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What to Know About a $356,000 Perpetua Insider Stock Sale Amid a 145% Price Surge

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What to Know About a $356,000 Perpetua Insider Stock Sale Amid a 145% Price Surge

A director at Perpetua Resources sold 13,148 shares worth $356,192 on January 5-7, representing 44.57% of direct holdings. This was the director's first open-market sale following a 145% stock price surge over the past year. The sale stemmed from exercising options and likely reflects personal portfolio management rather than loss of conviction, as the company recently broke ground on its Stibnite Gold Project and secured over $380 million in equity financing.

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While the insider sale could signal profit-taking, the article emphasizes this is likely routine portfolio management from option exercise rather than a loss of confidence. The company's recent achievements (project groundbreaking, $380M+ financing, potential $2B debt financing) and transition to execution phase suggest positive fundamentals. The 145% price surge and strong capital position offset concerns about the insider sale.