- Taseko is in the process of seeking a listing on the Main
Market of the London Stock Exchange, with approval anticipated
prior to the end of 2019
- This listing is expected to raise Taseko's profile in global
investment markets and broaden access to copper focused
institutional investors
VANCOUVER, Oct. 23, 2019 /CNW/ - Taseko Mines Limited
(TKO:TSX; TGB:NYSE American) ("Taseko" or the "Company"), a North
American focused copper producer and developer, is pleased to
announce its intention to seek a listing of the Company's shares on
the London Stock Exchange ("LSE") Main Market. Subject to the
required regulatory approvals from the Financial Conduct Authority
and the LSE, including publication of a Prospectus, admission to
the LSE is expected to occur before the end of 2019. The Company is
not intending to raise capital in conjunction with the LSE
admission.
Russell Hallbauer, Chief
Executive Officer of Taseko, commented.
"It is with great
pleasure that we are announcing our strategic move into the broad
London market. The solid base of
copper production and cash flow from our Gibraltar Mine, combined
with near-term production from our Florence Copper Project,
presents an excellent investment opportunity currently unavailable
to generalist investors in the UK and Europe."
"Given the quality of our North American asset base, and the
near-term development of Florence
Copper that will transform Taseko into a multi-asset, low
cost producer, we feel the timing is right to list on the LSE.
Although we are not raising funds as part of the LSE listing, we
believe this initiative will enhance our profile in international
capital markets, widen our investor base and attract further
institutional ownership to our shareholder register."
London Stock Exchange Listing
The London Stock Exchange was established in 1698 and has long
been home to some of the world's largest and best-known mining
companies. Admission of Taseko's shares to the Main Market of the
LSE will provide the Company with access to a highly liquid market
and a larger pool of active investors who have a long and
established history of investing in mining stocks. These investors
have a deep understanding of the North American operating
environment, but limited exposure to mid-tier copper producers in
low risk jurisdictions.
The application for listing the Company's Shares and the LSE
Admission will not affect Taseko's current listing on the Toronto
Stock Exchange and the NYSE American exchange.
Taseko will keep the market informed of progress on the LSE
Admission.
About Taseko Mines Limited
Taseko is a North American focused copper producer and developer
that seeks to create long-term shareholder value by acquiring,
developing, and operating large tonnage mineral deposits. The
Company's sole operating asset is the 75% owned Gibraltar Mine,
which is located in central British
Columbia and is one of the largest copper mines in
North America. Taseko also owns
100% of the Florence Copper Project in the United States, which it is advancing
towards production.
For further information on Taseko, please visit the Taseko
website at www.tasekomines.com or contact: Brian Bergot, Vice President, Investor Relations
on +1-778-373-4533 or toll free +1-877-441-4533
Russell Hallbauer
Chief Executive Officer and Director
No regulatory authority has approved or
disapproved of the information contained in this news release.
CAUTION REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING
INFORMATION
This document contains "forward-looking statements" within the
meaning of applicable Canadian securities legislation and the
United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995
(collectively, "forward looking statements") that were based on
Taseko's expectations, estimates and projections as of the dates as
of which those statements were made. Any statements that express,
or involve discussions as to, expectations, believes, plans,
objectives, assumptions or future events or performance that are
not historical facts, are forward-looking statements.
Generally, these forward-looking statements can be identified by
the use of forward-looking terminology such as "outlook",
"anticipate", "project", "target", "believe", "estimate", "expect",
"intend", "should" and similar expressions.
Forward-looking statements are subject to known and unknown
risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause the Company's
actual results, level of activity, performance or achievements to
be materially different from those expressed or implied by such
forward-looking statements. These include but are not limited to
the ability to complete the LSE Admission.
For further information on Taseko, investors should review the
Company's annual Form 40-F filing with the United States Securities
and Exchange Commission www.sec.gov and home jurisdiction
filings that are available at www.sedar.com, including the "Risk
Factors" included in our Annual Information Form.
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