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Silvercorp Metals (SVM) nets RMB 1.5B oversubscribed loan for global mining growth

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Silvercorp Metals Inc. has entered into a 3‑year syndicated term loan facilities agreement totaling RMB 1.5 billion (about US$220 million) with a group of international banks. The facilities were 2x oversubscribed, indicating strong lender interest.

The company states that this financing complements its existing cash reserves and operating cash flow, reinforcing its financial foundation to pursue long-term strategic growth across its global mining portfolio, including growth opportunities in Kyrgyzstan and Ecuador.

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Silvercorp secures a sizable, oversubscribed term loan that strengthens its funding base for global growth.

The company has arranged RMB 1.5 billion (about US$220 million) in 3‑year syndicated term loan facilities with international banks. Oversubscription at 2x suggests multiple lenders were willing to provide more capital than Silvercorp chose to take.

This debt financing complements existing cash reserves and operating cash flow, giving added flexibility to advance mining projects, including in Kyrgyzstan and Ecuador. Actual financial impact will depend on interest costs, project execution, and how efficiently the funds are deployed over the loan term.

Syndicated term loan facilities RMB 1.5 billion Total 3-year syndicated term loan facilities with international banks
Loan facilities USD equivalent US$220 million Approximate value of RMB 1.5 billion facilities
Loan term 3 years Duration of the syndicated term loan facilities agreement
Oversubscription level 2x oversubscribed Demand from lenders relative to RMB 1.5 billion facility size
syndicated term loan facilities financial
"it has entered into a 3-year syndicated term loan facilities agreement"
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"long term commitment to responsible mining and ESG"
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"Syndicated Term Loan Facilities with 2x Oversubscription"
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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 6-K

REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER

PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16 OF
THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the month of April 2026

Commission File No. 001-34184

SILVERCORP METALS INC.
(Translation of registrant’s name into English)

Suite 1750 - 1066 West Hastings Street
Vancouver, BC Canada V6E 3X1
(Address of principal executive office)

[Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F]

Form 20-F [   ] Form 40-F [ X ]

 

 

 
 

 

SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

 
Dated: April 20, 2026 SILVERCORP METALS INC.
   
  /s/ Jonathan Hoyles
  Jonathan Hoyles
  General Counsel and Corporate Secretary

 

 

 

 
 

 

 

 

EXHIBIT INDEX

   
EXHIBIT DESCRIPTION OF EXHIBIT

 

99.1 News Release - April 20, 2026 - Silvercorp Secures RMB 1.5 Billion (~US$220 Million) Syndicated Term Loan Facilities with 2x Oversubscription, Bolstering Financial Strength for Global Mining Growth

 

 

Exhibit 99.1

  

 

   

 

Silvercorp Secures RMB 1.5 Billion (~US$220 Million) Syndicated Term Loan Facilities with 2x Oversubscription, Bolstering Financial Strength for Global Mining Growth

Trading Symbol:  TSX/NYSE American: SVM

VANCOUVER, BC, April 20, 2026 /CNW/ - Silvercorp Metals Inc. ("Silvercorp" or the "Company") (TSX: SVM) (NYSE American: SVM) is pleased to announce that it has entered into a 3-year syndicated term loan facilities agreement (the "Facilities") with a syndicate of international banks.

Transaction Highlights

•Facilities Size: An aggregate of RMB1.5 billion in principal, approximately US$220 million (with total bank commitments reaching RMB2 billion (approximately US$293 million) - representing a 2x oversubscription against the original target of RMB1 billion).
•Maturity: 3 years from the date of initial drawdown.
•Sole mandated lead arranger and bookrunner: Standard Chartered Bank (Hong Kong) Limited.
•Interest Rates and Fees:
1.Facility A (Floating) in the amount of RMB425,500,000: Floating rate pricing based on CNH HIBOR (1.60% as of March 31, 2026) plus a margin of 1.92% per annum
2.Facility B (Fixed) in the amount of RMB1,047,500,000: Fixed interest rate of 3.67% per annum
3.Both tranches are subject to reduced interest rates based on the Company's consolidated net leverage ratio
4.Facilities are subject to payment of certain fees, including an upfront fee
•Repayment Currency: RMB, with future repayments funded from RMB dividends received outside of China from the Company's China operations.
•Use of Proceeds: for general corporate purposes and to support the Company's global working capital requirements, further optimizing the company's capital structure and strengthening its financial flexibility.
•Security: The Facility will be guaranteed by, and secured by certain accounts and share security by, the Company and certain subsidiaries of the Company.

This landmark financing complements the Company's robust cash reserves, consistent operating cash flow, and established financing platform, reinforcing the financial foundation to deliver on its long-term strategic growth objectives across a global mining portfolio - including growth opportunities in Kyrgyzstan and Ecuador.

About Silvercorp

Silvercorp is a Canadian mining company producing silver, gold, lead, and zinc with a long history of profitability and growth potential. The Company's strategy is to create shareholder value by 1) focusing on generating free cash flow from long life mines; 2) organic growth through extensive drilling for discovery; 3) ongoing merger and acquisition efforts to unlock value; and 4) long term commitment to responsible mining and ESG. For more information, please visit our website at www.silvercorpmetals.com. 

