Sylla Gold Corp. (TSXV: SYG) ("Sylla" or the "Company") announces that it has amended the share purchase agreement (the "Agreement") with Namibia Critical Metals. ("NMI") to acquire four gold properties located in Namibia as announced on March 4, 2024. Under the agreement, Sylla is to acquire NMI's 95% interest in its Namibian subsidiaries that own the rights, title and interest to the Grootfontein, Erongo, Otjiwarongo, and Kaoko licences, (Figure 1) and certain associated assets.
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Sylla Gold Provides Update on Private Placement of Units
Sylla Gold Corp. (TSXV: SYG) (the "Company") announces that the Company has applied to the TSX Venture Exchange for an extension of its price protection for an additional 30 days in order to complete an additional tranche of the previously announced non-brokered private placement of up to 10,000,000 units at a price of $0.10 per unit for aggregate gross proceeds of up to $1,000,000 (the "Offering"). The first tranche of the private placement closed on January 3, 2022, for gross proceeds of $315,142.
For further details on the Offering, please refer to the Company's press releases of October 20, 2022, December 8, 2022 and January 3, 2023.
For more information, please contact:
Regan Isenor
President and Chief Executive Officer
Tel: (902) 233-4381
Email: risenor@syllagold.com
Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.
This news release contains certain "forward-looking information" within the meaning of applicable securities laws. Forward-looking information is frequently characterized by words such as "plan", "expect", "project", "intend", "believe", "anticipate", "estimate", "may", "will", "would", "potential", "proposed" and other similar words, or statements that certain events or conditions "may" or "will" occur. These statements are only predictions. Forward-looking information is based on the opinions and estimates of management at the date the information is provided, and is subject to a variety of risks and uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual events or results to differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking information. For a description of the risks and uncertainties facing the Company and its business and affairs, readers should refer to the Company's Management's Discussion and Analysis. The Company undertakes no obligation to update forward-looking information if circumstances or management's estimates or opinions should change, unless required by law. The reader is cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking information.
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Sylla Gold Amends Share Purchase Agreement to Acquire District Scale Land Package in Namibian Gold Belt
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Terms of the Agreement
As consideration for the Acquisition, the Company shall: (i) issue the Vendor 3,000,000 common shares (each, a "Common Share") in the capital of the Company at a deemed issuance price of $0.05 per Common Share; and (ii) shall pay an aggregate cash payment of $100,000 to the Vendor. The closing date of the transaction has been amended and extended to no later than August 31, 2024. All other terms of the agreement remain in full force and effect.
The Acquisition is subject to the satisfaction (or waiver) of a number of conditions precedent, including, but not limited to receipt of all regulatory approvals and the acceptance of the TSX Venture Exchange. All securities issued pursuant to the Acquisition will be subject to a statutory hold period of four months and one day from the issuance thereof, as applicable, in accordance with applicable securities laws.
Qualified Person Statement
All scientific and technical information contained in this news release was prepared and approved by Gregory Isenor, P.Geo., Director of Sylla Gold Corp. who is a Qualified Person as defined in NI 43-101.
For more information, please contact:
Regan Isenor
President and Chief Executive Officer
Tel: (902) 233-4381
Email: risenor@syllagold.com
Neither TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.
This news release contains forward-looking information which is not comprised of historical facts. Forward-looking information is characterized by words such as "plan", "expect", "project", "intend", "believe", "anticipate", "estimate" and other similar words, or statements that certain events or conditions "may" or "will" occur. Forward-looking information involves risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual events, results, and opportunities to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking information. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from such forward-looking information include, but are not limited to, changes in the state of equity and debt markets, fluctuations in commodity prices, delays in obtaining required regulatory or governmental approvals, and includes those risks set out in the Company's management's discussion and analysis as filed under the Company's profile at www.sedar.com. Forward-looking information in this news release is based on the opinions and assumptions of management considered reasonable as of the date hereof, including that all necessary governmental and regulatory approvals will be received as and when expected. Although the Company believes that the assumptions and factors used in preparing the forward-looking information in this news release are reasonable, undue reliance should not be placed on such information. The Company disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking information, other than as required by applicable securities laws.
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Sylla Gold Announces Intention to Consolidate
Sylla Gold Corp. (TSXV: SYG) (OTCQB: SYGCF) ("Sylla" or the "Company") announces its intention to consolidate its issued and outstanding common shares (the "Common Shares") on the basis of three (3) pre-consolidation Common Shares for every one (1) post-consolidation Common Share (the "Consolidation"). No fractional Common Shares will be issued and any fractional Common Shares will be rounded down to the nearest lower whole Common Share.
The Consolidation is subject to the approval of the TSX Venture Exchange, applicable securities regulatory authorities, and the approval of the shareholders of the Company. The Company anticipates that it will hold its annual and special shareholder meeting in May, 2024.
For more information, please contact:
Regan Isenor
President and Chief Executive Officer
Tel: (902) 233-4381
Email: risenor@syllagold.com
Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.
Certain statements contained in this news release constitute forward-looking information under applicable Canadian, United States and other applicable securities laws, rules and regulations, including, without limitation, statements with respect to the completion of the Acquisition, the conditions to the completion of the Acquisition that must be fulfilled and the anticipated benefits and advantages of the Acquisition. These statements relate to future events or future performance. The use of any of the words "could", "intend", "expect", "believe", "will", "projected", "estimated" and similar expressions and statements relating to matters that are not historical facts are intended to identify forward-looking information and are based on The Company's current beliefs or assumptions as to the outcome and timing of such future events. There can be no assurance that such statements will prove to be accurate, as the Company's actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in these forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause actual results and future events to differ materially from those anticipated in these forward-looking statements include the risks, uncertainties and other factors and assumptions made with regard to the Companie's ability to complete the proposed Acquisition; the Companie's ability to secure the necessary legal and regulatory approvals required to complete the Acquisition and the estimated costs associated with the advancement of the Property. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from the Companie's expectations include risks associated with the business of the Company; risks related to the satisfaction or waiver of certain conditions to the closing of the Acquisition; non-completion of the Acquisition; risks related to exploration and potential development of the Property; business and economic conditions in the mining industry generally; the impact of COVID-19 on the Companies' business; fluctuations in commodity prices and currency exchange rates; uncertainties relating to interpretation of drill results and the geology, continuity and grade of mineral deposits; the need for cooperation of government agencies and indigenous groups in the exploration and development of properties and the issuance of required permits; the need to obtain additional financing to develop properties and uncertainty as to the availability and terms of future financing; the possibility of delay in exploration or development programs and uncertainty of meeting anticipated program milestones; uncertainty as to timely availability of permits and other governmental approvals; and other risk factors as detailed from time to time and additional risks identified in the Company's filings with Canadian securities regulators on SEDAR+ in Canada (available at www.sedarplus.ca). Various assumptions or factors are typically applied in drawing conclusions or making the forecasts or projections set out in forward-looking information. Those assumptions and factors are based on information currently available to the Company. The forward-looking information contained in this news release is made as of the date hereof and the Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking information, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by applicable securities laws. Because of the risks, uncertainties and assumptions contained herein, investors should not place undue reliance on forward-looking information. The foregoing statements expressly qualify any forward-looking information contained herein.
