Rusoro Provides CITGO Update

Rhea-AI Summary

Rusoro Mining (RMLFF) announced that a U.S. District Court in Delaware issued a Sale Order on November 29, 2025 authorizing the sale of PDV Holding shares to Amber MSub LLC to satisfy multi‑billion‑dollar judgments against Venezuela and PDVSA.

The sale is expected to generate sufficient proceeds to extinguish US$5.892 billion in judgments. Rusoro's U.S. judgment (including interest) is approximately US$1.550 billion today; Rusoro will receive US$400 million cash at closing, US$650 million in a debt instrument (convertible notes) at closing, plus Amber warrants. The Notes carry an initial principal of US$3.65 billion (subject to flex) and a liquidation preference structure.

The Republic, PDVSA, PDVH and Citgo appealed the Sale Order on December 1, and the sale remains subject to OFAC approval.

Positive

• Sale expected to extinguish US$5.892 billion of judgments
• Rusoro judgment (~US$1.550B) will be satisfied by sale proceeds
• Rusoro to receive US$400M cash at closing
• Rusoro to receive US$650M in convertible notes at closing
• Rusoro receives equity warrants in Amber

Negative

• Sale is under appeal by the Republic, PDVSA, PDVH and Citgo
• Transaction remains subject to OFAC approval
• Rusoro's judgment value is ~US$650M less than arbitration award

News Market Reaction

+0.69%

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+0.69% News Effect

On the day this news was published, RMLFF gained 0.69%, reflecting a mild positive market reaction.

Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.

Key Figures

Judgments extinguished: US$5.892 billion Rusoro judgment: US$1.550 billion Cash at closing: US$400 million +3 more

6 metrics

Judgments extinguished US$5.892 billion Proceeds expected from PDVH share sale to satisfy judgments

Rusoro judgment US$1.550 billion Approximate value of Rusoro’s U.S. judgment including interest

Cash at closing US$400 million Cash consideration to Rusoro at closing of the PDVH sale

Convertible notes US$650 million Debt instrument consideration to Rusoro at closing

Notes principal US$3.65 billion Initial principal amount of the Amber convertible notes (subject to flex)

Judgment shortfall US$650 million Approximate difference between U.S. judgment and arbitration award

Market Reality Check

Price: $0.9330 Vol: Volume 199,517 is below t...

normal vol

$0.9330 Last Close

Volume Volume 199,517 is below the 20-day average of 283,549, indicating subdued trading ahead of the update. normal

Technical Price 0.70 is trading below the 200-day MA at 0.73, reflecting a soft longer-term trend before this news.

Peers on Argus

Rusoro was down 3.2% while peers were mixed: GUYGF up 5.83%, DTREF up 3.84%, ORZ...

Rusoro was down 3.2% while peers were mixed: GUYGF up 5.83%, DTREF up 3.84%, ORZCF up 1.47%, RSRBF down 2.58%, and ECRTF flat. This points to stock-specific factors rather than a broad gold-sector move.

Historical Context

3 past events · Latest: Dec 02 (Positive)

Pattern 3 events

Date	Event	Sentiment	Move	Catalyst
Dec 02	CITGO sale order	Positive	+0.7%	Delaware court Sale Order outlining PDVH sale and Rusoro recovery package.
Nov 13	CITGO auction update	Positive	+2.5%	Delaware courts deny challenges, allowing PDVH sale process to proceed.
Jul 28	Promissory note financing	Positive	+2.0%	US$1.7M promissory note financing to fund award enforcement and working capital.

Pattern Detected

Recent Rusoro news around the CITGO auction and enforcement financing has been followed by modestly positive price reactions, suggesting the market has typically viewed these legal/process updates constructively.

Recent Company History

This announcement continues a series of legal and financing developments tied to Rusoro’s enforcement efforts against Venezuela. On July 28, 2025, the company closed US$1.7 million in promissory note financing to fund legal costs, with repayment linked to award recoveries. On November 13, 2025, court decisions supported continuation of the PDVH sale process. Today’s Sale Order update adds concrete terms for Rusoro’s recovery from the CITGO-related asset sale, building on that earlier legal momentum.

