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Resolute Mining Limited completed the sale of its Bibiani Gold Mine in Ghana to Asante Gold Corporation on August 19, 2021, for a total cash consideration of US$90 million. Resolute received an initial US$30 million cash payment, which will be applied to voluntary early debt repayment. The balance of US$60 million is payable in two equal instalments of US$30 million within six and twelve months following completion.
| Date | 19 Aug 2021 |
| Time | 11:20:36 |
| Category | Disposals |
| ID | 1930J |
19 August 2021
Resolute Mining Limited
(Resolute or the Company)
Sale of Bibiani Gold Mine Completed
Resolute Mining Limited (Resolute or the Company) (ASX/LSE:RSG) is pleased to confirm the successful completion of the sale of the Bibiani Gold Mine (Bibiani) in Ghana to Asante Gold Corporation (Asante) for total cash consideration of US$90 million (see ASX Announcement dated 5 August 2021).
Resolute has received the initial US$30 million cash payment from Asante with the balance of consideration payable in two equal instalments of US$30 million on or before six and twelve months following completion.
The sale of Bibiani was undertaken as part of Resolute's strategic focus on its core operating assets and to strengthen the balance sheet. The initial cash receipt of US$30 million will be applied to the voluntary early repayment of debt. No material tax implications are expected following the completion of the transaction.
For further information, contact:
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Resolute Stuart Gale, MD & CEO Telephone: +61 8 9261 6100 Email: 34TUcontact@rml.com.auU34T Web: 34Twww.rml.com.au34T
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Berenberg (UK Corporate Broker) Matthew Armitt / Detlir Elezi Telephone: +44 20 3207 7800 Tavistock (UK Public Relations) Jos Simson / Oliver Lamb Telephone: +44 207 920 3150 / +44 778 855 4035 Email: 34Tresolute@tavistock.co.uk34T FTI Consulting (Australian media) Cameron Morse / James Tranter Telephone: +61 433 886 871 |
Authorised by Mr Stuart Gale, Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer
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