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Sylla Gold Enters into Agreement to Acquire District Scale Land Package in Namibian Gold Belt
Sylla Gold Corp. (TSXV: SYG) (OTCQB: SYGCF) ("Sylla" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that it has entered into a share purchase agreement with Namibia Critical Metals Inc. ("NMI") to acquire four gold prospective properties encompassing 2,788 square kilometers, located in Namibia within the Central Namibian Gold belt. Sylla is to acquire a 95% interest in NMI's Namibian subsidiary that own the rights, title and interest to Grootfontein, Erongo, Otjiwarongo, and Kaoko Licences (Figure1).
Regan Isenor, President and CEO of Sylla, commented, "the Company is very pleased to acquire such an extensive land package of prospective ground in a truly emerging gold district. The Central Namibian Gold Belt continues to produce world class gold operations as well as new discoveries and we're looking forward to unlocking the value in these licences by applying some of the knowledge gained from the recent discoveries in the district. The licences Sylla is acquiring were assembled in proximity and on strike of significant operating gold mines and recent discoveries in favorable geology conducive to mineralization."
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The Namibia project consists of 4 licence areas;Â
Grootfontein- Comprising of two EPLs covering 1,392 km2, The Grootfontein licences are located 80 kilometers northeast of B2Gold's Otjikoto Gold Mine and 20 kilometers northeast of Osino Resources' Otjikoto East Project. A structural interpretation of the entire project area provided a detailed analysis of the area delineating the Grootfontein Shear Zone and associated second and third order structures considered favorable for gold mineralization.
Erongo- Covering an area of 263 km2 within the Navachab-Ondundu gold trend. There are numerous mineral occurrences within the project area including at least two gold occurrences. The area has been prospected but not systematically explored. Target areas on the properties include arsenic anomalies of 2.5km to 6km in length. The Erongo Project is underlain by the Kuiseb Formation which hosts Orsino Resources Twin Hills project 20km to the south.
Otjiwarongo- Covers 150 square kilometers in the heart of the Central Namibia Gold belt on strike with key structures of B2Gold's Otjikoto Mine.
Kaoko- 983 kilometers squared and covering a portion of the central part of the Kaoko Orogen stretching northward towards Angola. The license is under application. The Kaoko Orogen is remote and largely unexplored.
Terms of the Agreement
As consideration for the acquisition, the Company shall: (i) issue to NMI 3,000,000 common shares at a deemed issuance price of $0.05 per common share; and (ii) make a cash payment to NMI of $100,000.
Closing is subject to the satisfaction (or waiver) of a number of conditions precedent, including, but not limited to receipt of all regulatory approvals and the acceptance of the TSX Venture Exchange. All securities issued pursuant to the acquisition will be subject to a statutory hold period of four months and one day from the issuance thereof, as applicable, in accordance with applicable securities laws.
Qualified Person Statement
All scientific and technical information contained in this news release was prepared and approved by Gregory Isenor, P.Geo., Director of Sylla Gold Corp. who is a Qualified Person as defined in NI 43-101.
For more information, please contact:
Regan Isenor
President and Chief Executive Officer
Tel: (902) 233-4381
Email: risenor@syllagold.com
Neither TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.
This news release contains forward-looking information which is not comprised of historical facts. Forward-looking information is characterized by words such as "plan", "expect", "project", "intend", "believe", "anticipate", "estimate" and other similar words, or statements that certain events or conditions "may" or "will" occur. Forward-looking information involves risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual events, results, and opportunities to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking information. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from such forward-looking information include, but are not limited to, changes in the state of equity and debt markets, fluctuations in commodity prices, delays in obtaining required regulatory or governmental approvals, and includes those risks set out in the Company's management's discussion and analysis as filed under the Company's profile at www.sedar.com. Forward-looking information in this news release is based on the opinions and assumptions of management considered reasonable as of the date hereof, including that all necessary governmental and regulatory approvals will be received as and when expected. Although the Company believes that the assumptions and factors used in preparing the forward-looking information in this news release are reasonable, undue reliance should not be placed on such information. The Company disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking information, other than as required by applicable securities laws.
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Sylla Gold Exercises Option Agreement to Acquire 100% of the Deguefarakole Licence at Its Niaouleni Gold Project
Sylla Gold Corp. (TSXV: SYG) (OTCQB: SYGCF) ("Sylla" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that it has exercised its option to acquire a 100% interest in the Deguefarakole exploration licence at its Niaouleni Gold Project by issuing 3,000,000 Common Shares of the Company and amending the Option Agreement dated September 15, 2021 with Niaouleni Gold Inc. (the "Optionor") and Niaouleni Gold Mali SARL. The Deguefarakole licence is one of four exploration licences that comprise the Company's 17,200 sq. km. Niaouleni Gold Project located in the Republic of Mali.
The Niaouleni Gold Project is located in the Sanankoro-Kobada-Niaouleni Gold Corridor and all of the Company's exploration work to date has been completed within the Deguefarakole licence area which represents 9,200 hectares (Figure 1). Between August of 2022 and March 2023, the Company completed 76 reverse circulation drill holes on the Deguefarakole licence encountering anomalous gold grades over significant widths in 66 of 76 RC holes drilled on the property (see Sylla press releases dated August 29, 2022, September 13, 2022, and April 12, 2023). Drilling was mainly focused around the Niaouleni South Prospect. The Company's drilling activities extended the strike length at Niaouleni South to 700 m and remains open to the north, south and at depth. The Niaouleni South prospect sits approximately 6 km along strike from the Kobada gold deposit.
Figure 1: Map of the Niaouleni Gold Project in Mali
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Under the terms of the original Option Agreement, the final option payment required to exercise the Option included the issuance of 5,000,000 Common Shares of the Company and a cash payment of $500,000. Under the terms of the Amending Agreement, this has been reduced to the issuance of 3,000,000 Common Shares and the final cash payment requirement has been waived. The Company has issued 3,000,000 Common Shares to the Optionors, comprised of 2,000,000 Common Shares required to be issued up to the second anniversary of the Option Agreement, and the final issuance of 1,000,000 Common Shares on or before April 12, 2025. Upon issuance of the 3,000,000 Common Shares, the Option has been exercised in full and the Company has earned a 100% undivided interest in the Deguefarakole exploration licence.
In connection with the exercise of the Option, the Optionor has reserved a 3% net smelter returns royalty ("NSR") in its favour, subject to the ability of the Company to purchase up to 2% of the NSR (resulting in the remaining NSR being reduced to 1%) for a purchase price of $2,000,000.
Qualified Person Statement
All scientific and technical information contained in this news release was prepared and approved by Gregory Isenor, P.Geo., Director of Sylla Gold Corp. who is a Qualified Person as defined in NI 43-101.
