TGM Secures US$90M Bond Issue - Pathway to Gold Production
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Theta Gold Mines Limited ACN 131 758 177
Registered Office: Level 35, One International Towers, 100 Barangaroo Avenue
Sydney, NSW 2000, Australia
1 June 2026
ASX ANNOUNCEMENT AND MEDIA RELEASE
(ASX: TGM)
US$90 Million Senior Secured Bond Issue – Pathway to Gold Production
Transaction Highlights:
• Oversubscribed US$90 million (~A$126 million1
) Binding Senior Secured Callable Bond Issue
• Net proceeds to fund TGME Gold Mine Project in South Africa - construction is progressing on
budget, plant commissioning is targeted for late 2026, with first gold pour expected in the first
quarter of 2027
• No mandatory hedging requirement; no options, warrants or royalties required as part of the
bond financing
• No principal repayment for 30 months; then US$7.5m quarterly amortisation to maturity and
final repayment
• Flexible covenant package - Bond Issue provides access to a deep global institutional capital
pool for further growth and investment opportunities
• Bonds are expected to be issued in mid-June 2026 with release of the bond funding subject to
commercial conditions precedent
• The Bond Issue now completes the debt raising process for the Company
• Pareto Securities acted as sole Bond Manager, Argonaut acted as financial advisor
Theta Gold Mines Limited (“TGM” or the “Company”) (ASX: TGM) has completed a binding fully
oversubscribed US$90 million (approximately A$126 million) Senior Secured Callable Bond issue to fund
construction of the TGME Gold Mine Project in South Africa. The Bond Issue was arranged by Pareto
Securities and attracted strong demand from international institutional investors, following completion
of the revised Definitive Feasibility Study in February 20262
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The Bond Issue now completes the debt funding process for the Company and enables TGM to progress
the remaining construction and development of the TGME Gold Mine and advance the project towards
gold production in 2027.
Comments by Theta Gold’s Chairman, Bill Guy:
Bill Guy, Chairman: “The TGME Gold Mine project is a cornerstone development initiative for the region,
poised to drive economic growth and create meaningful opportunities for the local community. With an
expected sustainable mine life exceeding 13 years, the project is well positioned to deliver long-term
value, generating enduring benefits for both shareholders and the broader community for years to come.
1 Based on exchange rate of USD1:AUD 0.7164 as published by RBA on 29 May 2026.
2 Refer to ASX Release dated 3 February 2026 titled, “Revised Feasibility Study Confirms $A1.4B Free Cash Flow”.
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“This bond financing structure provides substantial operational flexibility and opens access to a deep
global institutional capital base, significantly strengthening the Company’s platform for delivery and
future growth.
“Construction activities continue to progress on budget, plant commissioning is targeted for late 2026,
and Theta Gold remains on track to achieve first gold in the first quarter of 2027.”
Key Terms of Secured Bond Issue:
Terms Descriptions
Issuer Theta Gold Mines Limited
Issue Size US$90 million, (~A$126 million)
Settlement Date Settlement is expected on occur on or around mid-June 2026
Tenor 4 years (2026-2030)
Coupon Rate 12.75%
Issue Price 95.9% of the nominal issue amount
Interest payments Interest payments to accrue on issue date payable quarterly in arrears
Security Senior Secured
Pre-Disbursement Conditions Precedent
Along with customary conditions precedent for a fully secured bond of this
size and nature, completion of necessary security documentation, obtaining
exchange control approvals in South Africa, cost-to-complete tests
undertaken and formal approval of construction plan and budget, by
Independent Technical Engineer, evidence of the required minimum equity
injection and at least US$26 million spent or committed to the TGME Gold
Project prior to first draw down
Drawdowns
Issue Amount to be deposited in an escrow account and, subject to Pre-
Disbursement Conditions then released to TGM for build costs of the TGME
Gold Project and interest costs
Cost-Overrun Account No less than US$6 million
Repayment Schedule
Interest-only payments for the first 30 months, followed by scheduled
quarterly amortisation of US$7.5m per quarter for the next 6 quarters with
a balloon repayment at maturity
Early Repayment
TGM may buy back the debt on-market at any time or redeem the bonds
early (in the case of redemptions, subject to make whole payment
provisions and Call Option via a step down of premiums over the tenor of
the bond
Dividends
The Company is permitted to make distributions after 24 months from the
bond issue date not exceeding 50% of the Group’s consolidated net profit
after tax and maintaining a cash position greater than the outstanding bond
post dividend
Change of Control
Upon a Change of Control or ASX delisting, bondholders have the right to
require repayment of their bonds at a price of 101% of the Nominal Amount
(plus any accrued interest)
Representations and warranties
Customary representations and warranties by TGM for a fully secured bond
of this size and nature given on the date of execution, issue of bonds and
disbursement of escrowed funds
Project completion The TGME Project must reach completion by 30 September 2027
Covenants
Customary covenants, undertakings and events of default for a fully secured
bond of this size and nature.
