Mining News: News Nuggets: Northern Dynasty plans to raise C$20M

Northern Dynasty Minerals Ltd. Aug. 11 reported plans to raise up to C$20 million by issuing C$10-C$15 million of special warrants exercisable into the company’s listed common shares at a price of C39.9 cents per warrant together with acquisition of Cannon Point Resources, an inactive TSX Venture Exchange-listed company whose primary asset is C$4.7 million cash. The special warrants will be privately placed with accredited investors, management and insiders of the company. The warrants will convert on voluntary or automatic exercise into common shares of Northern Dynasty on a one-for-one basis. To acquire Cannon Point, Northern Dynasty has agreed to issue about 12.9 million common shares. During the merger process, Cannon Point has agreed to make a secured credit facility for C$4.25 million available to Northern Dynasty. The amounts borrowed would be repayable after 30 days if Northern Dynasty breaches the deal and 180 days from termination if the merger is not completed for any other reason. Holders of about 21 percent of Cannon Point shares have agreed to support the merger transaction, including shareholders associated with Fiore Management & Advisory Corp. The placement of special warrants is not conditional on the Cannon Point acquisition, but the Cannon Point acquisition is conditional on at least C$10 million of the warrants being sold. The warrants offering is expected to close by mid-August and the Cannon Point acquisition within 120 days. The proceeds of the financings will be used for working capital and to advance the Pebble Project by implementing Northern Dynasty’s legal and environmental strategies.

—Shane Lasley