For more information, please contact:
Regan Isenor
President and Chief Executive Officer
Tel: (902) 233-4381
Email: risenor@syllagold.com
Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.
This news release contains certain "forward-looking information" within the meaning of applicable securities laws. Forward-looking information is frequently characterized by words such as "plan", "expect", "project", "intend", "believe", "anticipate", "estimate", "may", "will", "would", "potential", "proposed" and other similar words, or statements that certain events or conditions "may" or "will" occur. These statements are only predictions. Forward-looking information is based on the opinions and estimates of management at the date the information is provided and is subject to a variety of risks and uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual events or results to differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking information. For a description of the risks and uncertainties facing the Company and its business and affairs, readers should refer to the Company's Management's Discussion and Analysis. The Company undertakes no obligation to update forward-looking information if circumstances or management's estimates or opinions should change, unless required by law. The reader is cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking information.
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TSX Venture Exchange Stock Maintenance Bulletins
TSX VENTURE COMPANIES
BULLETIN TYPE:Â Cease Trade Order
 BULLETIN DATE: October 6, 2023
 TSX Venture Company
A  Cease Trade Order has been issued by the British Columbia Securities Commission on October 5 , 2023  against the following company for failing to file the documents indicated within the required time period:
Symbol | Tier | Company | Failure to File | Period Ending (Y/M/D) |
AALI | 2 | ADVANCE LITHIUM CORP. | Annual audited financial statements for the year. | 2023-05-31 |
Annual management's discussion and analysis for the year. | 2023-05-31 | |||
Certification of annual filings for the year. | 2023-05-31 |
Upon revocation of the  Cease Trade Order, the Company's shares will remain suspended until the Company meets TSX Venture Exchange requirements. Members are prohibited from trading in the securities of the companies during the period of the suspension or until further notice.
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BULLETIN TYPE:Â Cease Trade Order
 BULLETIN DATE: October 6, 2023
 TSX Venture Company
A  Cease Trade Order has been issued by the British Columbia and Ontario Securities Commissions on  October 5, 2023, against the following company for failing to file the documents indicated within the required time period:
Symbol | Tier | Company | Failure to File | Period Ending (Y/M/D) |
DGTL | 2 | DGTL HOLDINGS INC. | Annual audited financial statements for the year. | 2023/05/31 |
Annual management's discussion and analysis for the year. | 2023/05/31 | |||
Certification of annual filings for the year. | 2023/05/31 |
Upon revocation of the  Cease Trade Order, the Company's shares will remain suspended until the Company meets TSX Venture Exchange requirements. Members are prohibited from trading in the securities of the companies during the period of the suspension or until further notice.
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MEDICUS PHARMA LTD. Â ("MDCX Â ")
 BULLETIN TYPE: New Listing-Shares
 BULLETIN DATE: October 6, 2023
 TSX Venture Tier 1  Company
Effective at the opening Wednesday, October 11, 2023 , the  shares of the Company will commence trading on TSX Venture Exchange. The initial trading price is CAD$2.75 . The Company is classified as a 'research and development in the physical, engineering and life sciences' company.
Corporate Jurisdiction:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Ontario
Capitalization:                      Unlimited  common shares with no par value of which
16,153,465 Â common shares are issued and outstanding
Escrowed Shares:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 10,752,088Â Â common shares
Transfer Agent:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Odyssey Trust Company
Trading Symbol:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â MDCX
CUSIP Number: 58471K 10 3
For further information, please refer to the Company's Prospectus dated September 18, 2023 .
Company Contact: Carolyn Bonner , President
Company Address:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â One First Canadian Place, Suite 3400, Toronto, Ontario , M5X 1A4
Company Phone Number:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â (610) 636-0184
Company Email Address: cbonner@medicuspharma.com
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23/10/06 Â - TSX Venture Exchange Bulletins
TSX VENTURE COMPANIES
AZTEC MINERALS CORP. ("AZT")
 BULLETIN TYPE: Private Placement-Non-Brokered
 BULLETIN DATE: October 6, 2023
 TSX Venture Tier 2  Company
TSX Venture Exchange has accepted for filing documentation with respect to a Non-Brokered Private Placement announced on August 8, 2023 and August 29, 2023 :
Number of Shares:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 6,891,839Â shares
Purchase Price: $0 .225Â per share
Warrants:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 3,445,919 share purchase warrants to purchase 3,445,919 shares
Warrant Exercise Price:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â $0.30 for a three-year period
Number of Placees:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 38Â placees
Insider / Pro Group Participation: | ||
Placees | # of Placee (s) | Aggregate # of Shares |
Aggregate Existing Insider Involvement: | 1 | 400,000 |
Aggregate Pro Group Involvement: | 2 | 533,339 |
Aggregate Cash Amount | Aggregate # of Shares | Aggregate # of Warrants | |
Finder's Fee: | $18,324 | N/A | 75,700 Warrants |
Finder's Warrants Terms: 19,180 of the finder's warrants issued entitle the holder to purchase one common share at the price of $0 .225Â for period of two years from the date of issuance. 56,520 of the finder's warrants issued entitle the holder to purchase one common share at the price of $0.30 for period of three years from the date of issuance.
The Company issued news releases on August 29, 2023 , September 25 , 2023 and October 4, 2023 confirming the closing of the private placement. Note that in certain circumstances the Exchange may later extend the expiry date of the warrants, if they are less than the maximum permitted term.
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PLAYGON GAMES INC. (" DEAL Â ")
 BULLETIN TYPE: Shares for Debt
 BULLETIN DATE: October 6, 2023
 TSX Venture Tier 2  Company
TSX Venture Exchange has accepted for filing the Company's proposal to issue 21,697,636 shares to five arm's length party and to settle outstanding debt for $1,518,834.48 at a deemed price of $0.07 per share. In addition, a further 10,347,494 shares will be issued to five non-arm's length parties at a deemed price of $0.07 to settle $ 724,324 .57Â of debt.
Number of Creditors:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 10 Creditor
Non-Arm's Length Party / Pro Group Participation: | ||||
Creditors | # of Creditors | Amount Owing | Deemed Price per Share | Aggregate # of Shares |
Aggregate Non-Arm's Length Party Involvement: | 5 | $ 724,324.57 | $0.07 | 10,347,494 |
Aggregate Pro Group Involvement: | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
For more information, please refer to the Company's news release on July 12, 2023 .
The Company shall issue a news release when the shares are issued and the debt extinguished.
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SURGE COPPER CORP. Â ("SURG Â ")
 BULLETIN TYPE: Shares for Bonuses
 BULLETIN DATE: October 6, 2023
 TSX Venture Tier 2  Company
TSX Venture Exchange has accepted for filing the Company's proposal to issue 1,544,540 bonus shares (the "Bonus Shares") to settle the amount of $204,431 in 2022 annual discretionary compensation to three members of the executive management of the Company.
The issuance of the Bonus Shares was approved by the disinterested shareholders at the shareholder meeting that was held on September 21, 2023 .
