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American Eagle Gold Terminates Take-Over Bid for Pacific Booker MineralsJune 5, 2026 6:00 AM
NewsfileToronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - June 5, 2026) - American Eagle Gold Corp. ?(TSXV: AE) (OTCQB: AMEGF) ("American Eagle" or the "Company")? announces the termination of its take-over bid (the "Offer") for Pacific Booker Minerals Inc. (BKM: TSXV) ("Pacific Booker") effective immediately in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Offer and accompanying take-over bid circular of American Eagle dated April 14, 2026. Accordingly, no Pacific Booker shares will be taken up under the Offer and the Pacific Booker shares that have been deposited under the Offer will be promptly returned to Pacific Booker shareholders.American Eagle remains focused on executing its recently commenced 55,000-metre drill program at its 100%-owned NAK project, with the objective of adding scale, identifying additional high-grade zones, further de-risking the project, and advancing it toward development.American Eagle thanks the Lake Babine Nation for its support of the proposed acquisition of Pacific Booker and for the constructive relationship built in the region. The Company also wishes Pacific Booker shareholders success going forward.ABOUT AMERICAN EAGLEAmerican Eagle is dedicated to advancing its NAK copper-gold porphyry project in west-central British Columbia, Canada. The Company benefits from over $55 million in its treasury, bolstered by four key shareholders, including major mining companies South32 and Teck Resources Limited, and large strategic investors Eric Sprott and Ore Group. With substantial financial and technical resources, American Eagle Gold is well-positioned to drill, de-risk, and define the full potential of the NAK copper-gold porphyry project.Q.P. StatementMark Bradley, B.Sc., M.Sc., P.Geo., a Certified Professional Geologist and independent 'qualified person' for the purposes of Canada's National Instrument 43-101 Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Properties, has verified and approved the information contained in this news release.For further information please contact:Anthony Moreau, Chief Executive Officer
Phone: (416) 644-1567
Email: amoreau@oregroup.ca
www.americaneaglegold.ca- or -Shorecrest Group Ltd.
Phone: 1-888-637-5789 or (647) 931-7454 for collect calls outside North America
Email: contact@shorecrestgroup.comFORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTSThis news release contains certain "forward-looking information" and "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities legislation. Forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding the Company's strategy and plans for its 55,000 metre drill program at the NAK project, the derisking and advancement of the NAK project towards development, the return of deposited Pacific Booker shares, and the Company's ability to drill, de-risk, and define the full potential of the NAK copper-gold porphyry project. Forward-looking statements are based on a number of assumptions and are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond the Company's control, that could cause actual results and events to differ materially from those that are disclosed in or implied by such forward-looking statements. Such risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, exploration and development risks, commodity price fluctuations, financing and capital requirements, regulatory and permitting risks, and general economic and market conditions. Additional information identifying risks and uncertainties is contained in filings by American Eagle with Canadian securities regulators, which filings are available under American Eagle profile at www.sedarplus.ca. The Company undertakes no 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. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements.Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.To view the source version of this press release, please visit https://www.newsfilecorp.com/release/300311 Original: American Eagle Gold Terminates Take-Over Bid for Pacific Booker Minerals
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4週前
Drilling Underway at NAK: 2026 Season Has BegunMay 15, 2026 8:04 AM
NewsfileToronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - May 15, 2026) - American Eagle Gold Corp. (TSXV: AE) (OTCQB: AMEGF) ("American Eagle" or the "Company") confirms that drilling is now underway at its NAK copper-gold porphyry project in central British Columbia. Two diamond drill rigs are on site and turning, with the first holes of the 2026 campaign already in progress. A third rig is expected to be mobilized to site on or about May 25, 2026.With more than 50,000 metres planned across the current drill season, which is expected to run through into 2027, this is the largest exploration program the Company has ever undertaken. The program is fully funded from American Eagle's cash on hand and is designed to support a future maiden Mineral Resource Estimate and subsequent economic studies.CLICK HERE to View May 8, 2026 News Release Outlining 2026 Drill PlanAbout American Eagle Gold Corp.American Eagle is advancing the NAK copper-gold porphyry project in British Columbia's Babine district, supported by approximately $55 million in cash and cornerstone shareholders South32, Teck, Eric Sprott, and Ore Group.Anthony Moreau, Chief Executive Officer
416.644.1567 | amoreau@oregroup.ca | www.americaneaglegold.caQ.P. StatementMark Bradley, B.Sc., M.Sc., P.Geo., a Certified Professional Geologist and independent "qualified person" for the purposes of NI 43-101, has verified and approved the technical information contained in this news release.Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking StatementsThis news release contains certain "forward-looking information" and "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities legislation (collectively, "forward-looking statements"). Forward-looking statements are based on expectations, estimates, projections, and interpretations as at the date of this news release and involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors that may cause actual results, performance, or achievements to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements.Forward-looking statements in this news release include, but are not limited to, statements regarding: the scope, scale, timing, and progress of the Company's current drill program at the NAK project, which is expected to run through into 2027; the planned completion of more than 50,000 metres of drilling; the expected mobilization of a third drill rig on or about May 25, 2026; the program being fully funded from cash on hand; the use of drill results to support a future maiden Mineral Resource Estimate and subsequent economic studies; the anticipated flow and timing of results through the balance of 2026 and into early 2027; the Company's cash position; and other statements that are not historical facts. Forward-looking statements are frequently identified by words such as "plans," "expects," "anticipates," "intends," "believes," "estimates," "targets," "potential," "will," "may," "could," and similar expressions.Forward-looking statements are subject to a variety of risks and uncertainties, including, without limitation: risks related to mineral exploration and development activities; the interpretation of exploration and drill results; uncertainty as to whether exploration results will lead to the delineation of a mineral resource or support a maiden Mineral Resource Estimate or economic studies on the anticipated timeline or at all; commodity price fluctuations, in particular for copper and gold; financing risks; permitting and regulatory approvals; environmental and First Nations consultation risks; operational and logistical challenges, including weather, wildfires, and site access; availability of drill rigs, equipment, contractors, and personnel; changes in laws and regulations; market conditions; and general economic, market, or business conditions. 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.Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. The Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, except as required by applicable securities laws.Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.To view the source version of this press release, please visit https://www.newsfilecorp.com/release/297622 Original: Drilling Underway at NAK: 2026 Season Has Begun
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1月前
American Eagle Gold Launches Largest-Ever Drill Program at NAK with More Than 50,000 Metres PlannedMay 8, 2026 6:00 AM
NewsfileHighlights:Drilling commences May 14 with three drill rigsPhase 1 comprises 32 holes totalling 23,000 m, focusing on expansion drilling to increase the delineated footprint of mineralizationPhase 1 is 100% skid-accessed drilling utilizing existing trail networkAdditional drill rigs on standby to accelerate the program as the season progressesPhase 2 infill and expansion drilling anticipated to add ~30,000 m from September 2026 through March 2027Toronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - May 8, 2026) - American Eagle Gold Corp. (TSXV: AE) (OTCQB: AMEGF) (the "Company" or "American Eagle") is pleased to announce its Phase 1 drill program at the NAK property, scheduled to commence May 14, 2026. Ground crews are already on-site preparing access trails and drill pads in advance of the 2026 exploration season.Phase 1 DrillingThe Phase 1 program comprises approximately 23,000 m across 32 initial drill holes, representing less than half of the total meterage planned for the 2026-2027 drill season. The program has been designed to prioritize expansion of known mineralization, with systematic step-out drilling planned around the entirety of the Babine porphyry stock, the structural core of the NAK property. Select holes will also test higher-grade sub-zones, notably in the South Zone and centrally within the Babine Porphyry stock.All Phase 1 drilling is 100% skid-accessed via the existing historical trail network, enabling efficient mobilization and logistics.Click Here to View Phase 1 Drill PlanClick Here to Watch VP of Exploration Neil Prowse Discuss the Phase 1 Drill ProgramLooking Ahead: Phase 2The Phase 2 program, anticipated to run from September 2026 through March 2027, will build on Phase 1 results with infill and further expansion drilling targeting an additional 30,000 m. Winter drilling conditions will allow for aggressive follow-up in areas that may be difficult to access during summer and fall months, when unconsolidated and water-saturated surface cover is at its most challenging.Skid-accessed drilling provides considerable flexibility in program design, allowing hole orientations and sequencing to be continuously optimized as new geological and structural data are acquired, particularly in areas distal to zones of higher data density.The Phase 2 program will be designed to support the Company's initial Mineral Resource Estimate with the highest possible degree of confidence, while ensuring the full extent of the NAK mineralizing system is captured.Addition to Technical and Advisory TeamAmerican Eagle Gold is further strengthening its technical team by hiring Pierre Luc Richard, P.Geo, as a consultant to assist in moving the NAK Project forward through exploration to development. Pierre-Luc is President of PLR Resources Inc and has over 20 years of experience in the mining industry. Mr. Richard has a strong experience base on all aspects of exploration and mining operations, including project evaluation, mineral resource estimates, and project development. Specializing in mineral resource estimates and project evaluation for both potential acquisitions and corporate guidance, Mr. Richard has been contributing to more than 300 mandates for close to 100 different companies during his ongoing consulting career and authored/coordinated more than 100 Technical Reports under NI 43-101 Regulations and JORC. Mr. Richard will provide guidance to the Companies exploration team as drilling progresses toward an initial resource estimate.About American Eagle's NAK ProjectThe NAK Project lies within the Babine copper-gold porphyry district of central British Columbia, in Lake Babine Nation traditional territory. It has excellent infrastructure through all-season roads and is close to the towns of Smithers, Houston, and Burns Lake, B.C., which lie along a major rail line and Provincial Highway 16. Historical drilling and geophysical, geological, and geochemical work at NAK, which began in the 1960's revealed a very large near-surface copper-gold system that measured over 1.5 km x 1.5 km. Historical work however, only sparsely tested the system to shallow depths, leaving a compelling exploration target. Drilling initiated by American Eagle in 2022 returned significant intervals of high-grade copper-gold mineralization that reached much deeper than the historical drilling, indicating that zones of near-surface and deeper mineralization, locally with considerably higher grades, exist within the broader NAK property mineralizing system. Subsequent exploration seasons have continued to advance the scale, grade, and tenor of mineralization at NAK, leading to continued support from strategic shareholders Teck and South32.For the latest videos from American Eagle, Ore Group, and all things mining, subscribe to our YouTube Channel: youtube.com/@theoregroup.About American Eagle Gold Corp.American Eagle is dedicated to advancing its NAK copper-gold porphyry project in west-central British Columbia, Canada. The Company will benefit from over $55 million following the April 9th closing, bolstered by four key shareholders, including major mining companies Teck Resources Limited and South32, and large strategic investors Eric Sprott and Ore Group. With substantial financial and technical resources, American Eagle Gold is well-positioned to drill, de-risk, and define the full potential of the NAK copper-gold porphyry project.Anthony Moreau, Chief Executive Officer416.644.1567
