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The 5 Strategic Projects Quietly Defining the Next Decade of West's Critical Minerals SupplyMay 13, 2026 11:19 AM
PR Newswire (Canada) Issued on behalf of Greenland Mines Ltd.Seabridge's KSM was named a B.C. priority project on April 30. NioCorp broke ground on the Elk Creek mine portal in March. B2Gold's Goose Mine in Nunavut hit commercial production in October. Ivanhoe Electric's Santa Cruz copper PFS lands first cathode in 2028. The Western mega-asset list is short — and getting shorter.KEY TAKEAWAYS The list of Western-aligned, large-scale, long-life critical-mineral deposits actively progressing toward production in 2026 is short. Seabridge Gold's KSM (BC), NioCorp's Elk Creek (Nebraska), B2Gold's Goose Mine (Nunavut), and Ivanhoe Electric's Santa Cruz / Tintic projects (Arizona / Utah) are among the small handful that have crossed the threshold from "exploration story" to "active development with government backing or production milestone." Skaergaard now increasingly fits that list. On May 7, 2026, Greenland Mines Ltd. (Nasdaq: GRML) released SLR Consulting's independent metal-price sensitivity analysis on its Skaergaard Project, indicating 16.58 Moz palladium-equivalent Indicated and 21.92 Moz palladium-equivalent Inferred in the high-price case — a 45% Indicated grade uplift and 55% Inferred uplift on the same 2022 underground-constrained block model. The 2026 field, drill, and bulk-sample campaign is fully funded. Greenland Mines holds an 80% direct interest in the Project with an option on the remaining 20%, supported by SLR (geology / Qualified Person), GTK Mintec (metallurgy at the Geological Survey of Finland's Outokumpu facility), and WSP (environmental baseline). Greenland Mines and its 80%-owned subsidiary Major Precious Greenland A/S were admitted to the European Raw Materials Alliance on April 22, 2026 — placing the Project formally inside the EU's industrial framework for critical-raw-materials security.CHARLOTTE, N.C., May 13, 2026 /CNW/ -- American News Group News Commentary The Western critical-minerals development pipeline has a smaller short list than most investors realize.To make the list, a project needs scale, jurisdictional safety, advanced technical work, recent regulatory or operational momentum, and a credible path to financing. Not many projects in the entire Western Hemisphere clear all five gates simultaneously. The ones that do are quietly attracting the institutional, government, and strategic capital that will define the next decade of critical-minerals supply.SEABRIDGE GOLD: KSM, BRITISH COLUMBIASeabridge Gold (NYSE: SA) (TSX: SEA) owns one of those projects. The KSM Project in British Columbia's Golden Triangle hosts 7.3 billion pounds of copper and 47.3 million ounces of gold in proven and probable reserves (2.29 billion tonnes grading 0.64 g/t Au and 0.14% Cu) — among the largest undeveloped copper-gold deposits on Earth[1]. On April 30, 2026, the Province of British Columbia designated KSM as a provincial priority project, granting dedicated permitting coordination to streamline regulatory timelines under the Province's "Look West" strategy. The designation followed Seabridge's March 30 announcement of an updated Mineral Resource Estimate that added 6.8 million ounces of gold and 1.5 billion pounds of copper to the Measured and Indicated category. Twenty years and roughly C$1 billion of work have moved KSM well past exploration. Provincial backing is the next compounding signal.NIOCORP DEVELOPMENTS: ELK CREEK, NEBRASKANioCorp Developments (NASDAQ: NB) owns another. The Elk Creek Critical Minerals Project in southeast Nebraska is North America's only niobium-scandium-titanium deposit at Feasibility Study stage and is permitted for construction. On March 4, 2026, Congressman Adrian Smith and local Nebraska officials launched the inaugural excavation of the Elk Creek mine portal[2]. On April 9, 2026, NioCorp signed a non-binding term sheet with Traxys North America covering marketing and offtake for the entire remaining product slate from Elk Creek's first 10 years of operations, alongside a potential $30 million strategic investment from Traxys[3]. On October 23, 2025, NioCorp announced a Pentagon-funded scandium technology agreement with Lockheed Martin. NioCorp's product list — niobium, scandium, titanium, and several magnetic rare earths including neodymium, praseodymium, terbium, and dysprosium — sits squarely on the U.S. government's critical-minerals list.B2GOLD: GOOSE MINE, NUNAVUTB2Gold (NYSE American: BTG) (TSX: BTO) owns a third. The Goose Mine in Nunavut, Canada — the most advanced asset in the Back River Gold District — achieved commercial production on October 2, 2025. The Q1 2026 results released May 6, 2026 showed all four operating mines (Fekola, Goose, Masbate, Otjikoto) exceeded production expectations, with consolidated gold production of 237,763 ounces and free cash flow of $362 million[4]. Full-year 2026 guidance is 820,000 to 970,000 ounces. On April 20, 2026, B2Gold and Agnico Eagle announced a collaboration agreement on Goose-area assets. The Goose Mine is the operational proof point for what an Arctic-jurisdiction precious-metals project looks like once