Arizona Sonoran Copper expects the newly acquired funds to sustain operations up to the FID for the Cactus Project, expected in Q4 2026. Credit: UnderhilStudio/Shutterstock.
Arizona Sonoran Copper Company has successfully closed a public offering, raising C$51.75m ($37.6m) through the issuance of 25,875,000 common shares.
This includes 3.3 million shares from the full exercise of the over-allotment option by underwriters. Priced at C$2 per share, the offering is a strategic move to secure financial stability for the company’s upcoming projects.
The offering was conducted under an underwriting agreement dated 6 June 2025, with a syndicate led by Scotia Capital acting as the sole bookrunner.
The consortium also included Canaccord Genuity, Haywood Securities, Paradigm Capital, Raymond James, RBC Dominion Securities and Stifel Nicolaus Canada.
The net proceeds from the offering are earmarked for several key initiatives. They will primarily enable the company to exercise buy-down rights on net smelter return (NSR) royalties for the Cactus Project, fund potential land acquisitions, complete essential technical and engineering studies, and provide working capital and general corporate resources.
The company expects the newly acquired funds to sustain operations up to the final investment decision (FID) for the Cactus Project, which is expected in the fourth quarter of 2026 (Q4 2026).
The common shares were made available through a short form prospectus in Canada (excluding Quebec) and were offered in the US and other jurisdictions on a private placement basis, in compliance with all applicable laws.
Final approval of the offering from the Toronto Stock Exchange is pending.
In January this year, Arizona Sonoran Copper announced a strategic private placement worth C$19.9m with Hudbay Minerals, which will see Hudbay increase its stake in Arizona Sonoran by subscribing for 11.8 million common shares at C$1.68 each.
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This move is anticipated to generate enhanced cash flow and provide significant cash generation to fund DPM’s growth and capital returns programme. Credit: MacroEcon/Shutterstock.
Dundee Precious Metals (DPM) has agreed to acquire all issued shares of Adriatic Metals in a transaction valued at approximately $1.3bn (C$1.77bn).
The transaction is expected to enhance DPM’s production capacity and extend its mineral reserve life through the 100% acquisition of the Vareš silver-lead-zinc-gold mine in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Shareholders of Adriatic Metals will receive 0.1590 of a DPM common share and 93 pence in cash for each Adriatic share under the acquisition.
The transaction implies a value of £2.68 ($3.62) per Adriatic share and A$5.56 ($3.62) per CHESS Depository Interest, based on the exchange rates as of 11 June 2025.
The scheme of arrangement under the UK Companies Act 2006 will see DPM shareholders owning approximately 75% and former Adriatic Shareholders around 25% of the enlarged issued share capital post-transaction.
This strategic move is anticipated to generate enhanced cash flow and provide significant cash generation to fund DPM’s growth and capital returns programme.
Dundee Precious Metals president and CEO David Rae said: “Adding Adriatic’s Vareš operation to our strong asset portfolio creates a premier mining business with a peer-leading growth profile, high-quality development and exploration pipeline and a robust platform to deliver above-average returns.
“Vareš is a logical fit with our portfolio, as it significantly increases DPM’s mine life while adding near-term production growth, a highly prospective land package and cash flow diversification. We are well-positioned to leverage our expertise in underground mining, our regional presence, successful track record of building and ramping up new mines, as well as our strong financial position to further optimise the operation and realise Vareš’ full value potential, based on our analysis.”
Vareš is an underground mine with an offsite processing facility located near Sarajevo and has been ramping up production since its first concentrate production in 2024.
The operation, with a 15-year initial operating life and a 4,400-hectare land package, is expected to bolster DPM’s production to as much as 425,000 gold equivalent ounces by 2027.
The independent technical report by SRK Consulting (UK), effective as of 1 April 2025, confirms Vareš’s potential with an all-in sustaining cost of $893/oz of gold equivalent.
Adriatic Metals managing director and CEO Laura Tyler said: “Vareš remains firmly on track to become a low-cost precious metal producer, underpinned by a long mine life, a high-grade deposit and strong exploration potential.
“What makes Vareš so exciting is that it is at the beginning of its journey, with significant growth potential ahead. This transaction brings together complementary strengths to create a dynamic and diversified mining company with meaningful scale. We see clear synergies between the asset portfolios of DPM and Adriatic, supported by DPM’s strong financial capacity and proven operational expertise.”
The completion of the acquisition is subject to several conditions including approvals from Adriatic Shareholders, the court, the Toronto Stock Exchange and the Bosnian Competition Council.
The transaction is expected to become effective no later than 31 December 2025.
In September last year, DPM sold its Tsumeb smelter in Namibia to a subsidiary of China’s Sinomine Resource Group for $20m.
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On Sunday May 11, Pan American Silver announced the agreement to acquire MAG Silver Corp.
