By Adriano Marchese

Great Panther Mining Ltd. said Tuesday it has entered into prepayment agreements with two lenders worth $25 million to increase its financial strength.

The gold and silver producer said it has signed a $20 million gold dore prepayment agreement with Asahi Refining Canada Ltd., a wholly owned subsidiary of Asahi Holdings, Inc., as well as a $5 million lead concentrate prepayment agreement with Samsung C&T Corp.'s subsidiary, Samsung C&T U.K. Ltd.

"[The funding provides] us with increased financial strength and flexibility to execute on our objectives of replacing resources, extending mine life, and unlocking the regional potential of the Tucano Gold Mine," Chief Financial Officer Sandra Daycock said.

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