debt
confidence high
sentiment positive
materiality 0.75
McEwen Mining reduces total debt 39% to $40M, extends maturity to Aug 2026
McEwen Inc.
- Repaid $25M to Sprott, reducing total debt from $65M (incl. $15M unsecured note) to $40M.
- New $40M credit agreement with Evanachan (owned by CEO Rob McEwen) at 9.75% interest, matures Aug 31, 2026.
- Monthly principal payments of $1M begin Jan 31, 2025; annual borrowing costs fall ~$2.2M (36%).
- Covenants eased: financial tests eliminated, dividend ban removed, non-core assets released from collateral.
- Repayment funded by $47.5M gross proceeds from McEwen Copper share sales to Stellantis and Nuton.