For more information, please refer to the Company's news release dated February 27, 2023 .
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Sylla Gold Corp. ("SYG Â ")
 BULLETIN TYPE: Private Placement-Non-Brokered
 BULLETIN DATE: October 6, 2023
 TSX Venture Tier 2  Company
TSX Venture Exchange has accepted for filing documentation with respect to a Non-Brokered Private Placement announced on September 5, 2023 :
Number of Shares:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 9,050,000Â shares
Purchase Price: $0 .05Â per share
Warrants:                  4,525,000 share purchase warrants to purchase  shares
Warrant Exercise Price: $0.10 for an eighteen (18) month period
Number of Placees:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 12 placees
Insider / Pro Group Participation: | ||
Placees | # of Placee (s) | Aggregate # of Shares |
Aggregate Existing Insider Involvement: | 3 | 3,350,000 |
Aggregate Pro Group Involvement: | 1 | 500,000 |
Aggregate Cash Amount | Aggregate # of Shares | Aggregate # of Warrants | |
Finder's Fee: | N/A | N/A | N/A |
The Company issued news releases on September 5, 2023 , and October 5, 2023 , confirming closing of the private placement. Note that in certain circumstances the Exchange may later extend the expiry date of the warrants if they are less than the maximum permitted term.
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TECTONIC METALS INC. Â ("TECT Â ")
 BULLETIN TYPE: Private Placement-Brokered; Private Placement-Non-Brokered
 BULLETIN DATE: October 6, 2023
 TSX Venture Tier 2  Company
Private Placement-Brokered
TSX Venture Exchange has accepted for filing documentation with respect to a Brokered Private Placement announced on May 9, 2023 :
Number of Shares:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 29,454,570 shares
Purchase Price: $0 .11Â per share
Warrants:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 14,727,286 share purchase warrants to purchase 14,727,286 shares
Warrant Exercise Price: $0.15 for a two-year period
Private Placement-Non-Brokered
TSX Venture Exchange has accepted for filing documentation with respect to a Non-Brokered Private Placement announced on May 9, 2023 , and August 10, 2023 :
Number of Shares:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 45,362,528 shares
Purchase Price: $0 .11Â per share
Warrants:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 22,681,264 share purchase warrants to purchase 22,681,264 shares
Warrant Exercise Price: $0.15 for a two-year period
Number of Placees:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 66 placees
Insider / Pro Group Participation: | ||
Placees | # of Placee (s) | Aggregate # of Shares |
Aggregate Existing Insider Involvement: | 2 | 20,078,789 |
Aggregate Pro Group Involvement: | N/A | N/A |
Agent's Fee:
Canaccord Genuity Corp. - $102,848.41 cash and 1,054,246 agent warrants
Research Capital Corporation - $7,475.67 cash and 70,860 agent warrants
Haywood Securities Inc. – 50,700 agent warrants
3L Capital Inc. - $17,867.68 cash and 277,673 agent warrants
Agent's Warrants Terms: Each non-transferable agent warrant entitles the holder to purchase one common share at $0.11 for two years from the date of issuance.
Aggregate Cash Amount | Aggregate # of Shares | Aggregate # of Warrants | |
Finder's Fee: | $104,659.00 | N/A | 951,447 Warrants |
Finder's Warrants Terms: Each non-transferable finder warrant entitles the holder to purchase a common share at $0.11 for two years from the date of issuance.
The Company issued news releases on June 26, 2023 , August 10, 2023 , and September 29, 2023 , confirming the closing of the private placement. Note that in certain circumstances, the Exchange may later extend the expiry date of the warrants if they are less than the maximum permitted term.
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WAROONA ENERGY INC. Â ("WHE Â ")
 BULLETIN TYPE: Halt
 BULLETIN DATE: October 6, 2023
 TSX Venture Tier 2  Company
Effective at 6:15 Â a.m. PST, Oct. 6, 2023 , trading in the shares of the Company was halted, pending news; this regulatory halt is imposed by Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada , the Market Regulator of the Exchange pursuant to the provisions of Section 10.9(1) of the Universal Market Integrity Rules.
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WAROONA ENERGY INC. Â ("WHE Â ")
 BULLETIN TYPE: Resume Trading
 BULLETIN DATE: October 6, 2023
 TSX Venture Tier  2 Company
Effective at 8:00 Â a.m. PST, Oct. 6, 2023 , shares of the Company resumed trading, an announcement having been made.
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Opawica Explorations
Investor Insight
A junior among the giants, Opawica Exploration’s strategic geographical advantage in the resource-rich Abitibi Greenstone Belt makes it a compelling investment opportunity.
Overview
Opawica Exploration (TSXV:OPW) is a Vancouver-based junior gold exploration company engaged in exploring and developing precious metal properties in Canada. Its flagship properties — Arrowhead, Bazooka and McWatters — are situated in the Abitibi Greenstone Belt, one of the most prolific gold-producing regions in the world. These projects, adjacent to some of the world’s largest gold producers, benefit from exceptional geological potential and established mining infrastructure.
Opawica is committed to sustainable and efficient exploration, utilizing advanced geological modeling and modern technologies to unlock the potential of its projects. Led by a highly experienced management team, Opawica is well-placed to become a pioneer in the next Canadian gold rush.
Company Highlights
- Opawica Exploration is focused on unlocking the value of its flagship projects through aggressive exploration and data-driven decision-making.
- Its flagship Bazooka project is strategically located along the Cadillac Fault Zone and features high-grade mineralization with significant historical and recent drilling success.
- The Arrowhead property, the company’s second flagship project, is located near major mining operations and is characterized by multiple mineralized zones and extensive drilling efforts confirming historical gold trends.
- The McWatters property represents a high-potential opportunity for resource expansion with visible gold showings and limited past exploration.
- The company’s portfolio of assets is in the Abitibi Greenstone Belt, one of the most prolific gold-producing regions globally, benefiting from exceptional geological potential and established mining infrastructure.
- Historical exploration on the properties includes over US$5 million in spending, extensive drilling campaigns revealing bonanza-grade intercepts, and validating mineralization potential.
Key Projects
Bazooka Project (Flagship)
Located in Canada’s highly prolific Abitibi Greenstone Belt, Bazooka spans approximately 1,200 hectares along 7 km of the Cadillac-Larder Lake Break in Quebec. It is contiguous with Yamana Gold’s Wasamac property and Yorbeau Resources’ Rouyn property. Located near operational gold mines, the property has excellent access to roads, power and water, facilitating year-round exploration.
Gold mineralization at the Bazooka project is associated with quartz-carbonate-sericite and talc-chlorite schists within sedimentary and ultramafic to mafic volcanic rocks. The Main Zone features significant silicification and visible free gold.
Historical exploration efforts on the Bazooka property include development of a 125-meter shaft and 634 meters of drifts in the 1950s by Eldona Gold Mines, and subsequent drilling campaigns by Lake Shore Gold and RT Minerals, which reported highlights such as 316.23 grams per ton (g/t) gold over 1 meter and 7.8 g/t gold over 17 meters.
