Interview with Keith Boyle, Director & CEO of New Found Gold

Our previous interview: https://www.cruxinvestor.com/posts/new-found-gold-tsxvnfg-announces-75-million-loan-facility-agreement-for-queensway-9477

Recording date: 15th April 2026

New Found Gold Corporation is officially making the leap from an exploration company to an active gold producer. The company recently secured a robust new financing package that replaces a previous debt agreement, signaling strong institutional confidence. This unsolicited deal matches the original debt terms but adds a significant equity investment priced at the current market value with zero discount. This long-term partnership fully funds the CA$155 million capital cost for their flagship Queensway project in Newfoundland and includes a safety net for potential construction overruns.

The company's development timeline is moving aggressively to capitalize on this funding. Right now, New Found Gold is expanding its existing Pine Cove Mill processing capacity to handle upcoming production rather than building an entirely new facility. Their secondary Hammerdown project is already ramping up and is expected to hit commercial production in the second half of this year, generating steady interim cash flow. Meanwhile, construction at the primary Queensway site kicks off this summer. With engineering contractors already on site and permits expected shortly, Queensway remains perfectly on track to deliver its first gold by the end of 2027.

Financially, the Queensway project offers massive upside. The mine targets an initial annual output of roughly 100,000 ounces of gold. Thanks to an estimated all-in sustaining cost of just $1,300 per ounce, the project could generate over $300 million in free cash flow every year at current gold prices. By balancing debt and equity, CEO Keith Boyle and his team deliberately chose to limit financial strain, prioritizing guaranteed execution over avoiding minor shareholder dilution. Ultimately, this strategic funding ensures New Found Gold can comfortably build its operational future while leveraging strong margins in today's thriving market.

Learn more: https://www.cruxinvestor.com/companies/new-found-gold