Perpetua Resources Corp Stock Price, News & Analysis

Perpetua Resources Corp. (Nasdaq: PPTA) reported its unaudited financial results for Q1 2022 and detailed progress on the Stibnite Gold Project. Highlights include zero lost time incidents and environmental spills, the appointment of experienced board members, and the launch of a Sustainability Roadmap. The company continues to work on the permitting process through NEPA and expects the U.S. Forest Service to publish the Supplemental Draft Environmental Impact Statement in Q3 2022. Perpetua aims to produce critical minerals while restoring the brownfield site responsibly.

Perpetua Resources Corp. commended U.S. President Biden's invocation of the Defense Production Act to enhance domestic critical minerals supply for large-capacity batteries. This initiative supports the Stibnite Gold Project in Idaho, the only source of domestically mined antimony. The partnership with Ambri aims to utilize this antimony to power 13 GWh of energy storage, sufficient for 1 million homes. The project addresses national security by reducing reliance on foreign sources, as 90% of global antimony production is controlled by China, Russia, and Tajikistan.

Perpetua Resources Corp. (Nasdaq: PPTA) announced the appointment of Laura Dove to its Board of Directors, effective immediately. With over 30 years of government relations experience, Dove previously led federal government relations at Ford Motor Company. Her expertise aims to strengthen Perpetua's role in supporting critical mineral supply chains in the U.S. This appointment enhances the board's gender diversity and aligns with Perpetua's goal to develop a high-grade gold mine while adhering to strong ESG principles.

Perpetua Resources Corp. (Nasdaq: PPTA) announced the promotion of Jessica Largent to Chief Financial Officer, effective April 1, 2022. Largent, who joined the company in February 2021, previously served as Vice President of Finance. She played a vital role in securing a $57.5 million public equity offering in August 2021 and establishing a supply agreement for antimony production to support U.S. energy decarbonization. Additionally, Chris Fogg has been hired as Manager of Investor Relations, enhancing the leadership team as it advances the Stibnite Gold Project.

Perpetua Resources Corp. (PPTA) endorses the Idaho Congressional Delegation's push for expedited permitting of critical mineral projects, vital for U.S. economic security amidst geopolitical tension. The Stibnite Gold Project aims to restore an abandoned mine while producing gold and antimony, a crucial mineral for clean energy and defense. With over 75% of antimony production controlled by foreign nations like China and Russia, the project could secure the only domestically mined antimony source, enhancing energy independence and supporting defense needs.

Perpetua Resources Corp. (Nasdaq: PPTA) announced that the U.S. Forest Service is set to publish a Supplemental Draft Environmental Impact Statement (SDEIS) for the Stibnite Gold Project in early Q3 2022. This project aims to responsibly mine gold and antimony, a critical mineral for clean energy and defense. The USFS has made significant progress in its review, responding to over 850 public comments. The Stibnite Gold Project is crucial for reducing U.S. reliance on foreign antimony sources, with the U.S. Geological Survey reporting substantial dependence on imports.

Perpetua Resources Corp. (Nasdaq: PPTA) has appointed PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as its new auditor, replacing Deloitte LLP, following a competitive review process. This transition is part of the company's shift to being a U.S. Domestic Issuer. President and CEO Laurel Sayer expressed gratitude towards Deloitte for their support over the past decade. Notably, there were no modified opinions or reportable events from the Former Auditor's audits. The appointment received approval from the Board of Directors and the Audit Committee.

Perpetua Resources Corp. (Nasdaq: PPTA) announced that President and CEO, Laurel Sayer, will present at several upcoming industry conferences. The focus of Perpetua Resources is on the redevelopment of gold-antimony-silver deposits in Idaho's Stibnite-Yellow Pine district. The company aims to operate a high-grade open-pit gold mine, support the low-carbon energy transition, and restore an abandoned site. Presentations will occur at the Precious Metals Summit Beaver Creek on September 9, and the Gold Forum Americas on September 13, 2021. More details are available on their website.