Bazooka gold mineralization
Recent exploration work at Bazooka includes advanced 3D structural modeling and AI-driven target generation alongside multi-parameter airborne survey system (M-PASS) surveys. These efforts identified high-priority targets, culminating in the refinement of a robust geological model.
Going forward the company plans to complete approximately 10,000 meters of drilling across high-priority zones, focusing on resource delineation and advancing towards an economic assessment.
Arrowhead Project (Flagship)
The Arrowhead project is located in the Abitibi Greenstone Belt, surrounded by Agnico Eagle Mines’ holdings and near IAMGOLD’s Mouska Mine. Its proximity to established mines ensures access to robust infrastructure, including transportation networks and utility services, supporting efficient exploration efforts.
The asset hosts gold-rich volcanogenic massive sulphide (VMS) deposits, polymetallic veins, and quartz-carbonate auriferous veins. Historical exploration at Arrowhead identified 40 mineralized zones through drilling, alongside geochemical surveys that revealed VMS-style signatures and strong potential for gold mineralization.
A 2022 drill program consisting of 14 holes totaling 4,306 meters confirmed historical mineralization trends and extended gold anomalies. The integration of AI-driven geological modeling by ALS GoldSpot Discoveries further enhanced target generation for future drilling.
The company plans to initiate an exploration campaign on 25 permitted high-priority targets, aiming to validate and expand existing mineralized zones and progress the property towards resource estimation.
McWatters Project
Located along the Cadillac Fault Zone, adjacent to Yorbeau Resources’ Astoria Mine, the McWatters project benefits from a strategic location within a developed mining district, ensuring access to established roads, power and water infrastructure, facilitating logistical efficiency for exploration activities.
Mineralization at the McWatters property includes visible gold in quartz veins within deformation zones. Historical assays include 7.89 g/t gold over 3.05 meters. Limited historical exploration on McWatters identified multiple gold showings and promising drill intercepts, supported by geochemical and MMI studies that provide a foundation for further work.
Structural lineament interpretations and geological updates were conducted alongside advanced surveys to prioritize drill targets. Modern geophysical methods have identified several untested zones with strong mineralization potential.
Management Team
Blake Morgan – Chief Executive Officer
Blake Morgan has more than 15 years’ experience in capital markets, specializing in fundraising, IPOs and corporate development. He has successfully led companies through public offerings and raised significant capital for both private and public ventures. Previously, he held senior positions with Rio Tinto, BHP and Santos.
Marcy Kiesman – Chief Financial Officer
A CPA, CGA with over 15 years of expertise in public markets, Marcy Kiesman brings a combination of strategic financial planning, operational oversight and leadership, ensuring fiscal discipline and efficiency.
Philippe Harvard – Director
Philippe Harvard has more than a decade of experience in mineral exploration and entrepreneurship. As a principal of Investissements Gema, he has successfully acquired and developed mineral properties in Quebec. He is also the president of TelKel, an independent telecommunications company, and Cubicule Studio, a software engineering firm.
Owen King – Director
With 20 years of experience in financial markets and management consulting, Owen King has worked with public companies to assist in capital raises and business development. His expertise includes implementing quality management systems and fostering venture capital financing initiatives.
Opawica Explorations Inc. Announces Non-Brokered Private Placement for Aggregate Proceeds Up To CAD$1,500,000
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December 17 th 2024 TheNewswire - Vancouver, BC - Opawica Explorations Inc. (TSXV:OPW) (FSE:A2PEAD) (OTCQB:OPWEF) (the " Company " or " Opawica "), is pleased to announce that it intends to undertake a non-brokered flow-through private placement for gross proceeds of up to C$1,500,000 (the " Financing ").
The Financing will consist of the offering of units of the Company at a price of C$0.25 per unit (each a " Unit "), with each Unit comprised of one flow-through common share of the Company (each, a " FT Share ") and one-half of one non flow-through common share (" Share ") purchase warrant of the Company (each, a " Warrant "), with each whole Warrant entitling the holder to acquire one Share in the capital of the Company (each, a " Warrant Share ") at a price of C$0.40 per Warrant Share for a period of twenty-four (24) months after the closing date of the Financing. The Company also maintains a Warrant Acceleration option allowing Opawica to accelerate the expiry date of the Warrants if the daily trading price of the Common Shares on the TSX Venture Exchange is greater than $0.55 per Common Share for the preceding 10 consecutive trading days. All securities issued under the Offering and including Warrants will be subject to a four (4) month holding period. (If applicable)
The FT Shares will qualify as "flow-through shares" (within the meaning of subsection 66(15) of the Income Tax Act (Canada) (the "Tax Act"). All securities issued pursuant to the Financing will be subject to a hold period of four months and one day from the date of issuance.
The securities described herein have not been, and will not be, registered under the United States Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "U.S. Securities Act"), or any state securities laws, and accordingly, may not be offered or sold within the United States except in compliance with the registration requirements of the U.S. Securities Act and applicable state securities requirements or pursuant to exemptions therefrom. This press release does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation to buy any securities in any jurisdiction.
The company intends to use the net proceeds to drill new exploration targets at its Arrowhead and Bazooka properties in the Abitibi gold belt in Quebec, Canada
The private placement remains subject to the receipt of all required approvals, including the approval of the TSX-V, as well as execution of formal documentation.
Other Information
Further to the Company's news release of November 25, 2024 regarding the closing of the first tranche of the October 15, 2024 announced private placement; the Company wishes to provide a correction to the finders' fees paid which were announced as being C$18,020 cash and 120,133 share warrants. Â The correct amount compensated to finders was C$19,580 cash and 130,533 purchase warrants.
About Opawica Explorations Inc.
Opawica Explorations is a junior Canadian exploration company with a strong portfolio of precious metal and base metal properties within the Rouyn-Noranda region of the Abitibi gold belt in Quebec. The company's management has a great record in discovering and developing successful exploration projects. The company's objective is to increase shareholder value through the development of exploration properties using cost-effective exploration practices, acquiring further exploration properties, and seeking partnerships by either joint venture or sale with industry leaders.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Blake Morgan
President and Chief Executive Officer
Opawica Explorations Inc.
Telephone: 236-878-4938
Info@opawica.com
Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Service Provider (as the term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy of accuracy of this news release.
Forward-Looking Statements
This news release contains certain forward-looking statements, which relate to future events or future performance and reflect management's current expectations and assumptions. Such forward-looking statements reflect management's current beliefs and are based on assumptions made by and information currently available to the Company. Readers are cautioned that these forward-looking statements are neither promises nor guarantees, and are subject to risks and uncertainties that may cause future results to differ materially from those expected including, but not limited to, market conditions, availability of financing, actual results of the Company's exploration and other activities, environmental risks, future metal prices, operating risks, accidents, labor issues, delays in obtaining governmental approvals and permits, and other risks in the mining industry. All the forward-looking statements made in this news release are qualified by these cautionary statements and those in our continuous disclosure filings available on SEDAR plus at www.sedarplus.com. These forward-looking statements are made as of the date hereof and the Company does not assume any obligation to update or revise them to reflect new events or circumstances save as required by applicable law.
