Perpetua Resources Announces First Quarter 2026 Financial Results

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Perpetua Resources (Nasdaq:PPTA) filed unaudited Q1 2026 results and highlighted key milestones for the Stibnite Gold Project.

U.S. EXIM advanced a proposed $2.7 billion senior secured loan to a final board vote, permits and water-quality approvals progressed, safety performance was strong, and EPCM duties shifted to Hatch, while certain legal and permitting challenges remain ongoing.

Positive

• U.S. EXIM advanced an approximately $2.7 billion proposed senior secured loan to final vote
• If approved, U.S. EXIM loan plus $669.5 million cash could cover $2,576 million direct capital costs
• Updated December 2025 TRS showed compelling economics across gold and antimony price ranges
• Final Stream Alteration Permit and final IPDES permit for wastewater discharges were received in early 2026
• IDEQ issued a final modified Clean Water Act Section 401 Water Quality Certification in April 2026
• Zero lost time safety incidents and zero reportable environmental spills in Q1 2026

Negative

• U.S. EXIM loan still pending board approval with no assurance of timing or outcome
• IPDES permit effectiveness is subject to an automatic stay pending an administrative appeal
• Clean Water Act Section 401 Certification is subject to a contested case proceeding with no hearing date set
• Environmental plaintiffs filed a motion for preliminary injunction to delay some federal-land construction activities

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Market Context

The stock moved +5.3% in the session following this news. A strong positive reaction aligns with the...

Analysis

The stock moved +5.3% in the session following this news. A strong positive reaction aligns with the article’s progress on financing and permitting. The move of +5.05% contrasts with the average -1.64% reaction to prior earnings-type updates, suggesting investors responded favorably to the U.S. EXIM loan’s advance to a final vote and expanded state water and cyanidation permits. However, an active S-3ASR shelf and ongoing legal challenges may temper longer-term sentiment.

Key Figures

Proposed EXIM loan: $2.7 billion Construction loan portion: $2.2 billion Direct capital cost estimate: $2,576 million +5 more

8 metrics

Proposed EXIM loan $2.7 billion Senior secured loan under U.S. EXIM Board consideration

Construction loan portion $2.2 billion For project construction, financial assurance and certain corporate costs

Direct capital cost estimate $2,576 million Project direct capital costs per Dec 31, 2025 TRS

Cash on hand $669.5 million Cash balance as of March 31, 2026

US EXIM Board meeting date May 21, 2026 Final vote on proposed senior secured loan

NEPA injunction hearing May 28, 2026 Hearing on preliminary injunction motion in U.S. District Court

Lost time incidents 0 Safety performance in Q1 2026

Reportable environmental spills 0 Environmental performance in Q1 2026

Previous Earnings Reports

5 past events · Latest: Aug 14 (Positive)

Same Type Pattern 5 events

Date	Event	Sentiment	24h Move	Catalyst
Aug 14	Q2 2025 earnings	Positive	+2.9%	Secured final federal permit and raised $474M equity, plus EXIM application.
May 12	Q1 2025 earnings	Positive	-22.7%	Final Record of Decision and priority project status for Stibnite Gold.
Nov 14	Q3 2024 earnings	Positive	+2.7%	FEIS and Draft Record of Decision plus EXIM-related advisory mandates.
Aug 09	Q2 2024 earnings	Positive	+8.8%	Additional $34.4M funding and EXIM indication up to $1.8B.
May 13	Q1 2024 earnings	Neutral	+0.0%	Early-stage financial results with added funding and construction readiness.

24h Move is the share-price change in the day after each event; other market factors may also have contributed.

Pattern Detected

Earnings and project-update releases have usually been operationally positive, with share reactions mixed and an average move of -1.64%, including one sharp selloff in May 2025.

Recent Company History

Over recent earnings-type updates, Perpetua has repeatedly advanced the Stibnite Gold Project through permitting, financing indications and construction readiness. Prior releases highlighted EXIM financing applications up to $2.0 billion, federal Record of Decision milestones, and additional funding rounds. Today’s Q1 2026 results continue this pattern, adding progress toward a final U.S. EXIM Board vote and further permit approvals, reinforcing the long-running narrative of de-risking a large-scale gold and antimony project.