This acquisition adds the strategic interest in Tier-One Juanicipio Silver Mine and significantly strengthens the silver mining portfolio of Pan American Silver.
(All amounts expressed in U.S. dollars unless otherwise indicated.)
VANCOUVER, British Columbia–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Pan American Silver Corp. (NYSE: PAAS) (TSX: PAAS) (“Pan American“) and MAG Silver Corp. (NYSEAM:MAG) (TSX:MAG) (“MAG“) are pleased to announce that they have entered into a definitive agreement whereby Pan American will acquire all of the issued and outstanding common shares of MAG pursuant to a plan of arrangement (the “Transaction“). MAG is a tier-one primary silver mining company through its 44% joint venture interest in the large-scale, high-grade Juanicipio mine, operated by Fresnillo plc (“Fresnillo“), who holds the remaining 56% interest in the Juanicipio joint venture.
Under the terms of the Transaction, MAG shareholders will receive total consideration of approximately $2.1 billion representing $20.54 per MAG share, based on the closing price of Pan American’s common shares on the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE“) on May 9, 2025. Consideration will be comprised of a mix of cash totaling $500 million and 0.755 Pan American shares per MAG share, subject to proration as detailed below. The consideration represents premiums of approximately 21% and 27%, respectively, on a prorated basis to the closing price and the 20-day volume weighted average price (“VWAP“) of MAG’s common shares on the NYSE American (“NYSEAM“) ending May 9, 2025. Following completion of the Transaction, existing MAG shareholders will own approximately 14% of Pan American shares on a fully diluted basis, benefiting from participation in a larger, diversified, and growth-oriented silver and gold producer.
Michael Steinmann, President and CEO of Pan American, commented: “Our acquisition of MAG brings into Pan American’s portfolio one of the best silver mines in the world. Juanicipio is a large-scale, high-grade, low-cost silver mine that will meaningfully increase Pan American’s exposure to high margin silver ounces. Furthermore, we see future growth opportunities through the significant exploration potential at Juanicipio as well as MAG’s Deer Trail and Larder properties. This strategic acquisition further solidifies Pan American as a leading Americas-focused silver producer. We would like to thank the Fresnillo and the Juanicipio management teams for the constructive interactions and impressive site visit. Together, we bring many decades of operator experience in Mexico and Latin America to the Joint Venture and we are looking forward to a collaborative future and value generation for all shareholders involved.”
George Paspalas, President and CEO of MAG, commented, “This transaction represents a compelling opportunity for our shareholders, providing an immediate premium and meaningful exposure to Pan American’s world-class assets and proven growth strategy. We are proud of what we’ve accomplished at MAG, particularly our partnership with Fresnillo which has created extraordinary value at the exceptional Juanicipio mine. Through the acquisition of our interest by Pan American – a respected leader in the global precious metals industry – our shareholders will participate in an exciting future defined by operational excellence, substantial exploration potential, and strong financial stewardship with significant portfolio exposure.”
BENEFITS TO MAG SHAREHOLDERS
The Transaction creates significant value and delivers multiple benefits to MAG’s shareholders:
Attractive immediate premium:Immediate value uplift of approximately 21% and 27%, respectively, on a prorated basis to the closing price and the 20-day VWAP of MAG’s common shares on the NYSEAM ending May 9, 2025.
Diversified exposure and growth opportunities: Exposure to Pan American’s diversified portfolio of ten silver and gold mines across seven countries and a proven track record of success in exploration, project-development and mining operations.
Portfolio participation: Enlarged growth pipeline with exposure to Pan American’s La Colorada Skarn project in Mexico and the potential reopening of Pan American’s 100%-owned Escobal mine, one of the world’s best silver mines with past production of 20 Moz of silver per year.
Continued Exposure to Juanicipio: The Transaction provides MAG shareholders with the opportunity to maintain exposure to the interest in Juanicipio, which continues to demonstrate strong operational performance and resource potential.
Derisking: Significantly de-risks MAG shareholders’ exposure by converting a concentrated interest in Juanicipio into equity ownership of Pan American, a diversified, leading silver producer with meaningful, long-term upside.
Financial strength and robust returns: Equity participation in a well-capitalized, value driven, large-cap silver producer known for returning capital to shareholders, with over $1.0 billion returned to shareholders via dividends and buybacks since 2010.
Increased liquidity and market presence: Greater scale, lower risk and peer leading cash flows driving improved trading liquidity on U.S. and Canadian markets.
Attractive consideration:An elective tax rollover for taxable MAG shareholders resident in Canada who receive Pan American shares.
Low Execution Risk:The Transaction would not require review and approvals under theInvestment Canada Act. Pan American shareholder approval of the Transaction will not be required.
