Perpetua Resources Nears $2.7B EXIM Loan Approval, Advances Stibnite Gold Project Amid Legal Challenges

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Perpetua Resources is nearing a $2.7 billion U.S. EXIM loan approval and has raised $862 million in equity, significantly de-risking its Stibnite Gold Project, which has strong economics. However, the project faces multiple legal challenges and increased development-stage losses.

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• Major Debt Financing Progress

  The U.S. EXIM board initiated the Congressional Notice Period for an approximately $2.7 billion senior secured loan for the Stibnite Gold Project, a critical step towards securing project financing.

• Substantial Equity Capital Raised

  The company raised $862 million in aggregate gross proceeds from several equity offerings and private placements during 2025, bolstering its financial position for project development.

• Key Project Approvals and Early Construction

  Perpetua Resources received final federal permit approvals, including the USFS Record of Decision and USACE CWA Section 404 permit, and commenced early works construction for the Stibnite Gold Project in October 2025.

• Strong Project Economics Confirmed

  An updated Technical Report Summary (TRS) as of December 31, 2025, shows a base case unlevered, after-tax Net Present Value (NPV 5%) of $3.46 billion and an Internal Rate of Return (IRR) of 23.5%.

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Perpetua Resources Corp. is making significant strides in financing and developing its Stibnite Gold Project, with the U.S. EXIM board initiating the final step for an approximately $2.7 billion senior secured loan. This potential debt financing, combined with $862 million raised from equity offerings in 2025, provides substantial capital for the project, which has an estimated initial capital cost of $2.576 billion. The company also achieved key federal permit approvals and commenced early construction activities. However, these positive developments are tempered by multiple ongoing federal and state lawsuits challenging project approvals, as well as a class-action lawsuit regarding capital expenditure statements, which pose significant risks to the project's timeline and financial viability. The company's net loss increased to $100.4 million in 2025 due to ramped-up pre-development expenses, a common characteristic for a company in this stage. The updated Technical Report Summary (TRS) confirms strong project economics with an after-tax NPV (5%) of $3.46 billion and an IRR of 23.5% at consensus pricing, underscoring the project's potential if successfully executed. The impending loss of 'emerging growth company' status will also increase regulatory compliance burdens.