amoreau@oregroup.ca
www.americaneaglegold.caQ.P. StatementMark Bradley, B.Sc., M.Sc., P.Geo., a Certified Professional Geologist and independent 'qualified person' for the purposes of Canada's National Instrument 43-101 Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Properties, has verified and approved the information contained in this news release.Forward-Looking StatementsCertain information in this press release may contain forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements in this press release include, but are not limited to: including statements relating to the closing of the financing with Teck and South32, the shareholdings of certain investors, the expected financial resources, the 2026-2027 drilling and exploration program or its anticipated results at the Company's NAK project, and other matters ancillary or incidental to the foregoing. This information is based on current expectations that are subject to significant risks and uncertainties that are difficult to predict. Therefore, actual results might differ materially from those suggested in forward-looking statements. American Eagle Gold Corp. assumes no obligation to update the forward-looking statements or to update the reasons why actual results could differ from those reflected in the forward looking-statements unless and until required by securities laws applicable to American Eagle Gold Corp. Additional information identifying risks and uncertainties is contained in filings by American Eagle Gold Corp. with Canadian securities regulators, which filings are available under American Eagle Gold Corp. profile at www.sedarplus.ca.Neither TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the TSX Venture Exchange policies) accept responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.To view the source version of this press release, please visit https://www.newsfilecorp.com/release/296622 Original: American Eagle Gold Launches Largest-Ever Drill Program at NAK with More Than 50,000 Metres Planned
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1月前
American Eagle Gold Thanks Lake Babine Nation for Providing Public Support of Proposed Acquisition of Pacific Booker MineralsMay 4, 2026 6:00 AM
NewsfileToronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - May 4, 2026) - American Eagle Gold Corp. (TSXV: AE) (OTCQB: AMEGF) ("American Eagle" or the "Company") is pleased to acknowledge the Lake Babine Nation's expressed support for American Eagle Gold's proposed acquisition of Pacific Booker Minerals Inc. ("Pacific Booker"), and welcomes the opportunity to meaningfully re-engage on the Morrison Project.Please View Lake Babine Nation News Release of Support "We are honoured by the trust placed in us by Chief Wilf, the Lake Babine Nation Council, and the broader community. Advancing the Morrison Project responsibly demands more than technical expertise, it requires the confidence and partnership of the Nations on whose territory we seek to operate. Indigenous partnership is foundational to responsible resource development in Canada. Trust is earned, not given, and we are committed to a continued relationship with the Lake Babine Nation that is enduring, transparent, and mutually beneficial," said Anthony Moreau, Chief Executive Officer of American Eagle Gold Corp.About American Eagle Gold Corp.American Eagle Gold Corp. is focused on advancing its NAK copper-gold porphyry project in central British Columbia, Canada. With substantial financial resources, strong strategic backing from South32, Teck, Eric Sprott, and Ore Group, and a growing technical foundation at NAK, the Company is positioned to pursue district-scale value creation in one of Canada's most important copper-gold belts.Anthony Moreau, Chief Executive Officer
416.644.1567
amoreau@americaneaglegold.ca
www.AmericanEagleGold.ca Q.P. StatementMark Bradley, B.Sc., M.Sc., P.Geo., a Certified Professional Geologist and independent 'qualified person' for the purposes of Canada's National Instrument 43-101 Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Properties, has verified and approved the information contained in this news release.Forward-Looking StatementsThis news release contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities laws. Forward-looking statements are frequently characterized by words such as "plan," "expect," "project," "intend," "believe," "anticipate," "estimate," "potential," "proposed," and similar expressions, or statements that certain events or conditions "may," "will," "could," or "should" occur. Forward-looking statements in this release include, but are not limited to, statements regarding the proposed acquisition of Pacific Booker Minerals Inc., the Company's ability to complete the proposed transaction on the terms described or at all, the anticipated benefits of the transaction, the potential for re-engagement and advancement of the Morrison Project, and the Company's plans and expectations with respect to Indigenous partnerships and project development.These statements are based on the Company's current expectations, assumptions, and beliefs, and involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors that may cause actual results or events to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Such risks and uncertainties include, among others, the ability to obtain necessary regulatory, shareholder, and third-party approvals, the satisfaction of closing conditions, general business, economic, competitive, political, and social uncertainties, risks related to the mining industry, changes in commodity prices, and the risk that the anticipated benefits of the proposed transaction will not be realized.Although the Company believes that the assumptions and expectations reflected in the forward-looking statements are reasonable, undue reliance should not be placed on these statements, as no assurance can be given that such expectations will prove to be correct. The Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, except as required by applicable securities laws.Neither TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the TSX Venture Exchange policies) accept responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.To view the source version of this press release, please visit https://www.newsfilecorp.com/release/295724
Original: American Eagle Gold Thanks Lake Babine Nation for Providing Public Support of Proposed Acquisition of Pacific Booker Minerals
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1月前
American Eagle Gold Responds to Pacific Booker Circular and Reaffirms Offer As The Best Path for ShareholdersMay 1, 2026 1:09 PM
NewsfileHighlights:Financing confirms valuation: Pacific Booker launched a financing on April 30 at an implied net price of approximately $1.75 per share – effectively the same price as American Eagle's offer of $1.76 — yet management continues to characterize the Offer as opportunistic. This contradiction speaks for itself.Offer represents a near four-year high: The Offer price delivered a premium across multiple trading benchmarks, including 20-day, 1-year, 2-year, 3-year, 4-year, 5-year, and 10-year volume weighted average prices.92% of tenure lost: The Morrison Project's original land package has been reduced by approximately 92%, fundamentally altering the technical and economic basis of the project. The 2009 Feasibility Study is invalid and cannot be relied upon.No permitting pathway under current management: Lake Babine Nation has stated it will not engage with Pacific Booker, eliminating the only viable route to permitting.No credible plan: After more than 17 years, Pacific Booker has produced no updated technical study, no development plan, no qualified geological or engineering team, and no institutional support.American Eagle offers a funded, executable reset: With approximately $55 million in cash, established First Nations relationships, and a qualified technical team, American Eagle is positioned to advance Morrison in a way Pacific Booker cannot.Shareholders are encouraged to review the full Offer at: www.pacificbookershareholders.com.Toronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - May 1, 2026) - American Eagle Gold Corp. (TSXV: AE) (OTCQB: AMEGF) ("American Eagle" or the "Company") has reviewed the Directors' Circular dated April 29, 2026 (the "Booker Circular") filed by Pacific Booker Minerals Inc. (TSXV: BKM) ("Pacific Booker").In our view, the Booker Circular does not address the central issue facing shareholders. After more than 2 decades, there remains no credible path to permit, finance, or advance the Morrison Project under current management. Nothing in the Booker Circular changes our view or provides any basis to modify our Offer.We continue to believe our proposal is fair and compelling for both American Eagle and Pacific Booker shareholders. The Offer price represented a near four-year high and delivered a premium across multiple trading benchmarks, including 20-day, 1-year, 2-year, 3-year, 4-year, 5-year, and 10-year volume weighted average prices. With limited recent trading liquidity, we believe the Offer represents the superior outcome for shareholders.We view the transaction as a reset opportunity for Pacific Booker shareholders, with meaningful upside potential as American Eagle leverages its established relationship with Lake Babine Nation to advance Morrison, capture operational synergies between NAK and Morrison, and deploy its strong balance sheet to unlock value across both assets."Pacific Booker still has not answered the only question that matters: how it intends to create shareholder value. After more than a decade, there is no credible plan to permit, finance, or advance Morrison. Rather than partner with American Eagle, which offers a funded platform, strong technical team, and established stakeholder relationships, the Company has chosen further dilution through an insider-led financing at an implied valuation of $1.75, just below the $1.76 price offered in American Eagle's bid.This is inconsistent with Pacific Booker's prior position that the Company was undervalued. It is now effectively financing at nearly the same level it publicly rejected, while diluting long-term shareholders through a tightly controlled, insider-led transaction. The recent share price movement appears reactive and unsupported by fundamentals. Without a credible transaction, there is little basis to expect current valuation levels to hold."— Anthony Moreau, Chief Executive Officer, American Eagle Gold Corp.THE FINANCING: WHAT SHAREHOLDERS NEED TO KNOWOn April 30, 2026, the day after filing a circular claiming American Eagle's offer was opportunistic and undervalued the Company, Pacific Booker launched a financing on maximum-discount terms:A maximum legally allowable discount to marketBroker compensation of 8% cash and 8% in warrantsThree-year full warrants attached with a strike price below Pacific Booker's closing price on date of this financingAllocation concentrated through insiders and their networkApplying a 40% volatility assumption and a Black-Scholes model, the warrants imply a value of approximately $0.63, placing the net issue price at approximately $1.75 per share. This is virtually identical to the $1.76 implied consideration under American Eagle's Offer, the same offer management publicly called inadequate the day before.Shareholders are entitled to ask: how can management declare on April 29 that $1.76 is opportunistic, then place shares at $1.75 on April 30? We believe this financing was structured not to advance the Morrison Project, for which there is no executable plan, but to place shares with insiders and friendly parties to consolidate control and frustrate the ability of all shareholders to freely consider the Offer.We call on Pacific Booker's board to immediately disclose the full participant list, the terms of each participant's involvement, and any direct or indirect relationships between those participants and the Company's directors, officers, and their associates. We further call on securities regulators to scrutinize this financing and its timing in the context of the outstanding Offer.FIRST NATIONS SUPPORT IS WITH AMERICAN EAGLEPacific Booker's recent statements suggest the Company is only now seeking to "re-engage with First Nations stakeholders" and "reset the permitting pathway," despite the Morrison Project having effectively stalled for more than a decade following the loss of its environmental assessment, related opposition from Lake Babine Nation and Pacific Booker's threatened legal action, time during which meaningful progress has evidently not been achieved.In response, Lake Babine Nation has publicly stated that it supports American Eagle Gold's proposed acquisition of Pacific Booker and welcomes the opportunity for a constructive reset in engagement on Morrison with American Eagle Gold. WHY THE BOOKER CIRCULAR FALLS SHORTAmerican Eagle has identified eight fundamental deficiencies in Pacific Booker's position that the Booker Circular fails to address:1. No credible path forward for MorrisonLake Babine Nation has stated it will not engage with Pacific Booker, eliminating the