Market Pulse Summary

This announcement detailed a significant legal milestone: a court-ordered sale of PDVH shares expect...

Analysis

This announcement detailed a significant legal milestone: a court-ordered sale of PDVH shares expected to satisfy US$5.892 billion in judgments, including Rusoro’s approximately US$1.550 billion U.S. judgment. Rusoro’s package combines US$400 million in cash, US$650 million in convertible notes with US$3.65 billion initial principal behind them, and equity warrants. Investors may monitor appeal outcomes, OFAC approval, and future updates on converting this legal recovery into balance-sheet strength.

Key Terms

convertible notes, liquidation preference, IRR, warrants, +2 more

6 terms

convertible notes financial

"debt instrument in the form of convertible notes ("Notes"))"

Convertible notes are a type of short-term loan that a company receives from investors, which can later be turned into company shares instead of being paid back in cash. They matter to investors because they offer a way to support a company early on while giving the potential to own a stake in its success if the company grows and later raises more funding.

liquidation preference financial

"and liquidation preference equal to the greater of (i) an agreed multiple"

A liquidation preference is a rule that determines who gets paid first and how much they receive when a company is sold, goes bankrupt, or distributes its assets. It gives certain investors a priority claim—often returning their original investment plus any agreed multiple—before other owners receive money, which shapes how much common shareholders and founders ultimately get; think of it as a front-of-the-line pass that affects payout order and investor returns.

IRR financial

"greater of (i) an agreed multiple on initial principal amount and (ii) an agreed IRR."

IRR (Internal Rate of Return) is the annualized percentage return an investment is expected to produce based on its projected series of cash outflows and inflows; mathematically, it’s the rate that makes the present value of those cash flows balance to zero. Investors use IRR to compare and rank projects or investments—similar to comparing the interest rates on savings accounts—to judge which offers the best return for the time and risk involved.

warrants financial

"Rusoro will also receive warrants for equity in Amber."

Warrants are special documents that give you the right to buy a company's stock at a set price before a certain date. They are often used as a way for companies to attract investors or raise money, and their value can increase if the company's stock price goes up.

Office of Foreign Asset Control regulatory

"subject to approval by the Office of Foreign Asset Control of the U.S."

The Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is a U.S. government office that creates and enforces economic sanctions and trade restrictions against foreign countries, groups, and individuals to advance national security and foreign policy goals. For investors, OFAC matters because its sanctions can block transactions, freeze assets, or bar business with certain counterparties—much like a sudden legal roadblock that can disrupt a company’s customers, supply chain, or ability to access funds and markets.

OFAC regulatory

"Control of the U.S. Department of the Treasury."

OFAC is the U.S. Treasury agency that administers and enforces economic and trade sanctions, using a publicly maintained list to block certain people, companies, and countries from moving money or doing business. Think of OFAC as a referee who enforces rules about who is allowed to play and who is barred from the field. Investors need to watch OFAC actions because sanctions can freeze assets, halt deals, complicate payments, and create legal and reputational risks that affect valuations and trading.

AI-generated analysis. Not financial advice.

Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - December 2, 2025) - Rusoro Mining Ltd. (TSXV: RML) (the "Company" or "Rusoro") announces that on November 29, 2025, the U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware, acting through U.S. Circuit Judge Leonard P. Stark, issued an order ("Sale Order") authorizing the sale of the shares of PDV Holding, Inc. ("PDVH"), a U.S. subsidiary of the Venezuelan national oil and gas company, Petróleos de Venezuela, S.A. ("PDVSA") and the indirect 100% owner of Citgo Petroleum Corp. ("Citgo"), to Amber MSub LLC ("Amber"). The order authorizing the sale of PDVH stock to Amber represents the culmination of several years of litigation concerning the auction sale of those shares under federal and Delaware law to satisfy several billion dollars in judgments rendered against the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela ("Republic") and PDVSA. The Sale Order directs a court-appointed special master to sell the shares, which were attached by court order, in accordance with the terms of the bid submitted by Amber. Under that bid, the sale of the shares will generate proceeds sufficient to extinguish US$5.892 billion in judgments against the Republic and Venezuela.

