AngloGold Ashanti plc, a prominent name in the mining industry, has disclosed its plans to solidify its position in the gold sector through a significant investment in G2 Goldfields Inc.
The company recently announced its intention to subscribe for 24,500,000 common shares in G2 Goldfields Inc. at a rate of C$0.90 per share, amounting to a total consideration of C$22,050,000.
This strategic move is contingent upon the execution of definitive documentation and the satisfaction of customary conditions. Once these prerequisites are met, AngloGold Ashanti will find itself in possession of a substantial stake in G2 Goldfields Inc., further strengthening its foothold in the ever-evolving gold market.
The subscription agreement is not only a testament to AngloGold Ashanti’s confidence in G2 Goldfields Inc. but also signifies a calculated financial decision. The agreed-upon rate of C$0.90 per share reflects a careful assessment of the current market conditions and the potential for growth in the foreseeable future.
Upon the completion of this subscription, AngloGold Ashanti will boast ownership of approximately 11.7% of G2’s issued and outstanding shares. This significant shareholding implies not only a financial investment but also a strategic alignment between the two companies. The collaboration is expected to pave the way for mutually beneficial opportunities, leveraging the strengths and expertise of both entities.
G2 Actively Exploring in Guyana
Meanwhile, in a statement, AngloGold said G2 is actively exploring in Guyana, a country which hosts the Guiana Shield, one of the world’s most prospective gold provinces.
The Guiana Shield is host to a number of significant deposits including the Aurora (6Moz) and Omai (5Moz) mines and the Toraparu (7.0Moz) deposit in Guyana; the Rosebel (13.7Moz) and Merian (6Moz) mines in Suriname; and the Montagne d’Or (3.9Moz) and Camp Caiman (2.9Moz) deposits in French Guiana.
The G2 team, led by Patrick Sheridan, Executive Chairman and Dan Noone, CEO is comprised of professionals who have been directly responsible for the discovery of millions of ounces of gold in Guyana as well as the financing and development of Aurora, Guyana’s largest gold mine.
G2’s principal OKO project comprises the OKO Main Zone and Ghanie deposits. G2 announced in April 2022, an Indicated Mineral Resource estimate for the OKO Main Zone containing 220,000 oz Au (793,000 tonnes grading 8.63 g/t Au) and an Inferred Mineral Resource estimate of 974,000 oz Au (3,274,000 tonnes, grading 9.25 g/t Au).
G2 intends to publish a Mineral Resource update in the first half of 2024.
G2 has other exploration targets within a 20km radius of OKO Main and Ghanie, which are located directly adjacent to Reunion Gold Corporation’s OKO West discovery and where an Indicated and Inferred Mineral Resource of 4.24Moz, grading 1.91 g/t, was published in June 2023.
AGA believes that G2’s exploration properties have significant growth potential.
As part of the Subscription, AGA will be granted pre-emptive and top-up rights for future security issuances by G2.
Commenting on the Subscription, Alberto Calderon, CEO of AngloGold Ashanti said “This strategic investment in G2 will provide us with a strong position in one of the world’s key gold provinces with significant potential for new discoveries. We look forward to G2’s continued exploration success as the Guiana Shield continues to develop.”
The Subscription is expected to close in January 2024 subject to execution of definitive documentation and satisfaction of customary conditions.
AngloGold Ashanti’s move to increase its stake in G2 Goldfields Inc. aligns with its broader strategy of diversifying and expanding its portfolio in key gold-producing regions. By solidifying partnerships and strategic alliances, the company positions itself to capitalize on emerging opportunities and navigate the complexities of the global mining landscape.
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