Hummingbird Resources seeks interest in Kobada gold project

The Transaction is subject to certain conditions, including that binding agreements are entered into within 45 days.

Highlights

Potential to create a high-grade concentrate at Kobada to be trucked to Yanfolila for processing to add an additional 50 000oz gold per annum to Yanfolila.

Kobada has 2.2Moz Measured, Indicated and Inferred Gold Resource (including 511Koz of Reserves).

Initial investment in AGG of CAN$3.6 million for approximately 9.9% (40 000,000 Units at CAD$0.09c/Unit (each Unit consisting of a share and a warrant at CAD$0.12 per share)). 120-day exclusivity period for due diligence.

During exclusivity period Hummingbird has the right to increase shareholding in AGG to 19.2% for a further consideration of CAN$4.4 million at CAN$0.09c/share paid in Hummingbird shares and to manage the DFS on the Project funded by AGG.

On completion of the DFS Hummingbird has the right to acquire 50% interest in Kobada through funding capex of the Project.

Hummingbird to receive 70% of cashflows until capex recovered Dan Betts, CEO of Hummingbird, commented: “Based on the due diligence we have completed to date we believe we will be able to truck a high-grade concentrate to the Yanfolila processing plant from Kobada. This high-grade concentrate would have a material increase to our annual production rates and could add up to an additional 50 000 oz per annum to our existing average life of mine production of 107 000 oz. “The Yanfolila Gold Mine currently has a 7.5 year mine life based on reserves and we have over 1Moz gold in resources that we will look to convert to reserves and extend this mine life once in production. This deal with AGG gives us a path to 150 000 oz production per year within three years from now combined with the organic extension of mine life from existing resources extending it well beyond 10 years. This could significantly improve the production profile of Yanfolila and materially improve the mine’s NPV. “We are extremely excited about the optionality the deal provides Hummingbird and working with the management of AGG who have a strong track record of creating shareholder value within the industry.”

Stephan Theron, CEO of AGG, commented:

“This transaction with Hummingbird is significant for AGG as it validates the intrinsic value of the Kobada gold Project and fast tracks the planned development program. Hummingbird provides us the financial capacity to develop the Kobada Gold Project and we are also gaining a partner with operational presence in Mali. Kobada provides Hummingbird the ability to further increase production output at their Yanfolila mine. The partnership is a win-win for both groups. We look forward to working with the Hummingbird team on this transaction.”

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