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Mountain Province Diamonds Inc. (MPVD) is a diamond mining company with a 49% interest in the Gahcho Kué diamond mine in Canada’s Northwest Territories. The company’s news flow centers on production and sales performance from this joint venture, its financial condition, and developments related to its extensive kimberlite resource base around the mine.
On this page, readers can follow MPVD news related to quarterly production and sales results, including carats recovered, ore tonnes treated, recovered grades, and average realized prices per carat. Company releases also discuss operational factors such as the treatment of low-grade stockpiles, access to higher grade zones like the 5034 North East Extension (NEX) orebody, and seasonal challenges at the Gahcho Kué operation.
Mountain Province’s disclosures frequently address financing and liquidity, including its amended and restated bridge credit facility and CAD$33 million working capital facility with Dunebridge Worldwide Ltd., a related party. News items explain how these facilities fit into the company’s funding plans and reference exemptions under Multilateral Instrument 61-101 that were used due to serious financial difficulty.
Investors can also track updates on governance and shareholder matters, such as voting results from annual and special meetings, approval of related party transactions, and information about the company’s listing review by the Toronto Stock Exchange. For anyone researching MPVD, this news feed provides a consolidated view of operational, financial, and regulatory developments affecting Mountain Province Diamonds.
Mountain Province Diamonds (TSX and OTCQX: MPVD) has reported a COVID-19 outbreak at its Gahcho Kué mine, leading to a temporary suspension of production activities. As of now, there are 2 confirmed and 6 presumptive cases, with all affected individuals quarantined and feeling well.
Management is prioritizing the containment of the outbreak and the safety of employees while maintaining essential operations such as water management and catering. Further updates on the resumption of production will be provided once the situation is assessed.
Mountain Province Diamonds Inc. (TSX: MPVD) reports Q3 2020 production results from the Gahcho Kué Diamond Mine. Key highlights include a 16% decrease in total tonnes mined year-over-year (9,880,757 tonnes), an 11% decline in ore tonnes mined (889,340 tonnes), and an 8% reduction in ore tonnes treated (821,049 tonnes). However, the company recovered 1,794,408 carats, a 17% increase from Q3 2019, with a higher average grade of 2.19 carats per tonne. Operations have improved from Q2 2020, adapting to COVID-19 protocols. The next financial results will be released on November 4, 2020.
Mountain Province Diamonds Inc. (MPVD) announced the approval of two related party transactions at a special shareholders meeting on September 29, 2020. These transactions included an assignment of US$25 million in debt to Dunebridge Worldwide Ltd., controlled by insider Dermot Desmond, with a new fixed interest rate of 5% and no financial covenants for a year. Additionally, the sales capacity under the diamond sales agreement with Dunebridge increased from US$50 million to US$100 million. The transactions aim to enhance the company's financial position amid COVID-19 challenges.
Mountain Province Diamonds (TSX and OTCQX: MPVD) held its 2020 Annual General & Special Meeting on September 9, 2020, where all nominees listed in the management proxy circular were elected as directors. Notable votes included Jonathan Comerford with 97.54% support and Tom Peregoodoff with 96.54%. Additionally, KPMG LLP was re-appointed as the company’s auditor and the Long Term Equity Incentive Plan was re-approved by shareholders. The company operates the Gahcho Kué diamond mine, holding a 49% interest in the venture alongside De Beers.
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Mountain Province Diamonds Inc. announced a special shareholders meeting on September 29, 2020, with a record date of August 26, 2020. The meeting aims to approve two related party transactions designed to strengthen the company's financial position amid COVID-19 challenges. Key proposals include an assignment of US$25,000,000 in indebtedness to Dermot Desmond and increasing the sales capacity under a diamond sales agreement from US$50,000,000 to US$100,000,000. Both actions are crucial for Mountain Province's financial stability.