permitting pathway under current leadership.Approximately 92% of the original land package is no longer in place, leaving a project that is not configured for development.The Company lacks meaningful financial capacity and has demonstrated no ability to fund advancement.2. No viable development planKey studies are based on assumptions that no longer reflect the current land position or regulatory environment.The proposed work program does not address fundamental constraints on scale, infrastructure, or project economics.3. Weak stakeholder alignmentAfter more than a decade, Pacific Booker has not established the trust required with Indigenous stakeholders to advance the project.Lake Babine Nation has expressed clear support for American Eagle's approach and does not support Pacific Booker's current position.4. Insider financing inconsistent with stated valuationThe April 30 financing was launched on maximum discount terms, with high broker compensation and allocation concentrated through insiders and their network.The implied net price of approximately $1.75 (applying a 40% volatility assumption and a Black-Scholes model for the warrants) is effectively the same as the $1.76 offer management publicly rejected as inadequate the prior day.This directly contradicts Pacific Booker's assertion that American Eagle's offer undervalues the Company.The financing currently does not allow all Pacific Booker shareholders participation rights.5. Material tenure loss not properly addressedThe loss of approximately 92% of project tenure significantly alters the technical and economic foundation of the project.The 2009 Feasibility Study is stale-dated and no longer applicable to the current land position, yet continues to be referenced without adequate context or disclosure, all of which can be potentially misleading to shareholders.6. Limited financial capacityFollowing the recent financing, most proceeds are allocated to existing obligations, leaving minimal funds for technical work.The Company has not demonstrated an ability to raise capital to advance Morrison in any meaningful way.7. Dated technical foundationThe 2009 Feasibility Study does not reflect current cost, regulatory, or land conditions.Pacific Booker and its advisors lack access to the electronic data necessary to properly assess the Morrison's geologic or economic value. Possessing a written report without the underlying source data leaves them with no credible means to verify the data, assumptions, or conclusions on which that report relies.Identifying a resource on paper is one thing, demonstrating its value and validity through feasibility study without source material that those pounds in the ground can actually be converted into a viable project is another entirelyThe planned preliminary economic assessment effectively confirms the need for a full reset of technical assumptions, a reset Pacific Booker has neither the resources nor the relationships to execute.8. Qualified person concernsAmerican Eagle has been unable to verify that Mr. Kent Zehr is a Qualified Person under NI 43-101. As a result, Pacific Booker's disclosure practices may fall outside the requirements of NI 43-101, and if this is the case Pacific Booker's should issue a retraction of all investor facing documentation, news releases, reports, and circulars in which Mr. Zehr is designated as such. In any event the reports are stale-dated and should be reviewed with caution. These matters warrant clarification by Pacific Booker and should be reviewed by shareholders and regulators where appropriate.OUR OFFER IS NOT 'HOSTILE' — IT IS A DIRECT ENGAGEMENT WITH SHAREHOLDERS AFTER DECADES OF MANAGEMENT FAILUREAmerican Eagle approached Pacific Booker management in good faith on multiple occasions seeking a negotiated transaction. We continue to engage constructively in pursuit of a solution that genuinely serves all shareholders. Our decision to bring the Offer directly to shareholders is not hostility, it is a necessary response to a board and management team that have failed to advance Pacific Booker's sole asset for over a decade.The Directors' Circular does not provide a credible path to permit, finance, or build Morrison. It does not identify a qualified technical team. It does not demonstrate First Nations support. It does not explain how capital will be raised. It does not address the 92% land tenure loss. Instead, it layers lawyers, financial advisors, and a days-old opinion on top of a project that has not meaningfully advanced in 17 years.The board's response has been an insider financing, an inadequacy opinion produced under extreme time pressure and contingent in part on fees tied to the Offer's non-completion, and a circular with no credible plan, tells shareholders everything about whose interests are being served.RCI CAPITAL'S "INADEQUACY OPINION"Pacific Booker retained RCI Capital Group Inc., formally engaged just days before the Booker Circular was produced, to deliver what it characterizes as a "financial inadequacy opinion." This opinion was produced under extreme time pressure, without access to the proper data to make an informed opinion. The comparable transaction analysis it references, applying peer valuations of US$0.02-$0.05 per pound of copper, is inapplicable to Pacific Booker, whose project lacks a valid NI 43-101 report, intact tenure, First Nations and Provincial support, and a credible management team. Those benchmarks apply to assets Pacific Booker's Morrison Project does not resemble.FAIR VALUE IS SET BY THE MARKETThe Offer represented a near four-year high and delivered a meaningful premium across every relevant trading benchmark. For most of the past decade, Pacific Booker's shares traded at levels consistent with, or below, our Offer price, a reflection of the market's clear-eyed view of the Morrison Project's realistic prospects under current management.The recent spike in Pacific Booker's share price does not reflect genuine market consensus. Trading data shows extremely thin volume with price movement driven by what appears to be a single buyer. This is not the market speaking, it is a distorted signal with no meaningful depth. Without a credible transaction or development plan, there is little basis to expect current valuation levels to hold.AMERICAN EAGLE IS A WELL-CAPITALIZED, CAPABLE COMPANYThe Booker Circular characterizes American Eagle as inferior. The facts say otherwise. American Eagle holds approximately $55 million in cash, benefits from strategic support from South32, Teck, Eric Sprott, and Ore Group, and has grown its share price from approximately $0.02 to over $1.25. We have a qualified technical team, an established First Nations relationship with Lake Babine Nation, and a proven ability to raise and deploy capital.American Eagle's NAK project is being actively advanced with a 50,000+ metre drill program underway and a maiden resource estimate and Preliminary Economic Assessment targeted for 2027. That is what active, credible project advancement looks like. Pacific Booker shareholders deserve access to a platform that can actually deliver.IF THE OFFER IS SUCCESSFUL: A CREDIBLE RESET FOR MORRISONAmerican Eagle intends to reset Morrison across four key areas:1. Permitting reset: Modernize the permitting approach to reflect current regulatory expectations and redesign key elements to improve approval certainty.2. Stakeholder reset: Re-establish engagement with Lake Babine Nation and other stakeholders through consistent, solutions-focused consultation, building on American Eagle's existing and trusted relationship with the Nation.3. Regional consolidation: Integrate Morrison with American Eagle's nearby NAK project to create a consolidated, district-scale development platform in the Babine region, capturing shared infrastructure, optimized development sequencing, and improved capital efficiency.4. Strengthened platform: Leverage approximately $55 million in cash, a strong strategic shareholder base, and a proven technical team to advance both assets. Given the limitations of existing data at Morrison, American Eagle is prepared to invest the necessary capital to properly evaluate and advance the project under a modern framework.OUR MESSAGE TO PACIFIC BOOKER SHAREHOLDERSYou have been waiting long enough. After decades of inaction, you are owed a credible plan, not another circular built on a 2009 feasibility study, a tenure position that no longer exists, and advisors whose fees are tied to keeping the current board in place.American Eagle offers you a real alternative: ownership in a well-capitalized and active company, materially improved liquidity, exposure to a stronger technical and stakeholder platform, participation in district-scale upside across the Babine region, and a clearer, more credible path to value creation.We are speaking directly to you because your board has not given you a reason to believe it will. We urge every Pacific Booker shareholder to examine the record, review the Offer Documents in full, and make the decision that is right for you.Full details of the Offer, including instructions on how Pacific Booker shareholders can tender their shares, are included in the Takeover Bid Circular and accompanying documents, available on SEDAR+ and at:www.PacificBookerShareholders.com Anthony Moreau, Chief Executive Officer
Phone: (416) 644-1567
Email: amoreau@oregroup.ca
www.americaneaglegold.ca - or -Shorecrest Group Ltd.Phone: 1-888-637-5789 or (647) 931-7454 for collect calls outside North America
Email: contact@shorecrestgroup.comAbout American Eagle Gold Corp.American Eagle Gold Corp. is focused on advancing its NAK copper-gold porphyry project in central British Columbia, Canada. With substantial financial resources, strong strategic backing from South32, Teck, Eric Sprott, and Ore Group, and a growing technical foundation at NAK, the Company is positioned to pursue district-scale value creation in one of Canada's most important copper-gold belts.No Offer or SolicitationThis news release does not constitute an offer to buy or sell, or an invitation or a solicitation of an offer to buy or sell, any securities of American Eagle or Pacific Booker. The Offer is made exclusively by means of, and subject to the terms and conditions set out in, the Offer Documents. While the Offer will be made to all holders of Pacific Booker shares, the Offer will not be made or directed to, nor will deposits of Pacific Booker shares be accepted from or on behalf of, holders of Pacific Booker shares in any jurisdiction in which the making or acceptance of the Offer would not be in compliance with the laws of such jurisdiction.U.S. NoticeThe Offer Documents will be filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and the Offer is being made for the securities of a foreign company. The Offer is subject to disclosure requirements of a foreign country that are different from those of the United States. Financial statements included in the Offer materials, if any, have been prepared in accordance with foreign accounting standards that may not be comparable to the financial statements of United States companies. It may be difficult for you to enforce your rights and any claim you may have arising under the federal securities laws, since the issuer is located in a foreign country, and some or all of its officers and directors may be residents of a foreign country. You may not be able to sue a foreign company or its officers or directors in a foreign court for violations of U.S. securities laws. It may be difficult to compel a foreign company and its affiliates to subject themselves to a U.S. court's judgment. You should be aware that the issuer may purchase securities otherwise than under the Offer, such as in open market or privately negotiated purchases, in accordance with applicable law.Neither the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission nor any state securities commission has approved or disapproved of the securities to be issued in the Offer or passed upon the adequacy or accuracy of the Offer Documents. Any representation to the contrary is a criminal offense.Qualified PersonMark Bradley, B.Sc., M.Sc., P.Geo., a Certified Professional Geologist and 'qualified person' for the purposes of Canada's National Instrument 43-101 - Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Properties, has verified and approved the technical information contained in this news release.Forward-Looking StatementsCertain statements contained in this document constitute forward-looking statements or information (collectively "forward-looking statements"). Forward-looking statements are typically identified by words such as "anticipate", "continue", "estimate", "expect", "forecast", "budget", "may", "will", "project", "could", "plan", "intend", "should", "believe", "outlook", "objective", "aim", "potential", "target" and similar words suggesting future events or future performance. In particular, this document contains forward-looking statements pertaining to the expected delivery of the Offer Documents; the timing for acceptance of the Offer; the satisfaction of the conditions to the Offer; the anticipated strategic, operational and financial benefits and synergies that may result from the proposed combination between American Eagle and Pacific Booker, including expected cost synergies; that the Offer is the better option for Pacific Booker shareholders; and the ascribed share price market trading multiple to the combined entity and the resulting benefit to American Eagle and Pacific Booker shareholders.Although American Eagle believes that the expectations reflected in the forward-looking statements contained in this document are reasonable, there can be no assurance that such expectations will prove to be correct. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements included in this document. The forward-looking statements contained in this document speak only as of the date of this document. Except as expressly required by applicable securities laws, we do not undertake any obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statements.All references to $ or C$ in this news release are to Canadian dollars and all references to US$ are to U.S. dollars.Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.For the latest videos from American Eagle, Ore Group, and all things mining, subscribe to our YouTube Channel: youtube.com/@theoregroup.To view the source version of this press release, please visit https://www.newsfilecorp.com/release/295507
