Scout Discoveries Announces 14.9% Strategic Investment by Agnico Eagle and an Earn-In Agreement in Idaho; Electrum Increases to 30% Ownership in Combined US$25 Million Private Placement
Agnico Eagle’s equity stake and multi-stage earn-in options could fund up to US$90 million of Scout’s Idaho exploration over eight years.
Rhea-AI Summary
Scout Discoveries has arranged a US$25.0 million private placement led by Agnico Eagle Mines (AEM), which will acquire 9,846,274 shares at US$1.50 for 14.9% fully diluted ownership, alongside a US$10.2 million investment by The Electrum Group to lift its stake to 30%.
The financing has no warrants or fees and will fund exploration at Cuddy Mountain, Speed Goat and other projects. Scout will also issue 2,284,821 shares to acquire 100% of seven projects from Elemental Royalty subsidiaries, eliminating about US$4.5 million in future cash payments and US$8.4 million in work commitments. Upon closing, Agnico Eagle will gain an earn-in on the Elk City Project and an option on Muldoon, allowing it to earn up to 70% in each by funding up to US$60 million and US$30 million, respectively, over eight years. Scout will operate the programs, with approximately US$9.4 million in exploration budgeted through 2027.
Positive
- US$25.0 million private placement at US$1.50 per share with no warrants or fees
- Agnico Eagle to acquire 14.9% fully diluted interest via US$14.8 million investment
- Electrum Group investing US$10.2 million to increase ownership to 30%
- Ownership transfers remove about US$4.5 million future cash payments and US$8.4 million work commitments
- Elk City earn-in allows up to 70% interest for funding US$60 million over eight years
- Muldoon option allows up to 70% interest for funding US$30 million over eight years
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- None.
News Explained
Agnico Eagle’s agreed share issuance remains conditional at closing; if completed, the new shares reduce existing holders’ percentage ownership.
The release puts Agnico Eagle’s investment in a mixed lifecycle state: it says the investment was completed under Rule 506(b), but also says closing remains subject to customary conditions and completion of the Muldoon ownership transfers.
Accordingly, Agnico Eagle’s stated
The transaction is a private placement, meaning securities are sold to selected investors outside a public offering; the issued securities are unregistered and cannot be offered or sold absent registration or an applicable exemption.
The status will be resolved by completion of the closing conditions and the Muldoon ownership-transfer deliverables identified in the release.
Key Figures
- Agnico Eagle investment
- $14,769,411
- Strategic equity investment in Scout
- Agnico Eagle ownership
- 14.9%
- Fully diluted ownership
- Issue price
- $1.50 per share
- Agnico Eagle investment
- Total private placement
- $25,002,463.50
- Agnico Eagle and Electrum investments; no warrants or fees
- Electrum ownership
- 30%
- Fully diluted ownership after investment
- Elk City earn-in
- 70% interest
- Earned through up to $60 million of exploration expenditures over eight years
- Muldoon earn-in
- 70% interest
- Earned through up to $30 million of exploration expenditures over eight years
- Initial exploration programs
- $9.4 million
- Budgeted through the end of 2027
Historical Context
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Agnico agreed to invest C$57.2 million for a strategic Radisson ownership position.
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Agnico agreed to acquire 8,696,000 Cadillac shares through a private placement.
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Agnico's subsidiary invested C$1.0 million through a Canada Nickel private placement.
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Key Takeaways
- Agnico Eagle has agreed to invest
$14.8 million in Scout for14.9% ownership, with The Electrum Group agreeing to invest$10.2 million to increase its ownership to30% , at$1.50 per share. Funds will support exploration at Cuddy Mountain, Speed Goat, and additional projects. - Agnico Eagle may earn up to
70% interest in Scout's Elk City and Muldoon projects by funding up to$60 million and$30 million , respectively, over eight years in exploration expenditures, with approximately$9.4 million budgeted through 2027. - Video summary link: Strategic Investment by Agnico Eagle and Electrum
Coeur d'Alene, Idaho--(Newsfile Corp. - September 18, 2026) - Scout Discoveries Corp. ("Scout" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that it has agreed to a
Alongside the Private Placement, Scout entered into arrangements with Bronco Creek Exploration Inc. ("Bronco Creek") and Basin and Range Resources, LLC, each wholly-owned subsidiaries of Elemental Royalty Corp. Under those arrangements, Scout will acquire
On closing of the Investment, Scout and Agnico Eagle will execute a definitive earn-in agreement covering Scout's Erickson Ridge and South Orogrande projects (collectively, the "Elk City Project") in Idaho (the "Elk City Earn-In") and Agnico Eagle will acquire an option to, among other things, enter into an earn-in agreement on Scout's Muldoon project in Idaho.