Key Terms

senior secured loan, technical report summary, idaho pollutant discharge elimination system ("ipdes"), clean water act section 401 water quality certification, +4 more

8 terms

senior secured loan financial

"an approximately $2.7 billion proposed senior secured loan for the Project"

A senior secured loan is a type of company loan that has first priority to be repaid and is backed by specific company assets as collateral, so lenders can seize or sell those assets if the borrower defaults. For investors, that priority and collateral make these loans safer than unsecured debt, usually meaning lower interest rates and stronger recovery prospects in a default — similar to how a mortgage has first claim on a house while a credit card does not.

technical report summary technical

"consistent with the capital expenditure estimate set forth in the December 31, 2025 Technical Report Summary"

A technical report summary is a concise overview of detailed research or analysis about a particular subject, highlighting key findings and important information. For investors, it provides a quick understanding of complex data or technical details, helping them make informed decisions without needing to review the entire report. Think of it as a brief map that points out the most essential parts of a larger, detailed document.

idaho pollutant discharge elimination system ("ipdes") regulatory

"received the final Idaho Pollutant Discharge Elimination System ("IPDES") permit for industrial wastewater discharges"

Idaho Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (IPDES) is Idaho’s state permit program that controls the release of wastewater and stormwater into rivers, lakes and other waterways to protect water quality. For investors it matters because IPDES permits set legal limits, monitoring and compliance obligations—like a driver’s license for a facility’s discharges—so violations can bring fines, cleanup costs, operational limits or reputational harm that affect cash flow and value.

clean water act section 401 water quality certification regulatory

"issued a final modified Clean Water Act Section 401 Water Quality Certification for the Project"

A Clean Water Act Section 401 water quality certification is a state or tribal check that a proposed federally licensed project (such as a dam, pipeline or port) will meet local water quality rules before the federal permit can be issued. It matters to investors because the certification can impose limits, require costly fixes, or be denied outright, which can delay projects, raise costs or change expected returns—similar to a local safety inspection that can alter or halt a construction plan.

cyanidation permit regulatory

"anticipates receipt of the second phase cyanidation permit from IDEQ in the second quarter of 2026"

A cyanidation permit is an official approval that allows a mining operation to use cyanide chemicals to extract gold or other metals from ore. Investors care because it controls whether a project can proceed, how quickly it can operate, and what environmental safeguards, costs and legal risks the company must manage—similar to a special license for using a powerful but potentially dangerous tool.

nepa regulatory

"environmental plaintiffs in the 2025 NEPA challenge in the U.S. District Court in Idaho"

The National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) is a U.S. law that requires federal agencies to evaluate and report the environmental impacts of major projects, like permitting, construction, or resource development. For investors, NEPA is important because its reviews and required studies can delay, alter, or block projects—much like a safety inspection that must be passed before a vehicle is allowed on the road—affecting timelines, costs and the potential revenue of affected companies.

preliminary injunction regulatory

"filed a motion for a preliminary injunction seeking to delay certain construction activities"

A preliminary injunction is a court order that temporarily stops a party from taking certain actions while a legal case is ongoing. It’s like a warning sign that prevents someone from moving forward with plans that could cause harm or unfair advantage until the court makes a final decision. For investors, it signals that there may be unresolved legal issues affecting the parties involved, which can impact a company's operations or value.

engineering, procurement, and construction management ("epcm") technical

"transitioned its Engineering, Procurement, and Construction Management ("EPCM") responsibilities for the Project's processing plant"

Engineering, procurement, and construction management (EPCM) is a project-delivery model where a specialist firm designs the project, buys major equipment and materials, and coordinates multiple contractors to build the facility, while the actual construction work is carried out by separate builders. For investors, EPCM matters because it affects who carries cost, schedule and quality risk, how tightly a project is controlled, and how changes and overruns are handled—similar to hiring a general contractor who manages a complex home build rather than doing every trade themselves.

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BOISE, Idaho, May 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ - Perpetua Resources Corp. (Nasdaq: PPTA) (TSX: PPTA) ("Perpetua Resources" or "Perpetua" or the "Company") announced today the filing of its unaudited condensed consolidated financial results for the period ended March 31, 2026. For details, please see the Company's filings available on EDGAR and SEDAR+.

