SARB Approval for Orion US$10M Matched Funding
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14 August 2024
Bushveld Minerals Limited
("Bushveld Minerals" "Bushveld" or the "Company")
South African Reserve Bank Approval Granted for Orion US$10m matched funding
Bushveld Minerals Limited (AIM: BMN), the integrated primary vanadium producer, is pleased to announce that the South African Reserve Bank ("SARB") has approved the applicable exchange control authorisations relating to OMF Fund III (F) Limited's ("Orion") existing security as a result of the revised funding arrangement, a condition of the Senior Loan Facility Agreement ("Agreement") amended and restated, announced on 28 June 2024.
As per the Agreement, Orion agreed to match on a dollar-for-dollar basis the additional funds provided by Southern Point Resources Fund I S.A. LP ("SPR"), up to a maximum of US$10 million.
The release of additional working capital from Orion, expected to be received shortly, will provide support to execute the Vametco turnaround strategy, cover transaction costs and reduce the Company's creditor balance.
Craig Coltman, CEO of Bushveld Minerals Limited, commented:
"I am pleased to confirm that SARB has approved the additional funding by Orion of up to US$10 million in matched funding. In addition to the full working capital facility provided by SPR of US$12 million, the release of Orion funds in due course will further enhance our working capital position and allow us to advance our turnaround strategy at Vametco."
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Craig Coltman, Chief Executive Officer | ||
SP Angel Corporate Finance LLP | Nominated Adviser & Joint Broker | +44 (0) 20 3470 0470 |
Richard Morrison / Charlie Bouverat |
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Grant Barker / Abigail Wayne |
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Hannam & Partners | Joint Broker | +44 (0) 20 7907 8500 |
Andrew Chubb / Matt Hasson / Jay Ashfield |
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Tavistock | Financial PR | +44 (0) 207 920 3150 |
Gareth Tredway / Tara Vivian-Neal / James Whitaker |
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ABOUT BUSHVELD MINERALS LIMITED
Bushveld Minerals is a primary vanadium producer. It is one of the world's three primary vanadium producers, offering compelling exposure to vanadium through its upstream asset.
Detailed information on the Company and progress to date can be accessed on the website www.bushveldminerals.com.
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