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Removing hedges and locking a lower debt cost can enhance upside optionality to rising gold prices, despite higher near-term leverage. Similar moves by miners to de-risk hedges have historically been viewed positively if gold remains firm or rises, though downside risk increases if gold declines and debt service becomes a constraint.
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Contango amended its credit facility to convert the remaining 15,000 ounces of hedged gold into debt, trimming interest to about 7.40% and adding a $33 million debt tranche along with 15,000 put contracts for price protection. The move removes the hedge ceiling on cash flow and aligns with a plan for fully unhedged gold exposure, underpinning a potential 2027 production surge as Manh Choh transitions to higher-grade phases.
Converted 15,000 oz hedges into debt; interest ~7.40%.
Total debt rises to $46.3M with 2026-2027 repayments.
Purchased 15k put options at $3,100 with debt added.
Management aims for 2027 full unhedged production at Manh Choh.
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