Perpetua Resources' vision is to provide the U.S. with a domestic source of the critical mineral antimony while developing one of the largest and highest-grade open pit gold mines in the Americas and restoring an abandoned brownfield site. The Company is currently advancing a comprehensive project financing plan along with detailed engineering, long-lead time procurement, early works construction activities and execution planning in anticipation of a final investment and construction decision in the second half of 2026.

"After breaking ground late last year at our Stibnite project, we maintained our momentum in Q1 2026," said Jon Cherry, President and CEO of Perpetua Resources. "The first quarter saw considerable progress towards securing our comprehensive project financing plans with U.S EXIM and a final vote is expected in the coming weeks. Meanwhile, we significantly advanced detailed engineering, continued early works construction and began procurement for long-lead time items ahead of our Final Investment Decision expected in the second half of 2026."

First Quarter 2026 and Recent Highlights

• The U.S. Export-Import Bank ("U.S. EXIM") Board posted the Congressional notice for an approximately $2.7 billion proposed senior secured loan for the Project. The notification period has since expired, and U.S. EXIM's board has advanced the loan to a final vote anticipated in the second quarter of 2026.
• The Company's loan has been placed on the agenda for the U.S. EXIM Board meeting on May 21, 2026, reflecting meaningful progress toward financing approval. The agenda is subject to change by the board of U.S. EXIM at any time, and there can be no assurance that the board will vote to approve the loan at the May 21 meeting, at a different meeting, or at all.
• If approved, the loan is expected to consist of approximately $2.2 billion for construction of the Project, financial assurance, and certain discretionary corporate and exploration costs, with the remainder comprising capitalized interest and fees.
• If approved by the U.S. EXIM Board in the amount indicated, the Company would have sufficient capital to fully finance the Project's estimated direct capital costs of $2,576 million — combining the U.S. EXIM loan with $669.5 million of cash on hand as of March 31, 2026 — as well as financial assurance and discretionary corporate and exploration costs, consistent with the capital expenditure estimate set forth in the December 31, 2025 Technical Report Summary ("TRS").
• The Company maintained an exemplary safety and environmental record during the quarter, with zero lost time incidents and zero reportable environmental spills.
• In March 2026, the Company published an updated TRS incorporating revised capital and operating expense estimates that reflect continued advancement in engineering, contracting, and Project development through December 2025. The TRS continued to demonstrate compelling project economics for the Stibnite Gold Project across a wide range of gold and antimony price assumptions.
• In January 2026, the Company received the final remaining Stream Alteration Permit from the Idaho Department of Water Resources ("IDWR"), finalizing necessary state approvals for work in various streams and other water resources.
• Also in January 2026, the Company received the final Idaho Pollutant Discharge Elimination System ("IPDES") permit for industrial wastewater discharges. This permit is currently subject to an automatic stay under Idaho law until an administrative appeal process is completed.
• In April 2026, the Idaho Department of Environmental Quality ("IDEQ") issued a final modified Clean Water Act Section 401 Water Quality Certification for the Project, advancing a key state water quality approval through a further stage of regulatory review. A contested case proceeding challenging certain aspects of the Certification remains pending, and a new hearing date has not yet been scheduled. The Certification remains valid during the pendency of the contested case proceeding.
• The Company anticipates receipt of the second phase cyanidation permit from IDEQ in the second quarter of 2026, advancing regulatory approval of the Project's cyanidation facility. IDEQ released a draft of the second phase permit for public comment in February 2026.
• Perpetua is aware that the environmental plaintiffs in the 2025 NEPA challenge in the U.S. District Court in Idaho on May 8, 2026, filed a motion for a preliminary injunction seeking to delay certain construction activities on federal land planned for the Stibnite Gold Project. The motion excludes the early works activities that Perpetua has been advancing under a prior stipulation agreed to by the Company and the plaintiffs, and those activities will continue. The hearing on the motion is set for May 28^th, and a ruling is expected shortly thereafter.
• The Company successfully transitioned its Engineering, Procurement, and Construction Management ("EPCM") responsibilities for the Project's processing plant and related scopes of work from Ausenco to Hatch, ensuring continuity and strengthening execution capacity as the Project advances toward construction.

