VANCOUVER, British Columbia, April 12, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Patagonia Gold Corp. (“Patagonia” or the “Company”) (TSXV: PGDC) is pleased to announce the closing of the transaction to reacquire the COSE property (“COSE”) from Pan American Silver Corp. (“PAAS”).
As announced on February 27, 2024, Patagonia entered into an agreement with PAAS to reacquire the COSE property, that was closed by PAAS in 2022, in exchange for assuming PAAS’s liabilities in relation to COSE and the remaining closure costs of COSE, which are mainly related to ongoing environmental monitoring.
By reacquiring COSE, the Company consolidates its holding in the El Tranquilo concession block, which holds the Company’s Cap Oeste Project, together with several other prospects and mineral occurrences. The El Tranquilo block is comprised of 26 individual concessions totaling 66,255 hectares.
About Patagonia Gold
Patagonia Gold Corp. is a South America focused, publicly traded, mining company listed on the TSX Venture Exchange. The Company seeks to grow shareholder value through exploration and development of gold and silver projects in the Patagonia region of Argentina. The Company is primarily focused on the Calcatreu project in Rio Negro and the development of the Cap-Oeste underground project. Patagonia, indirectly through its subsidiaries or under option agreements, has mineral rights to over 430 properties in several provinces of Argentina and is one of the largest landholders in the province of Santa Cruz, Argentina.
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This news release contains certain forward-looking statements, including, but not limited to, statements with respect to, among other things, the closure costs of COSE, the advancement and development of gold and silver projects in the Patagonia region of Argentina, and the anticipated growth in shareholder value. Wherever possible, words such as “may”, “will”, “should”, “could”, “expect”, “plan”, “intend”, “anticipate”, “believe”, “estimate”, “predict” or “potential” or the negative or other variations of these words, or similar words or phrases, have been used to identify these forward-looking statements. These statements reflect management’s current beliefs and are based on information currently available to management as at the date hereof.
Insight: Strengthening Position and Focus on Expansion
Reacquiring the COSE property not only allows Patagonia Gold Corp. to consolidate its assets in the El Tranquilo concession block but also signifies a strategic move to strengthen its position in the Patagonia region of Argentina. The company’s focus on the development of gold and silver projects in this area showcases its commitment to exploration and growth within a promising mining landscape.
Moreover, by assuming PAAS’s liabilities related to COSE, Patagonia showcases its dedication to responsible environmental stewardship by taking on ongoing environmental monitoring costs. This demonstrates the company’s long-term vision for sustainable mining practices and compliance in its operations.
Forward-looking statements involve significant risk, uncertainties and assumptions. Many factors could cause actual results, performance or achievements to differ materially from the results discussed or implied in the forward-looking statements. These factors should be considered carefully, and readers should not place undue reliance on the forward-looking statements. Although the forward-looking statements contained in this news release are based upon what management believes to be reasonable assumptions, the Company cannot assure readers that actual results will be consistent with these forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are made as of the date of this news release, and the Company assumes no obligation to update or revise them to reflect new events or circumstances, except as required by law.
Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this news release.
CONTACT: For more information, please contact: Christopher van Tienhoven, Chief Executive Officer Patagonia Gold Corp. T: +54 11 5278 6950 E: cvantienhoven@patagoniagold.com
