Laurion and USCGP are strategically aligned LAURION’s objective, in accordance with advice from USCGP, is to explore all potential transactional opportunities that may benefit stakeholders, including the possibility of an outright acquisition. This approach requires a suitable buyer profile and favorable market conditions to achieve maximum value. The Board and the Special Committee are resolute in their commitment to securing a transaction that aligns with LAURION’s long-term objectives and will not yield to any pressure to accept a transaction that falls short of these goals, thereby ensuring shareholder value is maximized thoughtfully and strategically. The Special Committee and the Board, in collaboration with USCGP, plays a critical role in evaluating and advancing potential transactions, ensuring that each opportunity is thoroughly assessed to meet LAURION’s standards.
The Board and Special Committee recognize that setting a precise timeline for the acquisition process is challenging. Given the current industry landscape, the timing of any potential transaction will depend on market conditions, buyer availability, and global factors beyond LAURION’s immediate control. LAURION remains focused on maximizing shareholder value, allowing the process to progress within the right conditions.
The Board and Special Committee have confidence in LAURION’s current strategy and leadership. With extensive experience in the mining sector, the LAURION team is well-prepared to navigate the complexities of this potential acquisition process. LAURION and USCGP are strategically aligned with upward gold market trends, which reinforce the potential of the Ishkday Project as a valuable acquisition opportunity. LAURION is fully committed to staying the course to achieve the best possible outcome for all stakeholders.
Additionally, the Board and Special Committee are committed to maintaining transparency with shareholders throughout this process, providing updates as regulations and policies permit, and adhering to strict compliance standards to build long-term trust and confidence.
In the interim, LAURION remains focused on expanding resources at the Ishkday Project through targeted drilling, geological modeling, and exploration efforts. LAURION is investing in technical studies, environmental assessments, and stakeholder engagement to strengthen the project in preparation for a value-maximizing outcome, whether through development or a sale. Partnerships with industry experts ensure that the Ishkday Project receives the best technical and operational support, aligning with LAURION’s growth strategy in a strong gold market, positioning LAURION’s assets for increased investor and buyer interest.
LAURION’s well-capitalized position and strong treasury are essential to the corporate strategy, demonstrating the financial resilience needed to sustain operations, support ongoing exploration, and present the company as a stable and attractive acquisition prospect. All of the above underscores the Board’s and Special Committee’s confidence in LAURION’s chosen direction.