Original: American Eagle Gold Responds to Pacific Booker Circular and Reaffirms Offer As The Best Path for Shareholders
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American Eagle Gold Commences Unsolicited Offer for Pacific Booker MineralsApril 14, 2026 6:34 AM
NewsfileHighlights:Compelling offer: Pacific Booker shareholders will receive 1.41 American Eagle common shares for each Pacific Booker share held. Lake Babine Nation support: American Eagle has the support of Lake Babine Nation to pursue the acquisition and reset engagement on the Morrison Project. District-scale consolidation: Combines the NAK and Morrison Projects into a unified Babine District platform with strong regional development potential. Strong balance sheet and backing: American Eagle has $55 million in cash and strategic shareholders that include South32, Teck, Eric Sprott and Ore Group. Technical and strategic upside: Morrison Project adds a defined resource base with advanced testwork and technical studies, while the NAK Project contributes exploration upside, emerging higher-grade zones, and scale. Clearer path for shareholders: The Offer provides Pacific Booker shareholders with liquidity, meaningful participation in an active catalyst driven public vehicle, and exposure to a better-capitalized and more credible regional developer. Toronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - April 14, 2026) - American Eagle Gold Corp. ? (TSXV: AE) ("American Eagle" or the "Company")? announced today that it has commenced an offer (the "Offer") to acquire all of the issued and outstanding common shares of Pacific Booker Minerals Inc. (TSXV: BKM) ("Pacific Booker") in exchange for 1.41 common shares of American Eagle (the "American Eagle Shares") for each Pacific Booker share.The Offer values Pacific Booker at C$1.76 per share and represents a premium of 31% to Pacific Booker shareholders based upon the closing prices on April 13, 2026, being the trading day immediately prior to this announcement. The Offer implies a total equity value of approximately C$31 million on a fully diluted, in-the-money basis, and Pacific Booker shareholders are expected to own approximately 10% of the combined entity upon completion of the transaction."Lake Babine Nation supports American Eagle's proposed acquisition of the Morrison Project and under American Eagle's leadership, would welcome the opportunity for a constructive reset in engagement on Morrison. American Eagle has built trust with Lake Babine Nation through consistent communication and collaborative consultation," said Chief Wilf Adam of Lake Babine Nation.Anthony Moreau, CEO of American Eagle, commented, "We appreciate the relationship we have built with Lake Babine Nation and the trust reflected in its willingness to continue to engage with us. Our Offer provides Pacific Booker shareholders with the opportunity to participate in a well-capitalized company with momentum, strong backing, meaningful stakeholder relationships and a modern strategy to unlock value in the Babine District."The most important factor in American Eagle’s decision to pursue the proposed acquisition of Pacific Booker and assume ownership of the Morrison Project is the formal support expressed by the Lake Babine Nation for American Eagle’s involvement. The Morrison Project is located within Lake Babine Nation’s traditional territory. In its May 13, 2024 news release, Pacific Booker stated that “The Company believes that it has exhausted all options with any chance of placing its wholly owned Morrison Project into production and is left with exploring all avenues of legal recourse against the Province and the Lake Babine Nation.”Full details of the Offer, including the terms, conditions, expiry time and procedures for tendering shares, are set out in the offer to purchase and take-over bid circular and related documents (collectively, the "Offer Documents"). For further information visit www.PacificBookerShareholders.com.STRATEGIC RATIONALEAmerican Eagle believes the Offer presents a compelling opportunity for Pacific Booker shareholders for several reasons: A New Path Forward for the Morrison ProjectAmerican Eagle believes the Morrison Project requires a reset, given that it has effectively been on hold for over 13 years since the failed permitting exercise in 2012. In the Company's view, the historical development strategy no longer reflects current realities, including changes in capital costs, permitting expectations, Indigenous engagement, project design, and regional development strategy.American Eagle believes the value of the Morrison Project is significantly enhanced if repositioned as part of an integrated Babine District strategy rather than advanced as a stranded standalone asset.District-Scale Synergies with the NAK ProjectThe Offer would combine the Morrison Project with American Eagle's nearby NAK copper-gold Project, creating a consolidated regional development platform in the Babine District.American Eagle believes a combined Morrison-NAK strategy has the potential to create meaningful value through:shared infrastructure and support facilities; optimized and potentially accelerated sequencing of development;coordinated permitting and technical work; improved capital allocation across both assets; and long-term regional scale exploration and development activities capable of supporting a multigenerational mining operation. Stronger Stakeholder Relationships and Social LicenseAmerican Eagle believes constructive relationships with Indigenous communities and local stakeholders are essential to responsible project advancement in British Columbia.The Company has the support of Lake Babine Nation to pursue the acquisition of Pacific Booker and assume ownership of the Morrison Project.American Eagle intends to continue to work collaboratively with Lake Babine Nation and other stakeholders on the future of the Morrison Project through consistent consultation, practical engagement, and solutions-oriented project planning.Financial Capacity and Developer-Scale CapabilityAmerican Eagle has $55 million in cash to support the acquisition and its planned exploration and technical programs. The Company also benefits from its strategic shareholders that include South32, Teck, Eric Sprott and Ore Group.American Eagle believes this financial strength, combined with its technical team, shareholder base, and regional operating focus, positions it to advance both the NAK and Morrison Projects through community engagement, drilling, technical studies and permitting.Immediate Resource Addition and Long-Term UpsideThe Morrison Project would add a defined resource base to American Eagle's portfolio, while the NAK Project contributes substantial scale, exploration upside, and emerging higher-grade copper-gold mineralization.American Eagle believes the combination creates a more balanced and investable regional story: one asset with an established resource and one rapidly advancing copper-gold discovery with the potential to evolve into a major district-scale system.A Clearer Plan for Pacific Booker ShareholdersThe Offer provides Pacific Booker shareholders with:ownership in an active and better-capitalized public company; materially improved liquidity; exposure to a stronger technical and strategic platform; participation in district-scale upside; and a more credible long-term path to value creation. BACKGROUND TO THE OFFERAmerican Eagle initially began outreach in early 2024 with the objective of working collaboratively with Pacific Booker to negotiate a mutually beneficial, board-support transaction. American Eagle has subsequently over the past 2 years, most recently in early 2026, attempted on several occasions to engage in discussions with Pacific Booker and its board of directors. In the absence of any constructive engagement from Pacific Booker in response to American Eagle's bona fide, premium proposals, American Eagle now intends to take its Offer directly to Pacific Booker shareholders. The proposed Offer is based exclusively on publicly available information.APPROVALSThe proposed Offer has been unanimously approved by American Eagle's Board of Directors.OFFER DETAILS The notice and advertisement of the Offer has been placed for publishing in the National Post, and the Offer is contained in the Offer Documents, which will be filed today with the Canadian securities regulators on SEDAR+ under Pacific Booker's profile at www.sedarplus.ca and posted on American Eagle's website. The Offer Documents will be made available to all Pacific Booker shareholders in accordance with applicable securities laws. The Offer is open for acceptance until 5 p.m. (Toronto Time) on Wednesday, July 29, 2026 (the "Expiry Time"), unless extended, accelerated or withdrawn.As set out in further detail in the Offer Documents, the Offer is subject to certain conditions, including, among other things, that: (a) there shall have been validly deposited under the Offer and not withdrawn that number of Pacific Booker shares that represent more than 50% of the outstanding Pacific Booker shares, excluding any Pacific Booker shares beneficially owned, or over which control or direction is exercised, by American Eagle or by any person acting jointly or in concert with American Eagle; (b) not less than 66?% of the outstanding Pacific Booker shares, on a fully diluted basis, (excluding any Pacific Booker shares beneficially owned, or over which control or direction is exercised, by American Eagle or by any person acting jointly or in concert with American Eagle) having been validly deposited under the Offer and not withdrawn at the Expiry Time of the Offer; (c) no material adverse change having occurred in respect of the business, affairs, assets, operations or prospects of Pacific Booker; (d) all required governmental, regulatory and stock exchange approvals that American Eagle considers necessary or desirable in connection with the Offer shall have been obtained and each such approval shall be in full force and effect; and (e) the other customary conditions, each as more particularly described in the Offer Documents.Subject to the terms and conditions of the Offer, American Eagle will take up Pacific Booker shares immediately following the Expiry Time and pay for the Pacific Booker shares deposited under the Offer as soon as possible, but in any event not later than three business days after taking up such Pacific Booker shares.Subject to applicable law, American Eagle reserves the right to withdraw, vary the terms of, extend, or terminate the Offer and to not take up and pay for any Pacific Booker shares deposited to the Offer unless each of the conditions of the Offer is satisfied or waived, as applicable, at or prior to the Expiry Time.American Eagle encourages Pacific Booker shareholders to read the full details of the Offer set forth in the Offer Documents, which contains the full terms and conditions of the Offer and other important information as well as detailed instructions on how Pacific Booker shareholders can deposit their Pacific Booker shares to the Offer.Shareholders who have questions or require assistance in depositing Pacific Booker shares to the Offer should contact the depositary and information agent, Shorecrest Group Ltd., by email at contact @SMACM-637-5789, (647) 931-7454 for collect calls outside North America.Copies of the Offer Documents, once filed, will be available without charge on request from American Eagle by email at info @SuperValu or by contacting Shorecrest Group Ltd. per the instructions set forth above.ADVISORSAmerican Eagle has engaged SCP Resource Finance LP, as its financial advisor, DLA Piper (Canada) LLP and DLA Piper LLP (US) as its legal counsel, and Shorecrest Group Ltd. as the depositary and information agent in respect of the Offer.ABOUT AMERICAN EAGLE'S NAK PROJECTAmerican Eagle's NAK Project is in the Babine copper-gold porphyry district of central British Columbia. The Project benefits from excellent infrastructure, including all-season road access and proximity to rail and Highway 16.American Eagle's drilling since 2022 has outlined a large, near-surface copper-gold system with significant scale and encouraging higher-grade intervals, supporting the Company's view that the NAK Project has the potential to become a major district-scale copper-gold asset. The Company is preparing to commence a 50,000+ metre drill program, with a maiden resource estimate and Preliminary Economic Assessment targeted in 2027.ABOUT AMERICAN EAGLEAmerican Eagle is focused on advancing its NAK copper-gold porphyry project in central British Columbia, Canada. For further information please contact:Anthony Moreau, Chief Executive Officer
Phone: (416) 644-1567
Email: amoreau@oregroup.ca
www.americaneaglegold.ca - or -Shorecrest Group Ltd.
