Euro Sun Mining (TSX: ESM) has signed a non-binding memorandum of understanding with Macquarie Bank Limited and Trafigura PTE LTD covering a proposed senior project finance facility of up to US$400 million for its Rovina Valley gold-copper project in Romania.
The MOU, dated September 3, gives the two firms an 18-month mandate period to run due diligence, develop a financing structure and secure the internal approvals needed to deliver a commitment letter for arranging, syndicating and underwriting the facility.
What it does not do is commit anyone to lend. The agreement is binding only as to appointment and process, and any facility remains subject to due diligence, internal approvals and definitive documentation.
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Macquarie secured a few protections in exchange. The MOU carries customary exclusivity provisions through the mandate period and hands the bank a right of first refusal on up to 15% of any qualifying alternative financing transaction, a right that extends 12 months past termination.
Alongside the debt work, Euro Sun agreed to a term sheet with Urion Investments Holdings Limited, a Trafigura Group company, for a US$3 million strategic equity investment. Urion would subscribe for roughly 21.5 million units at C$0.19 each, with each unit made up of one common share and one-half of a warrant exercisable at C$0.40 for 48 months from closing.
Closing was expected on or about September 4, subject to Toronto Stock Exchange approval, board approval and definitive agreements.
Neither the MoU nor the placement disturbs the US$200 million commitment Trafigura already holds, which the company said remains in full force on its current terms.
“The signing of this MoU with Macquarie and Trafigura, alongside the strategic equity investment by Trafigura, represent a significant milestone for the Rovina Valley Project,” said Grant Sboros, chief executive of Euro Sun. “Together with our existing arrangements, these agreements establish a substantial portion of the financing framework contemplated to advance the Project toward construction, subject to securing the remaining financing, and support our continued commitment to shareholders.”
Rovina Valley, which the company describes as the second largest copper and gold deposit in Europe, has been granted European strategic status. An updated feasibility study released in November 2025 put initial capital at US$607.1 million against a pre-tax net present value of US$1.78 billion and a 39.7% internal rate of return over a 17 year open pit mine life.
Euro Sun Mining last traded at $0.15 on the TSX.
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