1 Jun 2020 08:03
1 June 2020
Petropavlovsk PLC
Response to Press Speculation
Petropavlovsk PLC ("Petropavlovsk" or the "Company") notes the recent press speculation regarding a possible corporate transaction with its major shareholder, Uzhuralzoloto Group of Companies ("UGC"), a privately-owned Russian gold miner.
Whilst the the Company maintains an active dialogue with all its shareholders, it is not currently engaged in any transaction discussions with UGC.
About Petropavlovsk
With a Premium Listing on the London Stock Exchange, Petropavlovsk (LSE: POG) is a major integrated Russian gold producer with JORC Resources of 21.03Moz Au which include Reserves of 8.46Moz Au.
The Company's key operating mines (Pioneer, Malomir and Albyn) are in the Amur Region in the Russian Far East and the Company has produced a total of c.7.8Moz of gold since operations began in 1994. Petropavlovsk has a strong track record of mine development, expansion and asset optimisation.
The Group recently entered a new era of growth following the successful commissioning and start-up of its flagship asset, the Pressure Oxidation (POX) Hub at Pokrovskiy, which enables the processing of the Company's abundant refractory reserves and resources.
Petropavlovsk is committed to implementing international best practices across all areas of sustainable development and is one of the region's largest employers and contributors to the local economy.
For more information
Please visit www.petropavlovsk.net or contact:
Petropavlovsk PLC Patrick Pittaway / Max Zaltsman / Viktoriya Kim
| +44 (0) 20 7201 8900 TeamIR@petropavlovsk.net |
Peel Hunt LLP Ross Allister / David McKeown / Alexander Allen | +44 (0) 20 7418 8900 |
Canaccord Genuity Limited Henry Fitzgerald-O'Connor / James Asensio | +44 (0) 20 7523 8000 |
Buchanan Bobby Morse / Kelsey Traynor / Ariadna Peretz
| +44 (0) 20 7466 5000 POG@buchanan.uk.com |