Phone: 1-888-637-5789 or (647) 931-7454 for collect calls outside North America
Email: contact@shorecrestgroup.com NO OFFER OR SOLICITATIONThis news release does not constitute an offer to buy or sell, or an invitation or a solicitation of an offer to buy or sell, any securities of American Eagle or Pacific Booker. The Offer is made exclusively by means of, and subject to the terms and conditions set out in, the Offer Documents. While the Offer will be made to all holders of Pacific Booker shares, the Offer will not be made or directed to, nor will deposits of Pacific Booker shares be accepted from or on behalf of, holders of Pacific Booker shares in any jurisdiction in which the making or acceptance of the Offer would not be in compliance with the laws of such jurisdiction.U.S. NOTICEThe Offer Documents will be filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and the Offer is being made for the securities of a foreign company. The Offer is subject to disclosure requirements of a foreign country that are different from those of the United States. Financial statements included in the Offer materials, if any, have been prepared in accordance with foreign accounting standards that may not be comparable to the financial statements of United States companies. It may be difficult for you to enforce your rights and any claim you may have arising under the federal securities laws, since the issuer is located in a foreign country, and some or all of its officers and directors may be residents of a foreign country. You may not be able to sue a foreign company or its officers or directors in a foreign court for violations of the U.S. securities laws. It may be difficult to compel a foreign company and its affiliates to subject themselves to a U.S. court's judgment. You should be aware that the issuer may purchase securities otherwise than under the Offer, such as in open market or privately negotiated purchases, in accordance with applicable law.Neither the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission nor any state securities commission has approved or disapproved of the securities to be issued in the Offer or passed upon the adequacy or accuracy of the Offer Documents. Any representation to the contrary is a criminal offense.Q.P. StatementMark Bradley, B.Sc., M.Sc., P.Geo., a Certified Professional Geologist and 'qualified person' for the purposes of Canada's National Instrument 43-101 Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Properties, has verified and approved the information contained in this news release.FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTSCertain statements contained in this document constitute forward-looking statements or information (collectively "forward-looking statements"). Forward-looking statements are typically identified by words such as "anticipate", "continue", "estimate", "expect", "forecast", "budget", "may", "will", "project", "could", "plan", "intend", "should", "believe", "outlook", "objective", "aim", "potential", "target" and similar words suggesting future events or future performance. In particular, this document contains forward-looking statements pertaining to, without limitation, the following: the expected delivery of the Offer Documents; the timing for acceptance of the Offer; the satisfaction of the conditions to the Offer; the anticipated strategic, operational and financial benefits and synergies that may result from the proposed combination between American Eagle and Pacific Booker, including as to expected cost synergies; that the Offer is the better option for Pacific Booker shareholders; and the ascribed share price market trading multiple to the combined entity and the resulting benefit to American Eagle and Pacific Booker shareholders. In addition, all other statements and other information that address the Offer (including satisfaction of the Offer conditions) are forward-looking statements.With respect to forward-looking statements contained in this document, American Eagle has made assumptions regarding, among other things: the ability to complete the Offer and the proposed combination, integrate American Eagle's and Pacific Booker's respective businesses and operations and realize financial, operational and other synergies from the proposed combination; that each of American Eagle, Pacific Booker and, following the completion of the Offer, the combined entity will have the ability to continue as a going concern going forward and realize its assets and discharge its liabilities in the normal course of business; the impact of regional and/or global events, including the ongoing conflicts in Iran and the Ukraine, on mineral demand; Canadian and British Columbia mining policies going forward; American Eagle's ability to execute on its plans as described herein and in its other disclosure documents and the impact that the successful execution of such plans will have on American Eagle and, following the combination, the combined entity and the combined entities' respective stakeholders; that the combined entity's shares will trade at a multiple comparable to peers; future exchange rates and interest rates; future debt levels; the ability to execute our capital programs as planned without significant adverse impacts from various factors beyond our control, including weather, wild fires, infrastructure access and delays in obtaining regulatory approvals and third party consents; the combined entity's ability to obtain equipment in a timely manner to carry out exploration activities and the costs thereof; and the combined entity's ability to obtain financing on acceptable terms.Although American Eagle believes that the expectations reflected in the forward-looking statements contained in this document, and the assumptions on which such forward-looking statements are made, are reasonable, there can be no assurance that such expectations will prove to be correct. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements included in this document, as there can be no assurance that the plans, intentions or expectations upon which the forward-looking statements are based will occur. By their nature, forward-looking statements involve numerous assumptions, known and unknown risks and uncertainties that contribute to the possibility that the forward-looking statements contained herein will not be correct, which may cause actual performance and financial results to differ materially from any estimates or projections of future performance or results expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Readers are cautioned that such assumptions, risks and uncertainties should not be construed as exhaustive. The forward-looking statements contained in this document speak only as of the date of this document. Except as expressly required by applicable securities laws, we do not undertake any obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements contained in this document are expressly qualified by this cautionary statement.All references to $ or C$ in this news release are to Canadian dollars and all references in this news release to US$ are to U.S. dollars.Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.To view the source version of this press release, please visit https://www.newsfilecorp.com/release/292376
Original: American Eagle Gold Commences Unsolicited Offer for Pacific Booker Minerals
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2月前
American Eagle Announces Closing of $10.9 Million Investment backed by Teck and South32April 9, 2026 7:30 AM
NewsfileHighlightsTeck and South 32 maintain their equity ownership in American Eagle American Eagle 's cash balance increases to $55 million Four cornerstone investors: South32, Teck, Eric Sprott, and Ore Group currently hold approximately 53 percent of American Eagle's outstanding sharesThe 2026 exploration season is to commence in April, with more than 50,000 metres of drilling plannedNeil Prowse appointed Vice President, Exploration of American Eagle Toronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - April 9, 2026) - American Eagle Gold Corp. (TSXV: AE) (OTCQB: AMEGF) ("American Eagle" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that it has closed its previously announced non-brokered private placement offering of 9,650,550 common shares issued on a premium flow-through basis (each, a "FT Share") at a price of C$1.1319 per FT Share for gross proceeds of C$10,923,458 (the "Offering"). Teck Resources Limited ("Teck") maintained its 12.9% interest in the Company, through the acquisition of 3,797,058 common shares ("Common Shares") underlying the Offering at a back-end price of $0.77 per Common Share, and a wholly-owned subsidiary of South32 Ltd ("South32") maintained its 19.9% interest in the Company, through the acquisition of 5,853,492 Common Shares underlying the Offering at a back-end price of $0.77 per Common Share.Each of Teck and South32 exercised their participation right in connection with the Company's non-brokered private placement offering of 19,200,000 FT Shares at a price of C$1.20 per FT Share for gross proceeds of C$23,040,000, which closed on March 20, 2026 (the "Sprott Offering"). Eric Sprott, through 2176423 Ontario Ltd., a corporation beneficially owned and controlled by him, acquired the 19,200,000 Common Shares underlying the Sprott Offering at a back-end price of $0.77 per Common Share. American Eagle will use the proceeds to thoroughly test its thesis at NAK and build on the successes of its 2024 and 2025 drill program, which expanded NAK's scale and identified additional high-grade zones. Upon closing the Offering and the Sprott Offering, American Eagle now has C$55 million in cash on its balance sheet, and the Company is fully funded for substantial drill program expansions in 2026 and 2027.All securities issued in connection with the Offering are subject to a four-month hold period, which expires on August 10, 2026. Following the completion of the Offering, the Corporation has 202,272,037 Common Shares issued and outstanding. No warrants were included in the Offering or in the Sprott Offering.Completion of the Offering remains subject to certain conditions including, but not limited to, the receipt of all necessary regulatory approvals, including final acceptance of the TSX Venture Exchange. The FT Shares will qualify as "flow-through shares" within the meaning of the Income Tax Act (Canada) (the "Tax Act"). An amount equal to the gross proceeds from the issuance of the FT Shares will be used to incur, on the Company's Canadian mineral exploration properties, eligible resource exploration expenses that will qualify as (i) "Canadian exploration expenses" (as defined in the Tax Act), (ii) "flow-through critical mineral mining expenditures" (as defined in subsection 127(9) of the Tax Act), and (iii) "BC flow-through mining expenditures" for purchasers in British Columbia (collectively, the "Qualifying Expenditures"). The Qualifying Expenditures, in an aggregate amount not less than the gross proceeds raised from the issuance of the FT Shares, will be incurred on or before December 31, 2027 and will be renounced by the Company to the initial purchasers of the FT Shares with an effective date no later than December 31, 2026. In the event that the Company is unable to renounce the full issue price of the FT Shares on or prior to December 31, 2026 and/or if the Qualifying Expenditures are reduced by the Canada Revenue Agency, the Company will indemnify each initial purchaser for the additional taxes payable by such subscriber to the extent permitted by the Tax Act as a result of the Company's failure to renounce the Qualifying Expenditures as agreed. "South32's and Teck's continued participation in American Eagle represents a meaningful vote of confidence in both our team and the NAK project. Following closing, and with approximately $55 million in treasury, we believe American Eagle will have one of the strongest balance sheets in the junior mining sector, positioning us to continue creating shareholder value. We are preparing to undertake the largest exploration program in NAK's history, as we seek to establish NAK as one of Canada's leading undeveloped copper-gold porphyry projects. We look forward to sharing further details of our plans with the market in the near future," said Anthony Moreau, CEO of American Eagle.Neil Prowse Named VP of Exploration of American Eagle American Eagle is pleased to announce the appointment of Neil Prowse as Vice President, Exploration. Previously, Neil served in this role on contract through CJ Greig & Associates. He brings more than 15 years of experience, including a decade as a project-managing geologist, having held previous leadership roles on programs for SSR Mining and Eskay Mining Corp. Since 2022 he has served as Lead Geologist for American Eagle's NAK project. Neil is a Professional Geologist registered with Engineers and Geoscientists British Columbia and holds a BSc and an MSc in Geology from Carleton University. "Neil has been instrumental to American Eagle's success at NAK, having led each of the Company's four drill programs since its initial entry onto the property," said Anthony Moreau, CEO of American Eagle. "He is a highly talented geologist, a strong project manager, and an exceptional team leader. Neil knows the NAK project like no one else, and I couldn't think of a more qualified person to serve as