Harte said it would have to suspend operations if it didn’t get an infusion of cash before the end of the year. In November, Silver Lake acquired $63.3 million in credit facilities extended to Harte by BNP Paribas, and agreed to loan the miner $10.8 million.
BNP has entered into a support agreement with Silver Lake to support its stalking horse bid.
The Sugar Zone mine produced 15,260 oz. gold in the third quarter, up from to 11,283 oz. In the previous quarter, and 6,218 oz. in last year’s third quarter.
In January, the company released a feasibility study supporting the expansion of the mine to 1,200 t/d from 800 t/d.
(This article first appeared in the Canadian Mining Journal)
