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Lion One Secures $15 Million Strategic Investment and Operating Partnership for Fiji Gold Mine

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  • Lion One secured a $15.1 million premium private placement from Arete, gaining a 9.9% shareholder and board representation.
  • Arete will operate the Tuvatu Gold Mine under a five-year services deal, targeting optimized production, growth and de-risking.
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Lion One Secures $15 Million Strategic Investment and Operating Partnership for Fiji Gold Mine

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Lion One Metals ( (TSE:LIO) ) has issued an update.

Lion One Metals has entered into a strategic financing and operating partnership with Arete Capital Advisory, under which Arete’s syndicate will invest approximately $15.1 million via a non-brokered private placement of 44.3 million units at a premium to market, each unit comprising one common share and one warrant. The deal will give Arete a 9.9% equity stake on a pro forma basis and board representation, while a five-year master services agreement will see Arete assume operator responsibilities for the Tuvatu Gold Mine in Fiji, bringing technical, operational and financial expertise aimed at optimizing the mine, scaling production and supporting exploration-led growth; proceeds from the financing will be used for general corporate purposes and debt restructuring, potentially strengthening Lion One’s balance sheet and advancing Tuvatu’s path toward becoming a prominent underground gold operation in the Asia-Pacific region.

The most recent analyst rating on (TSE:LIO) stock is a Buy with a C$0.60 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Lion One Metals stock, see the TSE:LIO Stock Forecast page.

Spark’s Take on TSE:LIO Stock

According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, TSE:LIO is a Neutral.

Lion One Metals faces significant challenges in profitability and cash flow, which are reflected in its low financial performance score. Technical indicators show neutral momentum, providing some stability but no strong upward trend. The negative P/E ratio highlights valuation concerns. Overall, the stock’s score is primarily impacted by its financial struggles and valuation issues.

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

More about Lion One Metals

Lion One Metals is a Canadian mineral exploration and development company focused on advancing the high-grade Tuvatu Gold Project on the island of Viti Levu in Fiji. The project is a 100%-owned alkaline gold system centred on an underground mine and processing plant within the broader Navilawa Caldera, positioned as a low-cost underground operation near key transport infrastructure including Nadi International Airport and port facilities.

Average Trading Volume: 1,066,716

Technical Sentiment Signal: Sell

Current Market Cap: C$122.9M

See more data about LIO stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.

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