our VP of Exploration. We are excited to officially welcome him as an employee as we embark on a transformational year, where the Company is about to commence one of the largest drill programs in British Columbia."This news release does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy nor shall there be any sale of any of the securities in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful. The securities have not been, and will not be, registered under the United States Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "U.S. Securities Act"), or the securities laws of any state of the United States, and may not be offered or sold in the United States or to, or for the account or benefit of, U.S. persons (as defined in Regulation S under the U.S. Securities Act) absent registration under the U.S. Securities Act and applicable state securities laws or an exemption from such registration requirements.About American Eagle's NAK ProjectThe NAK project lies within the Babine copper-gold porphyry district of central British Columbia, in Lake Babine Nation traditional territory. It has excellent infrastructure through all-season roads and is close to the towns of Smithers, Houston, and Burns Lake, B.C., which lie along a major rail line and Provincial Highway 16. Historical drilling and geophysical, geological, and geochemical work at NAK, which began in the 1960's revealed a very large near-surface copper-gold system that measured over 1.5 km x 1.5 km. Historical work however, only sparsely tested the system to shallow depths, leaving a compelling exploration target. Drilling initiated by American Eagle in 2022 returned significant intervals of high-grade copper-gold mineralization that reached much deeper than the historical drilling, indicating that zones of near-surface and deeper mineralization, locally with considerably higher grades, exist within the broader NAK property mineralizing system. Subsequent exploration seasons have continued to advance the scale, grade, and tenor of mineralization at NAK, leading to continued support from strategic shareholders Teck and South32.For the latest videos from American Eagle, Ore Group, and all things mining, subscribe to our YouTube Channel:
youtube.com/@theoregroupAbout American Eagle Gold Corp.American Eagle is dedicated to advancing its NAK copper-gold porphyry project in west-central British Columbia, Canada. The Company will benefit from over $55 million, bolstered by four key shareholders, including two major mining companies, and large strategic investors Eric Sprott and Ore Group. With substantial financial and technical resources, American Eagle is well-positioned to drill, de-risk, and define the full potential of the NAK copper-gold porphyry project.American Eagle Gold Corp
Toronto, OntarioAnthony Moreau, Chief Executive Officer
416.644.1567
amoreau@oregroup.ca
www.americaneaglegold.ca Q.P. StatementMark Bradley, B.Sc., M.Sc., P.Geo., a Certified Professional Geologist and 'qualified person' for the purposes of Canada's National Instrument 43-101 Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Properties, has verified and approved the information contained in this news release.Forward-Looking StatementsCertain information in this press release may contain forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements in this press release include, but are not limited to, statements regarding the receipt of regulatory approval to complete the Offering, including the approval of the TSX Venture Exchange, the intended use of proceeds from the Offering and the Sprott Offering, the intended drill program or its anticipated results at the Company's NAK project, the tax treatment of the flow-through shares related to the Offering and the Sprott Offering, including the ability of the Company to make the qualifying expenditures as anticipated by management, and other matters ancillary or incidental to the foregoing. This information is based on current expectations that are subject to significant risks and uncertainties that are difficult to predict. Therefore, actual results might differ materially from those suggested in forward-looking statements. American Eagle assumes no obligation to update the forward-looking statements or to update the reasons why actual results could differ from those reflected in the forward looking-statements unless and until required by securities laws applicable to American Eagle. Additional information identifying risks and uncertainties is contained in filings by American Eagle with Canadian securities regulators, which filings are available under American Eagle profile at www.sedarplus.ca.Neither TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the TSX Venture Exchange policies) accept responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.To view the source version of this press release, please visit https://www.newsfilecorp.com/release/291741
Original: American Eagle Announces Closing of $10.9 Million Investment backed by Teck and South32
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2月前
American Eagle to Materially Increase 2026 Drill Program, Including Year-Round DrillingMarch 31, 2026 6:00 AM
NewsfileHighlights: The 2026 exploration season is to commence in April, with more than 50,000 metres of drilling plannedOver $55 million in proforma cash to fund NAK's exploration Four cornerstone investors: South32, Teck Resources Limited ("Teck"), Eric Sprott, and Ore Group currently hold over 50 percent of American Eagle's outstanding sharesMineral Resource Estimate and Preliminary Economic Assessment to begin in 2027Toronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - March 31, 2026) - American Eagle Gold Corp. (TSXV: AE) (OTCQB: AMEGF) ("American Eagle" or the "Company") is pleased to provide a preliminary plan for the upcoming 2026 exploration program at NAK, the Company's 100% owned copper gold porphyry project near Smithers, British Columbia. "We believe the project has now achieved the critical mass necessary to begin planning for a maiden mineral resource estimate and a preliminary economic assessment, both of which could be targeted for 2027 following the upcoming field season. The South Zone already hosts a well-defined, high-grade, near-surface centre of gravity, while the broader scale of the NAK system became increasingly apparent through our 2025 drilling. With over $55 million on a proforma basis, we are well-positioned to continue advancing the project. Areas once thought to be less prospective or barren are now proving to host continuous mineralization, materially expanding our view of the system and its potential.The Company has no shortage of compelling targets as we continue to define and expand the South Zone and step out across the broader system. Our goal is to demonstrate to shareholders the true scale and significance of this mineralized system.Our 2026 drill program will be the largest and most ambitious ever undertaken in the region, with more than 50,000 metres planned over the next year to expand known zones and test for additional high-grade centres that we believe remain to be discovered," says Anthony Moreau, CEO of American Eagle.NAK's 2026 Drilling and Exploration PlansThe 2026 exploration season is expected to commence in April. Drilling will begin with three rigs, with a fourth rig expected to be added once seasonal operations are fully stabilized. The program is designed to continue through 2027 and is expected to comprise more than 50,000 metres of drilling.VIEW IMAGE: NAK Plan Map Depicting the Seven Target Zones for the 2026 Drill SeasonWith mineralization now defined across an approximate 1.5 x 1.7-kilometre surface footprint and extending from surface to depths exceeding 800 metres, the NAK system remains open to significant expansion. The 2026-2027 campaign is designed not only to support substantial step-out and exploration drilling, but also to further define the overall scale of the mineralized system.The geological team is continuing to refine its lithological, alteration, and mineralization models by integrating the expanded dataset generated from all work completed to date at NAK. Geochemical, structural, and geophysical data are being analyzed alongside field observations to sharpen targeting and optimize drill planning. The Company looks forward to providing a detailed drill plan and an in-depth technical preview of the 2026 drill season in the coming weeks.A significant portion of the program will also be directed toward improving the size, continuity, and confidence of known high-grade zones, while advancing metallurgical drilling across the various mineralized zones and alteration domains. Work completed in 2026 and early 2027 is expected to inform an initial resource model and support the commencement of a preliminary economic assessment in the second half of 2027.WATCH VIDEO: VPX Neil Prowse Discusses the Seven Target Zones for the 2026 Drill SeasonFollowing the closing of Eric Sprott's investment and with the Teck and South32 investments expected to close on April 9, the Company anticipates having more than $55 million to fund a significant expansion of its 2026 drill campaign.About American Eagle's NAK ProjectThe NAK Project lies within the Babine copper-gold porphyry district of central British Columbia, in Lake Babine Nation traditional territory. It has excellent infrastructure through all-season roads and is close to the towns of Smithers, Houston, and Burns Lake, B.C., which lie along a major rail line and Provincial Highway 16. Historical drilling and geophysical, geological, and geochemical work at NAK, which began in the 1960's revealed a very large near-surface copper-gold system that measured over 1.5 km x 1.5 km. Historical work however, only sparsely tested the system to shallow depths, leaving a compelling exploration target. Drilling initiated by American Eagle in 2022 returned significant intervals of high-grade copper-gold mineralization that reached much deeper than the historical drilling, indicating that zones of near-surface and deeper mineralization, locally with considerably higher grades, exist within the broader NAK property mineralizing system. Subsequent exploration seasons have continued to advance the scale, grade, and tenor of mineralization at NAK, leading to continued support from strategic shareholders Teck and South32.For the latest videos from American Eagle, Ore Group, and all things mining, subscribe to our YouTube Channel: youtube.com/@theoregroup.About American Eagle Gold Corp.American Eagle is dedicated to advancing its NAK copper-gold porphyry project in west-central British Columbia, Canada. The Company will benefit from over $55 million following the April 9th closing, bolstered by four key shareholders, including major mining companies Teck Resources Limited and South32, and large strategic investors Eric Sprott and Ore Group. With substantial financial and technical resources, American Eagle Gold is well-positioned to drill, de-risk, and define the full potential of the NAK copper-gold porphyry project.Anthony Moreau, Chief Executive Officer416.644.1567
amoreau@oregroup.ca
www.americaneaglegold.ca Q.P. StatementMark Bradley, B.Sc., M.Sc., P.Geo., a Certified Professional Geologist and independent 'qualified person' for the purposes of Canada's National Instrument 43-101 Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Properties, has verified and approved the information contained in this news release.Forward-Looking StatementsCertain information in this press release may contain forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements in this press release include, but are not limited to: including statements relating to the closing of the financing with Teck and South32, the shareholdings of certain investors, the expected financial resources, the 2026-2027 drilling and exploration program or its anticipated results at the Company's NAK project, and other matters ancillary or incidental to the foregoing. This information is based on current expectations that are subject to significant risks and uncertainties that are difficult to predict. Therefore, actual results might differ materially from those suggested in forward-looking statements. American Eagle Gold Corp. assumes no obligation to update the forward-looking statements or to update the reasons why actual results could differ from those reflected in the forward-looking statements unless and until required by securities laws applicable to American Eagle Gold Corp. Additional information identifying risks and uncertainties is contained in filings by American Eagle Gold Corp. with Canadian securities regulators, which filings are available under American Eagle Gold Corp. profile at www.sedarplus.ca.Neither TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the TSX Venture Exchange policies) accept responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.To view the source version of this press release, please visit https://www.newsfilecorp.com/release/290612
Original: American Eagle to Materially Increase 2026 Drill Program, Including Year-Round Drilling
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3月前
American Eagle Announces Closing of $23 Million Strategic Investment backed by Eric SprottMarch 20, 2026 10:27 AM
