Endeavour Announces Settlement Agreement With Lilium
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Endeavour Mining plc (LSE:EDV, TSX:EDV, OTCQX:EDVMF) and Lilium Gold have reached a settlement agreement regarding the divestment of the Boungou and Wahgnion mines in Burkina Faso. As part of the deal, Lilium will transfer ownership of the mines to the State of Burkina Faso. In return, Endeavour will receive:
1. A total cash consideration of $60 million, paid in installments:
- $15 million upfront
- $15 million by the end of Q3-2024
- $30 million by the end of Q4-2024
2. A 3% royalty on up to 400,000 ounces of gold sold from the Wahgnion mine
Following this agreement, both parties will cease ongoing legal proceedings against each other. The settlement was reached with the mediation of the Government of Burkina Faso.
Positive
- Endeavour to receive $60 million in cash consideration
- 3% royalty on up to 400,000 ounces of gold from Wahgnion mine
- Resolution of legal disputes with Lilium Gold
- Structured payment plan with $15 million upfront
Negative
- Divestment of Boungou and Wahgnion mines
- Loss of ownership and potential future revenues from the mines
ENDEAVOUR ANNOUNCES SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT WITH LILIUM
London, 27 August 2024 – Endeavour Mining plc (LSE:EDV, TSX:EDV, OTCQX:EDVMF) (“Endeavour”, the “Group” or the “Company”) and Lilium Gold (“Lilium”) are pleased to announce that they have signed a settlement agreement (the “Agreement”), involving the State of Burkina Faso (“the State”), in respect of the divestment of the Boungou and Wahgnion mines (the “Divestment”).
Pursuant to the Agreement, Lilium will transfer the ownership of the Boungou and Wahgnion mines to the State and Endeavour will receive:
- A cash consideration of
$60 million comprised of:$15 million upfront cash payment$15 million payable by the end of Q3-2024$30 million payable by the end of Q4-2024
- A
3% royalty on up to 400,000 ounces of gold sold from the Wahgnion mine
On this basis, Endeavour and Lilium have agreed to cease the current legal proceedings against each other. Both parties would like to thank the Government of Burkina Faso for its mediation efforts.
CONTACT INFORMATION
| Jack Garman Vice President, Investor Relations +44 203 011 2723 jack.garman@endeavourmining.com | Brunswick Group LLP in London Carole Cable, Partner +44 207 404 5959 ccable@brunswickgroup.com |
ABOUT ENDEAVOUR MINING PLC
Endeavour Mining is one of the world’s senior gold producers and the largest in West Africa, with operating assets across Senegal, Cote d’Ivoire and Burkina Faso and a strong portfolio of advanced development projects and exploration assets in the highly prospective Birimian Greenstone Belt across West Africa.
A member of the World Gold Council, Endeavour is committed to the principles of responsible mining and delivering sustainable value to its employees, stakeholders and the communities where it operates. Endeavour is listed on the London and Toronto Stock Exchanges, under the symbol EDV.
For more information, please visit www.endeavourmining.com.
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