- NexGold (TSXV:NEXG) and Signal Gold (TSX:SGNL) have signed a merger agreement to create one of Canada’s most advanced near-term gold developers
- This merger brings together a substantial combined resource of 4.7 million ounces of measured and indicated gold resources, along with 1.3 million ounces of inferred resources
- The newly formed entity plans to achieve an annual production rate exceeding 200,000 ounces of gold
- NexGold stock opened trading at $0.730, and Signal Gold stock opened at $0.095
NexGold (TSXV:NEXG) and Signal Gold (TSX:SGNL) have signed a merger agreement to create one of Canada’s most advanced near-term gold developers.
This merger intends to combine the strengths of both companies, aiming to significantly enhance their gold production capabilities and resource base.
Highlights of the merger:
- Combined resources: The merger brings together a substantial combined resource of 4.7 million ounces of measured and indicated gold resources, along with 1.3 million ounces of inferred resources.
- Production goals: The newly formed entity plans to achieve an annual production rate exceeding 200,000 ounces of gold.
- Project synergies: The merger will integrate NexGold’s Goliath Gold Complex Project in Northern Ontario with Signal Gold’s Goldboro Gold Project in Nova Scotia. Both projects are in advanced stages of permitting, with environmental assessment approvals already in place.
- Financial strength: The merger is supported by an $11.5 million private placement equity financing and proposed debt restructuring, providing robust financial backing to advance both projects towards production.
- Strategic benefits: The merger seeks to eliminate single asset risk for both companies and leverages complementary skills and experience in geology, engineering, finance and sustainability.
Leadership insights
The combined entity will be led by a team of experienced professionals from NexGold and Signal Gold, bringing together a wealth of expertise necessary for successful project development. The merger is expected to unlock significant growth potential, with exploration opportunities along strike, at depth, and through new discoveries.
“The combination of the Goliath and Goldboro Projects and the experience and skills of the combined team positions the company uniquely with two of the next few gold mines to be built in Canada, as both projects are already significantly advanced in permitting,” NexGold’s CEO, Jeremy Wyeth, said in a news release. “The synergies in the teams allows the new NexGold executive to specifically focus on core areas of expertise and competence as we progress towards a construction decision on one of our assets and continue to advance project financing discussions. We are well-positioned to become the next mid-tier gold producer in Canada.”
Future outlook
With the merger, NexGold and Signal Gold are poised to become a major player in the Canadian gold mining industry. The combined resources and vision set the stage for substantial growth and value creation for shareholders, while contributing to the economic development of the regions where they operate.
A deeper look at the companies
NexGold Mining Corp. is a gold-focused company with assets in Canada and Alaska. NexGold’s Goliath Project (which includes the Goliath, Goldlund and Miller deposits) is in Northwestern Ontario. The deposits benefit substantially from excellent access to the Trans-Canada Highway, related power and rail infrastructure and close proximity to several communities including Dryden, Ontario.
Signal Gold Inc. is advancing the Goldboro Gold Project in Nova Scotia, a significant growth project subject to a positive Feasibility Study that demonstrates an approximately 11-year open pit life of mine with average gold production of 100,000 ounces per annum and an average diluted grade of 2.26 grams per tonne gold.
NexGold stock (TSXV:NEXG) opened trading down 4 per cent at $0.730 per share.
Signal Gold stock (TSX:SGNL) opened trading up nearly 6 per cent at $0.095 per share.
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