Pursuant to an investor rights agreement signed in December 2016, Agnico Eagle Mines (TSX: AEM, NYSE: AEM) has indicated that it would increase its interest in the company to 19.9% on a post-offering basis.
“We are very grateful for the continued support of our exciting and impactful exploration activities in the prolific White Gold District. Details on our future activities will provided in due course,” White Gold CEO David D’Onofrio stated.
Proceeds from the sale of flow-through shares will be used by the company for exploration purposes, while proceeds from the “normal” shares will be for working capital.
White Gold is currently the largest landholder within Yukon’s emerging White Gold District, with a portfolio of 31 properties covering more than 420,000 hectares, representing over 40% of the district.
The company’s flagship and namesake property hosts the Golden Saddle and Arc deposits, which have a mineral resource of 1,139,900 ounces indicated at 2.28 g/t Au and 402,100 ounces inferred at 1.39 g/t Au.
Shares of White Gold rose 7.3% by 12:15 p.m. in Toronto following the private placement announcement. The Yukon-focused gold explorer has a market capitalization of C$97.2 million.