About Perpetua Resources and the Stibnite Gold Project

Perpetua Resources Corp., through its wholly owned subsidiaries, is focused on the exploration, site restoration, and redevelopment of gold-antimony-silver deposits in the Stibnite-Yellow Pine district of central Idaho. The Stibnite Gold Project is one of the highest grade, open pit gold deposits in the United States and holds the only identified domestic reserve of the critical mineral antimony, which is essential to the defense, energy, and manufacturing sectors. The Project is designed to apply a modern, responsible mining approach to restore an abandoned mine site and provide uplift to water quality, improve fish habitat access, and invest in river restoration while supporting local economic development in rural Idaho.

Forward-Looking Information

Investors should be aware that funding under the EXIM loan is subject to approval by the EXIM board, completion of definitive documentation and satisfaction of conditions precedent. There can be no assurance that we will be able to successfully negotiate definitive loan documents to close the loan or that, if closed, any funding provided by U.S. EXIM will be sufficient for us to construct the Project. Further, release of funding under the loan would be subject to the satisfaction of certain conditions and covenants by the Company.

Statements contained in this news release that are not historical facts are "forward-looking information" or "forward-looking statements" (collectively, "Forward-Looking Information") within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities legislation and the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-Looking Information includes, but is not limited to, disclosure regarding the Company's beliefs with respect to the outcome of the judicial hearing; the Company's expected defense against the legal action taken by Project opponents; the continued advancement of the Project toward full construction activities; potential outcome of the Company's proposed U.S. EXIM financing application and approval process; timing of anticipated milestones related to the Project and financing; ongoing funding and anticipated liquidity; the Company's ability to comply with, obtain and defend permits related to the Project; the expected outcomes of the Project; the Company's ability to successfully implement and fund the Project; and the occurrence of the expected benefits from the Project. In certain cases, Forward-Looking Information can be identified by the use of words and phrases or variations of such words and phrases or statements such as "anticipate", "expect", "plan", "likely", "believe", "intend", "forecast", "project", "estimate", "potential", "could", "may", "will", "would" or "should". In preparing the Forward-Looking Information in this news release, Perpetua Resources has applied several material assumptions, including, but not limited to, that the Company will successfully defend against the legal action taken by Project opponents; that the judicial hearing will result in a favorable outcome for the Company; the Company's proposed financing will be sufficient to finance permitting, pre-construction and construction of the Project or that the Company will be able to secure alternate financing if necessary; that the Company will be able to maintain compliance with covenants contained in its financing agreements or that may be contained in future financing agreements; that the Company will be able to satisfy additional bonding or financial assurance requirements in the future; that no pending or future litigation will result in the loss of any material permits or material delay to the Project schedule or a material increase to Project costs; that the current exploration, development, environmental and other objectives concerning the Project can be achieved and that the Company's other corporate activities will proceed as expected; that general business and economic conditions will not change in a materially adverse manner and that permitting, construction and operations costs will not materially increase; that the Company will satisfy or will continue to satisfy the requirements of applicable permits and the requirements of various governmental approvals; and that the Company or applicable governmental agencies will be able to successfully defend against any challenges to governmental approvals for the planned exploration, construction, development, operation and environmental protection activities on the Project. Forward-Looking Information involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause the actual results, performance or achievements of Perpetua Resources to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by the Forward-Looking Information. Such risks and other factors include, among other things, delays in the judicial hearing concerning the motion by Project opponents; adverse outcomes from such hearing, including the granting of the motion, in full or in part; the impacts or delays that an adverse outcome from such hearing may have on construction readiness and early works activities; delays in the review, negotiation, board approval and closing of the U.S. EXIM loan or material changes to the anticipated size or terms of the loan; delays in, or inability to satisfy the conditions to signing, closing or funding of the U.S. EXIM loan, if approved; risks related to unforeseen delays in the review and permitting process, including as a result of legal challenges to the ROD or other permits; risks related to opposition to the Project; risks related to increased or unexpected costs in development, construction, operations or the permitting process; risks that necessary financing will be unavailable when needed on acceptable terms, or at all, as well as those factors discussed in Perpetua Resources' public filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") and its Canadian disclosure record. Although the Company has attempted to identify important factors that could affect the Company and may cause actual actions, events or results to differ materially from those described in Forward-Looking Information, there may be other factors that cause actions, events or results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended. There can be no assurance that Forward-Looking Information will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Because it is not possible to predict or identify all such factors, this list cannot be considered a complete set of all potential risks or uncertainties. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on Forward-Looking Information. For further information on these and other risks and uncertainties that may affect the Company's business and liquidity, see the "Risk Factors" and "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" sections of the Company's filings with the SEC, which are available at www.sec.gov and with the Canadian securities regulators, which are available at www.sedarplus.ca. Except as required by law, the Company expressly disclaims any obligation to update the Forward-Looking Information herein.

