VersaBank (VBNK.TO) said Wednesday that an ECN Capital subsidiary will use its core structured receivable program (SRP) in the U.S.
This is the the second SRP program with ECN Capital, the company said.
The ECN subsidiary is expected to contribute at least $300 million in additional U.S. SRP fundings annually with initial funding expected shortly. VersaBank and ECN Capital believe the program could grow beyond $500 million per year in the future, a statement said.
DPM Metals (DPM.TO) after trade Wednesday said its gold-equivalent production increased in the second quarter, supported by strong performance at Chelopech and the continued ramp-up of Vares.The company produced 62,000 ounces of gold and 102,000 gold-equivalent ounces (GEOs) in the three months ended June 30. Gold sales totaled 55,000 ounces, while gold equivalent sales reached 87,000 ounces.Vares produced about 35,000 gold GEOs in the second quarter, the company said, adding that it "has continued to make strong progress at Vares, achieving targeted development rates averaging over 400 meters per month and processed 117,000 tonnes in the second quarter, a 48% quarter-on-quarter increase." The company also said Chelopech produced about 56,000 GEOs and Ada Tepe produced roughly 11,000 GEOs in the quarter.These are preliminary production results, DPM said, adding that it plans to release its second quarter operating and financial results after market close on July 30."Our continued return of capital program, which totaled over $49 million of share repurchases during the second quarter, reflect our confidence and excitement for DPM's continued exploration success, including the significant new discovery of the high-grade Brevene South Porphyry we announced in June," Chief Executive David Rae said.
Vermilion Energy (VET.TO) said Wednesday the Toronto Stock Exchange approved its plan to launch a normal-course issuer bid (NCIB).Under the bid, the company will purchase up to 15.16-million shares, about 10% of its public float as at June 30, over a 12-month period beginning on July 12.The total number of shares Vermilion is permitted to purchase on the Toronto Stock Exchange is subject to a daily purchase limit of 322,467 shares, the company said.The company's shares closed up C$0.61 to C$13.47 on TSX on Wednesday.