Lundin Gold seals $450m finance package for Fruta del Norte; moves first gold forward

Canadian project developer Lundin Gold has unveiled a $400-million to $450-million financing package with the Orion Mine Finance Group (Orion) and Blackstone Tactical Opportunities to fund construction of its flagship Fruta del Norte project, in Ecuador. According to the Vancouver-based company, the financing provides the foundation for the development of Fruta del Norte and shows the growing support for mining investment in Ecuador.