Cautionary Statement Regarding Technical Information

The technical information in respect of the Stibnite Gold Project in this news release is based upon information contained in the technical report titled "Stibnite Gold Project, S-K 1300 Technical Report Summary, Valley County, Idaho, USA," dated as of December 31, 2025 (the "TRS"), developed for the Stibnite Gold Project in accordance with the mining property disclosure rules specified in Regulation S-K subpart 1300 ("S-K 1300") promulgated by the SEC and  published on March 31, 2026. Such information is as of December 31, 2025 and is subject to the assumptions, exclusions and qualifications set forth in the TRS. For additional information regarding the TRS, investors are encouraged to refer to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025, filed with the SEC on March 31, 2026. Data regarding domestic antimony reserves based on U.S. Geological Survey, Mineral Commodity Summaries, dated as of January 2026.

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FAQ

What key financing update did Perpetua Resources (PPTA) announce for Q1 2026?

Perpetua Resources reported that U.S. EXIM advanced a proposed $2.7 billion senior secured loan for the Stibnite Gold Project to a final board vote. According to Perpetua, the loan is on the May 21, 2026 agenda, though approval is not assured.

How would the proposed U.S. EXIM loan affect funding of Perpetua Resources' Stibnite project?

If approved as indicated, the U.S. EXIM loan plus Perpetua’s $669.5 million cash on hand would fully cover the Project’s estimated direct capital costs of $2,576 million. According to Perpetua, funds would also support financial assurance and certain corporate and exploration costs.

What regulatory permits did Perpetua Resources (PPTA) secure for the Stibnite Gold Project in early 2026?

Perpetua received the final Stream Alteration Permit and the final IPDES permit for industrial wastewater discharges in January 2026. According to Perpetua, IDEQ also issued a final modified Clean Water Act Section 401 Certification in April 2026, while related proceedings remain ongoing.

What is the status of environmental legal challenges to Perpetua Resources' Stibnite project as of May 2026?

Environmental plaintiffs in the 2025 NEPA challenge filed a May 8, 2026 motion for a preliminary injunction to delay certain federal-land construction. According to Perpetua, early works activities under a prior stipulation continue, with a hearing set for May 28, 2026.

What did the updated December 2025 Technical Report Summary reveal about PPTA's Stibnite Gold Project?

Perpetua’s March 2026 updated Technical Report Summary incorporated revised capital and operating estimates through December 2025. According to Perpetua, the report continued to demonstrate compelling project economics across a wide range of gold and antimony price assumptions for the Stibnite Gold Project.

How did Perpetua Resources describe safety and environmental performance in Q1 2026?

Perpetua reported zero lost time safety incidents and zero reportable environmental spills during Q1 2026. According to Perpetua, this safety and environmental record was maintained while advancing early works construction, detailed engineering, and procurement for long-lead items at the Stibnite Gold Project.

What operational change did Perpetua Resources make to EPCM responsibilities in Q1 2026?

Perpetua transitioned Engineering, Procurement, and Construction Management responsibilities for the processing plant and related scopes from Ausenco to Hatch. According to Perpetua, this change was intended to ensure continuity and strengthen execution capacity as the Stibnite Gold Project moves toward construction.