STRATEGIC RATIONALE AND BENEFITS TO PAN AMERICAN SHAREHOLDERS
The Transaction creates significant value and delivers multiple benefits to Pan American’s shareholders:
Adds 44% ownership interest in Juanicipio, one of the best silver mines globally: Juanicipio is a large-scale, high-grade, low-cost silver mine located in Zacatecas, Mexico, with significant exploration upside and operated by Fresnillo, a world class precious metals producer.
Strengthens Pan American’s position as one of the world’s premier silver producers: Juanicipio is forecasted to produce between 14.7 Moz and 16.7 Moz of silver in 2025 (6.5 Moz to 7.3 Moz on a 44% basis). (1)
Further solidifies Pan American’s position as holding the largest silver reserves and resources amongst silver mining companies: Adds 58 Moz of silver to Pan American’s proven and probable mineral reserves, 19 Moz of silver to Pan American’s measured and indicated mineral resources, and 35 Moz of silver to Pan American’s inferred mineral resources. (2)
Contributes high-margin ounces: Juanicipio’s cash costs and all-in sustaining costs are forecasted to range between ($1.00) to $1.00 and $6.00 to $8.00 per silver ounce sold, respectively, for 2025. (1)
Highly logical fit with Pan American’s silver dominant Americas-based portfolio: Leverages Pan American’s experience operating in the Americas for over 30 years.
Significantly bolsters Pan American’s free cash flow generation: Juanicipio is expected to generate free cash flow of approximately $200 million in 2025 ($98 million on a pro forma basis). (3,4)
Provides significant exploration upside potential: Exposure to growth opportunities through exploration at Juanicipio (only 10% explored) and the acquisition of 100% of the rights to the Deer Trail and Larder exploration projects as part of the Transaction.
Investing in growth: Deploys $500M of Pan American’s record $923M cash and investments balance (5) in a measured and strategic manner to enhance silver exposure and provide future growth.
Notes:
1 As per the news release issued by MAG on March 24, 2025.
2 As per Fresnillo’s Mineral Resources and Ore Reserve Statements as at June 30, 2024. Figures are calculated from Fresnillo’s Mineral resources as of June 30, 2024 to display mineral resources exclusive of mineral reserves. Figures reflect MAG’s attributable 44% ownership.
3 Free cash flow is a non-GAAP measure. For further information regarding such measure please refer to each companies’ respective separate public disclosure. MAG defines free cash flow as cash flow from operating activities less cash used in investing activities and sustaining lease payments. Pan American defines free cash flow as cash flow from operating activities less sustaining capital expenditures.
4 Figures are based on street consensus estimate for 2025; mid-point of 2025 expansionary capex guidance added back to Juanicipio free cash flow to align with Pan American definition of free cash flow.
5 As per Pan American’s Management’s Discussion and Analysis dated May 7, 2025.
TRANSACTION SUMMARY
Under the terms of the Transaction, MAG shareholders will be able to elect to receive the consideration as either (i) $20.54 in cash per MAG share or (ii) 0.755 common shares of Pan American per MAG share, or a combination of cash and shares, subject to proration such that the aggregate consideration paid to all MAG shareholders consists of $500 million in cash and the remaining consideration paid in Pan American Shares.
At closing, Pan American expects to issue an aggregate of approximately 60 million common shares to MAG shareholders, and following completion of the Transaction, existing MAG shareholders will own approximately 14% of the issued and outstanding common shares of Pan American on a fully diluted basis.
The Transaction will be carried out by way of a court-approved Plan of Arrangement under the Business Corporations Act (British Columbia) and will require approval by 66 2/3% of the votes cast by MAG shareholders at a special meeting expected to be held in July 2025.
All directors and executive officers of MAG have entered into voting support agreements with Pan American pursuant to which they have agreed, subject to the terms of such agreements, to vote their MAG shares in favour of the Transaction.
The Transaction is expected to close in the second half of 2025, subject to the satisfaction of customary closing conditions, including clearance under Mexican anti-trust laws, and approval of the listing of the Pan American common shares to be issued under the Transaction on both the Toronto Stock Exchange and the NYSE.
Full details of the Transaction will be included in the management information circular of MAG, expected to be mailed to its shareholders in June 2025.
None of the securities to be issued pursuant to the Transaction have been or will be registered under the United States Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “U.S. Securities Act”), or any state securities laws, and any securities issuable in the Transaction are anticipated to be issued in reliance upon available exemptions from such registration requirements pursuant to Section 3(a)(10) of the U.S. Securities Act and applicable exemptions under state securities laws. This press release does not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any securities.
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Update 16 May.
In an interview with Rick Rule, Mining Stock Monkey goes into detail straight off the bat on the deal between Pan American Silver and MAG silver.
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Both MAG Silver and Pan American Silver have since long been in our miners database. This is the third silver miner being acquired in the lapse of one year: preceded by the Gatos acquisition by First Majestic Silver and the SilverCrest acquisition by Coeur Mining, both of which have been reported on before.
