25 March 2013
Hochschild Announces US$140 million loan facility with BBVA Continental and Banco Credito del Peru for Inmaculada Project
Hochschild Mining plc ("Hochschild") announces that its 60% owned joint venture Minera Suyamarca S.A.C ("Suyamarca") has entered into a $140 million secured loan facility (the "Facility") with BBVA Continental and Banco Credito del Peru to partially finance the initial capital expenditure for the Inmaculada project (total capital expenditure $370 million).
The loan facility has a term of seven years with no principal payable for the first two years. The interest rate is based on the 3-month LIBOR rate plus 3.0%, with customary closing fees and charges. The loan will be non-recourse to both Hochschild and International Minerals Corporation who own the remaining 40% of Suyamarca.
Suyamarcaowns 100% of the Pallancata mine as well as the Inmaculada project in Peru, with Hochschild being the operator of both properties.
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About Hochschild Mining plc
Hochschild Mining plc is a leading precious metals company listed on the London Stock Exchange (HOCM.L / HOC LN) with a primary focus on the exploration, mining, processing and sale of silver and gold. Hochschild has almost fifty years' experience in the mining of precious metal epithermal vein deposits and currently operates four underground epithermal vein mines, three located in southern Peru and one in southern Argentina. Hochschild also has numerous long-term projects throughout the Americas.
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