NewsfileHighlights:The investment adds a third strategic investor, when combined with investments by mining companies South32 and Teck Concurrent offering with South32 and Teck expected to close on or about April 9, 2026Toronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - March 20, 2026) - American Eagle Gold Corp. (TSXV: AE) (OTCQB: AMEGF) ("American Eagle" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that it has closed its previously announced non-brokered private placement offering of 19,200,000 common shares issued on a premium flow-through basis (each, a "FT Share") at a price of C$1.20 per FT Share for gross proceeds of C$23,040,000 (the "Offering"). Eric Sprott, through 2176423 Ontario Ltd., a corporation beneficially owned and controlled by him, acquired an approximate 9.9% equity interest in the Company, prior to the closing of the Concurrent Offering (as defined below), through the purchase of 19,200,000 common shares underlying the Offering at a back-end price of $0.77 per share. The investment represents C$23,040,000 of the Offering gross proceeds.The Corporation expects to close the previously announced concurrent private placement offering of 9,650,550 FT Shares at a price of C$1.1319 per FT Share for gross proceeds of C$10,923,458 (the "Concurrent Offering") on or about April 9, 2026. Teck Resources Limited ("Teck") has agreed to maintain its 12.9% interest in the Company, through the acquisition of 3,797,058 common shares underlying the Concurrent Offering at a back-end price of $0.77 per share, and a wholly-owned subsidiary of South32 Ltd ("South32") has agreed to maintain its 19.9% interest in the Company, through the acquisition of 5,853,492 common shares underlying the Concurrent Offering at a back-end price of $0.77 per share.American Eagle will use the proceeds to thoroughly test its thesis at NAK and build on the successes of its 2024 and 2025 drill program, which expanded NAK's scale and identified additional high-grade zones. Upon closing the Offering and the Concurrent Offering, American Eagle will have over C$55 million in cash on its balance sheet, and the Company will be fully funded for substantial drill program expansions in 2026 and 2027.Finders acting in connection with the Offering received finder's fees in the aggregate amount of $147,840. All securities issued in connection with the Offering are subject to a four-month hold period, which expires on July 21, 2026. Following the completion of the Offering, the Corporation has ?192,621,487 common shares issued and outstanding. No warrants were included in the Offering or will be included in the Concurrent Offering.Completion of the Offering and the Concurrent Offering remains subject to certain conditions including, but not limited to, the receipt of all necessary regulatory approvals, including final acceptance of the TSX Venture Exchange. The FT Shares will qualify as "flow-through shares" within the meaning of the Income Tax Act (Canada) (the "Tax Act"). An amount equal to the gross proceeds from the issuance of the FT Shares will be used to incur, on the Company's Canadian mineral exploration properties, eligible resource exploration expenses that will qualify as (i) "Canadian exploration expenses" (as defined in the Tax Act), (ii) "flow-through critical mineral mining expenditures" (as defined in subsection 127(9) of the Tax Act), and (iii) "BC flow-through mining expenditures" for purchasers in British Columbia (collectively, the "Qualifying Expenditures"). The Qualifying Expenditures, in an aggregate amount not less than the gross proceeds raised from the issuance of the FT Shares, will be incurred on or before December 31, 2027 and will be renounced by the Company to the initial purchasers of the FT Shares with an effective date no later than December 31, 2026. In the event that the Company is unable to renounce the full issue price of the FT Shares on or prior to December 31, 2026 and/or if the Qualifying Expenditures are reduced by the Canada Revenue Agency, the Company will indemnify each initial purchaser for the additional taxes payable by such subscriber to the extent permitted by the Tax Act as a result of the Company's failure to renounce the Qualifying Expenditures as agreed. This news release does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy nor shall there be any sale of any of the securities in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful. The securities have not been, and will not be, registered under the United States Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "U.S. Securities Act"), or the securities laws of any state of the United States, and may not be offered or sold in the United States or to, or for the account or benefit of, U.S. persons (as defined in Regulation S under the U.S. Securities Act) absent registration under the U.S. Securities Act and applicable state securities laws or an exemption from such registration requirements.About American Eagle's NAK ProjectThe NAK Project lies within the Babine copper-gold porphyry district of central British Columbia. It has excellent infrastructure through all-season roads and is close to the towns of Smithers, Houston, and Burns Lake, B.C., which lie along a major rail line and Provincial Highway 16. Historical drilling and geophysical, geological, and geochemical work at NAK, which began in the 1960's, tested only to shallow depths. Still, the work revealed a very large near-surface copper-gold system that measures over 1.5 km x 1.5 km. Drilling completed by American Eagle in 2022, 2023, and 2024 returned significant intervals of high-grade copper-gold mineralization that reached beyond and much deeper than the historical drilling, indicating that zones of near-surface and deeper mineralization, locally with considerably higher grades, exist within the broader NAK property mineralizing system. American Eagle completed an aggressive 31,500 metre drill program in 2025 designed to expand and improve the mineral footprint; assays are currently being received. For the latest videos from American Eagle, Ore Group, and all things mining, subscribe to our YouTube Channel: youtube.com/@theoregroup.About American Eagle Gold Corp.American Eagle is focused on exploring its NAK copper-gold porphyry project in west-central British Columbia, Canada. American Eagle Gold Corp
Toronto, OntarioAnthony Moreau, Chief Executive Officer
416.644.1567
amoreau@oregroup.ca
www.americaneaglegold.ca Q.P. StatementMark Bradley, B.Sc., M.Sc., P.Geo., a Certified Professional Geologist and 'qualified person' for the purposes of Canada's National Instrument 43-101 Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Properties, has verified and approved the information contained in this news release.Forward-Looking StatementsCertain information in this press release may contain forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements in this press release include, but are not limited to, statements regarding whether the Company will be able to complete the Concurrent Offering as anticipated, expectations with respect to the timing of closing the Concurrent Offering, the receipt of regulatory approval to complete the Offering and the Concurrent Offering, including the approval of the TSX Venture Exchange, the intended use of proceeds and intended drill program or its anticipated results at the Company's NAK project, the Company's expectations with respect to its balance sheet following closing of the Offering and Concurrent Offering, the tax treatment of the flow-through shares related to the Offering and Concurrent Offering, the Company's use of proceeds, including the ability of the Company to make the qualifying expenditures as anticipated by management, and other matters ancillary or incidental to the foregoing. This information is based on current expectations that are subject to significant risks and uncertainties that are difficult to predict. Therefore, actual results might differ materially from those suggested in forward-looking statements. American Eagle assumes no obligation to update the forward-looking statements or to update the reasons why actual results could differ from those reflected in the forward-looking-statements unless and until required by securities laws applicable to American Eagle. Additional information identifying risks and uncertainties is contained in filings by American Eagle with Canadian securities regulators, which filings are available under American Eagle profile at www.sedarplus.ca.Neither TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the TSX Venture Exchange policies) accept responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.To view the source version of this press release, please visit https://www.newsfilecorp.com/release/289306
Original: American Eagle Announces Closing of $23 Million Strategic Investment backed by Eric Sprott
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3月前
American Eagle Announces Exercise of Participation Rights by South32 and Teck, Updates Details of Recently Announced FinancingMarch 11, 2026 6:00 AM
NewsfileHighlights: South32 and Teck will maintain their equity ownership in American Eagle Gold.Including Eric Sprott's private placement, American Eagle Gold's cash balance will increase by $34 million to more than $55 million upon close of this financing.Eric Sprott, South32 and Teck are the sole participants in this financing.The average price per FT Share is C$1.18.American Eagle Gold will spend at least $34 million on drilling and exploration through the end of 2027.Due to unseasonably mild regional weather, the Company expects to begin the 2026 drilling campaign earlier than previously planned.The drilling and exploration program will be released to investors shortly.Toronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - March 11, 2026) - American Eagle Gold Corp. (TSXV: AE) (OTCQB: AMEGF) ("American Eagle" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that existing shareholders, a wholly-owned subsidiary of South32 Ltd ("South32") and Teck Resources Limited ("Teck"), have each elected to participate in the Company's previously announced non-brokered private placement.The Company previously announced on February 27, 2026 a financing for aggregate gross proceeds up to C$34,540,000, consisting of approximately: (i) up to 19,200,000 common shares to be issued on a premium flow-through basis (each, a "FT Share") at a price of C$1.20 per FT Share for proceeds of C$23,040,000 (the "Sprott Offering"); and (ii) up to 14,935,065 common shares at a price of C$0.77 per share for proceeds of up to C$11,500,000 (the "Concurrent Offering"). The terms of the Concurrent Offering have been updated to be 9,650,550 FT Shares at a price of C$1.1319 per FT Share for gross proceeds of C$10,923,458 (hereafter, the "Concurrent Offering" and together with the Sprott Offering, the "Offering"). The aggregate gross proceeds from the Offering are now expected to be C$33,963,458.Teck has agreed to maintain its 12.9% interest in the Company, through the acquisition of 3,797,058 common shares underlying the Concurrent Offering at a back-end price of $0.77 per share, and South32 has agreed to maintain its 19.9% interest in the Company, through the acquisition of 5,853,492 common shares underlying the Concurrent Offering at a back-end price of $0.77 per share. "We are ecstatic that both South32 and Teck will maintain their ownership stakes in American Eagle Gold. Having two major miners continue to invest in us is a strong vote of confidence in our Company and the NAK project. With over $55 million in the treasury after closing, we will have one of the strongest balance sheets in the junior mining industry, allowing us to deploy the proper resources to continue unlocking shareholder value. Our plan is to execute the largest drill program ever undertaken in the region, with rigs operating continuously well into the spring of 2027. Our goal for 2026 is to prove that NAK can be a mine in this current metals cycle and demonstrate why it should be considered as one of the best undeveloped copper-gold porphyry projects in the country. We very much look forward to unveiling our plan for all investors to see in the not-so-distant future and putting this new influx of cash to immediate use," said Anthony Moreau, CEO, American Eagle.As previously announced, Eric Sprott, through 2176423 Ontario Ltd., a corporation beneficially owned and controlled by him, has agreed to acquire an approximate 9.5% equity interest in the Company (assuming the maximum Offering amount), through the purchase of 19,200,000 common shares underlying the Sprott Offering at a back-end price of $0.77 per share. The investment represents C$23,040,000 of the Sprott Offering gross proceeds.American Eagle will use the proceeds from the Offering to thoroughly test its thesis at NAK and build on the successes of its 2024 and 2025 drill programs, which expanded NAK's scale and identified additional high-grade zones.The FT Shares will qualify as "flow-through shares" within the meaning of the Income Tax Act (Canada) (the "Tax Act"). An amount equal to the gross proceeds from the issuance of the FT Shares will be used to incur, on the Company's Canadian mineral exploration properties, eligible resource exploration expenses that will qualify as (i) "Canadian exploration expenses" (as defined in the Tax Act), (ii) "flow-through critical mineral mining expenditures" (as defined in subsection 127(9) of the Tax Act), and (iii) "BC flow-through mining expenditures" for