For further information
Silvercorp Metals Inc.
Lon Shaver
President
Phone: (604) 669-9397
Toll Free 1(888) 224-1881
Email: investor@silvercorp.ca
Website: www.silvercorpmetals.com

CAUTIONARY DISCLAIMER - FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This news release includes "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and "forward-looking information" within the meaning of applicable securities laws relating to, among other things statements regarding the Facilities, interest rates applicable to the Facilities, fees payable in connection with the Facilities, use of proceeds of the Facilities, timing of future repayment of the Facilities, and the Facilities reinforcing the foundation for the long-term strategic growth objectives of the Company. By their very nature, forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause our actual results, performance or achievements to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements. Forward-looking information may in some cases be identified by words such as "will", "anticipates", "expects", "intends" and similar expressions suggesting future events or future performance.

We caution that all forward-looking information is inherently subject to change and uncertainty and that actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied by the forward-looking information. A number of risks, uncertainties and other factors, including fluctuating commodity prices; recent market events and condition; activities of anti-mining groups; estimation of mineral resources, mineral reserves and mineralization and metal recovery; interpretations and assumptions of  mineral resource and mineral reserve estimates; exploration and development programs; climate change; economic factors affecting the Company; timing, estimated amount, capital and operating expenditures and economic returns of future production; integration of future acquisitions into existing operations; permits and licences for mining and exploration in China; title to properties; non-controlling interest shareholders; acquisition of commercially mineable mineral rights; financing; competition; operations and political conditions; regulatory environment in Ecuador and China; regulatory environment and political climate in Bolivia and Ecuador; integration and operations of Adventus; environmental risks; natural disasters; dependence on management and key personnel; foreign exchange rate fluctuations; insurance; risks and hazards of mining operations; conflicts of interest; internal control over financial reporting as per the requirements of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act; outcome of current or future litigation or regulatory actions; bringing actions and enforcing judgments under U.S. securities laws; cyber-security risks; public health crises; the Company's investment in New Pacific Metals Corp. and Tincorp Metals Inc.; and the other risk factors described in the Company's Annual Information Form and other filings with Canadian and U.S. regulators on www.sedarplus.ca and www.sec.gov; could cause actual results and events to differ materially from those expressed or implied in the forward-looking information or could cause our current objectives, strategies and intentions to change. Accordingly, we warn investors to exercise caution when considering statements containing forward-looking information and that it would be unreasonable to rely on such statements as creating legal rights regarding our future results or plans. We cannot guarantee that any forward-looking information will materialize and you are cautioned not to place undue reliance on this forward-looking information. Any forward-looking information contained in this news release represents expectations as of the date of this news release and is subject to change after such date. However, we are under no obligation (and we expressly disclaim any such obligation) to update or alter any statements containing forward-looking information, the factors or assumptions underlying them, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law. All of the forward-looking information in this news release is qualified by the cautionary statements herein.

A comprehensive discussion of other risks that impact Silvercorp can also be found in their public reports and filings which are available under its profile at www.sedarplus.ca and www.sec.gov. 

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FAQ

What financing did Silvercorp Metals Inc. (SVM) secure in this filing?

Silvercorp secured 3-year syndicated term loan facilities totaling RMB 1.5 billion (about US$220 million). The facilities were arranged with a syndicate of international banks and are intended to support the company’s long-term strategic growth across its global mining portfolio.

How does the new RMB 1.5 billion loan support Silvercorp Metals (SVM)?

The RMB 1.5 billion syndicated term loan facilities are described as complementing Silvercorp’s robust cash reserves and consistent operating cash flow. Together, these resources are intended to reinforce the financial foundation needed to pursue long-term strategic growth in its global mining operations.

What is the term and size of Silvercorp’s new syndicated loan facilities?

Silvercorp entered into 3-year syndicated term loan facilities totaling RMB 1.5 billion, approximately US$220 million. The facilities were arranged with a group of international banks, giving the company multi-year access to additional funding for its strategic initiatives.

Were Silvercorp’s RMB 1.5 billion loan facilities oversubscribed?

Yes. The RMB 1.5 billion syndicated term loan facilities were 2x oversubscribed. This means lender demand for the financing exceeded the amount the company chose to secure, indicating strong interest from participating international banks in providing credit to Silvercorp.

Which growth regions are highlighted for Silvercorp Metals (SVM) in connection with this financing?

Silvercorp links the financing to growth opportunities within its global mining portfolio, specifically mentioning Kyrgyzstan and Ecuador. The company indicates that the strengthened financial foundation from the facilities supports advancing long-term strategic objectives in these and other operating regions.

What does Silvercorp say about risks and forward-looking statements in this update?

Silvercorp includes extensive forward-looking statement disclaimers, noting that expectations about the facilities, repayment, and growth objectives involve risks and uncertainties. It highlights factors such as commodity prices, regulatory environments, operational risks, and other elements that could cause actual results to differ materially.

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