Capstone Copper Corp. amended its revolving credit facility, increasing it from $700M to $1B with a $200M accordion, extending maturity to May 2029. The facility bears interest at adjusted term SOFR plus 1.75%-2.75%. Capstone plans to repay its 70% share of the Mantoverde Project debt using $600M from 6.750% senior unsecured notes due 2033, simplifying its debt structure.
Sandstorm Gold Ltd. reported strong Q1 2025 financial results, with record revenue of $50.1 million (up from $42.8 million in Q1 2024) and 18,492 attributable gold equivalent ounces sold. Cash flows from operations were $40.8 million, with record cash operating margins of $2,509/oz. Net income was $11.3 million, compared to a $3.9 million loss in Q1 2024. The company repurchased 3.1 million shares for $19.1 million and reduced net debt by $15 million, with $328 million outstanding. Key projects like Hod Maden and MARA advanced, and Sandstorm forecasts 65,000–80,000 gold equivalent ounces in 2025, targeting 150,000 by 2030. The stock price for SAND is currently $6.045 USD.
Ternium S.A.’s shareholders approved 2024 financial statements, a $0.27 per share dividend ($0.18 net payable May 14, 2025), and re-elected seven directors while appointing Alicia Lucía Móndolo as a new director. The board structure and audit committee were confirmed, with PricewaterhouseCoopers re-appointed as auditors. The extraordinary meeting renewed the authorized share capital and amended the articles of association.
Silver Storm Mining Ltd. will acquire Till Capital Corp. via a Plan of Arrangement, gaining C$6.2M in liquidity and Till’s mineral investments, including a 51.8% stake in Silver Predator Corp. Till shareholders receive 15.874 Silver Storm units per share, comprising shares, warrants, and CVRs. The transaction, supported by both boards and 41.8% of Till shareholders, is expected to close in July 2025.
Santacruz Silver Mining Ltd. made a second US$7.5M payment to Glencore on May 6, 2025, toward acquiring Bolivian assets, following a US$10M payment in March. The US$40M payment plan, set to conclude by October 31, 2025, aims to save US$40M. CEO Arturo Préstamo emphasized financial discipline and Glencore’s support in driving shareholder value.
Sierra Metals Inc. reports that Alpayana S.A.C. raised its take-over bid for all Sierra common shares from C$1.11 to C$1.15 per share. After a strategic review, Sierra’s Board, advised by BMO, makes no recommendation on the offer due to its high conditionality and uncertainty. Shareholders are urged to review the offer and a forthcoming Notice of Change. The offer expires May 12, 2025.
Riverside Resources Inc. finalized an option agreement with Questcorp Mining Inc. for the La Union Project in Sonora, Mexico, on May 5, 2025. Questcorp can acquire 100% interest by paying C$100,000, issuing 19.9% shares, and spending C$5.5M on exploration over four years. Riverside retains a 2.5% royalty and will operate the exploration program.
Trafigura Group Pte Ltd. raised a record USD390M through a US Private Placement on May 6, 2025, across four tenors, including a new 12-year tranche. The placement, upsized from USD100M due to strong demand, refinances USD102M of maturities and adds USD288M in liquidity. Citi and MUFG acted as agents, with funding set for May 30, 2025.
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