Upon closing, the sale will pay several - but not all - parties holding judgments and attachments against PDVH shares, with payment to be made in accordance with a court-ordered priority waterfall. Rusoro's judgment against the Republic - which, with the accrual of interest, is worth approximately US$1.550 billion as of today - will be satisfied by the sale. Specifically, Rusoro will receive US$400 million in cash at closing, and US$650 million of a debt instrument in the form of convertible notes ("Notes")), also at closing. The Notes carry an initial principal amount of US$3.65 billion (subject to flex as detailed further in the referenced additional detail below) and liquidation preference equal to the greater of (i) an agreed multiple on initial principal amount and (ii) an agreed IRR. Rusoro will also receive warrants for equity in Amber. Additional detail concerning the consideration to be paid to Rusoro (including the flex terms for the Notes) can be found in pertinent pages of the agreements between Rusoro and Amber, which can be found at pages 436 and 455 of the Special Master's Updated Final Recommendation (Document 2123-1 on the case docket for Crystallex International Corp. v. Bol. Rep. of Venezuela, Misc. No. 17-151-LPS (D. Del.)). Management believes that the package of consideration provided by the sale provides Rusoro with the potential to recover the full value of its judgment against the Republic. Rusoro notes that its recovery through the sale will only satisfy its U.S. judgment confirming its arbitration award against the Republic; that judgment is approximately US$650 million less than the arbitration award itself, as a result of the fact that the judgment earns interest at a significant lower rate. Rusoro remains committed to collecting the full amount of the award through all lawful means.

The Republic, PDVSA, PDVH, and Citgo have appealed the Order on December 1. Further, the sale remains subject to approval by the Office of Foreign Asset Control of the U.S. Department of the Treasury.

ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD

"Andre Agapov"
Andre Agapov, President & CEO

For further information, please contact:

Rusoro Mining Ltd.
Gordon Keep
E: gkeep@fiorecorporation.com
T: 604 609-6110

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Information and Statements:

"This press release contains "forward-looking information" and "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of applicable securities laws. This information and statements address future activities, events, plans, developments and projections. All statements, other than statements of historical fact, constitute forward-looking statements or forward-looking information. Such forward-looking information and statements are frequently identified by words such as "may," "will," "should," "anticipate," "plan," "expect," "believe," "estimate," "intend" and similar terminology, and reflect assumptions, estimates, opinions and analysis made by management of Rusoro Mining Ltd. in light of its experience, current conditions, expectations of future developments and other factors which it believes to be reasonable and relevant. Forward-looking information and statements involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties that may cause Rusoro's actual results, performance and achievements to differ materially from those expressed or implied by the forward-looking information and statements and accordingly, undue reliance should not be placed thereon.

Risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to vary include but are not limited to the availability of financing; fluctuations in commodity prices; changes to and compliance with applicable laws and regulations, including environmental laws and obtaining requisite permits; political, economic and other risks; as well as other risks and uncertainties which are more fully described in our annual and quarterly Management's Discussion and Analysis and in other filings made by us with Canadian securities regulatory authorities and available at www.sedarplus.ca. Rusoro Mining Ltd. disclaims any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking information or statements except as may be required."

Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

To view the source version of this press release, please visit https://www.newsfilecorp.com/release/276728

FAQ

What did Rusoro (RMLFF) announce on December 2, 2025 about Citgo?

A U.S. court authorized sale of PDV Holding shares to Amber, enabling payment of multi‑billion judgments including Rusoro's.

How much will Rusoro (RMLFF) receive from the PDV Holding sale at closing?

Rusoro will receive US$400 million cash and US$650 million in convertible notes at closing, plus warrants.

Does the PDV Holding sale fully satisfy Rusoro's arbitration award value for RMLFF?

The sale will satisfy Rusoro's U.S. judgment (~US$1.550B) but that is about US$650 million less than the arbitration award due to lower interest accrual.

What legal or regulatory hurdles remain for Rusoro's RMLFF recovery?

The Sale Order was appealed on December 1 and the sale still requires OFAC approval.

What is the total judgment amount the PDV Holding sale aims to extinguish related to RMLFF news?

The sale is structured to generate proceeds sufficient to extinguish US$5.892 billion in judgments.