it crosses into commercial production.IVANHOE ELECTRIC: SANTA CRUZ AND TINTIC, U.S.Ivanhoe Electric (NYSE American: IE) (TSX: IE) owns a fourth. The Santa Cruz Copper Project in Arizona — chaired by Robert Friedland — completed its Preliminary Feasibility Study in June 2025, targeting initial construction in the first half of 2026 and first copper cathode production in 2028. The Tintic Copper-Gold Project in Utah and a 50/50 joint venture with Saudi Arabian Mining Company Ma'aden across approximately 48,500 km² of underexplored Arabian Shield round out a portfolio explicitly described by the Company as supporting "United States supply chain independence"[5]. Ivanhoe Electric's exploration mandate covers copper, nickel, vanadium, cobalt, platinum group elements, gold, and silver — a multi-metal mandate that overlaps directly with the metals contained in the Skaergaard intrusion.THE GRML POSITIONThat is the company Greenland Mines Ltd. (NASDAQ: GRML) is now keeping.The 2022 NI 43-101 Mineral Resource on the Skaergaard Project hosts 25.4 Moz palladium-equivalent and 23.5 Moz gold-equivalent across the combined Indicated and Inferred categories — one of the largest undeveloped Pd-Au-Pt deposits on Earth, with a gross undiscounted in-situ resource value of approximately $68 billion at February 2026 metal prices, calculated on an illustrative basis and before any technical or economic factors[6]. The May 7, 2026 SLR Consulting sensitivity work — applied to the existing underground-constrained block model with all geologic and technical inputs held constant — indicates 16.58 Moz palladium-equivalent Indicated and 21.92 Moz palladium-equivalent Inferred in the high-price case[7]. Greenland Mines holds an 80% direct interest with an option on the remaining 20%, executed through its 80%-owned Greenland subsidiary Major Precious Greenland A/S, which was admitted to the European Raw Materials Alliance alongside Greenland Mines on April 22, 2026[8]. The 2026 field, drill, and bulk-sample campaign is fully funded.The 2026 program will begin evaluating open-pit and bulk-mining scenarios alongside the underground concept — a separate, mine-method-based lever independent of any further metal-price assumption[7].President Bo Møller Stensgaard, Ph.D., described Skaergaard as: "a future operation in the making, with mine method and metal prices acting as levers."[7]READ THE ENTIRE REPORT ON GREENLAND MINES LTD HEREFive gates: scale, jurisdictional safety, advanced technical work, recent regulatory or operational momentum, and a credible path to financing.KSM has them. Elk Creek has them. Goose has them. Santa Cruz has them.Skaergaard now checks many of the same boxes, at an earlier stage.FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONSWhat did the May 7, 2026 SLR sensitivity study conclude?Applied to the existing 2022 underground-constrained Mineral Resource model, with all geologic and technical inputs held constant, the high-price sensitivity case indicates 16.58 million ounces of palladium-equivalent Indicated and 21.92 million ounces of palladium-equivalent Inferred — a 45% grade uplift in the Indicated category and 55% in the Inferred versus the 2022 base case[7].Where is the Skaergaard Project located?In Southeast Greenland, less than 1,600 kilometers from the U.S. eastern seaboard. Greenland Mines holds an 80% direct interest in the Project with an option on the remaining 20%, executed through its 80%-owned Greenland subsidiary Major Precious Greenland A/S[6].What is the European Raw Materials Alliance designation?On April 22, 2026, Greenland Mines and its 80%-owned subsidiary Major Precious Greenland A/S were admitted to the European Raw Materials Alliance, the industry-driven alliance established by the European Commission to secure reliable, sustainable access to critical and strategic raw materials for Europe's industrial ecosystems[8].Has GRML completed a feasibility study?No. The most recent technical work is the 2022 NI 43-101 Mineral Resource Estimate. Mineral Resources are not Mineral Reserves and do not have demonstrated economic viability. No preliminary economic assessment, pre-feasibility study, or feasibility study has been completed on the Skaergaard Project.For more information about Greenland Mines Ltd. (Nasdaq: GRML), visit the American News Group GRML profile.Article Sources:1. Seabridge Gold Inc., "Seabridge Gold's KSM Project Named a Priority Project by the Province of British Columbia," April 30, 2026; updated KSM Mineral Resource Estimate, March 30, 2026.2. NioCorp Developments Ltd., "Congressman Adrian Smith Starts Dig of NioCorp's Elk Creek Project Mine Portal," March 4, 2026.3. NioCorp Developments Ltd., "NioCorp Reaches Non-Binding Agreement with Traxys North America," April 9, 2026; "Pentagon Funds Joint Development Effort with NioCorp and Lockheed Martin to Develop a Scandium-Based Defense Technology," October 23, 2025.4. B2Gold Corp., "B2Gold Reports Q1 2026 Results," May 6, 2026; B2Gold and Agnico Eagle collaboration agreement, April 20, 2026.5. Ivanhoe Electric Inc., "Preliminary Feasibility Study for the Santa Cruz Copper Project," June 23, 2025; corporate disclosures.6. Klotho Neurosciences, Inc., Form 8-K and accompanying disclosures regarding the acquisition of Greenland Mines Corp., March 4, 2026; Greenland Mines Ltd. corporate disclosures.7. Greenland Mines Ltd., "Greenland Mines Reports Up To 45% – 55% Increase in Palladium Equivalent (PdEq) Grades at Skaergaard in Sensitivity Study," May 7, 2026.8. Greenland Mines Ltd., admission to the European Raw Materials Alliance announcement, April 22, 2026.CONTACT:
