Perpetua Resources Corp. (PPTA) Stock: Deadline Nears in Securities Fraud Case Amid Capital Cost Revelation

TLDR

Class action lawsuit filed against Perpetua over misleading cost disclosures May 20, 2025, is the deadline to seek lead plaintiff role Stock plunged 22.4% on February 14 after project update Earnings expected between August 7–11, 2025 Current share price stands at $13.13 with a 1-year return of 132.80%

Perpetua Resources Corp. (NASDAQ: PPTA) stock trades at $13.13, up 9.97% on the day, even as it faces legal pressure over disclosures tied to its flagship project.

Perpetua Resources Corp. (PPTA) 

 Investors who bought PPTA stock between April 17, 2024, and February 13, 2025, are being urged to act quickly, with May 20, 2025, marking the deadline to participate as lead plaintiff in a securities fraud class action.

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The case stems from Perpetua’s February 13 update, where the company announced a drastic 75% increase in capital expenses for the Stibnite Gold Project. Costs surged by $952 million due to inflation, changes in construction strategy, and material choices. These included switching from timber to steel for electrical poles and deciding to build rather than lease the oxygen plant.

Stock Tumbles After Shocking Disclosure

Following the cost revelation, Perpetua shares fell by 22.4% to close at $9.29 on February 14, 2025, triggering investor losses. The lawsuit alleges the company misled shareholders by significantly underestimating the financial requirements of the project. Plaintiffs argue that earlier management claims of a 10–20% cost hike failed to reflect the true scale of spending required.

It is alleged that the company’s overly optimistic cost projections lacked a reasonable basis and concealed material risks associated with capital planning. The complaint accuses executives of providing misleading information about business operations and future prospects, directly impacting investor decisions.

Shareholder Meeting and Company Outlook

On May 16, Perpetua announced results from its 2025 Annual General Meeting held virtually on May 15. Shareholders voted in favor of all director nominees and ratified the appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the company’s auditor for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2025.

Perpetua Resources Reports Results of 2025 Annual Meeting https://t.co/6eb9WqtGuR Perpetua Resources Corp. today announced the results of its annual general meeting , which was held online through a virtual meeting platform on May 15, 2025. A total of 48,388,748 common shares w…

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A total of 67.9% of outstanding shares were represented at the meeting. All directors elected will hold office until the next annual meeting or until successors are appointed.

Strong Performance Despite Legal Trouble

Despite recent legal challenges, PPTA stock has shown significant resilience, delivering a 132.80% return over the past year and 24.10% year-to-date. Its 3-year return stands at a staggering 323.55%. The company’s market capitalization is $854.04 million, and its next earnings report is expected between August 7 and August 11, 2025.

As investors await further clarity on the lawsuit and the company’s financial direction, the May 20 deadline remains a key milestone for those seeking accountability.

 

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