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BeMetals Wipes Out Debt as B2Gold Boosts Equity Stake to Nearly 37%

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  • BeMetals has eliminated all outstanding debt to B2Gold, significantly strengthening its balance sheet and financial flexibility.
  • B2Gold converts debentures and interest into shares, raising its equity stake in BeMetals to about 37% as a strategic investor.
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BeMetals Wipes Out Debt as B2Gold Boosts Equity Stake to Nearly 37%

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BeMetals ( (TSE:BMET) ) has provided an update.

BeMetals Corp. has agreed to settle C$2.0 million in debt owed to B2Gold Corp. through the issuance of 28.9 million common shares and will benefit from the forgiveness of a further US$4.4 million in debt and accrued interest, leaving the company debt-free and with greater financial flexibility to pursue future growth initiatives. In parallel, B2Gold is converting C$5.3 million in convertible debentures and C$0.8 million in accrued interest into an additional 24.6 million BeMetals shares, increasing its ownership to about 36.9% of the company’s outstanding shares, while BeMetals continues independently under a mining-experienced board and B2Gold maintains its role as a strategic investor and technical supporter.

Spark’s Take on TSE:BMET Stock

According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, TSE:BMET is a Underperform.

BeMetals’ overall stock score reflects its significant financial difficulties, with zero revenue and a reliance on external funding. The technical analysis shows a neutral trend, while the valuation remains unattractive due to negative earnings and lack of dividends. However, the new drilling program at the Pangeni Copper Project offers a positive outlook and potential future growth, albeit it does not immediately improve the company’s financial position.

To see Spark’s full report on TSE:BMET stock, click here.

More about BeMetals

BeMetals Corp. is a Vancouver-based mineral exploration and development company focused on identifying and advancing high-quality mining projects, supported by a board of experienced mining professionals and strategic backing from major producer B2Gold Corp.

Average Trading Volume: 90,086

Technical Sentiment Signal: Hold

Current Market Cap: C$15.66M

For detailed information about BMET stock, go to TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.

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