"The first US$100 million of the Franco - Osisko stream is designated for pre-development, while the larger chunk of US$650 million will finance approximately 42% of our CapEx requirement."
"There is a growing acceptance of mining in Ecuador and a greater understanding of what responsible mining means in terms of generating benefits like tax revenues and jobs while still protecting the environment."
Africa has been attracting more diverse and innovative capital flows over recent years. The US, Europe, the Middle East, Japan, and even India are all crowding in, while China maintains its already well-established presence.