Integra Resources announces merger with Florida Canyon Gold
Integra Resources Corp. and Florida Canyon Gold Inc. have announced that they have entered into a definitive arrangement agreement, dated 28 July 2024, whereby Integra has agreed to acquire all of the issued and outstanding shares of FCGI pursuant to a court-approved plan of arrangement (the Transaction).
The Transaction will create a diversified, Great Basin-focused gold and silver producer with immediate gold production of approximately 70 000 oz/y of gold equivalent from the Florida Canyon Gold Mine, coupled with a built-in growth pipeline of high-quality development stage assets including the DeLamar Project and the Nevada North Project.
The merger between FCGI and Integra creates a growth focused gold and silver producer in the Great Basin, providing balanced and transformational benefits to shareholders of both Integra and FCGI. The Transaction is strategically aligned with Integra’s long-term vision of becoming a leading US based mid-tier gold-silver producer and generating significant value for all shareholders and stakeholders. Following completion of the Transaction, Integra will hold a diversified and tactically sequenced portfolio of gold-silver production and development assets, all within the top tier mining jurisdiction of the Great Basin.
Currently cash flowing Florida Canyon will serve as the foundational production asset, underpinned by two high-quality development projects in DeLamar and Nevada North. The combined portfolio provides a pathway for Integra to materially grow its production profile and become a mid-tier producer capable of delivering over 250 000 oz/y gold equivalent from a top tier mining jurisdiction at a competitive all-in sustaining cost.
Jason Kosec, President and Chief Executive Officer of Integra, stated, “The Transaction between Integra and FCGI is a unique opportunity to combine production and cash flows with two complementary high-quality growth projects in the Great Basin, one of the best mining jurisdictions in the world. Post Transaction Integra will benefit from the currently cash flowing Florida Canyon mine, which provides investors immediate exposure to strong metal prices. DeLamar and Nevada North provide an unmatched growth pipeline that create a pathway to grow Integra from a junior to mid-tier producer in the coming years. As DeLamar is advanced through permitting and toward production, it will greatly benefit from the existing operational and technical capabilities of the team operating Florida Canyon. Moreover, the proximity of Florida Canyon to Nevada North will create a 20+ year mining complex that will benefit from tangible synergies and also deliver significant value to both shareholders and local communities. This Transaction represents a monumental step towards Integra’s long-term vision of building an industry leading US focused mid-tier gold producer.”
Audra Walsh, Interim Chief Executive Officer of FCGI, stated, “We are excited to announce the merger of FCGI with Integra, a strategic move that will significantly enhance the combined company’s position as a leading US junior gold producer with a strong growth pipeline. This transaction offers FCGI shareholders substantial ongoing ownership in the new company, providing the opportunity to participate in the anticipated future re-rating as DeLamar progresses toward production. The close proximity of Florida Canyon, DeLamar, and Nevada North has the potential to generate substantial synergies, paving the way for accelerated growth and operational efficiencies.”
Source: https://www.globalminingreview.com/