Divestment of the Chalice Gold Project for $25.7M
Divestment of the Chalice Gold Project for $25.7M |
| [18-May-2026] |
Highlights
PERTH, Western Australia, May 19, 2026 /CNW/ - Westgold Resources Limited (ASX: WGX) (TSX: WGX) – Westgold or the Company) is pleased to announce it has entered into a binding Asset Sale and Purchase Agreement (ASPA) with Corazon Mining Limited (ASX: CZN) (Corazon) for the divestment of the Chalice Gold Project (Chalice), located in the Southern Goldfields of Western Australia for total consideration of $25.7M (Transaction). To help fund the transaction Corazon has received firm commitments to raise $16.5M (before costs). Westgold Managing Director and CEO Wayne Bramwell commented: "The divestment of Chalice will mark the completion of our non-core asset sales under our portfolio optimisation strategy which has simplified the portfolio and brought forward significant value for Westgold shareholders. Under Corazon's ownership, Chalice becomes a core asset, with a dedicated management team focused on accelerating exploration and development. Importantly, Westgold retains exposure to future upside at Chalice through its strategic shareholding in Corazon."
Key Transaction Terms Under the Transaction, Corazon will acquire 100% of Chalice, including the mining licence, contracts and technical information for total consideration of $25.7M, comprising:
On completion of the Transaction and Corazon equity raise, Westgold will emerge as a ~19.9% shareholder in Corazon with the right to appoint a nominee to the Corazon Board2. Westgold will also receive equity participation rights for future capital raisings undertaken by Corazon, subject to customary exceptions and compliance with the ASX listing rules. 2 Key Conditions Precedent Completion of the Transaction is subject to customary conditions precedent being satisfied or waived, including:
The ASPA contains other terms and conditions typical for a Transaction of this nature including standard representations and warranties. Transaction completion will occur five (5) Business Days after all conditions have been satisfied or waived.
Corazon Shareholder Meeting Corazon will convene a shareholder meeting to be held in late June 2026 to seek approval for the issue of Consideration Shares to Westgold, as well as approval to issue shares under the capital raising. Corazon shareholders with a combined shareholding of 38.4% have committed to vote in favour of the resolution for the issue of the Consideration Shares and, to the extent they are not excluded from voting, the issue of the shares pursuant to Corazon's capital raising. Indicative Timetable
Advisers Argonaut acted as financial adviser and Thomson Geer as legal adviser to Westgold in relation to the Transaction. This announcement is authorisedfor release to the ASX bythe Board. About Westgold Westgold Resources Limited (ASX | TSX: WGX) is a leading, ASX100 Australian gold producer, with a clear purpose - to unearth enduring value for all our stakeholders. Westgold's vision is to become the leading Australian gold company, sustaining safe, responsible and profitable production. Its operations comprise four mining hubs, with combined processing capacity of ~6Mtpa across the Murchison and Southern Goldfields, two of Western Australia's most prolific gold-producing regions. SOURCE Westgold Resources Limited | ||||||||||||||||
Company Codes: Australia:WGX,Toronto:WGX |














