Interview with Hugh Agro, President & CEO of Revival Gold Inc.

Our previous interview: https://www.cruxinvestor.com/posts/revival-gold-tsxvrvg-fast-tracked-for-100k-production-by-2028-7341

Recording date: 28th July 2025

Revival Gold Inc. (TSXV: RVG) has successfully completed a $29 million Canadian financing round, marking a significant milestone for the gold developer as it advances two major projects in the western United States. The strategic investment was led by EMR Capital, a respected Australian mining investment firm founded by former Rio Tinto executives, who acquired a 12% stake in the company alongside Dundee Corporation's 5% position.

The financing structure stands out for its investor-friendly terms, consisting entirely of straight equity without warrants, royalties, or debt instruments. This clean approach preserves Revival Gold's operational flexibility while providing governance benefits through EMR Capital's board representation. CEO Hugh Agro emphasized the significance of attracting such sophisticated investors, noting that EMR Capital "typically buys private assets privately" but was drawn to Revival Gold's team and western US prospects.

The capital immediately funds an aggressive 50,000-foot drilling campaign across Revival Gold's flagship projects. At the Mercur project in Utah, the company plans 40,000 feet of drilling focused on converting inferred resources to measured and indicated categories to support a preliminary feasibility study. The program will deploy up to three drill rigs, with metallurgical testing building on previous results that achieved 84% average heap leach recoveries.

Revival Gold has established a clear production timeline, targeting Mercur production by 2028 with formal permitting beginning in early 2026. The project benefits from private land ownership and Utah's favorable permitting jurisdiction, factors that attracted the strategic investors seeking "gold in good geography" with a "capital efficient" production model.

The successful financing positions Revival Gold among well-funded North American gold developers, raising its pro-forma market capitalization to approximately $150 million Canadian and enhancing institutional accessibility. With substantial resources totaling 4.6+ million ounces across both projects and significant expansion potential, the company is well-positioned to capitalize on strong gold market fundamentals while advancing toward near-term production.

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