Certain post transaction securities requiring consent of South African joint
venture partners to be obtained 150 days after first draw
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Terms Descriptions
The Bonds will be listed on Euronext Nordic ABM a self-regulated
marketplace organised and operated by Euronext Oslo Børs (or an
equivalent regulated market) within 9 months of the Issue Date and remain
listed until the Bonds have been redeemed in full
Financial covenants
Liquidity: The Issuer shall ensure that the Group at all times maintains a
minimum cash position not less than 10.00% of the outstanding bonds
Leverage Ratio: The Issuer shall ensure that the Group maintains a Leverage
Ratio (net debt to EBITDA) of less than 2.0x
Compliance with the minimum Liquidity to be measured on each Quarter
Date and the Leverage Ratio to be measured the first time 30 September
2028 and each Quarter Date thereafter
Events of Default
Standard credit events plus project-specific triggers such as: Project
abandonment, failure to achieve project milestones and expropriation or
loss of key mining rights
Other
Other terms and conditions based on the Bond Trustee's Norwegian high-
yield standard agreement (September 2025 version) (the "Standard Bond
Terms"), adjusted (where relevant) by the specific terms
Governing Law The bonds and related finance documents are governed by Norwegian Law
and Australian and South African Law for security packages
Advisors to the Company:
TGM received the following advisory support in connection with the Secured Bond Issue:
• Sole Bond Manager: Pareto Securities
• Financial advisor to TGM: Argonaut Limited
• Australian legal counsel: Thomson Geer
• South African legal counsel: Webber Wentzel
• Norwegian legal counsel: Haavind
Use of Proceeds:
Net proceeds from the bond issue will be applied to:
• Construction and infrastructure works, including access roads
• Mine development
• Civil and earthworks for the processing plant
• Tailings Storage Facility, water management and retaining infrastructure
• Plant equipment procurement
• Structural, Mechanical, Piping and Platework (SMPP) installation
• Power infrastructure upgrades
• Working capital and transaction costs
[ENDS]
This announcement was approved for release by Theta Gold Mines Limited’s Chairman.
For more information, please visit www.thetagoldmines.com or contact key management:
Bill Guy, Chairman E: billg@thetagoldmines.com
Richie Yang, Executive Director E: richiey@thetagoldmines.com
T: + 61 2 8046 7584
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About Pareto
Pareto Securities is an independent full-service investment bank headquartered in the Nordics, with
offices across Europe, North America, Australia and Asia. The firm specialises in capital markets, including
debt and equity financing, and has a strong track record in arranging high-yield bond transactions,
particularly in the natural resources and energy sectors.
About Argonaut
Argonaut Limited is an integrated investment bank headquartered in Perth, Western Australia, and an
office in Sydney. Founded in 2002, the firm focuses on natural resource companies across the metals,
mining and energy sectors, providing advisory and corporate finance, stockbroking, research, institutional
sales, special situations financing and funds management services. Argonaut advised on over A$4.8 billion
in transactions in FY2025.
