Osisko Development sells San Antonio Gold Project
Osisko Development Corp. has completed the sale of its 100% interest in the San Antonio Gold Project in Sonora, Mexico to Axo Copper Corp. through the sale of all equity in Sapuchi Minera S. de R.L. de C.V.
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Osisko Development Corp. has completed the sale of its 100% interest in the San Antonio Gold Project in Sonora, Mexico to Axo Copper Corp. through the sale of all equity in Sapuchi Minera S. de R.L. de C.V.
At closing, Osisko Development received 15,325,841 Axo common shares, giving it a 9.99% non‑diluted ownership stake. The company is also entitled to several contingent payments: 70% of any Mexican value‑added tax refund owed to Sapuchi Mexico for periods ending on or before closing, US$2,000,000 upon Axo filing a National Instrument 43-101 compliant feasibility study on the project (payable in cash or up to 9,398,496 Axo shares, with a floor-price protection feature), and a further US$2,000,000 in cash upon the first gold pour at the project.
If Axo completes one or more equity financings raising at least US$10,000,000, Osisko Development may receive additional Axo shares and, in some cases, cash so that it can retain a 9.99% non-diluted interest on the initial US$10,000,000 raised, subject to caps tied to the floor price. Osisko Development remains focused on advancing its Cariboo Gold and Tintic projects in North America.
Insights
Osisko swaps a Mexican gold project for Axo equity plus staged, project-linked payments.
Osisko Development has exited direct ownership of the San Antonio Gold Project while retaining upside via 15,325,841 Axo Copper shares, equal to a 9.99% non‑diluted stake. The consideration is heavily linked to San Antonio’s future advancement and Axo’s ability to de-risk and build the asset.
Key additional value drivers are contingent: 70% of any Mexican VAT refund to Sapuchi Mexico, a US$2,000,000 payment (cash or up to 9,398,496 Axo shares with floor-price protection) upon Axo filing a NI 43-101 feasibility study, and US$2,000,000 on first gold pour. An anti-dilution-style right tied to at least US$10,000,000 of Axo equity financings helps Osisko aim to maintain its 9.99% interest, with a cap of 5,521,699 Axo shares in certain low-price scenarios and a compensating cash element.
For investors, this shifts San Antonio exposure from direct project ownership to an equity and royalty-like contingent profile. Actual value realization depends on Axo achieving a feasibility study, arranging a Qualifying Financing, and bringing the project to first gold pour, all of which carry typical development and financing risks.
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