REG - Pathfinder Minerals - Update on proposed acquisition of Rome Resources

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RNS Number : 7351S  Pathfinder Minerals Plc  17 June 2024

 

17 June 2024

Pathfinder Minerals plc

("Pathfinder" or the "Company")

 

Update on the proposed acquisition of Rome Resources

 

Pathfinder Minerals PLC (AIM:PFP), an AIM Rule 15 cash shell, provides the
following update on its proposed acquisition of the entire issued and to be
issued share capital of Rome Resources Ltd ('Rome Resources') (the "Proposed
Transaction").

 

Highlights

 

·      OAK Securities to provide advance funding of up to £100,000;

·      Pathfinder to support Rome Resources in securing long lead items
and fulfilling contractual obligations to commence drilling in mid-July 2024;
and

·      Fundraise indications received for in excess of £4,000,000 which
is contemplated in conjunction with the Proposed Transaction.

 

On 9 May 2024, the Company announced that Oak Securities have indicated that
they will make a cornerstone investment of at least £300,000 in any fundraise
contemplated in conjunction with the Proposed Transaction. We are now pleased
to announce that the Company's joint broker, OAK Securities, has agreed to
provide advance funding to the Company of up to £100,000 (the "Advanced
Funding") by 21 June. As a result of the Advanced Funding provided, it is
anticipated that Oak Securities will receive equity in the enlarged group on
the same terms as those participating in the fundraise contemplated in
conjunction with the Proposed Transaction.

 

In the event that the Proposed Transaction fails to complete for whatever
reasons, it is anticipated that Oak Securities will then instead receive
ordinary shares of 0.01 pence each in the share capital of the Company
("Ordinary Shares") at 0.30 pence per new Ordinary Share.

 

Proposed use of the Advanced Funds

 

As a result of the Company receiving the Advanced Funds, the Company intends
to provide Rome Resources with up to CA$100,000 (the "Loan"). The provision of
the Loan will be made under the Company's existing loan arrangement with Rome
Resources, whereby the Company agreed to lend Rome Resources up to
CA$2,500,000 on an unsecured basis, details of which were announced by the
Company on 29 November 2023. The remainder of the Advanced Funding will be
used by Pathfinder for working capital purposes, including but not limited to
meeting certain ongoing costs associated with the Proposed Transaction.

 

It is anticipated that part of the Advanced Funding will be used by Rome
Resources to complete preparatory work and contractual obligations ahead of
the commencement of drilling in July 2024.  Rome Resources has informed the
Company that the proposed work program consists of a drilling campaign to
follow up on the highly encouraging results from Rome Resources' 2023 drilling
campaign, which drilled several high-grade intercepts of copper, zinc and most
significantly tin, only 8km from the Mpama North mine, the world's highest
grade tin mine at 4.5% tin. Rome Resources has 3 diamond drill rigs contracted
to commence operations in due course.

 

Proposed Fundraise contemplated alongside the Proposed Transaction

 

OAK Securities have additionally confirmed to the Company that indications of
interest have been received from institutions and family offices in excess of
£4,000,000 in relation to the fundraise contemplated alongside the Proposed
Transaction.  As these indications are indicative, there can be no guarantee
that any such final fundraise contemplated by the Company alongside the
Proposed Transaction will reach such quantum nor can the precise final terms,
including price, can be confirmed at this stage. A further announcement will
be made by the Company once the terms of any such fundraise is agreed.

 

The Company currently expects to publish an AIM admission document (the
"Admission Document") in respect of the Proposed Transaction by the end of
June 2024.

 

Paul Barrett, Executive Director of Pathfinder Minerals Plc commented:

"We are delighted at the support of OAK Securities, demonstrating their belief
and commitment in what will be a very exciting few months ahead on the ground
in the DRC."

 

Jerry Keen, Head of Corporate Broking at OAK Securities commented:

"We are very pleased to provide the financial assistance to Pathfinder as the
final stage of the Proposed Transaction approaches to ensure a seamless
transition to commencement of the drilling program next month."

 

Enquiries:

 

Pathfinder Minerals Plc

Paul Barrett, Executive Director

Tel. +44 (0)20 3143 6748

 

Allenby Capital Limited (Nominated Adviser and Broker)

John Depasquale / Vivek Bhardwaj / Lauren Wright (Corporate Finance)

Stefano Aquilino / Joscelin Pinnington (Sales & Corporate Broking)

Tel. +44 (0)20 3328 5656

 

OAK Securities (Joint Broker)

Jerry Keen, Head of Corporate Broking (jerry.keen@oak-securities.com)

Henry Clarke, Head of Sales (henry.clarke@oak-securities.com)

Tel. +44 (0)20 3973 3678

 

Camarco (Financial PR)

Gordon Poole / Emily Hall / Sam Morris

Tel. +44 (0) 20 3757 4980

 

OAK Securities is a trading name of Merlin Partners LLP. Merlin Partners LLP
is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (Reference
Number: 449191). Merlin Partners LLP is registered in England and Wales
(Registered Partnership Number: OC317265).

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