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Chris Vermeulen: Next Gold Targets and "Sweet Spot" to Buy; Silver and Bitcoin in 2025
Speaking to the Investing News Network, Chris Vermeulen, chief market strategist at TheTechnicalTraders.com, reviewed gold's impressive 2024 price performance and laid out where he sees the yellow metal going in 2025.
While he sees further upside potential until about the end of January, ultimately he expects gold to move sideways or lower for multiple months before starting another big rally that will last four to six years.
"That's when the miners are really going to participate, and we're going to see that everyone's going to want to be involved in the precious metals mining space. They're going to do those hundreds or thousands of percent returns when gold blasts off in this new economic reset," Vermeulen explained during the interview.
He also discussed his silver and platinum outlook, and shared why he recently decided to trade Bitcoin for the first time in 10 years. Vermeulen's short-term target in this "can't miss" trade is US$108,700.
Watch the interview above for his full thoughts on those and other topics.
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Barrick Update on Mali Operations
All amounts expressed in US dollars
Barrick Gold Corporation (NYSE:GOLD)(TSX:ABX) reports that although it had previously agreed on a framework to achieve a global resolution of the disputes with the Government of Mali over the Loulo-Gounkoto complex, it has to date been unsuccessful in arriving at a final resolution despite numerous good-faith attempts to negotiate and a willingness to compromise beyond its legal rights.
Barrick has engaged constructively with the Malian government and its external advisors over the past 12 months, addressing their requests for an increased share of the economic benefits generated by Loulo-Gounkoto. Notably, the government, a 20% shareholder, has to date received the majority of these benefits. Barrick's proposals toward a Memorandum of Agreement, which included significant concessions, have not been meaningfully considered and have been rejected by the Government of Mali. Even though the 2023 Mining Code has no application to existing operations such as Loulo-Gounkoto, the government insists on forcing Loulo-Gounkoto under the framework of that Code.
Local operating conditions have deteriorated significantly with employees imprisoned without cause and gold shipments blocked. If shipments remain suspended, Barrick will be compelled to suspend operations, further impacting the viability of this critical economic driver for Mali.
Strong Contribution to Mali's Economy
Over 29 years, Barrick has invested more than $10 billion in Mali, with its mines contributing 5% to 10% of the country's GDP annually. In 2023 alone, Barrick contributed over $1 billion to the economy. Loulo-Gounkoto remains one of Mali's largest taxpayers and employers, with 97% of its 8,000-strong workforce comprising Malian nationals. To date, the Malian state has received more than 70% of the economic benefits from the complex.
Pressure on Local Management
Since November 25, several senior members of Barrick's Malian management team have been imprisoned on unfounded charges, accompanied by concerning actions such as baseless tax and customs claims and the reported issuance of an illegitimate arrest warrant against Barrick's President and CEO. These actions raise serious concerns about the misuse of the criminal justice system.
This follows the earlier detention of Barrick management in September and similar incidents involving senior executives from other mining operators being jailed.
Commitment to Resolution
"Barrick has been a committed partner to Mali for nearly three decades, delivering significant value to stakeholders and communities," said Mark Bristow, Barrick President and CEO. "Recent developments further erode investor confidence in Mali's mining sector and will deter future investment. Nonetheless, in view of our long-standing commitment to the people of Mali, we remain open to constructive engagement with the government to resolve these issues while protecting the viability of this key economic driver for Mali."
Bristow emphasized the need for negotiations to be mutual, respectful of existing agreements, and aimed at preserving the long-term sustainability of the mining sector in Mali.
Barrick enquiries
Investor and media relations
Kathy du Plessis
+44 20 7557 7738
Email: barrick@dpapr.com
Website: www.barrick.com
Cautionary Statement on Forward-Looking Information
Certain information contained or incorporated by reference in this press release, including any information as to our strategy, projects, plans, or future financial or operating performance, constitutes "forward-looking statements". All statements, other than statements of historical fact, are forward-looking statements. The words "continue", "intended", "committed", "engage", "negotiate", "pursue" and similar expressions identify forward-looking statements. In particular, this press release contains forward-looking statements including, without limitation, with respect to: the status of negotiations with the Government of Mali in respect of ongoing disputes regarding the Loulo-Gounkoto Complex and Barrick's commitment to reach a mutually acceptable solution; the potential to increase the Government of Mali's share in the economic benefits of Loulo-Gounkoto; and Loulo-Gounkoto's partnership with the Government of Mali.
Forward-looking statements are necessarily based upon a number of estimates and assumptions including material estimates and assumptions related to the factors set forth below that, while considered reasonable by the Company as at the date of this press release in light of management's experience and perception of current conditions and expected developments, are inherently subject to significant business, economic, and competitive uncertainties and contingencies. Known and unknown factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements, and undue reliance should not be placed on such statements and information. Such factors include, but are not limited to: changes in national and local government legislation, taxation, controls or regulations and/ or changes in the administration of laws, policies and practices; expropriation or nationalization of property and political or economic developments in Mali and other jurisdictions in which the Company or its affiliates do or may carry on business in the future; fluctuations in the spot and forward price of gold, copper, or certain other commodities (such as diesel fuel, natural gas, and electricity); the speculative nature of mineral exploration and development; changes in mineral production performance, exploitation, and exploration successes; risks related to disruption of supply routes which may cause delays in construction and mining activities, including disruptions in the supply of key mining inputs due to the invasion of Ukraine by Russia and conflicts in the Middle East; risk of loss due to acts of war, terrorism, sabotage and civil disturbances; risks associated with new diseases, epidemics and pandemics; litigation and legal and administrative proceedings; employee relations including loss of key employees; increased costs and physical and transition risks related to climate change, including extreme weather events, resource shortages, emerging policies and increased regulations related to greenhouse gas emission levels, energy efficiency and reporting of risks; and availability and increased costs associated with mining inputs and labor. In addition, there are risks and hazards associated with the business of mineral exploration, development and mining, including environmental hazards, industrial accidents, unusual or unexpected formations, pressures, cave-ins, flooding and gold bullion, copper cathode or gold or copper concentrate losses (and the risk of inadequate insurance, or inability to obtain insurance, to cover these risks).
Many of these uncertainties and contingencies can affect our actual results and could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied in any forward-looking statements made by, or on behalf of, us. Readers are cautioned that forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance. All of the forward-looking statements made in this press release are qualified by these cautionary statements. Specific reference is made to the most recent Form 40-F/Annual Information Form on file with the SEC and Canadian provincial securities regulatory authorities for a more detailed discussion of some of the factors underlying forward-looking statements and the risks that may affect Barrick's ability to achieve the expectations set forth in the forward-looking statements contained in this press release.
