EDM’s revival of the Scotia mine is being touted as a high-yield, low-cost operation with a competitive edge due to its deep-water port

2 min read | October 11, 2024 01:06 PM PDT | By Team Kalkine Media

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EDM’s revival of the Scotia mine is being touted as a high-yield, low-cost operation with a competitive edge due to its deep-water port — Image source: Shutterstock

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EDM Resources Inc. is advancing plans to restart the Scotia Mine in Nova Scotia, focusing on zinc, lead, and gypsum production.
Recent fundraising initiatives aim to raise capital for the Scotia Mine, reflecting robust interest in the project's potential.
Environmental compliance efforts are progressing well, supporting the mine's operational readiness.

EDM Resources Inc. {OTC:SWNLF} is a Canadian development company dedicated to restarting the Scotia Mine, located near Halifax, Nova Scotia. The Scotia Mine is envisioned as an open-pit operation, extracting zinc, lead, and gypsum, and benefits from substantial prior investment exceeding $100 million. This investment has established essential infrastructure, including a mill, tailings pond, and equipment. The existing infrastructure, combined with a long mine life, low operating costs, and proximity to a deep-water port, significantly enhances the project's economic viability.

The Pre-Feasibility Study released in December 2021 showcased favorable metrics for the Scotia Mine. Highlights include a C$174 million pre-tax net present value (NPV), an after-tax internal rate of return (IRR) of 65%, and a payback period of just 1.3 years. The study also indicated low capital expenditure intensity and projected a 14.3-year mine life, along with C$357 million in free cash flow over the mine's operational period.

Recently, EDM Resources announced an increase in its ongoing private placement due to high investor interest. The company now plans to offer up to 13.6 million units at a specified price per unit, with each unit consisting of one common share and a share purchase warrant. The warrant allows for the purchase of additional common shares at a set price within 36 months, contingent on the company’s share performance.

Additionally, significant progress has been made toward environmental compliance, a critical factor for the Scotia Mine's restart. CEO Mark Haywood reported that three of the four seasonal samplings for Atlantic Salmon DNA have been completed, as required by the Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO). These environmental efforts aim to align the company's operations with sustainability goals and responsible mining practices, further enhancing the potential for a successful operational restart of the Scotia Mine.

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