Discovery Announces Acquisition of Glencore’s Kidd Operations
Supports Discovery’s vision to more than double gold production in Timmins to over half a million ounces per year.
Large land position contiguous with Hoyle Pond and Pamour supports future expansion of both operations and provides an opportunity for development of the TVZ Zone .
Adds exposure to copper, zinc, silver from the Kidd Creek Mine, and provides significant exploration potential for critical minerals and precious metals.
Delivers anticipated cost synergies and potential for reduced reclamation obligations at PorcupineProvides a large, skilled workforce with expertise and experience in all disciplines, including operations, trades, management, supervision and technical services.
Consideration to Glencore at closing includes $10 million in Discovery common shares, offtake arrangements related to concentrates produced from the Kidd Operations, and a 1% NSR royalty on minerals produced from a large exploration land package held by Kidd Creek Timber Ltd., that is located outside of the existing Kidd Creek operations.