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info @therooster-2873Cautionary Note Regarding Mineral Resources: Mineral Resources are not Mineral Reserves and do not have demonstrated economic viability. The sensitivity cases referenced in this article are illustrative of the deposit's leverage to long-term metal price environments rather than economic estimates. No preliminary economic assessment, pre-feasibility study, or feasibility study has been completed on the Skaergaard Project. There is no certainty that any portion of the Mineral Resources will be converted to Mineral Reserves or that the Project will be brought into commercial production.DISCLAIMER:Nothing in this publication should be considered as personalized financial advice. We are not licensed under securities laws to address your particular financial situation. No communication by our employees to you should be deemed as personalized financial advice. Please consult a licensed financial advisor before making any investment decision. This is a paid advertisement and is neither an offer nor recommendation to buy or sell any security. We hold no investment licenses and are thus neither licensed nor qualified to provide investment advice. The content in this report or email is not provided to any individual with a view toward their individual circumstances. AmericanNewsGroup.com is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Market IQ Media Group, Inc. ("MIQ"). MIQ has been paid a fee for Greenland Mines Ltd. advertising and digital media from the company directly. There may be 3rd parties who may have shares of Greenland Mines Ltd., and may liquidate their shares which could have a negative effect on the price of the stock. This compensation constitutes a conflict of interest as to our ability to remain objective in our communication regarding the profiled company. Because of this conflict, individuals are strongly encouraged to not use this publication as the basis for any investment decision. The owner/operator of MIQ owns shares of Greenland Mines Ltd. which were purchased in the open market, and reserves the right to buy and sell, and will buy and sell shares of Greenland Mines Ltd. at any time without any further notice commencing immediately and ongoing. We also expect further compensation as an ongoing digital media effort to increase visibility for the company, no further notice will be given, but let this disclaimer serve as notice that all material disseminated by MIQ has been approved by Greenland Mines Ltd.; this is a paid advertisement, and we own shares of Greenland Mines Ltd. that we will sell, and we also reserve the right to buy shares of Greenland Mines Ltd. in the open market or through private placements, and/or other investment vehicles. While all information is believed to be reliable, it is not guaranteed by us to be accurate. Individuals should assume that all information contained in our newsletter is not trustworthy unless verified by their own independent research. Also, because events and circumstances frequently do not occur as expected, there will likely be differences between any predictions and actual results. Always consult a licensed investment professional before making any investment decision. Be extremely careful, investing in securities carries a high degree of risk; you may likely lose some or all of the investment.Logo: https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/2978841/American_News_Group_Logo.jpg View original content to download multimedia:https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/the-5-strategic-projects-quietly-defining-the-next-decade-of-wests-critical-minerals-supply-302771163.htmlSOURCE American News Group Original: The 5 Strategic Projects Quietly Defining the Next Decade of West's Critical Minerals Supply
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Why Smart Money is Securing Pivotal Gold Reserves NowApril 16, 2026 9:30 AM
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Issued on behalf of Lake Victoria Gold Ltd.USANewsGroup.com News CommentaryVANCOUVER, BC, April 16, 2026 /CNW/ -- Central banks are quietly draining physical gold supplies, scooping up a net 27 tonnes in February 2026 alone[1]. This is a pivotal move that mirrors the aggressive buying pace established last year. But the real issue driving market fundamentals is a looming supply wall. Global mine output managed just a 1% gain recently, and industry watchdogs warn that existing reserves are drying up faster than new deposits are found[2]. This undeniable supply crunch is redirecting institutional capital toward highly scalable, undervalued operators and reserve replacement players like Lake Victoria Gold Ltd. (TSXV: LVG) (OTCQB: LVGLF), Newmont (NYSE: NEM), Franco-Nevada (NYSE: FNV) (TSX: FNV), Alamos Gold (NYSE: AGI) (TSX: AGI), and B2Gold (NYSE-A: BTG) (TSX: BTO).
