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Interview with Keith Boyle, CEO, New Found Gold

Our previous interview: https://www.cruxinvestor.com/posts/new-found-gold-tsxvnfg-getting-to-revenue-quickly-efficiently-9431

Recording date: 2nd of March 2026

New Found Gold has announced a major financing milestone with the signing of a term sheet for up to $75 million USD in debt financing, positioning the company to fast-track development of its flagship Queensway Gold project in Newfoundland, Canada. The financing addresses a critical component of the company's strategy to reach commercial production by the end of 2027.

The debt facility covers approximately two-thirds of the estimated $155 million Canadian Phase 1 capital expenditure for Queensway. CEO Keith Boyle emphasized the favorable terms secured through a competitive process, noting the two-year duration with an optional six-month extension aligns perfectly with the company's accelerated development timeline. The financing will fund long-lead equipment orders, early construction works, and detailed engineering activities essential to maintaining project momentum.

Queensway's economic proposition centers on robust production targets and competitive cost structures. The preliminary economic assessment projects average annual production of 69,000 ounces over four years, with potential for 100,000 ounces annually during initial high-grade production years. With all-in sustaining costs estimated at $1,300 per ounce, the project could generate approximately $400 million Canadian in free cash flow at current gold prices.

The company benefits significantly from existing regional infrastructure, particularly the permitted Pine Cove Mill that will process Queensway material. This infrastructure advantage substantially reduces capital requirements and permitting complexity compared to greenfield developments. Additionally, New Found Gold's Hammerdown operation is ramping to steady-state production in the first half of 2026, providing near-term cash generation and operational validation during Queensway construction.

Environmental permitting represents the next critical milestone, with the company expecting to submit its assessment application in April 2026. Management anticipates an expedited approval process similar to recent regional precedents, where environmental assessments have been completed in as little as 45 days. The convergence of secured financing, advancing permitting, and operational readiness positions New Found Gold to execute its development strategy and transition into a significant gold producer with substantial cash generation capacity.

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