Perpetua Resources Signs LOI with US Dept. of Interior

TL;DR

Perpetua Resources inks deal with US Interior Dept. for Stibnite project - big step forward!

AI Summary

Perpetua Resources Corp. announced on April 8, 2024, that it has entered into a non-binding Letter of Intent with the U.S. Department of the Interior to advance the Stibnite Gold Project. This agreement outlines a framework for collaboration and potential future agreements to support the project's development and environmental remediation.

Why It Matters

This LOI signifies a crucial step in advancing the Stibnite Gold Project, potentially unlocking significant economic and environmental benefits for the region.

Risk Assessment

Risk Level: medium — While the LOI is a positive development, the agreement is non-binding and subject to further negotiations and approvals, introducing uncertainty.

Key Players & Entities

• Perpetua Resources Corp. (company) — Registrant
• U.S. Department of the Interior (company) — Counterparty in LOI
• Stibnite Gold Project (project) — Subject of the LOI
• April 8, 2024 (date) — Date of report and LOI announcement

FAQ

Key Financial Figures

• $1.8 billion — ) for potential debt financing of up to $1.8 billion through EXIM's "Make More in America" a
• $1,800,000,000.00 — o consider potential financing of up to $1,800,000,000.00 of the project's costs with a repayment

Filing Documents

• tm2411280d1_8k.htm (8-K) — 26KB
• 0001104659-24-044497.txt ( ) — 199KB
• ppta-20240408.xsd (EX-101.SCH) — 3KB
• ppta-20240408_lab.xml (EX-101.LAB) — 33KB
• ppta-20240408_pre.xml (EX-101.PRE) — 22KB
• tm2411280d1_8k_htm.xml (XML) — 4KB

01 Other Events

Item 8.01 Other Events. On April 8, 2024, Perpetua Resources Corp. (the "Company") announced that it received a non-binding and conditional Letter of Interest from the Export-Import Bank of the United States ("EXIM") for potential debt financing of up to $1.8 billion through EXIM's "Make More in America" and "China and Transformational Exports Program" ("CTEP") initiatives. The Letter of Interest states: "We are pleased to extend this Letter of Interest in support of the proposed capital funding plan by Perpetua Resources Idaho Inc. for the Stibnite-Gold Project. Based on the preliminary information submitted regarding expected U.S. exports and U.S. jobs supported by this project, EXIM may be able to consider potential financing of up to $1,800,000,000.00 of the project's costs with a repayment tenor of 15 years under EXIM's Make More in America initiative." The Letter of Interest indicates the transaction may also be eligible for special consideration under Section 402 of EXIM's 2019 reauthorization (P.L. 116-94), which directs EXIM to take steps to mitigate the competitive impact of export support provided by the People's Republic of China and other covered countries for opportunities such as this one under EXIM's CTEP initiative. The Company expects to submit a formal application to EXIM in 2024. Upon receipt of an application for financing, EXIM will conduct the due diligence necessary to determine if a final commitment may be issued. Any final commitment will be dependent on meeting EXIM's underwriting criteria, authorization process, finalization and satisfaction of terms and conditions. All final commitments must comply with EXIM policies as well as program, legal and eligibility requirements, including completion of the ongoing National Environmental Policy Act process which is expected to be completed by the end of the year. Cautionary Statement Investors should be aware that the Letter of Interest is non-binding and conditional, and does not repres

SIGNATURES

SIGNATURES Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized. PERPETUA RESOURCES CORP. Dated: April 8, 2024 By: /s/ Jessica Largent Jessica Largent Chief Financial Officer

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