Goldcorp announced the completion of a previous transaction resulting in the formation of a 50/50 joint venture with Barrick Gold Corp. in the mining district of Maricunga, northern Chile. Under the terms of that transaction and offer for the acquisition of Exeter Resource Corp., Goldcorp and Barrick will jointly control more than 20,000 hectares of mining property within the Maricunga District with the Caspiche and Cerro Casale orebodies. Together, both deposits, contain more than 3,500 tons of mineral resources. Also, Goldcorp will spend at least $60 million in a two-year period, unless the deferred payment obligation worth $250 million is satisfied.
The companies expect to achieve an increase in the net asset value per share from this project by combining their financial and technical skills, and give more value to all their stakeholders and owners.
