Sun Valley Announces Overwhelming Shareholder Support for Positive Change at Canagold; Reminds Shareholders to Vote the BLUE Proxy Only
- Sun Valley has the real capital, plan and leadership that Canagold deserves.
- Sun Valley's goal is to salvage this year's drilling season and recommence drilling at New Polaris to enhance shareholder value.
- Sun Valley's highly-qualified director nominees will provide the much-needed governance and independent oversight that Canagold deserves.
- Vote only the BLUE proxy FOR Sun Valley's nominees by 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 14, 2022. To vote, contact Kingsdale Advisors at 1-888-213-0093 or at contactus@kingsdaleadvisors.com.
- Even if you have voted using the management proxy, you can still change your vote for Sun Valley's nominees by submitting a BLUE proxy today.
Sun Valley Investments ("Sun Valley"), a strategic and long-term focused investor of CanaGold Resources Ltd. (TSX: CCM) ("Canagold" or the "Company"), thanks Canagold shareholders for the overwhelming support it has received so far and reminds shareholders to vote only the BLUE proxy FOR Sun Valley's nominees prior to the proxy deadline on Thursday, July 14, 2022 at 5:00 p.m. ET.
Mr. Bradford Cooke and the Canagold board of directors (the "Board") have tried to convince shareholders to ignore the decades of value destruction, inexplicable trading of shares at Canagold and other companies, empty disclosures and flagrant disregard for good governance. Enough is enough. We have heard from many frustrated shareholders who are voting with Sun Valley - join us by voting only the BLUE proxy. By voting the BLUE proxy, Canagold shareholders can send a clear message to the Board: it's time to put shareholders' interest first.
The Real Capital that Canagold Deserves
Sun Valley has been committed to funding Canagold and we have the financial strength to support the Company. Despite Mr. Cooke and the Board's efforts to mislead shareholders, the fact remains that Sun Valley has offered CAD $7.6 million in equity to the Company at a premium to market prices - a 20% premium above market price or a 60% premium on a flow-through basis.
As such, we stand ready to provide Canagold with the capital necessary to save New Polaris from the 28-year hiatus at the hands of Mr. Cooke and finally advance it. The capital would also keep Canagold from taking on a second royalty that would further destroy shareholder value, and support Canagold through the 2022 drilling season, saving Canagold from going into an inevitable hibernation under the current leadership.
The Real Plan that Canagold Deserves
Unlike Canagold's non-existent plan, Sun Valley's strategic plan is focused on delivering results that is on time and on budget. Our goal is to salvage this year's drilling season and recommence drilling at New Polaris so that a mine may be built.
The three-stage plan below outlines our plan for New Polaris:
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Sun Valley has a track record of success when it comes to developing assets from exploration to production.
Like all shareholders, Sun Valley believes in the potential of New Polaris, and only by progressing it in a timely fashion will it deliver value to all shareholders. We believe that the feasibility study will result in a steadily increasing share price.
The Real Leadership that Canagold Deserves
Canagold stated that the Company "requires an independent and experienced Board" - and we agree. Sun Valley's highly experienced and qualified director nominees, Dr. Carmen Letton, Ms. Sofia Bianchi and Mr. Andrew Trow, would provide refreshed perspectives, technical experience, and most importantly, the much-needed governance and independent oversight to turn Canagold around.
It is time to save your investment and press play on a company that has been put on pause for 35 years. Once elected, our independent directors will put Canagold on the right path. Our director nominees are respected industry leaders with the relevant expertise in metals and mining, operations and business improvement, and corporate finance, and are the best candidates to turn Canagold around, deliver results and lead us to the long-awaited New Canagold.
VOTE ONLY THE BLUE PROXY
Time is running out. Vote now for the New Canagold. As announced on July 7, 2022, ISS recommends Canagold shareholders vote FOR change using Sun Valley's BLUE proxy only.
Please vote before the proxy voting deadline on Thursday, July 14, 2022 at 5:00 p.m. ET. If you have questions or need help voting, contact Kingsdale Advisors at 1-888-213-0093 or at contactus@kingsdaleadvisors.com.
Advisors
Kingsdale Advisors is acting as strategic shareholder and communications advisor to Sun Valley. McMillan LLP is acting as legal counsel to Sun Valley.
About Sun Valley
Sun Valley is a private equity firm focussed on the precious metals industry with portfolio companies and branch offices in the Americas, Europe and Asia. Sun Valley seeks to invest in sustainable development projects and operations with growth potential, low cash costs of production, or the operating flexibility to insulate against volatility in the commodity markets.
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Disclaimer
The information contained or referenced herein is for information purposes only in order to provide the views of Sun Valley and the matters which Sun Valley believes to be of concern to shareholders described herein. The information is not tailored to specific investment objectives, the financial situations, suitability, or particular need of any specific person(s) who may receive the information, and should not be taken as advice in considering the merits of any investment decision. The views expressed herein represent the views and opinions of Sun Valley, whose opinions may change at any time and which are based on analyses of Sun Valley and its advisors.
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Contact
Sun Valley:
Daniel Henao
Partner / VP Business Development
Phone: 6042607046
Email: dhenao@sunvalleyinv.com
Kingsdale Advisors:
Tom Graham
Executive Vice President, Western Canada
Direct: 587-330-1924
Email: tgraham@kingsdaleadvisors.com
Media:
Hyunjoo Kim
Vice President, Strategic Communications and Marketing
Direct: 416-867-2357
Email: hkim@kingsdaleadvisors.com
