7 August 2024
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Andrada Mining Limited
("Andrada" or the "Company")
Completion of the NAD 175
million Bank Windhoek Limited Funding Agreement
Further to the announcement of 19
March 2024, Andrada Mining Limited (AIM: ATM, OTCQB: ATMTF), the African
critical raw materials producer with a portfolio of mining and
exploration assets in Namibia, confirms that its subsidiary, Uis
Tin Mining Company ("UTMC")
has concluded the NAD 175 million (c.£7.5 million) funding
agreements with Bank Windhoek Limited ("BWL"). These facilities replace UTMC's
current banking facilities with immediate effect. The proceeds will
be allocated primarily to retirement of existing facilities, growth
initiatives, and working capital. The funding has been concluded
following the fulfilment of conditions precedent, including receipt
of all required consents and documentation.
Anthony Viljoen, Chief Executive
Officer, commented:
"We are proud to have finalised a significant funding
agreement for a mining company by Bank Windhoek. This partnership
underscores our commitment to Namibia and its thriving mining
industry. The funds will be instrumental in accelerating our
exploration efforts, enhancing our production capabilities, and
creating new job opportunities for Namibians. We are confident that
this investment will not only benefit UTMC but also contribute to
the overall economic development of the country."
Baronice Hans, BWL Chief Executive
Officer, commented:
"Bank Windhoek is committed to fostering progressive
partnerships with businesses through funding to provide impetus to
local economic growth. Namibia presents a compelling investment
opportunity for our bank due to its stable political climate,
robust legal framework for mining operations, and abundant natural
resources. The mining sector has a proven track record of success
and offers significant potential for growth. We believe that
supporting Andrada aligns with our commitment to sustainable
development and economic progress in the
country."
Summary of the Terms
The Company has agreed a NAD 100
million (c. £4.2 million) Term Loan with BWL, and the headline
terms include the following:
§ Loan term of 6
years.
§ Ranked as senior
secured debt, pari passu
with other comparative debt holders.
§ Interest accrues at
Namibian prime lending rate ("Prime Rate") currently 11.50%, plus
1% (a rate of 12.5% per annum).
§ There will be no
capital repayments for the initial 12 months from the date of
drawdown, following which capital will be repaid
quarterly.
BWL will refinance the Company's
working capital facilities totalling NAD 50 million (c.£2.1
million). These facilities, which are for 12 months from the date
of drawdown, will incur the Prime Rate minus 0.5%, resulting in a
total rate of 11%. These working capital facilities will be ranked
as senior secured debt pari
passu with other debt holders.
Finally, BWL will provide short-term
loan facilities of NAD 15 million (c. £0.63 million) for use as
cashflow against future VAT payments ("Short Term Loan"). It is intended
that the Short-Term Loan will be provided for 12 months and will
incur the Prime Rate. The Short-Term Loan will be repaid to the
bank upon receipt of refunds from the Namibia Revenue Agency. In
addition to the Lending Facilities, BWL will provide AfriTin Mining
(Namibia) (Pty) Limited with a NAD 10 million (c. £0.42 million)
guarantee to the Namibia Power Corporation (Pty) Limited in
relation to a deposit against the right to a supply of electrical
power, which guarantee will incur a small fee payable at six
monthly intervals.
CONTACT
Andrada Mining
Anthony
Viljoen, CEO
Sakhile
Ndlovu, Investor Relations
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+27 (11)
268 6555
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NOMINATED ADVISOR &
BROKER
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Zeus Capital
Katy
Mitchell
Harry
Ansell
Andrew de
Andrade
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+44 (0) 203
829 5000
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CORPORATE BROKER &
ADVISOR
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H&P Advisory Limited
Andrew
Chubb
Jay
Ashfield
Matt
Hasson
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+44 (0) 20
7907 8500
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Berenberg
Jennifer
Lee
Natasha
Ninkov
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+44 (0) 20
3753 3040
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FINANCIAL PUBLIC
RELATIONS
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Tavistock (United Kingdom)
Jos
Simson
Charles
Vivian
Josephine
Clerkin
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+44 (0) 207
920 3150
andrada@tavistock.co.uk
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About Andrada Mining
Limited
Andrada Mining Limited is listed on
the London Stock Exchange (AIM) with mining assets in Namibia, a
top-tier investment jurisdiction in Africa. Andrada strives to
produce critical raw materials from a large resource portfolio, to
contribute to a more sustainable future, improved lives and the
upliftment of communities adjacent to its operations. Leveraging
its strong foundation in Namibia, Andrada is on a strategic path to
becoming a leading African producer of critical metals including
lithium, tin and tantalum. These metals are important enablers of
the green energy transition, being essential for components of
electric vehicles, solar panels and wind turbines.