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RPX Gold CEO Discusses the Wawa PEA and Path to Production

RPX Gold’s chief executive outlined the company’s Preliminary Economic Assessment (PEA) for the Wawa Gold project, emphasizing a nine‑year mine plan that would average roughly 67,000 ounces of gold annually. The assessment assumes a $3,500 per ounce gold price and calls for a modest $50 million initial capital outlay, delivering a payback period of less than one year. The PEA proposes a staged, low‑risk development path: early cash flow is generated from near‑surface open‑pit mining, after which operations transition to underground extraction. Leveraging existing regional infrastructure, RPX is pursuing a toll‑milling arrangement to avoid building a dedicated processing plant, further trimming upfront costs. Management highlighted that this approach sidesteps the need for significant equity raises, limiting shareholder dilution. Key remarks from the CEO included, “We can pay back the capex in about six months,” and “Our toll‑milling talks are moving toward a letter of intent with a processing partner.” These statements underscore confidence in rapid cash generation and operational flexibility. If executed, the strategy could deliver early cash flow, accelerate the timeline to first gold, and preserve equity, positioning RPX Gold for stronger balance‑sheet health and potentially higher market valuation as the project moves toward a prefeasibility study in 2026.