Osisko Gold Greenlights Cariboo Construction with US$30M Trafigura Investment and Offtake
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Summary
Osisko Gold's Board approved full-scale construction of the Cariboo Gold Project, backed by a US$30M strategic investment from Trafigura, 100% offtake agreements, and a potential US$120M prepayment facility. First gold is expected in Q1 2029.
Key Events · Financing and Capital Events · OGG
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Formal Construction Decision Approved
The Board approved full-scale construction of the 100%-owned Cariboo Gold Project in British Columbia, with first gold pour expected in Q1 2029 and commercial production in H2 2029.
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US$30M Trafigura Strategic Investment
Trafigura affiliate Urion agreed to acquire 9,554,141 common shares at US$3.14 per share, a 10% premium to the 5-day VWAP, for gross proceeds of approximately US$30 million.
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Offtake and Prepay Facility Agreements
Trafigura will purchase 100% of gold concentrate and doré for the first four years of production, with non-binding terms for a potential US$120M subordinated gold prepayment facility at SOFR plus 6.00%.
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Capital Obligation Updated to C$990M
Go-forward capital obligation increased from C$881M to C$990M, reflecting costs incurred, inflation, and a 30-month construction schedule (extended from 24 months).
Analysis · OGG · Energy & Transportation
With the Board's formal construction decision, Osisko Gold transitions from developer to builder of its flagship Cariboo Gold Project. The US$30M strategic investment from Trafigura at a 10% premium to the 5-day VWAP, coupled with 100% offtake agreements for the first four years of production and a potential US$120M prepayment facility, delivers both capital and commercial validation from a major commodities trader. The updated go-forward capital obligation of C$990M exceeds the original C$881M estimate, and the construction timeline has been extended by six months, yet project economics remain robust at spot gold prices with an after-tax NPV5% of C$3.2B and IRR of 42.7%. This pivotal milestone de-risks the project's financing and execution path toward first gold in Q1 2029.
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