St. Augustine Announces Execution of US$30 Million Convertible Note with TVI Resource Development Phils., Inc.
The financing allocates proceeds to Kingking development and repayment of approximately US$10 million owed to Metanoia South.
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St. Augustine Gold and Copper (RTLGF) entered into an unsecured convertible note with TVI Resource Development Phils. for US$30 million. The note matures nine months after the principal is advanced and bears interest at Term SOFR plus 3.00% annually, payable quarterly. TVI may convert principal and unpaid interest into common shares at C$0.175 per share, using the conversion-date exchange rate.
Proceeds are designated for Kingking project studies and permitting, corporate needs and repayment of approximately US$10 million owed to Metanoia South. TVI is a related party; disinterested shareholders approved the financing, while TSX approval remains conditional.
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Hollow bars mark forward-looking points. How the balance works
Positive
- Major pointUS$30 million unsecured note provides financing from TVI Resource Development Phils. 19% of market cap
- Moderate pointDisinterested shareholder approval secured approximately 99.63% support among votes cast on 26 June 2026.
- Minor point. Forward-looking: it has not happened yet and may not happen.Kingking funding is designated for completing the definitive feasibility study, related technical studies and permitting.
- Minor point. Forward-looking: it has not happened yet and may not happen.Approximately US$10 million of proceeds is designated to repay debt owed to Metanoia South.
Negative
- Major point. Forward-looking: it has not happened yet and may not happen.Conversion at C$0.175 per share permits TVI to exchange principal and unpaid interest, diluting existing holders.
- Minor pointNine-month maturity follows advancement of principal, unless extended by mutual agreement.
- Minor pointTerm SOFR plus 3.00% annual interest is payable quarterly.
- Minor pointTSX conditional approval remains subject to fulfillment of all Exchange requirements.
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Manila, Philippines--(Newsfile Corp. - November 12, 2026) - St. Augustine Gold and Copper Limited (TSX: SAU) ("St. Augustine" or the "Company") announces that it has entered into an unsecured convertible note in the principal amount of US
The Note matures nine months from the date the principal is advanced, unless extended by mutual agreement, and bears interest at Term SOFR plus
The proceeds of the Note will be used to advance the Kingking Copper-Gold Project (the "Project"), including completion of the definitive feasibility study and related technical studies and permitting; for operating and corporate expenses and general working capital; and to repay approximately US
Related party and approvals
TVI is a related party of the Company because Manuel Paolo A. Villar, the President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company, is the controlling shareholder and an officer of TVI, and other officers and directors of the Company hold similar positions with TVI. The Company's entry into the convertible note financing with TVI was approved by the Company's disinterested shareholders at the annual general meeting held on 26 June 2026, with approximately
The TSX has conditionally approved this private placement, subject to the Company fulfilling all of the requirements of the Exchange. The Note, and any common shares issued on conversion, are subject to a hold period expiring four months and one day after the date of issuance of the Note, in accordance with applicable securities laws.
About St. Augustine
St. Augustine (SAU) 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, including statements regarding the advance of funds under the Note, the use of proceeds and any conversion of the Note. 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. 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, 2026 and filed with Canadian securities regulatory authorities on the SEDAR+ website at www.sedarplus.ca. You should not place undue importance on forward-looking information. 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:
Raymond Ricafort
Investor and Public Relations Contact
+632 77288491
E: Raymond.Ricafort@kingking.ph
Info@kingking.ph
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