Sabina Gold & Silver Corp. (SBB.T/SGSVF.OTCQX),
(“
Sabina” or the “
Company”)
reports today that it has completed the previously announced
Private Placement with Zhaojin International Mining Co., Ltd.,
(“Zhaojin”) in relation to the previously closed C$127 million
Bought Deal Offering.
Zhaojin elected to participate in the bought
deal offering which closed earlier in March this year. With receipt
of TSX and shareholder approval, the Company issued 7,797,813
common shares of the Company at $1.55 per share for gross proceeds
of approximately C$12 million.
In Addition, Leo Zhao will be resigning from
Sabina’s board of directors. Mr. Jianzhuo Xu will replace Mr. Zhao
as Zhaojin’s nominee.
Mr. Xu is the Chief Investment Officer of
Zhaojin Mining Industry Co., a gold producer listed on the Hong
Kong Stock Exchange. He has more than 15 years of experience in
global capital markets and mining investments. He is also the
founding partner of Marshall Precious Metals Fund focused on
early-stage junior mining investments and is an alternate director
of the World Gold Council. Previously, Mr. Xu served as a director
in the global metals and mining team at UBS Investment Bank and as
Head of Mining Investments in the Can-China Global Resource Fund.
Mr. Xu holds a Bachelor of Science in Economics with first-class
honours from The London School of Economics.
“We are very happy to have Mr. Xu join the board
as Zhaojin’s nominee,” said Bruce McLeod, President & CEO.
“Zhaojin continues to be a supportive shareholder and we are happy
to benefit from their mining expertise and advice. We also thank
Mr. Zhao for his contributions over the years and wish him well in
his next endeavours.”
About Sabina Gold &
Silver
Sabina Gold & Silver Corp. is an emerging
gold mining company that owns 100% of the district scale, advanced,
high grade Back River Gold District in Nunavut, Canada.
Sabina 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 at a gold price of $1,600 USD. 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 has received all major permits and
authorizations for construction and operations.
The Company has arranged a comprehensive project
financing package comprised of:
- A US$425 million senior secured debt facility, gold prepay and
stream package with Orion Mine Finance and Wheaton Precious Metals
Corp.; and
- US$221 million in equity including Zhaojin’s
participation.
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.
The Company continues to advance exploration and
project optimization, including advancing the planned plant
expansion to 4,000 tpd from Year two to initial startup.
All news releases and further information can be
found on the Company’s website at www.sabinagoldsilver.com or on
SEDAR at www.sedar.com. All technical reports have been filed on
www.sedar.com
For further information, please
contact:
Nicole Hoeller, Vice-President, Communications:
1 888 648-4218 nhoeller@sabinagoldsilver.com
This news release has been authorized by the
undersigned on behalf of Sabina Gold & Silver Corp.
Bruce McLeod, President & CEO Suite 1800 –
Two Bentall Centre 555 Burrard Street Vancouver, BC V7X 1M7 Tel 604
998-4175 Fax 604 998-1051 http://www.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, the creation of value for stakeholders
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 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, 2021 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.
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