Market Chatter: McEwen Copper Seeks Financing for Argentina Project

MT Newswires Live04-07 22:30

McEwen's (MUX) McEwen Copper is in early-stage discussions with several global lenders to seek about $4 billion in financing for its Los Azules project in Argentina, Bloomberg reported Tuesday, citing managing director Michael Meding.

The company is in talks with US Export-Import Bank and US International Development Finance, as well as financial groups from Europe and Japan, the report said.

The total financing sought by the company includes $3.2 billion for capital expenditures, with a target mix of 30% to 40% in equity and the remainder in debt, Bloomberg said.

McEwen Copper is also consulting potential advisers for a planned initial public offering to raise at least $300 million, Bloomberg cited McEwen Mining Chairman Rob McEwen as saying. McEwen Mining is the company's largest shareholder.

US Export-Import Bank and US International Development Finance did not immediately reply to a request for comment from MT Newswires.

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