the company announced that its president and CEO since October 2021 Randy Buffington has been appointed to the board effective November 1, 2022.
The board also expects to embark on a board renewal process to ensure the optimal balance of skills, experience and attributes are represented at the board level as required in the context of the company’s business priorities, Nevada Copper said.
Nevada Copper is a copper producer and owner of the Pumpkin Hollow copper project which has substantial reserves and resources, including copper, gold and silver.
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