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VANCOUVER, BC, Sept. 2, 2020
Acquires additional 65,000 acres in the Goodpaster Mining District, Alaska
VANCOUVER, BC, Sept. 2, 2020 /CNW/ - Tectonic Metals Inc. (TSXV: TECT) (OTCQB: TETOF) ("Tectonic" or the "Company") today announced the acquisition of two underexplored properties, collectively referred to as Carrie Creek, adjoining the Company's Tibbs Gold Project ("Tibbs") and a nearby polymetallic property, Mt. Harper. The properties comprise of 15,800 and 49,800 acres, respectively, Native Owned Land belonging to Doyon, Limited ("Doyon"), one of Alaska's largest Native Regional Corporations and private landholders. Doyon and Tectonic have once again formed a mutually beneficial mineral lease property agreement covering all aspects of exploration through to production, including royalties. The resulting agreement aligns the interests and expectations of all parties involved, reduces risk, and streamlines the process of advancing a project from discovery through to the development of a mine, if and when that is achieved.
Tony Reda, President and CEO of Tectonic Metals, commented, "The acquisition of three prospective properties at Carrie Creek and Mt. Harper represents another forward shift in the game for Tectonic as we ramp up our exploration activity in Alaska's Goodpaster Mining District. Carrie Creek's 15,800 acres more than doubles our existing Tibbs exploration acreage, which, with the addition of Mt Harper's 49,800 acres, adds an additional 65,600 acres of underexplored property to Tectonic's total. The Carrie Creek and Mt Harper properties not only represent a broadening of the exploration territory available to us and the creation of a district scale opportunity for Tectonic, but also a further strengthening of our already close partnership with one of Alaska's leading Native Regional Corporations, Doyon. Tectonic is proud of its strong working relationship with Doyon and our collaborative approach to structuring innovative lease agreements, which cover all aspects of exploration and production while supporting the local community by contributing to the Doyon Foundation, a non-profit charitable organization benefitting Doyon shareholders. We are committed to our goal of finding the next Alaskan gold mine and providing economic and social benefits to the communities in which we work and operate."
The addition of these three prospective properties contributes an additional 65,600 acres to Tectonic's total exploration territory in Alaska's Goodpaster Mining District ("Goodpaster") which hosts the operating Northern Star Resources (ASX: NST) ("Northern Star") Pogo Gold Mine ("Pogo"). These properties were last explored in the late 1990s and have been sitting dormant for over 20 years. Tectonic believes that through the application of newer geological models and analysis combined with modern day exploration techniques, the Company can unlock the potential of these newly acquired properties.
Carrie Creek Highlights
For additional information regarding the Carrie Creek property, please see details here and maps here.
Mt. Harper Highlights
For additional information regarding the Mt. Harper property, please see details here and maps here.
Tectonic-Doyon Exploration and Production Mineral Lease Agreement Highlights
The mineral lease agreement between Tectonic and Doyon (the "Agreement") grants Tectonic a 100% interest in both the Carrie Creek and Mount Harper properties. In line with Tectonic's business model and risk management strategy, the Agreement covers all aspects of exploration, development, production and royalties.
Expenditure Periods | Required Aggregate Exploration Expenditures over Period (US$) |
2020-2022 | $1,000,000 |
2023-2026 | $1,200,000 |
2027-2030 | $2,000,000 |
Each four-lease year period | $2,000,000 |
Tectonic is permitted to carry forward excess expenditures and apply them against a future expenditure period. Tectonic is required to spend at least 25% of its required aggregate expenditures for each expenditure period for the benefit of each the Carrie Creek Properties and the Mount Harper Property.
Qualified Person
Tectonic's disclosure of a technical or scientific nature in this press release has been reviewed, verified and approved by Eric Buitenhuis, M.Sc., P.Geo., Tectonic's Vice President Exploration, who serves as a Qualified Person under the definition of National Instrument 43-101.
About Tectonic
Tectonic Metals Inc. is a mineral exploration company created and operated by an experienced and well-respected technical and financial team with a track record of wealth creation for shareholders. Key members of the Tectonic team were involved with Kaminak Gold Corporation, the company that raised C$165 million to fund the acquisition, discovery and advancement of the Coffee Gold Project in the Yukon Territory through to the completion of a bankable feasibility study before selling the multi-million ounce gold project to Goldcorp Inc. (now Newmont Goldcorp) for C$520 million in 2016.
Tectonic is focused on the acquisition, exploration, discovery, and development of mineral resources from district-scale projects in politically stable jurisdictions that have the potential to host world-class orebodies.
Tectonic believes that responsible mineral exploration and development can positively impact the communities in which the company lives and operates and is committed to early and ongoing community engagement, best practices in environmental stewardship and the development of a strong safety culture. Whether at home or at work, the Tectonic team is grounded on the following core values: passion, integrity, patience, focus, perseverance, honesty, fairness, accountability, respect and a play big mindset. The company works for its shareholders and is committed to creating value for them.
On behalf of Tectonic Metals Inc.,
Tony Reda
President and Chief Executive Officer
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Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements and Historical Information
Certain information in this news release constitutes forward-looking information and statements under applicable securities law. Any statements that are contained in this news release that are not statements of historical fact may be deemed to be forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are often identified by terms such as "may", "should", "anticipate", "expect", "intend" and similar expressions and include, but are not limited to, statements with respect to the potential for mineralization at Tectonic's projects, benefits of the acquisition of properties, and any future exploration activities. The Company makes no representation or warranty regarding the accuracy or completeness of any historical data from prior exploration undertaken by others other than the company and has not taken any steps to verify, the adequacy, accuracy or completeness of the information provided herein and, under no circumstances, will be liable for any inaccuracies or omissions in any such information or data, any delays or errors in the transmission thereof, or any loss or direct, indirect, incidental, special or consequential damages caused by reliance on this information or the risks arising from the stock market.
Forward-looking information is not a guarantee of future performance and is based upon a number of estimates and assumptions of management at the date the statements are made including, among others, assumptions about future prices of gold and other metal prices, currency exchange rates and interest rates, favourable operating conditions, political stability, obtaining governmental and other approvals and financing on time, obtaining required licenses and permits, labour stability, stability in market conditions, availability of equipment, accuracy of any mineral resources, successful resolution of disputes and anticipated costs and expenditures. Many assumptions are based on factors and events that are not within the control of Tectonic, and there is no assurance they will prove to be correct.
Although Tectonic considers these beliefs and assumptions to be reasonable based on information currently available to it, they may prove to be incorrect, and the forward-looking statements in this release are subject to numerous risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause future results to differ materially from those expressed or implied in such forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements necessarily involve known and unknown risks, including, without limitation: the Company's ability to implement its business strategies; risks associated with mineral exploration and production; risks associated with general economic conditions; adverse industry events; marketing and transportation costs; loss of markets; volatility of commodity prices; inability to access sufficient capital from internal and external sources, and/or inability to access sufficient capital on favourable terms; industry and government regulation; changes in legislation, income tax and regulatory matters; competition; currency and interest rate fluctuations; and other risks.
Readers are further cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements as there can be no assurance that the plans, intentions or expectations upon which they are placed will occur. Such information, although considered reasonable by management at the time of preparation, may prove to be incorrect and actual results may differ materially from those anticipated. Forward-looking statements contained in this news release are expressly qualified by this cautionary statement. Although Tectonic has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in forward-looking information, there may be other factors that cause results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended. There can be no assurance that such information will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking information. Tectonic does not undertake to update any forward-looking information, except in accordance with applicable securities laws.
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