Brendan O'Neill at 5th Annual Current Trends in Mining Finance Conference
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TMF is focused on trends and issues that impact raising capital in mining and exploration. Hear and meet leaders discussing best practices and case studies about how to manage risks, operate in a fast changing environment; learn about the impact of global trade and disrupted mineral supply chains and rising demand for critical, battery and raw materials driven by technology; discuss policy fostering investment and development of mineral resources and communicating and managing ESG, environment and economic development goals - and more.
Brendan O'Neill will be a panellist in the session "Restructuring Mining Companies: A Second Chance for Success". This session will cover:
- Financial options and legal strategies for firms that are in various level of distress; Key factors in a successful restructuring;
- Potential positive outcomes of a successful restructuring and new sources of financing and compromised liabilities;
- How to work with and handle the claims of creditors, royalties, stream agreements and secured lenders to find an effective solution for all stakeholders;
- What to do before it is too late; How to prepare for bankruptcy; and What options are available for financing a distressed but viable business.
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