South Atlantic Provides Update on Current Stage of the Tucano Process in Brazil
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News Release
South Atlantic Provides Update on Current Stage of the Tucano Process in Brazil
August 10, 2023 – Vancouver, British Columbia – South Atlantic Gold Inc. (TSX -V:SAO) (“ South
Atlantic” or the “ Company”) continues to work to add to the number of creditors of Mina Tucano
Ltda., Beadell (Brazil) Pty Ltd. and Beadell (Brazil 2) Pty Ltd. (such three entities and the subsidiaries
of Mina Tucano Ltda., collectively, the “Tucano Group”) that support or give priority to South
Atlantic’s indicative proposal to acquire entities of the Tucano Group under Judicial Reorganization
Proceedings (the “Judicial Process”), pursuant to a plan of reorganization to be approved by creditors
and confirmed by the relevant court in a manner favourable to all stakeholders involved.
Highlights
• The Company would like to encourage all officially listed creditors of the Tucano Group to
contact South Atlantic’s subsidiary in Braz il through the contact information made available
in the Judicial Process, as the Company would like to engage with all creditors regarding their
potential interests and potential terms of negotiation.
• The Judicial Process has many stages. At the current stage, the process requires a decision to
be made by a majority of the creditors 1 of Tucano Group in each of several different classes
of creditors by mid-September.
• Throughout the next few weeks, South Atlantic anticipates that it will continue to grow its
base of supportive creditors , which could culminate in a plan reflecting South Atlantic ’s
indicative proposal being presented by the supporting parties and approved by the required
majorities.
• As previously disclosed, certain creditors of Tucano Group have already expressed that they
have given priority to the proposal made by South Atlantic to acquire Tucano Group. South
Atlantic has also received letters of priority and other similar support from creditors that are
strong influencers and leaders in the mining space in Brazil.
• The Judicial Process may have several different outcomes and many additional phases as it is
ultimately dependent on the decision(s) of the creditors and the relevant court1.
In the event that no restructuring plan is accepted by the creditors (including the plan reflecting
South Atlantic ’s proposal or the plan from the debtor or any future variations ), the complete
bankruptcy of Tucano Group is a potential outcome, which, in our view, would not be advantageous
for any stakeholder, including the creditors themselves.
South Atlantic has the right to terminate negotiations at any time should negotiations with the
creditors of the Tucano Group fail to advance or if the Company is not satisfied, in its sole discretion,
with the results of its negotiations or its due diligence review of the Tucano Mine or other assets .
There can be no assurance that the creditors of the Tucano Group will favour the plan reflecting
South Atlantic proposal.
1 The Judicial Process is public, details on the creditors listing and further detailed information is available on:
https://www.zveiter.com.br/post/mina-tucano-recupera%C3%A7%C3%A3o-judicial
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About South Atlantic Gold Inc.
South Atlantic is an exploration company engaged in acquiring and advancing mineral properties
located in the Americas. Our flagship asset is the 100%-owned Pedra Branca project, located 280 km
southwest of Fortaleza, Ceará State, Brazil. South Atlantic is focused on creating value for its
shareholders by engaging in the development and acquisition of high-quality mineral assets located
in stable and mining-friendly jurisdictions. South Atlantic is based in Kelowna, British Columbia, and
is listed on the TSX-V under the symbol “SAO”.
ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD
Douglas Meirelles, President and CEO
For more information regarding this news release, please contact:
Douglas Meirelles, President and CEO
T: 250-762-5777
Email: [email protected]
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