Barrick disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by applicable law.
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Top 5 Canadian Mining Stocks This Week: O3 Mining Up 60 Percent on Agnico Eagle Takeover Deal
Welcome to the Investing News Network's weekly look at the best-performing Canadian mining stocks on the TSX, TSXV and CSE, starting with a round-up of Canadian and US news impacting the resource sector.
The S&P/TSX Venture Composite Index (INDEXTSI:JX) fell 1.12 percent on the week to close at 607.84 on Friday (December 13). Meanwhile, the S&P/TSX Composite Index (INDEXTSI:OSPTX) posted a 1.71 percent decrease to hit 25,274.3, and the CSE Composite Index (CSE:CSECOMP) sank 2.68 percent to reach 131.45.
The US Bureau of Labor Statistics released November consumer price index (CPI) data on Wednesday (December 11).
The report shows the all-items index increased by 0.3 percent monthly, compared to the 0.2 percent recorded in each of the previous four months. Core CPI was also up 0.3 percent, steady compared to the previous three months.
On an annualized basis, CPI increased by 2.7 percent, up from the 2.6 percent rise recorded in October. Core CPI, which excludes food and energy, was unchanged from October, increasing 3.3 percent.
Overall, the increase in the CPI shows some stickiness in inflation, but most analysts think the US Federal Reserve will cut interest rates by 25 points when it meets on December 17 and 18, before pausing in the new year.
In the commodities space, gold passed US$2,700 per ounce midweek, but finished the period virtually unchanged at US$2,648.34; silver sank 1.43 percent to US$30.54 per ounce. Copper lost just 0.23 percent for the week at US$4.20 per pound on the COMEX. More broadly, the S&P GSCI (INDEXSP:SPGSCI) was up 2.83 percent to close at 546.29.
Equity markets were mixed this week. The S&P 500 (INDEXSP:INX) fell 0.52 percent to end Friday at 6,051.08, while the Nasdaq-100 (INDEXNASDAQ:NDX) gained 0.96 percent to come in at 21,780.25. Meanwhile, the Dow Jones Industrial Average (INDEXDJX:.DJI) finished the week down 1.81 percent at 43,828.07.
Find out how the five best-performing Canadian mining stocks performed against that backdrop.
Data for this article was retrieved at 4:00 p.m. EST on December 13, 2024, using TradingView's stock screener. Only companies trading on the TSX, TSXV and CSE with market capitalizations greater than C$10 million are included. Companies within the non-energy minerals and energy minerals sectors were considered.
1. Orosur Mining (TSXV:OMI)
Weekly gain: 88.89 percent
Market cap: C$28.27 million
Share price: C$0.16
Orosur Mining is an explorer focused on the development of early to advanced-stage assets in South America.
Its flagship Anzá gold project in Colombia was previously a 49/51 joint venture with Minera Monte Aguila (MMA), a corporation owned equally by Newmont (TSX:NGT,NYSE:NEM) and Agnico Eagle Mines (TSX:AEM,NYSE:AEM).
Exploration has revealed multiple gold deposits at the site, which is located 50 kilometers west of Medellin, and according to Orosur sits along Colombia’s primary gold belt.
Orosur also owns several early stage projects: the El Pantano gold-silver project in Argentina, the Lithium West project in Nigeria and the Ariquemes project in Brazil, which is prospective for tin, niobium and rare earths.
Shares of Orosur jumped significantly following a November 28 announcement that it has completed its takeover of MMA. The acquisition gives Orosur 100 percent indirect ownership of the Anzá gold project.
Under the terms of the agreement, Newmont and Agnico will each receive a 0.75 percent net smelter royalty, plus a fixed royalty of US$37.5 per ounce of gold or gold equivalent on the first 200,000 ounces produced.
Since the transaction's completion, exploration has resumed at the Pepas prospect to test high-grade results from a 2022 drill program. On Friday, Orosur announced the delivery of initial assays, saying they confirm the previous results. The samples encountered grades of 5.58 grams per metric ton (g/t) gold over 75.1 meters from the surface, including an intersection of 13.68 g/t over 13.95 meters.
2. NOA Lithium Brines (TSXV:NOAL)
Weekly gain: 80.65 percent
Market cap: C$34.59 million
Share price: C$0.28
NOA Lithium Brines is advancing three projects in the lithium triangle area of Argentina's Salta province: the 37,000 hectare Rio Grande project, the 78,000 hectare Arizaro project and the 10,200 hectare Salinas Grandes project.
Of the three projects, Rio Grande is the most advanced. The company updated the resource estimate for the site in July, noting that measured and indicated resources had increased to 2,658,000 metric tons of lithium carbonate equivalent, with 2,039,000 metric tons of lithium carbonate equivalent in the inferred category.
Shares of NOA gained this week after the company said on Tuesday (December 10) that it has closed a C$13.5 million private placement with Clean Elements, a private holding company established to develop lithium assets. If Clean Elements exercises all warrants, it will receive 39.9 percent of outstanding common shares on a fully diluted basis.
NOA plans to use the proceeds of the offering to pay off debts and fund exploration work at Rio Grande.
3. O3 Mining (TSXV:OIII)
Weekly gain: 60.19 percent
Market cap: C$179.47 million
Share price: C$1.65
O3 Mining is a gold explorer and developer working to advance its assets in Québec, Canada.
The company’s Marban Alliance gold project is composed of 65 mining claims covering 2,189 hectares in Western Québec. Exploration at the site dates back to the 1940s and has seen drilling to a depth of 1,475 meters.
A prefeasibility study from 2022 outlines a pre-tax net present value of C$775 million for the asset with an internal rate of return of 30.2 percent and a payback period of 3.5 years.
O3 also owns the Horizon project, made up of 192 claims over 8,778 hectares directly to the northwest of Marban.
Shares of O3 jumped this week following news on Thursday (December 12) of a friendly takeover offer by major miner Agnico Eagle Mines. The offer, valued at C$204 million, will see Agnico Eagle purchase all outstanding common shares in O3 at C$1.67 each, a 58 percent premium to the closing price on December 11.
The news was followed on the same day by a joint announcement that O3’s largest shareholder, Gold Fields (NYSE:GFI), will support the transaction through a lock-up agreement with Agnico to tender its common shares in O3. Gold Fields owns approximately a 17 percent stake in O3.
4. KWG Resources (CSE:CACR)
Weekly gain: 50 percent
Market cap: C$19.19 million
Share price: C$0.015
KWG Resources is a chromite and base metals exploration company focused on moving forward at its Ring of Fire assets in Northern Ontario, Canada. It does business as the Canadian Chrome Company.
The firm's properties consist of the Fancamp and Big Daddy claims, along with the Mcfaulds Lake, Koper Lake and Fishtrap Lake projects. All are located within a 40 kilometer radius, and according to the company are home to feeder magma chambers containing chromite, nickel and copper deposits.
