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2019-07-02 06:36 ET - News Release
Also News Release (C-CXB) Calibre Mining Corp (2)
Mr. Clive Johnson of B2Gold reports
B2GOLD AND CALIBRE MINING JOIN FORCES IN NICARAGUA - CALIBRE MINING TO ACQUIRE EL LIMON AND LA LIBERTAD GOLD MINES - B2GOLD TO BECOME CALIBRE'S LARGEST SHAREHOLDER
B2Gold Corp. and Calibre Mining Corp. on July 2, 2019, entered into a binding agreement for B2Gold to restructure its interests in, and for Calibre to acquire, the producing El Limon and La Libertad gold mines, the Pavon gold project and additional mineral concessions in Nicaragua held by B2Gold for aggregate consideration of $100-million (U.S.), which purchase price will be paid with a combination of cash, common shares and a convertible debenture. Following the completion of the transaction, B2Gold will own an approximate 31-per-cent direct equity interest in Calibre. B2Gold's commitment to continuing involvement with the Nicaraguan operations will be secured by its significant equity interest in Calibre, its right to appoint one director to the board of Calibre and its participation in an advisory board to the main board of Calibre.
The El Limon and La Libertad mines have produced in excess of 1.4 million ounces of gold since 2010. Their combined 2019 gold production is projected to be between 150,000 and 160,000 ounces (see: B2Gold management discussion and analysis for period ended March 31, 2019, filed on B2Gold's profile on SEDAR).
In connection with the transaction, Calibre has entered into an agreement with Canaccord Genuity Corp. and Sprott Capital Partners LP in respect of a private placement of up to 167 million subscription receipts for gross proceeds of up to $100-million (U.S.).
The closing of the transaction will be subject to certain conditions including majority of minority shareholder approval, the successful negotiation and execution of a definitive agreement by B2Gold and Calibre, the closing of the concurrent private placement by Calibre and satisfactory due diligence by Calibre. In connection with the closing of the transaction, Calibre intends to apply to graduate to the Toronto Stock Exchange (subject to Toronto Stock Exchange approval and meeting the initial listing requirements of the Toronto Stock Exchange).
Clive Johnson, president and chief executive officer of B2Gold, stated: "We are pleased to join forces with Calibre in Nicaragua to continue our legacy of 10 years of responsible exploration, development and gold production. We are pleased to become a large shareholder of Calibre and through our roles on their advisory board and board of directors, we look forward to assisting Calibre's experienced executive team and the combined B2Gold/Calibre management team in Nicaragua.
"With Calibre and the combined Nicaraguan management team focusing on the El Limon and La Libertad mines and other opportunities, B2Gold will focus on continuing to optimize responsible production at our other existing mines in Mali, Namibia and the Philippines as well as advancing our impressive pipeline of development and exploration projects. In addition, B2Gold will continue to pursue additional greenfield and advanced exploration opportunities."