Oroco Announces Bought Deal Financing Led by Canaccord Genuity

Core Points - Oroco Resource Corp. has entered into an agreement with Canaccord Genuity Corp. for a bought deal offering of 39,474,000 units at C$0.38 per unit, aiming for gross proceeds of approximately C$15.0 million [1][2] - Each unit consists of one common share and one-half of a common share purchase warrant, with each whole warrant allowing the purchase of an additional common share at C$0.53 for 36 months [2] - The underwriters have an over-allotment option to purchase an additional 5,921,100 units, potentially increasing total gross proceeds to approximately C$17.25 million if fully exercised [3] Use of Proceeds - The net proceeds from the offering will be used to fund the commencement of Pre-Feasibility Study drilling at the Santo Tomás copper project, advance environmental and permitting work, and for general corporate working capital [5] Project Overview - The company holds an 85.5% interest in the Core Concessions of the Santo Tomás Project, covering 1,173 hectares, and an 80% interest in an additional 7,861 hectares, totaling 9,034 hectares [7] - The project is located in northwestern Mexico and has significant copper porphyry mineralization, with prior exploration conducted from 1968 to 1994 [7] - Oroco has conducted a drill program since 2021, totaling 48,481 meters drilled in 76 diamond drill holes [7][8] Logistics and Accessibility - The Santo Tomás Project is situated 170 km from the Pacific deep-water port at Topolobampo and is accessible via highway and rail [9]