This tightening market environment is generating robust growth potential across the board. Major analysts now project 2026 targets between $4,700 and $5,200 per ounce, while Goldman Sachs recently pushed its year-end forecast to an impressive $5,400 due to massive ETF inflows and wealthy buyers stepping in[3]. Because of this, the race to secure proven reserves is heating up rapidly. According to S&P Global, overall gold deal value just hit a 15-year peak as producers aggressively hunt for permitted development assets with scalable production timelines[4].Lake Victoria Gold (TSXV: LVG) (OTCQB: LVGLF) recently secured a binding term sheet for a gold loan facility worth up to US$25 million from Monetary Metals, backed by up to 6,000 ounces of gold. The company also locked in a fully committed $3.0 million convertible debenture financing led by a long-term significant shareholder. Together, these deals give Lake Victoria Gold both near-term working capital and a funded path toward production at its Imwelo Gold Project in Tanzania.The gold loan is non-dilutive and production-linked. Repayment comes in gold ounces, not cash, so the facility scales naturally with output. The convertible debenture carries a 5.0% annual interest rate, converts at $0.31 per share, and includes half-warrants exercisable at $0.40. For a company at this stage, the structure is designed to move development forward without flooding the market with new shares."This financing allows us to immediately accelerate work programs on the ground at Imwelo and advance key initiatives across both Imwelo and Tembo without delay," said Marc Cernovitch, CEO of Lake Victoria Gold. "With capital now in place, our focus is on execution, progressing engineering, advancing site activities, and moving Imwelo toward development. At the same time, the Monetary Metals facility provides a clear pathway to larger-scale project financing, supporting our objective of bringing Imwelo into production."The financing builds on strong momentum across the company's Tanzanian portfolio. Lake Victoria Gold recently announced that Tanzania's government has formally begun incorporating its statutory 16% free carried interest in the Tembo mining licences, a required regulatory step that signals the project is advancing through the country's established framework. The company is also finalizing a binding agreement with Nyati Resources, a well-established Tanzanian mining operator, to begin toll milling at Tembo. That deal would allow Lake Victoria Gold to process material through an existing facility, opening a path to early cash flow without heavy upfront capital spending.At Imwelo, the project confirmed gold recovery rates of up to approximately 97% using conventional methods. A completed drill program at Area C returned grades including 11.88 g/t gold over 1.33 metres, and geotechnical studies supported consolidation into a single open pit design. The Tembo Project separately returned surface grades up to 35.45 g/t gold from artisanal sampling.Lake Victoria Gold holds a 100% interest in both projects, counts Barrick Gold among its strategic investors, and has a management, director, and strategic partners group that collectively owns more than 60% of outstanding shares.NOTE: For a Cautionary Note on Production Decision, please see the Disclaimer below.Read this and more news for Lake Victoria Gold at: https://usanewsgroup.com/2025/04/02/with-funding-commitments-in-place-a-gold-mine-is-being-built-and-this-stock-is-still-under-0-20/In other industry developments and happenings in the market include:Newmont (NYSE: NEM) reported 2025 mineral reserves of 118.2 million attributable gold ounces, maintaining its position as the holder of the largest gold reserve base in the industry, with the year-over-year decline from 134.1 million ounces driven primarily by the divestment of five non-core assets. The company's reserve grade held steady at 0.94 grams per tonne after adjusting for divested assets, and reserves were calculated using a conservative $2,000 per ounce gold price assumption, more than 20% below the three-year trailing average."In 2025, Newmont maintained its position of having the industry's largest gold reserve base, declaring 118 million ounces of reserves, representing decades of production life with meaningful upside," said Natascha Viljoen, President and CEO of Newmont. "Through the disciplined application of technical rigor in our leading exploration program, we remain focused on extending mine life, discovering new opportunities, and unlocking value across our world-class portfolio of operations and projects."Beyond gold, Newmont holds 12.5 million attributable tonnes of copper reserves and 442 million ounces of silver reserves, with ten or more years of reserve life at eight managed sites. The company has budgeted $240 million in total exploration spending for 2026, with 80% directed toward near-mine expansion and brownfields programs.Franco-Nevada (NYSE: FNV) (TSX: FNV) delivered record 2025 results, posting $1.82 billion in annual revenue, up 64% year-over-year, alongside $1.49 billion in operating cash flow and net income of $1.11 billion, both full-year records driven by higher precious metal prices and growing production across its royalty and streaming portfolio."The record increase in our annual cash flow allowed us to announce a 16% dividend increase in January this year," said Paul Brink, CEO of Franco-Nevada. "With the industry's largest portfolio of gold royalties, no debt and $3.1 billion in available capital we are uniquely positioned to continue to create shareholder value."Franco-Nevada enters 2026 with 2026 GEO guidance of 510,000 to 570,000 ounces, supported by a first full year of contributions from Côté Gold, Porcupine, and Valentine Gold, plus recently closed acquisitions including a gold stream on Casa Berardi and a new NSR with i-80 Gold. A