About Theta Gold Mines Limited
Theta Gold Mines Limited (ASX: TGM) is an advanced gold development company focused on unlocking
value from its extensive suite of projects in South Africa’s renowned Eastern Transvaal goldfields. The
Company’s flagship TGME Gold Project offers near surface and shallow underground ore bodies with
compelling cost advantages, with 6.1m Oz’s of gold Resource.
TGM’s core project is located next to the historical gold mining town of Pilgrim’s Rest, in Mpumalanga
Province, some 370km northeast of Johannesburg by road or 95km north of Nelspruit (Capital City of
Mpumalanga Province). Following small scale production from 2011 – 2015, the Company is currently
focusing on the construction and financing of a new gold processing plant.
TGM holds 100% of Theta Gold SA (Pty) Ltd, which in turn owns 74% of TGME and Sabie Mines, meeting
Black Economic Empowerment (BEE) ownership standards as per South African Mining Charter
requirements.
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The Company revised its Definitive Feasibility Study (DFS) on 3 February 2026 for its TGME Gold Mine
Project which show cases a Life of Mine of 13.1 years with a NPV of A$689m and free cash flow of $A1.4B
at an average spot gold price of US$2,884.
Disclaimers
This announcement has been prepared by and issued by Theta Gold Mines Limited to assist in informing
interested parties about the Company and should not be considered as an offer or invitation to subscribe
for or purchase any securities in the Company or as an inducement to make an offer or invitation with
respect to those securities. No agreement to subscribe for securities in the Company will be entered into
on the basis of this announcement. Completion of construction of the TGME Gold Plant will be subject to
receipt of all the necessary regulatory permits and funding of the project.
This announcement may contain forward looking statements. Whilst Theta Gold has no reason to believe
that any such statements and projections are either false, misleading or incorrect, it does not warrant or
guarantee such statements. Nothing contained in this announcement constitutes investment, legal, tax or
other advice. This overview of Theta Gold does not purport to be all inclusive or to contain all information
which its recipients may require in order to make an informed assessment of the Company’s prospects.
Before making an investment decision, you should consult your professional adviser, and perform your
own analysis prior to making any investment decision. To the maximum extent permitted by law, the
Company makes no representation and gives no assurance, guarantee or warranty, express or implied, as
to, and take no responsibility and assume no liability for, the authenticity, validity, accuracy, suitability or
completeness of, or any errors in or omissions, from any information, statement or opinion contained in
this announcement. This announcement contains information, ideas and analysis which are proprietary
to Theta Gold.
The Revised Feasibility Study released on 3 February 2026 referred to in this announcement is based on
technical and economic assessments to support the estimation of Ore Reserves. There is no assurance
that the intended development referred to will proceed as described and will rely on access to future
funding to implement. Theta Gold Mines believes it has reasonable grounds the results of the Feasibility
Study. The production targets and forward-looking statements referred to are based on information
available to the Company at the time of release and should not be solely relied upon by investors when
making investment decisions. Theta Gold cautions that mining and exploration are high risk, and subject
to change based on new information or interpretation, commodity prices or foreign exchange rates.
Actual results may differ materially from the results or production targets contained in this release.
Further evaluation is required prior to a decision to conduct mining being made. The estimated Mineral
Resources quoted in this release have been prepared by Competent Persons as required under the JORC
Code (2012).
TGM confirms that it is not aware of any new information or data that materially affects the information
included in the original market announcements and that all material assumptions and technical
parameters underpinning the Revised Feasibility Study and Ore Reserve estimates in the relevant market
announcement continue to apply and have not materially changed.
Cautionary Statement for the LOM Base Case used in the Revised Feasibility Study – The Base Case is
presented as potential upside to the Project. However, the Base Case is supported by a significant portion
of Inferred Mineral Resources. Inferred Mineral Resources inherently have a lower level of confidence and
although it would be reasonable to expect that most of the Inferred Mineral Resources would upgrade to
Indicated Mineral Resources with continued exploration, it should not be assumed that such upgrading
will occur. The realisation of the full potential of the Base Case as presented thus cannot be guaranteed.
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