ESGold Corp. (CSE: ESAU) (OTCQB: ESAUF) has announced a significant financial milestone, signing a binding term sheet with Ocean Partners UK Ltd. for a Prepayment and Working Capital Facility of up to C$9 million. This funding is earmarked to support the completion of the company's Montauban Gold-Silver Project in Quebec and provide working capital as it advances toward production.
The facility will be drawn in two tranches aligned with Phase 1 and Phase 2 production timelines, and will be repaid through dore deliveries under an offtake agreement. Ocean Partners has committed to purchasing 100% of Montauban's gold and silver output, with the financing subject to standard conditions and due diligence. This arrangement not only secures necessary capital but also ensures a guaranteed offtake for the project's production, reducing market risk for ESGold.
The Montauban project is a fully permitted, pre-production asset currently under construction, with production anticipated in 2026. ESGold's flagship project represents a scalable clean mining model, and the company is also advancing a joint venture in Colombia focusing on tailings reprocessing and systematic exploration. The dual-track strategy aims to generate cash flow from Montauban while pursuing discovery opportunities in South America.
ESGold's CEO emphasized the importance of this funding, stating that it positions the company to complete construction and begin production as scheduled. The offtake agreement with Ocean Partners, a established commodity trading firm, provides financial stability and validates the project's economic viability.
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This development is a critical step for ESGold as it transitions from a development-stage company to a producer. The C$9 million facility, combined with the offtake agreement, provides the financial foundation to complete the Montauban project and begin generating revenue. For shareholders and potential investors, this news signals reduced risk and a clearer path to production, making ESGold a compelling story in the junior mining sector.