potential restart of Cobre Panama, where stockpile processing could yield approximately 23,100 gold ounces and 265,000 silver ounces to the company, represents meaningful upside not yet reflected in guidance.Alamos Gold (NYSE: AGI) (TSX: AGI) has filed an NI 43-101 technical report for the Island Gold District Expansion Study in Ontario, Canada, supporting the expansion disclosure previously announced in February 2026.The technical report was prepared in accordance with National Instrument 43-101 Standards for Disclosure for Mineral Projects and is available on Alamos Gold's website and under its SEDAR+ and EDGAR profiles. The Island Gold District, located in northern Ontario, is among Canada's highest-grade underground gold operations and a cornerstone of Alamos Gold's long-term growth strategy. The expansion study advances the company's plans to significantly increase throughput and extend mine life at the district.Alamos Gold is a Canadian-based intermediate gold producer operating three North American mines: the Island Gold District, the Young-Davidson mine in Ontario, and the Mulatos District in Sonora, Mexico, with more than 2,400 employees and a development pipeline that includes the Lynn Lake project in Manitoba.B2Gold (NYSE-A: BTG) (TSX: BTO) reported positive results from its 2025 Back River Gold District exploration program in Nunavut, Canada, with infill drilling at the Llama deposit returning highlights of 41.95 g/t gold over 13.70 m and 17.95 g/t gold over 38.20 m. The program, backed by a $32 million budget, completed 28,599 m across 140 diamond drill holes, confirming continuity of high-grade mineralization sufficient to upgrade portions of Llama's Inferred resources to Indicated, where the existing Indicated estimate stands at 760,000 ounces grading 7.72 g/t gold.Drilling at the Nuvuyak deposit extended high-grade gold mineralization approximately 150 m to the north-northwest at depth, demonstrating potential to further extend mine life beyond the current Goose Mine life-of-mine plan. The Nuvuyak Inferred resource totals 700,000 ounces grading 8.26 g/t gold.Looking ahead, B2Gold has committed $46 million to the 2026 Back River Gold District exploration program, allocating $24 million to the Goose Mine and a significantly increased $22 million to regional exploration across the George, Boot, Boulder, Del, and Needle projects.FURTHER READING: https://usanewsgroup.com/2025/04/02/with-funding-commitments-in-place-a-gold-mine-is-being-built-and-this-stock-is-still-under-0-20/CONTACT:
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info @acblanke1DISCLAIMER: Nothing in this publication should be considered as personalized financial advice. We are not licensed under securities laws to address your particular financial situation. No communication by our employees to you should be deemed as personalized financial advice. Please consult a licensed financial advisor before making any investment decision. This is a paid advertisement and is neither an offer nor recommendation to buy or sell any security. We hold no investment licenses and are thus neither licensed nor qualified to provide investment advice. The content in this report or email is not provided to any individual with a view toward their individual circumstances. USA News Group is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Market IQ Media Group, Inc. ("MIQ"). This article is being distributed for Baystreet.ca media Corp, who has been paid a fee for an advertising from a shareholder of the Company (333,333 unrestricted shares). MIQ has not been paid a fee for Lake Victoria Gold Ltd. advertising or digital media, but the owner/operators of MIQ also co-owns Baystreet.ca Media Corp. ("BAY") There may also be 3rd parties who may have shares of Lake Victoria Gold Ltd. and may liquidate their shares which could have a negative effect on the price of the stock. This compensation constitutes a conflict of interest as to our ability to remain objective in our communication regarding the profiled company. Because of this conflict, individuals are strongly encouraged to not use this publication as the basis for any investment decision. The owner/operator of MIQ/BAY own shares of Lake Victoria Gold Ltd and reserve the right to buy and sell, and will buy and sell shares of Lake Victoria Gold Ltd. at any time without any further notice commencing immediately and ongoing. We also expect further compensation as an ongoing digital media effort to increase visibility for the company, no further notice will be given, but let this disclaimer serve as notice that all material, including this article, which is disseminated by MIQ on behalf of BAY has been approved by Lake Victoria Gold Ltd. Technical information relating to Lake Victoria Gold Ltd. has been reviewed and approved by David Scott, Pr. Sci. Nat., a Qualified Person as defined by National Instrument 43-101. Mr. Scott is a registered member of the South African Council for Natural Scientific Professions (SACNASP) and is a Director of Lake Victoria Gold Ltd., and therefore is not independent of the Company. Cautionary Note on Production Decision: The Company has not completed a feasibility study on the Tembo Project that establishes mineral reserves demonstrating economic and technical viability. Any decision to advance the Project toward production, including through potential toll milling or other third-party processing arrangements, is not based on a feasibility study of mineral reserves and therefore involves increased uncertainty and a higher risk of economic and technical failure.There is no certainty that any production decision will be made or that production will occur as anticipated. Risks include, without limitation, variations in grade and recovery, metallurgical performance, availability and terms of processing arrangements with third parties, capital and operating cost estimates, funding