Under the Elk City Earn-In, Agnico Eagle may earn a
Agnico Eagle's option to enter into an earn-in agreement in respect of Scout's Muldoon project, if exercised, will entitle Agnico Eagle to enter into an agreement to earn into a
Scout will serve as the operator during the earn-in periods, with drilling performed by Scout's internal drilling division, Scout Drilling LLC. Initial exploration programs total approximately
"This is exactly what we set out to do when we began working in Idaho eight years ago," said Curtis L. Johnson, President & CEO of Scout. "We came here with the conviction that Idaho hosts district-scale mineral systems worthy of the attention of the world's leading mining companies, and we have spent those years assembling the land positions, the datasets, and the teams to prove it. Partnering with Agnico Eagle – one of the most respected gold producers in the world – at Elk City and Muldoon, and welcoming them as a
The Investment was completed pursuant to Rule 506(b) of Regulation D promulgated by the SEC under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act"), solely to persons who qualify as accredited investors and in accordance with applicable securities laws.
The securities issued pursuant to the Investment have not been and will not be registered under the Securities Act or the securities laws of any state of the United States and may not be offered or sold absent such registration or an applicable exemption from such registration requirements. The securities referenced herein have not been approved or disapproved by any regulatory authority.
This release is issued for informational purposes pursuant to Rule 135c of the Securities Act and shall not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy any securities, nor shall there be any sale of 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 any such state or jurisdiction.
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About Scout
Scout Discoveries Corp., headquartered in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, is a private U.S. mineral exploration and drilling company with a large portfolio of precious and base metals projects in the western United States. Scout is focused on rapidly advancing its project portfolio through discovery with internal drill rigs and experienced technical teams, while also building a sustainable drilling and exploration services business to allow for a long-term exploration approach.
More information on Scout Discoveries Corp. can be found at: www.scoutdiscoveries.com
Contact Information:
Curtis L. Johnson, President & CEO
Email: info@scoutdiscoveries.com
Phone: +1 (208) 551-3878
Forward-Looking Statements:
Certain statements in this news release are forward-looking and involve a number of risks and uncertainties. Such forward-looking statements are within the meaning of that term in Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Forward-looking statements are not comprised of historical facts. Forward-looking statements include estimates and statements that describe the Company's future plans, objectives or goals, including words to the effect that the Company or management expects a stated condition or result to occur. Forward-looking statements may be identified by such terms as "believes", "anticipates", "expects", "estimates", "may", "could", "would", "will", or "plan". Since forward-looking statements are based on assumptions and address future events and conditions, by their very nature they involve inherent risks and uncertainties. Although these statements are based on information currently available to the Company, the Company provides no assurance that actual results will meet management's expectations. Risks, uncertainties and other factors involved with forward-looking information could cause actual events, results, performance, prospects and opportunities to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking information. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from such forward-looking information include, but are not limited to those risks set out in the Company's public documents. Although the Company believes that the assumptions and factors used in preparing the forward-looking information in this news release are reasonable, undue reliance should not be placed on such information, which only applies as of the date of this news release, and no assurance can be given that such events will occur in the disclosed time frames or at all. The Company disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking information, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, other than as required by law. No stock exchange, securities commission or other regulatory authority has approved or disapproved the information contained herein.
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FAQ
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How is the US$25.0 million private placement between Agnico Eagle and The Electrum Group structured?
Agnico Eagle will invest US$14,769,411 at US$1.50 per share for 9,846,274 shares and 14.9% fully diluted ownership. The Electrum Group will invest US$10,233,052.50 at the same price for 6,822,035 shares, increasing its fully diluted ownership from 27% to 30%. The combined private placement totals US$25,002,463.50, with no warrants or fees.
What projects are included in the ownership transfers from Elemental Royalty subsidiaries to Scout?
Scout will acquire 100% ownership of the Speed Goat, Muldoon, Robber Gulch, Century, Moose Ridge, Independence and Silverback projects from Bronco Creek Exploration and Basin and Range Resources, both wholly owned by Elemental Royalty. In exchange, Scout will issue 2,284,821 shares, and the transfers are expected to eliminate about US$4.5 million in future cash payments and US$8.4 million in future work commitments across these seven projects.
What are the detailed earn-in terms for Agnico Eagle on the Elk City Project?
Under the Elk City earn-in, Agnico Eagle may earn a 51% interest in Scout’s Erickson Ridge and South Orogrande (collectively the Elk City Project) by funding US$20 million of work over five years. After exercising this option, a joint venture agreement would allow Agnico Eagle to earn an additional 19% interest, for a total 70%, by funding a further US$40 million at Elk City over the following three years.
What are the potential earn-in terms for Agnico Eagle on Scout’s Muldoon project?
If Agnico Eagle exercises its option to enter into an earn-in agreement on the Muldoon project, it may earn a 51% interest by funding US$10 million of work over five years. After that, a joint venture agreement would give Agnico Eagle the option to earn an additional 19% interest, reaching 70%, by funding a further US$20 million at Muldoon over the next three years.
Who will operate the exploration programs under the earn-in arrangements and what is the near-term budget?
Scout will serve as operator during the earn-in periods, with drilling conducted by its internal drilling division, Scout Drilling LLC. Initial exploration programs under these arrangements total approximately US$9.4 million through the end of 2027.
Under what securities law exemptions is the private placement being completed, and who can participate?
The investment was completed under Rule 506(b) of Regulation D of the U.S. Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and was offered solely to persons who qualify as accredited investors, in accordance with applicable securities laws. The securities have not been and will not be registered and may not be offered or sold without registration or an applicable exemption.