Consortium led by JCHX acquires El Alacrán copper project in Colombia for US$128 million

Canadian mining company Cordoba Minerals Corp. announced the closing of the sale of its remaining 50% in the El Alacrán copper project, located in the department of Córdoba, along with other exploration assets in Colombia and certain receivables.

Consortium led by JCHX acquires El Alacrán copper project in Colombia for US$128 million

TL;DR

  • Cordoba Minerals Corp. sold its remaining 50% stake in the El Alacrán copper project in Colombia.
  • The buyer is Veritas Resources AG, a consortium led by JCHX Mining Management Co., Ltd.
  • Cordoba Minerals received US$128 million in cash from the transaction.
  • Veritas Resources AG now has 100% ownership and operational responsibility for El Alacrán.
  • Cordoba Minerals plans to distribute most of the sale proceeds to shareholders, retaining US$10 million for corporate needs.
  • Sarah Armstrong-Montoya resigned as CEO of Cordoba Minerals but remains linked to the project.
  • Quentin Markin will serve as interim CEO of Cordoba Minerals.