KWG is currently working with local First Nations to improve transportation to the region through the development of road and rail links. The company announced on November 7 that it had signed a memorandum of agreement with AtkinsRealis Canada in its capacity as a contractor representing the Marten Falls and Webequie First Nations.
The agreement will allow AtkinsRealis temporary access rights over some mineral exploration claims in support of work permits for an environmental assessment for the design, construction and operation of a multi-use, all-season road between the proposed Marten Falls community access road and the proposed Webequie supply road.
Once completed, the link will provide improved access to communities and mining companies in the region.
KWG did not release any news in the past week.
5. Vior (TSXV:VIO)
Weekly gain: 47.06 percent
Market cap: C$48.91 million
Share price: C$0.25
Vior is a gold exploration company with a portfolio of assets located in Québec, Canada.
The company’s main focus has been advancing its flagship Belleterre project in Southwestern Québec. The property consists of 635 claims covering an area of 350 square kilometres, and hosts the past-producing Belleterre gold mine, which produced 750,000 ounces of gold and 95,000 ounces of silver between 1936 and 1959.
Vior says that the mineralization trend at the property extends for 6 kilometers, and in addition to gold and silver has demonstrated the presence of copper, lead and zinc.
On September 24, Vior commenced a fully funded 60,000 meter drill program at Belleterre, which will operate through mid-2025. The company says it is the largest drill program at the site since the mine closed in 1959.
The first assays were announced on November 12, and the company reported high-grade gold at depth. The results include highlighted intercepts of 9 g/t gold over 1.2 meters from the Belleterre area, and 4 g/t gold over 1.2 meters from the Aubelle area. Vior said the results confirm the continuity and potential for expansion of mineralization at the site.
The company’s most recent announcement came on Thursday, when it announced that Mathieu Savard, Osisko Mining's former president, will become Vior's new president and CEO. He will be joined by Pascal Simard, who was Osisko’s vice president of exploration. Simard will hold the same role at Vior.
FAQs for Canadian mining stocks
What is the difference between the TSX and TSXV?
The TSX, or Toronto Stock Exchange, is used by senior companies with larger market caps, and the TSXV, or TSX Venture Exchange, is used by smaller-cap companies. Companies listed on the TSXV can graduate to the senior exchange.
How many companies are listed on the TSXV?
As of June 2024, there were 1,630 companies listed on the TSXV, 925 of which were mining companies. Comparatively, the TSX was home to 1,806 companies, with 188 of those being mining companies.
Together the TSX and TSXV host around 40 percent of the world’s public mining companies.
How much does it cost to list on the TSXV?
There are a variety of different fees that companies must pay to list on the TSXV, and according to the exchange, they can vary based on the transaction’s nature and complexity. The listing fee alone will most likely cost between C$10,000 to C$70,000. Accounting and auditing fees could rack up between C$25,000 and C$100,000, while legal fees are expected to be over C$75,000 and an underwriters’ commission may hit up to 12 percent.
The exchange lists a handful of other fees and expenses companies can expect, including but not limited to security commission and transfer agency fees, investor relations costs and director and officer liability insurance.
These are all just for the initial listing, of course. There are ongoing expenses once companies are trading, such as sustaining fees and additional listing fees, plus the costs associated with filing regular reports.
How do you trade on the TSXV?
Investors can trade on the TSXV the way they would trade stocks on any exchange. This means they can use a stock broker or an individual investment account to buy and sell shares of TSXV-listed companies during the exchange's trading hours.
Article by Dean Belder; FAQs by Lauren Kelly.
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Top Stories This Week: Gold Price Reacts to Inflation Data, Trump Makes Big Permitting Promise
The gold price rose early on this week, breaking US$2,700 per ounce on Wednesday (December 11).
The metal was reacting to the latest US consumer price index (CPI) data, which shows a 2.7 percent year-on-year increase for the month of November. That's up slightly from the 2.6 percent annual gain seen in October.
CPI was up 0.3 percent month-on-month, again higher than October's 0.2 percent rise. Core CPI, which excludes the more volatile food and energy categories, was up 3.3 percent year-on-year and 0.3 percent from the previous month.
The US Federal Reserve meets next week from December 17 to18, and was already widely expected to cut rates by 25 basis points, bringing the 2024 total to 100 basis points. This week's CPI data has further cemented those expectations.
Thursday (December 12) brought the release of producer price index (PPI) numbers out of the US, with the year-on-year increase for November coming in at 3 percent — above October's 2.4 percent and higher than projections. PPI was up 0.4 percent from the previous month, also higher than the 0.2 percent rise reported in October.
Core PPI was up 3.4 percent year-on-year and 0.2 percent from the previous month. Analysts believe the PPI data points to stickiness in inflation and indicates the US Federal Reserve's 2 percent target is further away than it looks.
"The Federal Reserve can feel largely pleased with the progress made on lowering high levels of inflation over the last couple years," Yahoo Finance quotes Rick Rieder, BlackRock global CIO of fixed income, as saying. "But the bulk of this progress is behind us now and inflation may remain stubbornly sticky near current levels for a time."
Gold finished the week about flat from where it began at US$2,646.63.
Bullet briefing — Trump talks permitting, Agnico to buy O3
Trump to fast track permitting
Incoming President Donald Trump caught the attention of resource sector investors this week with his promise of "fully expedited approvals and permits" for people or companies that invest at least US$1 billion in the US.
Trump announced the news on his social media platform Truth Social, but so far has provided little in the way of specifics. Even so, mining industry participants have taken the news as a positive sign that builds on his nominations of Chris Wright and Doug Burgum, who respectively will run the departments of energy and the interior.
Speaking recently to the Investing News Network, Chris Temple of the National Investor emphasized the importance of Burgum's appointment. Here's how he explained it:
"Not only is Burgum going to run the interior department, he is going to be a 'super czar,' if you will, who will oversee energy, and the (Environmental Protection Agency), and the interior department and the agencies — all of those who have got anything to do ... with permitting, with environmental issues, with all of these different things — not just for energy, but for metals, for mining and all of that.
Last but most important is that Burgum will be on the president's National Security Council ... So Burgum is going to have a much, much, much larger role in all of this than has been reported."
Agnico offers C$204 million for O3 Mining
M&A activity was in the air in the gold space once again this week as Agnico Eagle Mines (TSX:AEM,NYSE:AEM) announced plans to acquire O3 Mining (TSXV:OIII,OTCQX:OIIIF) in a friendly takeover deal.
The all-cash offer of C$1.67 per share represents a 58 percent premium to O3's closing share price on Wednesday and values the company at C$204 million. Agnico said in a press release that it expects O3's Marban Alliance project to complement its Canadian Malartic complex, a major gold operation located in Québec, Canada.
"The all-cash offer at a significant premium to market is an excellent outcome for our shareholders and is validation of the efforts made by the O3 Mining team" — José Vizquerra, O3 Mining
The deal was structured as a tender offer due to an ongoing Canada Post strike, meaning it doesn't require a shareholder vote at O3. Shares of O3 climbed substantially after the news and were up about 60 percent for the week.
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