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| Long-term debt and credit facility |
Credit Facility In 2024, the Company entered into and amended a credit agreement with National Bank of Canada providing for a US$50 million delayed draw term loan (the “Credit Facility") which was repaid in full on July 21, 2025. 2025 Financing Facility On July 21, 2025, the Company entered into a credit agreement with Appian ODV (Jersey) Ltd and other lenders, providing for a US$450 million senior secured credit facility (the “2025 Financing Facility”). The 2025 Financing Facility (i) repaid the outstanding debt under the existing National Bank of Canada, and (ii) is intended to fund pre-construction activities, development, construction, operation and working capital requirements of the Cariboo Gold Project and Barkerville. The 2025 Financing Facility is non-revolving and available in multiple advances, consisting of an initial draw of US$100 million ($137.2 million) which occurred on July 21, 2025 and, up to four subsequent draws of at least US$50 million each, subject to satisfaction of certain conditions precedent which were not met as at December 31, 2025. The availability period for subsequent advances ends 36 months after the closing date. The maturity date of the 2025 Financing Facility is July 21, 2028, which is three years from the closing date of July 21, 2025, unless the second advance is made, in which case the maturity date is extended to eight years from the closing date. Interest on the facility is calculated as follows:
During the first 12 months following the closing date, the Company may elect to pay up to 100% of the accrued interest in cash or in kind ("PIK"). Any PIK amount will be added to the principal balance. Thereafter, and prior to any Subsequent Draws, up to 50% of the interest may be payable in kind at the Company's election. Following the second advance, all interest is payable in cash. The obligations under the 2025 Financing Facility are guaranteed by the Company pursuant to a limited recourse guarantee and secured by a first-ranking security interest against all of the shares of Barkerville held by the Company. Additionally, the obligations are secured by a first- ranking security interest over all present and future assets and property of Barkerville. The facility includes customary financial and non-financial covenants, including minimum liquidity, tangible net worth, and project-specific coverage ratios. As at December 31, 2025, all such covenants were met. In connection with the 2025 Financing Facility, the Company recorded $17.0 million of financing fees, including $9.0 million related to the warrants issued to the lenders and described in Note 20. Mining equipment financings The Company financed a portion of the mining equipment acquisitions with third parties. The loans are guaranteed by the mining equipment and are payable in monthly instalments. Lease liabilities As at December 31, 2025, the lease liabilities amounted to $3.9 million ($0.4 million as at December 31, 2024). The schedule for expected payments of the mining equipment financings and Financing Facility are as follows:
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