Oroco Announces Upsize of Bought Deal Financing Led by Canaccord Genuity

Core Insights - Oroco Resource Corp. has increased its bought deal public offering to approximately C$20.0 million due to strong investor demand [1] - The offering will consist of 52,631,600 units priced at C$0.38 per unit, each unit comprising one common share and one-half of a common share purchase warrant [1][2] - An over-allotment option allows underwriters to purchase an additional 7,894,740 units, potentially raising total gross proceeds to approximately C$23.0 million if fully exercised [3] Offering Details - The offering will be completed via a prospectus supplement to the Company's short form base shelf prospectus filed in all provinces of Canada, excluding Québec [4] - The units may also be offered in the United States to qualified institutional buyers and accredited investors under specific regulations [4] 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] Closing Information - The closing of the offering is expected around January 14, 2026, subject to customary closing conditions and regulatory approvals [6] Company Overview - Oroco 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] - A drill program initiated in 2021 resulted in 48,481 meters drilled across 76 diamond drill holes [7][8]