Evolution Mining Limited (ASX:EVN) is pleased to announce that it has entered into a transaction with
Glencore to acquire an economic interest in Glencore's Ernest Henry operation for A$880 million. In addition, Evolution has entered into a strategic alliance with Glencore in respect of potential future regional acquisitions and the parties have made a commitment to cooperate on exploration activities in the region surrounding Ernest Henry.
Transaction Highlights
- Proven, large scale, long life copper-gold mine located in Australia[/*]
- Pro-forma FY16 gold production for Evolution's interest of 88,342 ounces at an AISC of A$(59)/oz[/*]
- Reduces Evolution Group FY17 AISC guidance from A$1,000/oz to A$930/oz[/*]
- Major capital investment recently completed supporting the 11 year mine life, based on current reserves[/*]
- Upside at Ernest Henry through potential mine life extension at depth and regional opportunities[/*]
- Provides Evolution with a platform for growth in one of the world's premier copper-gold mining regions[/*]
- Acquisition expected to be earnings, cash flow and value accretive[/*]
- Further extends Evolution's average reserve life to more than eight years[/*]
- Revised FY17 Group production guidance of 800,000 860,000oz at an AISC of A$900 A$960/oz[/*]
The Transaction will be partly funded via a 2-for-15 underwritten accelerated renounceable entitlement offer to raise approximately A$401 million at an offer price of A$2.05 per new share. The record date under the Entitlement Offer is 7.00pm (AEST) on 29 August 2016.