availability, and operational, regulatory, permitting, and other risks.This is a paid advertisement, we currently own shares of Lake Victoria Gold Ltd. and will buy and sell shares of the company in the open market, or through private placements, and/or other investment vehicles. While all information is believed to be reliable, it is not guaranteed by us to be accurate. Individuals should assume that all information contained in our newsletter is not trustworthy unless verified by their own independent research. Also, because events and circumstances frequently do not occur as expected, there will likely be differences between the any predictions and actual results. Always consult a licensed investment professional before making any investment decision. Be extremely careful, investing in securities carries a high degree of risk; you may likely lose some or all of the investment.SOURCES:https://www.gold.org/goldhub/gold-focus/2026/04/central-bank-gold-statistics-central-banks-stay-course-gold-february https://www.gold.org/goldhub/gold-focus/2026/03/you-asked-we-answered-are-we-running-out-gold https://capital.com/en-int/market-updates/gold-price-forecast-03-03-2026 https://www.spglobal.com/market-intelligence/en/news-insights/research/2026/03/mining-m-and-a-in-2025-copper-gold-remain-center-stage Logo: https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/2838876/5656770/USA_News_Group_Logo.jpg
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BeMetals Announces Agreement to Acquire Prospective Projects from Prospector Metals for Creation of a New Canadian-Focused Exploration CompanyApril 16, 2026 7:00 AM
ACCESS NewswireVANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / April 16, 2026 / BeMetals Corp. (TSXV:BMET)(OTCQB:BMTLF)(Frankfurt:1OI.F) ("BeMetals" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that it has entered into a share purchase agreement dated April 15, 2026 (the "Agreement") with Prospector Metals Corp. ("Prospector") (TSXV:PPP)(OTCQB:PMCOF)(Frankfurt:1ET0) pursuant to which BeMetals will acquire all of Prospector's non-Yukon mineral exploration projects in exchange for 29,400,000 common shares of BeMetals on a post-consolidation basis as described below (the "Acquisition").BeMetals' Interim CEO Kristen Reinertson, stated: "We are very pleased to announce this transaction with Prospector, which will provide BeMetals shareholders with a portfolio of prospective Canadian-focused projects and a combined team led by experience, backed by strength and driven by discovery. The new company, under the leadership of Rob Carpenter and a highly experienced board of directors and technical team, will actively explore the project portfolio and continue to pursue additional acquisition opportunities to provide further value and growth potential to shareholders."Prospector Co-Chairman and CEO Rob Carpenter stated: "This transaction provides Prospector shareholders the opportunity to benefit from this exciting and prospective project portfolio, under a dedicated leadership team. We are looking forward to working with the BeMetals team to create a new opportunity for shareholders through the development of Canadian mineral projects."Benefits for BeMetals ShareholdersThe Acquisition, once completed, would reposition the Company as a Canadian-focused explorer with a portfolio of prospective exploration projects providing a pathway to discovery success and growth.A newly combined leadership team with a track record of finding new discoveries and advancing exploration projects will direct the vision of the Company following the Acquisition.B2Gold Corp. (TSX:BTO)(NYSE American:BTG) ("B2Gold") will continue to be a major shareholder of the Company.The Company will continue to seek value from its non-Canadian asset portfolio which includes the Kazan Gold Project in Japan and the Pangeni Copper Project in Zambia.Transaction SummaryPrior to closing, BeMetals will undertake a consolidation of its issued and outstanding common shares on the basis of 1 new post-consolidation share for every 10 pre-consolidation shares (the "Consolidation"). BeMetals currently has 294,423,604 common shares outstanding and is expected to have approximately 29,442,360 common shares outstanding following the Consolidation.BeMetals will issue to Prospector 29,400,000 post-Consolidation common shares of BeMetals (the "Consideration Shares") representing approximately 49.9% of the post-closing issued and outstanding BeMetals shares in exchange for the acquisition of Prospector Subco Ltd., a wholly-owned subsidiary through which Prospector will hold its interests in Savant, Devon and Whitton mineral properties in Ontario, the TooGood project in Newfoundland, and certain marketable securities as described below (the "Subject Assets"). Prospector intends to distribute the Consideration Shares to its shareholders on a pro-rata basis immediately following closing.Following the issuance of the Consideration Shares, the Company is expected to have approximately 58,842,360 common shares outstanding.On closing, subject to the approval of the TSX Venture Exchange ("TSXV"):It is anticipated that B2Gold will own 28.4% of all issued and outstanding common shares of Lightning.Lightning will implement a new business model focused on acquiring and exploring for Canadian gold projects with an emphasis on evaluating advanced-stage opportunities that also exhibit excellent long-term exploration potential. The Prospector team will provide technical input, Dr. Robert Carpenter will serve as CEO of Lightning on an interim basis during the search for a full-time CEO, and Kristen Reinertson and Nick Furber will serve as the Corporate Secretary and CFO, respectively, of Lightning.BeMetals will undergo a name change to "Lightning Resource Corp." (the Company, on a post-transaction basis, "Lightning").The board of directors will be reconstituted such