Atico Mining closes $16.4 M convertible debenture and settles $2.5 M debt with Trafigura

Atico Mining Corporation completed a private placement of a US$16.4 million secured convertible debenture to an affiliate of Trafigura. The debenture carries a 7‑10% interest rate, a conversion price of US$0.22 per share and matures five years and one day after issuance. Simultaneously, Atico issued 16,149,870 common shares at an implied US$0.1548 per share to settle US$2.5 million of legacy debt under its existing credit agreement with Trafigura. Proceeds will fund pre‑construction of the La Plata gold‑copper project and general corporate purposes.

The company said the closing strengthens its balance sheet and provides full funding for La Plata pre‑construction, targeting construction start in Q1 2027. The settlement removes all outstanding obligations under the Trafigura credit agreement, improving cash liquidity.

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