McEwen Mining Inc. (NYSE: MUX) (TSX: MUX)
(“McEwen”) is pleased to announce it has priced a public
financing to fund continued exploration and development at the
Fox Complex in the Timmins region of Ontario, primarily focused on
exploration drilling and the development of an underground access
ramp from surface to mine the gold resources of Stock East and
West. This represents the next area of production growth at the Fox
Complex.
The proceeds of this financing will be used
exclusively for qualifying Canadian Exploration Expenses (within
the meaning of subsection 66.1(6) of the Income Tax Act (Canada))
(“CEE”) and Canadian Development Expenses (within the meaning of
subsection 66.2(5) of the Income Tax Act (Canada)) (“CDE”),
including:
Part 1 (CEE) of the financing consists of a
US$10.0 million (Cdn$13,650,890) offering of
643,000 flow-through common shares at a price of
US$15.56 (Cdn$21.23); and
Part 2 (CDE) of the financing consists of a
US$12.0 million (Cdn$16,384,900) offering of
890,000 flow-through common shares at a price of
US$13.49 (Cdn$18.41),
(Part 1 (CEE) and Part 2 (CDE) together being
the “Offering”).
The Offering of 1,533,000 flow-through common
shares for aggregate gross proceeds of US$22.0
million (Cdn$30,035,790) is expected to close on June 14,
2024 (the “Closing”) and is subject to customary closing
conditions, including approval from the Toronto Stock Exchange
(“TSX”) and New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”). Total proceeds from
the Offering net of placement agents’ fees is expected to be
US$20.9 million (Cdn$28,534,000).
Cantor Fitzgerald Canada Corporation and Cantor
Fitzgerald & Co. is leading a syndicate of placement agents for
the Offering.
The Offering is being made pursuant to a shelf
registration statement on Form S-3 (File No. 333- 275324) that was
previously filed by McEwen in the United States and subsequently
declared effective by the Securities and Exchange
Commission (“SEC”) on January 2, 2024 and also pursuant
to a preliminary and final multi-jurisdictional disclosure system
prospectus (the “Canadian Base Shelf”) in Canada. McEwen will file
a final prospectus supplement with the SEC in connection with the
Offering and will file a Canadian final prospectus supplement to
the Canadian Base Shelf under the “northbound” multi-jurisdictional
disclosure system with securities regulatory authorities in each of
the provinces of Canada other than Quebec (collectively, the
“Prospectus Supplement”). The Offering is being made only by means
of a prospectus, including a prospectus supplement, forming a part
of the effective registration statement. The Base Shelf Prospectus
is, and the Prospectus Supplement will be (within two business days
from the date hereof), filed with the SEC and will be
available on the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov or by
visiting the SEDAR+ website at www.sedarplus.com. Copies of the
Prospectus Supplement, when available, may also be obtained in the
U.S. by contacting Cantor Fitzgerald & Co., Attention: Capital
Markets, 110 East 59th Street, 6th Floor, New
York, NY 10022, or by e-mail at prospectus@cantor.com, or
in Canada an electronic or paper copy of the Base Shelf Prospectus,
the Prospectus Supplement, and any amendment to such documents may
be obtained without charge by contacting Cantor Fitzgerald Canada
Corporation, Attention: Equity Capital Markets, 181 University
Avenue, Suite 1500, Toronto, ON, M5H 3M7 by emailing
ecmcanada@cantor.com by providing the contact with an email address
or address, as applicable.
This news release shall not constitute an offer
to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any of the
securities described herein, nor shall there be any sale of these
securities in any state or jurisdiction in which such offer,
solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or
qualification under the securities laws of such state or
jurisdiction.
CAUTION CONCERNING FORWARD-LOOKING
STATEMENTS
This news release contains certain
forward-looking statements and information, including
“forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private
Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. The forward-looking
statements and information expressed, as at the date of this news
release, McEwen Mining Inc.'s (the “Company”) estimates, forecasts,
projections, expectations or beliefs as to future events and
results, including but not limited to the expected use of proceeds
of the Offering and the timing of the closing of the Offering.
Forward-looking statements and information are necessarily based
upon a number of estimates and assumptions that, while considered
reasonable by management, are inherently subject to significant
business, economic and competitive uncertainties, risks and
contingencies, and there can be no assurance that such statements
and information will prove to be accurate. Therefore, actual
results and future events could differ materially from those
anticipated in such statements and information. Risks and
uncertainties that could cause results or future events to differ
materially from current expectations expressed or implied by the
forward-looking statements and information include, but are not
limited to, effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, fluctuations in the
market price of precious metals, mining industry risks, political,
economic, social and security risks associated with foreign
operations, the ability of the corporation to receive or receive in
a timely manner permits or other approvals required in connection
with operations, risks associated with the construction of mining
operations and commencement of production and the projected costs
thereof, risks related to litigation, the state of the capital
markets, environmental risks and hazards, uncertainty as to the
calculation of mineral resources and reserves, and other risks.
Readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking
statements or information included herein, which speak only as of
the date hereof. The Company undertakes no obligation to reissue or
update forward-looking statements or information as a result of new
information or events after the date hereof except as may be
required by law. See McEwen Mining's Annual Report on Form 10-K for
the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023 and other filings with the
Securities and Exchange Commission, under the caption “Risk
Factors”, for additional information on risks, uncertainties and
other factors relating to the forward-looking statements and
information regarding the Company. All forward-looking statements
and information made in this news release are qualified by this
cautionary statement.
The NYSE and TSX have not reviewed and do not
accept responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of the contents
of this news release, which has been prepared by management of
McEwen Mining Inc.
ABOUT MCEWEN MINING
McEwen Mining is a gold and silver producer with
operations in Nevada, Canada, Mexico and Argentina. In addition, it
owns approximately 47.7% of McEwen Copper which owns the large,
advanced stage Los Azules copper project in Argentina. The
Company’s goal is to improve the productivity and life of its
assets with the objective of increasing its share price and
providing a yield. Rob McEwen, Chairman and Chief Owner has
personally provided the Company with $220 million and takes an
annual salary of $1.
CONTACT INFORMATION
150 King Street WestSuite 2800, PO Box
24Toronto, ON, CanadaM5H 1J9
Relationship with Investors:(866)-441-0690 Toll
free(647)-258-0395
Mihaela
Iancu ext. 320info@mcewenmining.com
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