
First Bauxite Corporation said that it has secured a second bridge loan for its Bonasika Bauxite Project located in Guyana. Resource Capital Fund VI L.P. (RCF VI) will provide additional financing under a second bridge loan facility to the company in the principal amount of up to US$10 million.

The company has started the construction of Bonasika Project using proceeds from the second bridge loan facility. First Bauxite has notified the Guyana Geology and Mines Commission that proceeds of the second bridge loan will be used for the construction of its mine and processing operations at its project.
“The Company is committed to improvements to local infrastructure and keeping Guyana working. Initial construction activity is expected to include improvements in local infrastructure including the construction of a haul road, wharfs and roll-on/roll-off ramps on the Demerara River, and upgrades to the mine camp, all of which will utilize local contractors where possible.”
The Bridge Loan will be offered in four instalments, a first advance of up to US$2 million, which is available to be drawn on or after June 15, 2018, a second advance of up to US$2 million, which is to be available on or after July 1, 2018, a third advance of up to US$2.5 million, which is available to be drawn on or after August 1, 2018 and a fourth advance of up to an amount equal to the undrawn balance, which is to be available on or after September 1, 2018.
The Bonasika Project is expected to be fully operational in the second half of 2019.
First Bauxite Corporation, a Canadian natural resources company engaged in the exploration and development of bauxite deposits in Guyana, intends to produce and sell bauxite ore from its facility in Guyana.
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