Torex Executes Commitment Letter for US$375 Million Project Finance Facility
16 Abril 2014 - 5:00AM
Marketwired
Torex Executes Commitment Letter for US$375 Million Project Finance
Facility
TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwired - Apr 16, 2014) - Torex Gold
Resources Inc. (the "Company" or "Torex") (TSX:TXG)(TSX:TXG.WT) is
pleased to announce the signing of a binding commitment letter with
Bank of Montreal, BNP Paribas, Commonwealth Bank of Australia, ING
Bank N.V., Société Générale, and The Bank of Nova Scotia (the
"Banks") in connection with a planned US $375 million 8.25-year
senior secured project finance facility (the "Loan Facility") for
the development of the El Limon - Guajes Project (the "Project"),
located on the Company's 100% owned Morelos Gold Property in
Mexico. The commitment letter confirms that each bank has committed
to provide its designated share of the Loan Facility and sets out
the terms and conditions of the Loan Facility in a term sheet
attached thereto (the "Term Sheet"). The Loan Facility is comprised
of two facilities, a project finance facility of US $300 million
(the "PFF") and a cost overrun facility of US $75 million (the
"COF"). Advances under the PFF will bear interest at a rate of
LIBOR + 4.25% to 4.75% and advances under the COF will bear
interest at the same rate plus an addition of up to a maximum of
3%. The Term Sheet includes standard and customary project finance
terms and conditions with respect to fees and conditions precedent
to closing and advances thereunder (including satisfaction of
remaining customary due diligence and other approvals) and also
remains subject to the completion and execution of definitive loan
documentation. One of the customary due diligence items that
remains outstanding is the acceptance, by the Banks, of the
Environment and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA), which is
anticipated to be complete in early May.
Fred Stanford, President and CEO of Torex, said "We are pleased
to be able to announce that once the Loan Facility has closed, the
Project will be fully financed; based on the current expectation
that the ESIA will not require any material, non-budgeted capital
expenditures. The journey to get to this point has been long and
thorough and we appreciate the patience and support of our
Shareholders as this process unfolded and delivered an excellent
result. The significant commitment from six global mining banks is
a strong endorsement of the Project and our team. Looking to the
future, we anticipate furthering the excellent relationship that
has been developed with the Banks. The entire Torex team intends to
fully deliver the project commitments and reward the confidence
that the Banks and our Shareholders have shown in us." He added
"The 21-month construction of our mine started in November and is
progressing full speed ahead, slightly under budget and, in some
areas, ahead of schedule. The permit approvals to proceed with the
village relocation and eastern service road were recently received,
construction has now commenced on all areas of the project."
A condition precedent for advances under the Loan Facility is
the establishment by Torex of a limited gold hedging program (the
"Hedging Program") with the Banks on an unmargined basis. The
Hedging Program will cover a period of less than two years
commencing approximately six months after the planned start of
production and is expected to comprise less than 6% of the
Project's anticipated life of mine production. The Company
considers the Hedging Program to be a prudent means to underpin
Project cash flows during the critical early years of
production.
Torex is a growth-oriented, Canadian-based resource company
engaged in the exploration and development of precious metal
resources with a focus on gold. It owns 100% of the Morelos Gold
Property, which is located 180 kilometres southwest of Mexico City
in the highly prospective Guerrero Gold Belt. Torex is currently
constructing its El Limon - Guajes Project and continues to explore
within its property to identify a pipeline of additional future
economic deposits. The property covers an area of 29,000ha of which
more than 75% remains unexplored.
CAUTIONARY NOTE REGARDING FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS
This press release contains "forward-looking statements" and
"forward-looking information" within the meaning of applicable
Canadian securities legislation. Forward-looking information
includes, but is not limited to, the advance of funds pursuant to
the Loan Facility, the use thereof, the successful completion of
the Project and the implementation of a gold hedging program.
Generally, forward-looking information can be identified by the use
of forward-looking terminology such as "plans", "expects",
"estimates", "intends", "anticipates" or "believes" or variations
of such words and phrases or state that certain actions, events or
results "may", "could", "would", "might", or "will be taken",
"occur", or "be achieved". Forward-looking information is based on
the reasonable assumptions, estimates, analysis and opinions of
management made at the date that such statements are made.
Forward-looking information is subject to known and unknown risks,
uncertainties and other factors that may cause the actual results,
level of activity, performance or achievements of the Company to be
materially different from those expressed or implied by such
forward-looking information, including those risk factors
identified in the Company's annual information form and
management's discussion and analysis. Forward-looking information
is based on the reasonable assumptions, estimates, analysis and
opinions of management made in light of its experience and its
perception of trends, current conditions and expected developments,
as well as other factors that management believes to be relevant
and reasonable in the circumstances at the date that such
statements are made, but which may prove to be incorrect. Although
the Company believes that the assumptions and expectations
reflected in such forward-looking information are reasonable, undue
reliance should not be placed on forward-looking information
because the Company can give no assurance that such expectations
will prove to be correct. There can be no assurance that such
information will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future
events could differ materially from those anticipated in such
information. The Company does not undertake to update any
forward-looking information, except in accordance with applicable
securities laws.
Torex Gold Resources Inc.Fred StanfordPresident and CEO(647)
260-1502fred.stanford@torexgold.comTorex Gold Resources
Inc.Gabriela SanchezVice President Investor Relations(647)
260-1503gabriela.sanchez@torexgold.com
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