New Found Gold Announces $205M Finance Package

• On April 20, 2026, New Found Gold Corp. announced a total C$205 million finance package to fund development of its Queensway and Hammerdown projects.
• The package comprises a C$100 million equity bought deal (33.8 million shares at $2.96/share) and a C$105 million senior secured credit facility from EdgePoint Investment Group Inc.
• Eric Sprott is identified as a cornerstone investor in the equity portion.
• The debt facility carries an 8.75% fixed annual interest rate, payable quarterly, with a 3-year term.
• Proceeds are designated for Queensway Phase I capital expenditures (targeted H2 2027 production), Hammerdown commercial production ramp-up, and working capital.
• The company explicitly cancelled a previously contemplated secured loan facility with Nebari Natural Resources Credit Fund II, LP, replacing it with this larger EdgePoint package.

• Positive Impact: This financing removes the immediate execution risk for Queensway Phase I development. The C$155 million initial capital estimate from the July 2025 PEA is now covered by the equity and debt proceeds combined, ensuring the H2 2027 production target remains viable.
• Negative Impact: The equity portion represents approximately 10% dilution (based on estimated share count of ~338 million derived from Sprott's holdings). While priced at market ($2.96), it reduces per-share value for existing holders.
• Debt Burden: The C$105 million debt facility incurs approximately C$9.2 million in annual interest costs (8.75% fixed). This requires steady cash flow from Hammerdown to service, which carries risk if gold prices fall below the PEA's AISC assumptions ($2,429/oz for Hammerdown).
• Strategic Shift: The cancellation of the Nebari deal suggests potential difficulties in securing debt on favorable terms previously, making this finalized EdgePoint package a critical stabilization event.

• Company: New Found Gold Corp. is an emerging Canadian gold producer transitioning from exploration to development/production.
• Flagship Project: Queensway Gold Project (Newfoundland & Labrador), 100% owned, featuring high-grade orogenic gold mineralization along the Appleton Fault Zone.
• Secondary Asset: Hammerdown Gold Project (acquired via Maritime Resources merger in Nov 2025), currently advancing to commercial production with a fully permitted mill at Pine Cove.
• Development Status: Queensway Phase I targets H2 2027 production; Hammerdown targets H2 2026 production.