Globex Completes Sale of Francoeur/Arntfield/Lac Fortune Gold Property to Yamana Gold Inc. for $15 Million

GLOBEX MINING ENTERPRISES INC. (GMX Toronto Stock Exchange, G1MN Frankfurt, Stuttgart, Berlin, Munich, Tradegate, Lang & Schwarz, L&S Exchange, TTM Zone, Stock Exchanges and GLBXF OTCQX International in the USA) is pleased to inform shareholders that it has completed its previously-announced sale to Yamana Gold Inc. (TSX:YRI; NYSE:AUY; LSE:AUY) of the FrancoeurArntfieldLac Fortune gold property in Abitibi, Québec as well as 30 claims in Beauchastel township and three claims in Malartic township, Québec. The FrancoeurArntfieldLac Fortune property adjoins Yamana's Wasamac Gold Mine project.

At closing, Globex received an initial payment of $4,000,000 from Yamana, satisfied by Yamana issuing 706,714 shares to Globex at a deemed price of $5.66 per share. As previously announced, the Purchase Agreement provides that Yamana will make the following additional cash payments to Globex, which Globex may elect to receive in Yamana shares:

On: - first anniversary of closing:
$3,000,000
- second anniversary of closing: $2,000,000
- third anniversary of closing: $3,000,000
- fourth anniversary of closing: $3,000,000

Globex retained a 2% Gross Metal Royalty on all mineral production from the properties, of which 0.5% may be purchased by Yamana for $1,500,000.

The 706,714 Yamana shares issued to Globex at closing are subject to restrictions on resale for a period of four months.

This press release was written by Jack Stoch, Geo., President and CEO of Globex in his capacity as a Qualified Person (Q.P.) under NI 43-101.

We Seek Safe Harbour. Foreign Private Issuer 12g3 – 2(b)
CUSIP Number 379900 50 9
LEI 529900XYUKGG3LF9PY95
For further information, contact:
Jack Stoch, P.Geo., Acc.Dir.
President & CEO
Globex Mining Enterprises Inc.
86, 14 th Street
Rouyn-Noranda, Quebec Canada J9X 2J1

Tel.: 819.797.5242
Fax: 819.797.1470
info@globexmining.com
www.globexmining.com

Forward Looking Statements: Except for historical information, this news release may contain certain "forward looking statements".  These statements may involve a number of known and unknown risks and uncertainties and other factors that may cause the actual results, level of activity and performance to be materially different from the expectations and projections of Globex Mining Enterprises Inc. ("Globex"). No assurance can be given that any events anticipated by the forward-looking information will transpire or occur, including closing of the transaction with Yamana Gold Inc., or if any of them do so, what benefits Globex will derive therefrom. A more detailed discussion of the risks is available in the "Annual Information Form" filed by Globex on SEDAR at www.sedar.com .

55,059,817 shares issued and outstanding


Primary Logo

News Provided by GlobeNewswire via QuoteMedia

The Conversation (0)
Gold bars stacked in front of US Federal Reserve seal, with red downward arrow.

Editor's Picks: Warsh Speaks, Gold and Silver Fall — Summer Price Run Over?

The gold price started strong this week, rising as high as US$4,685 per ounce early in the period before taking a tumble to the US$4,540 level.Silver was a similar story, although its high point of nearly US$71 per ounce came later in the week; the white metal then fell to around US$68.50.The... Keep Reading...
Gianni Kovacevic, lithium-ion battery.

Gianni Kovacevic: Gold Forecast, Triple-Digit Silver, My Top Conviction Now

Investor and author Gianni Kovacevic shares his top conviction right now, saying the most mispriced opportunity he sees for speculators is direct lithium extraction. He also weighs in on gold and silver, noting that all roads lead to gold — and silver will follow. Don’t forget to follow us... Keep Reading...
Wooden seesaw with "good deal" and "no deal" blocks on each end.

Allied, Zijin Pivot After US$4 Billion Buyout Falls Through

Allied Gold (TSX:AAUC,NYSE:AAUC) and Zijin Gold International (HKEX:2259,OTCPL:ZJNGF) have abandoned a previously announced US$4 billion takeover agreement amid cross-border regulatory hurdles, pivoting instead to a C$416.64 million private placement that grants Zijin a 9.2 percent stake in the... Keep Reading...
Gold bars with "5 Top Australian Mining Stocks" text overlay.

Top 5 Australian Mining Stocks This Week: FirstAu Spikes 50 Percent on Riverina Drill Plans

Welcome to the Investing News Network's weekly round-up of the top-performing mining stocks on the ASX.Companies focused on metals including gold, copper, scandium and nickel landed in the top five this week.Read on to discover this week's top gaining Australian mining stocks on the ASX and what... Keep Reading...
US Treasury check with the Statue of Liberty placed over US$100 bill.

Billionaire Druckenmiller Criticizes US Treasury's Bond Buyback Move

The US Department of the Treasury is roughly doubling the size of its long-dated bond buyback operations, a move that landed just as 30 year yields touched their highest level since 2007. The move has drawn a public rebuke from billionaire investor Stanley Druckenmiller over whether the American... Keep Reading...

Interactive Chart

Latest Press Releases

Related News