Hummingbird Resources plc could be delisted and bought out after it agreed to convert US$30 million debt into shares for its main creditor. CHALLENGES Negotiations on debt restructuring continue with the company’s primary lenders Coris Bank International and CIG SA and its largest shareholder Nioko Resources Corporation. Hummingbird said that challenges at Yanfolila in southern […]
Tag: Kouroussa gold mine – Guinea
Hummingbird mulls selling non-core assets
Hummingbird Resources plc has secured a US$30 million loan as it initiates an independent review of its West Africa operations, including the possible sale of its non-core assets. KOUROUSSA The company’s largest shareholder CIG SA lent $20 million, payable in tranches, and consolidated a previous US$10 million short-term loan. Hummingbird said it anticipated changing the […]
Hummingbird completes $25m refinancing
Hummingbird Resources plc this week completed the US$25 million strategic refinancing of a portion of its existing loan facilities with principal financing partner Coris Bank International. KOUROUSSA The company said that the 24-month loan, with an annual 12% interest, would meet its existing loan obligations due in Q2 2024, providing a two-year deferment of “specific […]
Hummingbird takes over Kouroussa contracts
Hummingbird Resources plc has issued a formal ‘step-in notice’ allowing it to take contractual control of operations, suspended since 17 March, at its Kouroussa mine in Guinea. MINING The company said discussions continued with Corica Mining Services, which stopped work, aimed at returning its main contractor to work and ramp-up operations under the existing mining […]
Kouroussa production delayed by disputes
Hummingbird Resources plc warned of delayed commercial production at its Kouroussa mine where operations are still on hold following disputes with its mining contractor. BLASTING Corica Mining Services stopped work on 17 March at the Guinea mine in a dispute over contracts including pay. Hummingbird today said it had been in discussions with Corica, alternative […]
Hummingbird denies Kouroussa contractor claims
Hummingbird Resources plc has rejected accusations, including of money owed, from its mining contractor which has suspended operations at Kouroussa gold mine in Guinea. FAILURES The company said it disagreed with Corica Mining Services’ “highly misleading” public statement. “Specifically, the company disputes the accuracy of the balance quantum of monies due and the requirement for […]