that it consists of five individuals of whom two will be nominated by each of Prospector and the Company and one will be mutually nominated. As at the date hereof, the nominees will be comprised of Dr. Robert Carpenter, Andrew Rockandel, Jay Sujir, Andrew Brown, and Roger Richer. Additionally, it is expected that Clive Johnson will join the board of directors of Lightning in Q3 2026.Closing of the transaction is subject to the satisfaction of certain closing conditions, including the approval of the TSXV, shareholders of the Company (if required), as well as an order of the Supreme Court of British Columbia permitting the distribution of the Consideration Shares as a return of capital to Prospector shareholders. The Acquisition is considered a reviewable transaction pursuant to the policies of TSXV. BeMetals and Prospector are considered Non-Arm's Length to each other under TSXV definitions by virtue of having B2Gold as a common insider as a result of B2Gold's shareholdings over 10% in each of the respective companies, however BeMetals and Prospector are not "related parties" as defined in National Instrument 61-101. The parties' current boards and management are independent of one another and the valuation of the proposed transaction was determined through arm's length negotiation by the parties' officers, and has been unanimously approved by both BeMetals' and Prospector's boards of directors. None of the parties engaged a financial advisor in respect of the Acquisition and there are no finder's fees payable to any person.Mark Connelly, Chairman of BeMetals, stated: "We're pleased to be announcing this transaction which aims to put BeMetals on a path to discovery success and growth. The proposed Lightning Resource Corp. team has great depth, including proven leadership and technical expertise, and has the support of all members of the BeMetals board, management and advisors."Directors of Lightning Resource Corp.Rob Carpenter - Chairman of the BoardDr. Carpenter is President, CEO and Co-Chairman of Prospector, with over 30 years of corporate and technical mineral exploration experience. He was Co-Founder, President and CEO of Kaminak Gold Corporation (acquired by Goldcorp) and led the company through the discovery of the 5 million-ounce Coffee Gold Project. Dr. Carpenter completed his Ph.D. at Western University, London, ON.Andrew Rockandel - DirectorMr. Rockandel is Executive Director of Prospector and is an accomplished entrepreneur whose four decades of business experience span mineral resources, renewable energy, forestry, and specialized chemicals. Involved in the junior mining market for over 25 years, he has helped found multiple junior companies, bringing together management teams, assets, and financing.Jay Sujir - DirectorMr. Sujir is a Partner in Farris' Mining and Securities practice groups and has nearly 30 years experience, acting for mining and other natural resources companies. He was called to the BC Bar in 1986 after obtaining his LLB from the University of Victoria. He obtained his BA (Economics & Philosophy) in 1981, also from the University of Victoria. Jay is recognized in the Best Lawyers (2025) directory, as a Lexpert Leading Lawyer in Canada (2024), and as a Lexpert Leading Energy & Mining Lawyer (2024).Andrew Brown - DirectorMr. Brown is Vice President, Exploration of B2Gold. He has over 25 years of experience in the mining industry and joined B2Gold in 2012. From 2004 to 2007, Mr. Brown was part of the Bema Gold exploration team, providing technical contributions to Kupol and Julieta Mine, in Russia and to Bema's South African operations. He was a founder and CEO of Laurentian Goldfields Ltd., a TSXV listed exploration company focused on early-stage gold exploration in Canada. Mr. Brown holds a B.Sc. (Hons) in Geology and an M.Sc. in Geology, both from Laurentian University in Sudbury, Ontario and is a Registered Professional Geologist (P.Geo) with the Engineers & Geoscientists of British Columbia.Roger Richer - DirectorMr. Richer is a founder of B2Gold and BeMetals, and an early member of Bema Gold. He served as the Executive Vice President, General Counsel of B2Gold from 2007 to 2022. Mr. Richer has over 30 years of experience in mining law, corporate finance and international business transactions and practices. He has served as a director or officer of several other public companies operating in the resource sector. He has a Bachelor of Arts and a Bachelor of Law degree from the University of Victoria.Clive Johnson - Future Director NomineeMr. Johnson is a founder of Bema Gold, B2Gold and BeMetals. Mr. Johnson currently serves as President, CEO & Director at B2Gold, overseeing the long-term strategy and development of the company and leads its executive team. At Bema Gold and B2Gold, Mr. Johnson was a driving force in each company's transition from a junior exploration company to an international intermediate gold producer. Collectively, he has raised over US$2 billion in equity and debt financings for the construction of numerous profitable operating mines around the globe.Portfolio of Subject AssetsSavant Project (Au): District-scale land position (24,197 ha) in a proven greenstone belt in northwestern Ontario, with underexplored iron formations and favorable shear zones providing opportunity for a discovery of size.Devon Project (Ni, Cu, PGEs): Located near Thunder Bay, Ontario, the Devon Project lies on the Archean craton margin, covered by a sulphide-bearing sedimentary basin, a known ideal geotectonic setting for major magmatic sulfide deposits.Whitton Project (Au, Ni, Cu, PGEs): Dominant land position in the Archean Heaven Lake greenstone belt located in northwest Ontario. Numerous nickel and PGE occurrences as well as potential for banded iron formation hosted gold mineralization.TooGood Project (Au): High-grade district-scale potential in Newfoundland with strong access and infrastructure, with a successful drill campaign in 2025 identifying a 15-km long target corridor. Currently optioned to TooGood Gold Corp. (TSXV: TGC) ("TooGood").Proprietary geological database relating to gold deposits in Ontario and Québec.Marketable securities consisting of 5,000,000 shares of TooGood, together with potential future share option payments under an option agreement with TooGood.