St. Augustine Announces Acquisition of Additional Interest in Kingking Copper Gold Project
Rhea-AI Summary
Positive
- Acquisition of Kingking Milling Corporation provides direct control over development rights
- Strategic restructuring optimizes economic interest in the Project
- New structure facilitates potential project financing from outside parties
- 7% royalty on net income secured from ore processing operations
Negative
- Potential share dilution with 185M new shares if convertible note is converted
- Complex ownership structure with multiple entities involved in the project
- 6-month deadline for mandatory note conversion could create time pressure
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Singapore, Singapore--(Newsfile Corp. - May 30, 2025) - St. Augustine Gold and Copper Limited (TSX: SAU) ("St. Augustine" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that it has closed its previously announced (May 20, 2025) agreement with its co-venture partner Nationwide Development Corporation ("Nadecor") to restructure the ownership interests in the KingKing Copper Gold Project (the "Project") located in the Philippines. The Company issued a convertible note to Nadecor in the amount of
The note bears no interest and is assignable by Nadecor, including to its shareholders, at its discretion. Conversion must take place within 6 months.
The exploration and development permits issued by the Philippine government for the Project are held by Kingking Mining Corporation which is owned
This structure provides optimal economic interest in the Project to the Company, setting the stage for project finance from outside parties in various forms.
About St. Augustine
St. Augustine (SAU.T) is a TSX-listed mining company focused on the development of the Kingking Copper-Gold Project. The Project is one of the largest undeveloped copper-gold deposits in the world and is listed as a top three-priority mining project by the Philippine government.
CAUTIONARY NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This announcement includes certain "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Canadian securities legislation. All statements, other than statements of historical fact included herein are forward looking statements. Forward-looking statements involve various risks and uncertainties and are based on certain factors and assumptions. While we consider these assumptions to be reasonable based on currently available information, they may prove to be incorrect. There can be no assurance that such statements will prove to be accurate, and actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Forward-looking information is also subject to certain factors, including risks and uncertainties, that could cause actual results to differ materially from the Company's current expectations, including changes in market conditions, governmental or regulatory developments and general economic conditions. Other risks and uncertainties related to the Company are disclosed under the heading "Risk Factors" in the Company's Annual Information Form dated March 31, 2025 and filed with Canadian securities regulatory authorities on the SEDAR+ website atwww.sedarplus.ca. Forward-looking information contained in this announcement is based on our current estimates, expectations and projections, which we believe are reasonable as of the current date. You should not place undue importance on forward-looking information and should nor rely on this information as of any other date. While we may elect to, we are under no obligation and do not undertake to update this information at any particular time except as required by applicable securities law.
For more information:
Lenna Mae Leopoldo
Investor and Public Relations Contact
T: +6382 225 0884
E: lleopoldo@kingking.ph
ST. AUGUSTINE CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS
No.21, Greenwood Lane,
Singapore, 286949
To view the source version of this press release, please visit https://www.newsfilecorp.com/release/254102
FAQ
What is the value of St. Augustine's convertible note issued to Nadecor for the Kingking Project?
How is the ownership of Kingking Mining Corporation structured?
What royalty does Kingking Mining Corporation receive from the project?
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What rights did St. Augustine acquire through Kingking Milling Corporation?
