Offtake Agreements as Alternative Financing Options
During challenging financial environments, funding from alternative sources can be the lifeblood of a company's growth strategy. It's no wonder that the smartest management teams in the mining sector often choose non-dilutive strategies such as non-smelter royalty agreements and offtake agreements to secure financing, paving the way for product development and market launch. Normally negotiated prior to the construction of a mine so as to secure a market for its output, an offtake agreement is orchestrated between a resource producer and a buyer for the purchase or sale of portions of future production. Sometimes, however, if the buyer's appetite for [...]