$150,000 of funding related to a government grant for the Devon Project.About BeMetals Corp.BeMetals is a precious and base metals exploration company focused on advancing its portfolio of high-potential mineral projects, while continuing to evaluate additional acquisition opportunities. B2Gold is a strategic investor in the Company, currently owning approximately 37% of BeMetals' outstanding shares. The Company plans to explore the Savant Gold Project in northwestern Ontario, one of Canada's most prolific gold-producing regions which hosts several past producers as well as current operations, including the Red Lake and Musselwhite mines. The Company also has the Pangeni Copper Project in the Zambian Copperbelt. Here, BeMetals has discovered copper mineralization with geological characteristics and intersected widths and grades similar to that of large-scale copper mines in the same region. Additionally, the Company holds the Kazan Gold Projects in Japan.ON BEHALF OF BEMETALS CORP."Kristen Reinertson"Kristen Reinertson
Interim CEO, DirectorFor further information, please contact:Suzette Ramcharan
Telephone: +1-647-284-5315
Email: info@bemetalscorp.com
Website: www.bemetalscorp.comNeither 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 news release.Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking StatementsThis news release contains "forward-looking statements" and "forward-looking information" (as defined under applicable securities laws), based on management's best estimates, assumptions and current expectations. Such statements include but are not limited to, statements with respect to plans to actively explore the project portfolio and pursue additional acquisition opportunities; the anticipated benefits of the Acquisition and the transactions contemplated thereunder; the anticipated share ownership percentage of B2Gold in Lightning following closing; plans to complete the Consolidation, name change and reconstitution of the board and management teams of the Company; the timing and plans to pursue future exploration, development and advancement of the projects that comprise the Company's asset portfolio, and the acquisition of additional base and/or precious metal projects. Generally, these forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as "expects", "expected", "budgeted", "forecasts", "anticipates", "plans", "anticipates", "believes", "intends", "estimates", "projects", "aims", "potential", "goal", "objective", "prospective", and similar expressions, or that events or conditions "will", "would", "may", "can", "could" or "should" occur.The forward-looking information in this news release is based on the beliefs and assumptions of BeMetals management considered reasonable as of the date hereof, including but not limited to the assumption that all regulatory, stock exchange, regulatory and court approvals will be obtained in a timely manner and on reasonable terms; that conditions to closing of the Acquisition can and will be satisfied in a timely manner and as expected; that the nominees of each of Prospector and BeMetals to the board of directors of Lightning will not change; that management's projections will be validated over time; and general business and economic conditions will not change in a materially adverse manner. Should any one or more risks or uncertainties materialize or change, or should any underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results and forward-looking statements may vary materially from those described herein. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially include, but are not limited to, the following: unfavorable economic conditions; changes in financial markets; the impact of exchange rate fluctuations; unstable political conditions and developments; community relations; criminal activity; changes in regulatory requirements impacting the Company's operations; pandemics and epidemics; the sufficiency of current working capital; the estimated cost and availability of funding; and other risks and uncertainties involved in the mineral exploration and development industry. Although the Company has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in forward-looking statements, there may be other factors that cause results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended. There can be no assurance that such statements will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. The forward-looking statements and forward-looking information are made as of the date hereof and are qualified in their entirety by this cautionary statement. The Company disclaims any obligation to revise or update any such factors or to publicly announce the result of any revisions to any forward-looking statements or forward-looking information contained herein to reflect future results, events or developments, except as required by law. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements and information. Please refer to the Company's most recent filings under its profile at www.sedarplus.ca for further information respecting the risks affecting the Company and its business.SOURCE: BeMetals Corp.View the original press release on ACCESS NewswireOriginal: BeMetals Announces Agreement to Acquire Prospective Projects from Prospector Metals for Creation of a New Canadian-Focused Exploration Company
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@ = Adjourned MeetingType of MeetingA = Annual Meeting
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