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Financings

Lake Victoria to pay $44,665 interest with shares

Lake Victoria Gold Preserves Cash via Share-Based Interest Settlement as Operations Pivot to High-Grade Q1 Drilling

By The Northwire Desk — AI Analysis Jan 05, 2026 · 14:02 LVG · 0.295 Lake Victoria Gold Ltd.
Executive Summary

The most recent news release dated January 5, 2026, indicates that Lake Victoria Gold Ltd. (LVG) will issue 148,886 common shares to satisfy an interest payment of $44,665.64 USD on its convertible debentures. The shares are being issued at a deemed price of $0.30 USD ($0.42 CAD equivalent) to cover interest accrued up to December 31, 2025. This follows a consistent pattern of the company utilizing share issuances to settle debt obligations, as seen in similar filings in July 2025.

Material Impact

The impact of this specific news is Neutral and Routine. While it represents a minor dilution to existing shareholders, it is a strategic non-cash settlement that preserves the company’s cash position ($3.9M as of Sept 30, 2025) for upcoming operational catalysts.

However, looking at the context of the December 2025 news flow, the company is in a transition phase. The material developments are: - High-grade grab samples at the Tembo Project (up to 35.45 g/t Au) confirming drill targets for Q1 2026. - Progress on a binding agreement with Nyati Resources for a 500 tonne-per-day processing plant, which would provide a low-CAPEX pathway to production. - Recent drilling at Imwelo Area C confirming that mineralization extends beyond current pit designs and down-dip to 250m.

The share issuance for interest is a standard housekeeping item for a company managing its liquidity while preparing for a capital-intensive drilling and construction year.

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Company Overview

Lake Victoria Gold is focused on gold projects in the Lake Victoria Goldfield of Tanzania. - Flagship Project: Imwelo Gold Project. It is fully permitted and located 12km from AngloGold Ashanti's Geita Mine. - Secondary Project: Tembo Project, which is being advanced via a "dual-track" strategy of small-scale production (via Nyati) and deep-exploration upside (adjacent to Barrick's Bulyanhulu Mine). - Historical Resource (Imwelo): 2017 JORC estimate of 291,600oz Au (Measured, Indicated, and Inferred). The company is currently drilling to upgrade these to NI 43-101 standards.

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