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HELIX RESOURCES LIMITED — Capital/Financing Update 2014
Nov 25, 2014
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Capital/Financing Update
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ASX Announcement
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26 November 2014
Sale of Tunkillia Project
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Helix has agreed to sell its interest in the Tunkillia Project to WPG Resources (ASX:WPG) for;
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$500,000 Cash and 10M WPG Shares; and
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Helix will be entitled to receive a further cash payment of $500,000, 10m WPG Shares and a 1% NSR Royalty upon commencement of mine construction.
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The transaction paves the way for WPG to proceed with the development of the Tunkillia Project, with Helix retaining upside to the project via a WPG shareholding and production royalty.
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The Sale will boost Helix’s working capital and ability to advance its core projects in Chile and Australia.
Helix Resources Limited (ASX:HLX) is pleased to announce that it has agreed to sell its 30% stake in the Tunkillia Gold Project and other interests to WPG, the Manager and equity partner of the asset.
A Sale and Purchase Agreement (SPA) has been signed with the following terms agreed:
Stage1:
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WPG will pay HLX $500,000 cash on Completion;
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WPG will issue HLX with 10 million fully paid ordinary WPG shares (these shares are subject to a voluntary escrow period of 6 months);
Stage 2*:
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WPG will pay HLX $500,000 in cash, and issue 10,000,000 WPG shares, upon the commencement of mine construction;
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WPG will pay HLX a 1% NSR royalty for:
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30% of attributable gold and silver production from the existing resource; and
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On 100% of production from any additional resources/reserves of minerals defined within the Tunkillia Project area.
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This transaction overcomes development hurdles and consolidates ownership of the Tunkillia Project with WPG. WPG has a record of successful project development in South Australia. Helix will retain exposure to a successful development through its shareholding in WPG and a production royalty.
Funds received from the sale will add to Helix's working capital and allow the company to continue advancing its core projects in Chile and Australia.
* Helix retains certain rights to bring forward the payment and share issue in Stage 2, if there is a change of control of the Tunkillia Project or of WPG.
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For further information:
Mick Wilson Managing Director [email protected] Ph: +61 8 9321 2644
Pasquale Rombola Chairman [email protected] Ph: +61 413 239 630
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Helix Resources Limited A.C.N. 009 138 738 Incorporated in Western Australia Suite 7 / 29 Ord Street, West Perth WA 6005
P: +61 8 9321 2644 F: +61 8 9321 3909 www.helix.net.au
Email: [email protected]