purchasers in British Columbia (collectively, the "Qualifying Expenditures"). The Qualifying Expenditures, in an aggregate amount not less than the gross proceeds raised from the issuance of the FT Shares, will be incurred on or before December 31, 2027 and will be renounced by the Company to the initial purchasers of the FT Shares with an effective date no later than December 31, 2026. In the event that the Company is unable to renounce the full issue price of the FT Shares on or prior to December 31, 2026 and/or if the Qualifying Expenditures are reduced by the Canada Revenue Agency, the Company will indemnify each initial purchaser for the additional taxes payable by such subscriber to the extent permitted by the Tax Act as a result of the Company's failure to renounce the Qualifying Expenditures as agreed.Upon closing this Offering (assuming both the Sprott Offering and Concurrent Offering are completed), American Eagle will have over C$55 million in cash on its balance sheet, and the Company will be fully funded for substantial drill program expansions in 2026 and 2027.No warrants are included in the Offering. The Company will pay a commission or finder's fee of up to 1% in connection with the Offering. Closing of the Offering is expected to occur on, or about, March 20, 2026 (the "Closing Date"), subject to satisfaction of the closing conditions for the benefit of the parties, the receipt of all necessary regulatory approvals and acceptance of the TSX Venture Exchange. The FT Shares and underlying common shares will be subject to a statutory hold period of four months plus a day following the Closing Date.This news release does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy nor shall there be any sale of any of the securities in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful. The securities have not been, and will not be, registered under the United States Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "U.S. Securities Act"), or the securities laws of any state of the United States, and may not be offered or sold in the United States or to, or for the account or benefit of, U.S. persons (as defined in Regulation S under the U.S. Securities Act) absent registration under the U.S. Securities Act and applicable state securities laws or an exemption from such registration requirements.About American Eagle's NAK ProjectThe NAK Project lies within the Babine copper-gold porphyry district of central British Columbia. It has excellent infrastructure through all-season roads and is close to the towns of Smithers, Houston, and Burns Lake, B.C., which lie along a major rail line and Provincial Highway 16. Historical drilling and geophysical, geological, and geochemical work at NAK, which began in the 1960's, tested only to shallow depths. Still, the work revealed a very large near-surface copper-gold system that measures over 1.5 km x 1.5 km. Drilling completed by American Eagle in 2022, 2023, and 2024 returned significant intervals of high-grade copper-gold mineralization that reached beyond and much deeper than the historical drilling, indicating that zones of near-surface and deeper mineralization, locally with considerably higher grades, exist within the broader NAK property mineralizing system. American Eagle Gold completed an aggressive 31,500 metre drill program in 2025 designed to expand and improve the mineral footprint. For the latest videos from American Eagle, Ore Group, and all things mining, subscribe to our YouTube Channel: youtube.com/@theoregroupAbout American Eagle Gold Corp.American Eagle is focused on exploring its NAK copper-gold porphyry project in west-central British Columbia, Canada. American Eagle Gold Corp
Toronto, OntarioAnthony Moreau, Chief Executive Officer
416.644.1567
amoreau@oregroup.ca
www.americaneaglegold.ca Q.P. StatementMark Bradley, B.Sc., M.Sc., P.Geo., a Certified Professional Geologist and 'qualified person' for the purposes of Canada's National Instrument 43-101 Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Properties, has verified and approved the information contained in this news release.Forward-Looking StatementsCertain information in this press release may contain forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements in this press release include, but are not limited to, statements regarding whether the Company will be able to complete the Offering as anticipated, the receipt of regulatory approval, including the approval of the TSX Venture Exchange, to complete the Offering, the intended use of proceeds and intended drill program or its anticipated results at the Company's NAK project, the ability of the Company to make the qualifying expenditures as anticipated by management, the expected Closing Date, and other matters ancillary or incidental to the foregoing. This information is based on current expectations that are subject to significant risks and uncertainties that are difficult to predict. Therefore, actual results might differ materially from those suggested in forward-looking statements. The Company assumes no obligation to update the forward-looking statements or to update the reasons why actual results could differ from those reflected in the forward-looking statements unless and until required by securities laws applicable to the Company. Additional information identifying risks and uncertainties is contained in filings by the Company with Canadian securities regulators, which filings are available under the American Eagle Gold Corp. profile at www.sedarplus.ca.Neither TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the TSX Venture Exchange policies) accept responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.To view the source version of this press release, please visit https://www.newsfilecorp.com/release/288076
Original: American Eagle Announces Exercise of Participation Rights by South32 and Teck, Updates Details of Recently Announced Financing
CA Market News
3月前
American Eagle Announces $23 Million Strategic Investment Backed by Eric SprottFebruary 27, 2026 4:41 PM
NewsfileHighlights:The investment adds a third strategic investor, when combined with investments by mining companies South32 Group Operations PTY Ltd. and Teck Resources LimitedThe Offering funds significantly expanded drill programs for 2026 and 2027 at the Company's NAK copper-gold porphyry project (the "Nak") near Smithers, BCNo warrants will be issued in connection with the OfferingAmerican Eagle will issue these shares at $1.20 CADToronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - February 27, 2026) - American Eagle Gold Corp. (TSXV: AE) (OTCQB: AMEGF) ("American Eagle" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that it intends to complete a financing for aggregate gross proceeds up to C$34,540,000, consisting of approximately: (i) up to 19,200,000 common shares to be issued on a premium flow-through basis (each, an "FT Share") at a price of C$1.20 per FT Share ("Charity FT Offering") for proceeds of C$23,040,000; and (ii) up to 14,935,065 common shares (each, a "Share") at a price of C$0.77 per Share for proceeds of up to C$11,500,000 (the "Concurrent Offering" and with the Charity FT Offering are the "Offering"). Eric Sprott, through a 2176423 Ontrio Ltd., a corporation beneficially owned and controlled by him, has agreed to acquire an approximate 9.9% equity interest in the Company, prior to the decisions of Teck and South32 who have certain equity participaton rights as detailed below, through the purchase of 19,200,000 common shares underlying the Charity FT Offering at a back-end price of $0.77 per share. The investment represents C$23,040,000 of the Charity FT Offering gross proceeds."We're very pleased to welcome Eric Sprott as another strategic, long-term investor on the register. What makes his participation particularly notable is that it's rare for him to back copper stories. We're proud to have him alongside Teck, South32, and Orecap as foundational, long-term shareholders," state Anthony Moreau, CEO of American Eagle."NAK has truly caught my attention. I believe the grade and length of the intervals are exceptional, and the gold grade is the icing on the cake. I believe this is one of the best undeveloped porphyrys in Canada," stated Eric Sprott. Participation Rights for Teck and South32American Eagle has previously agreed to grant South32 and Teck certain investor rights, including an equity participation right in equity financings as well as dilutive events to maintain its pro-rata ownership in the Company. Should these shareholders choose to maintain their rights, American Eagle would complete up to a $11.5 million concurrent offering. The Concurrent Offering is to accommodate these rights and additional subscribers and it not a committed amount. Further information will be provided when South 32 and Teck have confirmed their participation intentions to the Company. There is no assurance that either South 32 or Teck will participate in the Offering, or maintain their proportionate equity ownership in the Company.American Eagle will use the proceeds to thoroughly test its thesis at NAK and build on the successes of its 2026 and 2027 drill program, which expanded NAK's scale and identified additional high-grade zones, as well as for general corporate purposes and working capital.The FT Shares will qualify as "flow-through shares" within the meaning of the Income Tax Act (Canada) (the "Tax Act"). An amount equal to the gross proceeds from the issuance of the FT Shares will be used to incur, on the Company's Canadian mineral exploration properties, eligible resource exploration expenses that will qualify as (i) "Canadian exploration expenses" (as defined in the Tax Act), (ii) "flow-through critical mineral mining expenditures" (as defined in subsection 127(9) of the Tax Act), and (iii) "BC flow-through mining expenditures" for purchasers in British Columbia (collectively, the "Qualifying Expenditures"). The Qualifying Expenditures, in an aggregate amount not less than the gross proceeds raised from the issuance of the FT Shares, will be incurred on or before December 31, 2027 and will be renounced by the Company to the initial purchasers of the FT Shares with an effective date no later than December 31, 2026. In the event that the Company is unable to renounce the full issue price of the FT Shares on or prior to December 31, 2026 and/or if the Qualifying Expenditures are reduced by the Canada Revenue Agency, the Company will indemnify each initial purchaser for the additional taxes payable by such subscriber to the extent permitted by the Tax Act as a result of the Company's failure to renounce the Qualifying Expenditures as agreed. Upon closing this Offering (assuming both the Charity FT Offering and Concurrent Offering are completed), American Eagle will have over C$50 million in cash on its balance sheet, and the Company will be fully funded for substantial drill program expansions in 2026 and 2027. No warrants are included in the Offering. The Company will pay a commission or finder's fee of up to 1% in connection with the Offering. The Company reserves the right to alter the Concurrent Offering to include a premium flow-through component. Closing of the Offering is expected to occur on, or about, March 20, 2026 (the "Closing Date"), subject to satisfaction of the closing conditions for the benefit of the parties, the receipt of all necessary regulatory approvals and acceptance of the TSX Venture Exchange. The Shares will be subject to a statutory hold period of four months plus a day following the Closing Date.This news release does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy nor shall there be any sale of any of the securities in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful. The securities have not been, and will not be, registered under the United States Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "U.S. Securities Act"), or the securities laws of any state of the United States, and may not be offered or sold in the United States or to, or for the account or benefit of, U.S. persons (as defined in Regulation S under the U.S. Securities Act) absent registration under the U.S. Securities Act and applicable state securities laws or an exemption from such registration requirements.About American Eagle's NAK ProjectThe NAK Project lies within the Babine copper-gold porphyry district of central British Columbia. It has excellent infrastructure through all-season roads and is close to the towns of Smithers, Houston, and Burns Lake, B.C., which lie along a major rail line and Provincial Highway 16. Historical drilling and geophysical, geological, and geochemical work at NAK, which began in the 1960's, tested only to shallow depths. Still, the work revealed a very large near-surface copper-gold system that measures over 1.5 km x 1.5 km. Drilling completed by American Eagle in 2022, 2023, and 2024 returned significant intervals of high-grade copper-gold mineralization that reached beyond and much deeper than the historical drilling, indicating that zones of near-surface and deeper mineralization, locally with considerably higher grades, exist within the broader NAK property mineralizing system. American Eagle Gold completed an aggressive 31,500 metre drill program in 2025 designed to expand and improve the mineral footprint; assays are currently being received. For the latest videos from American Eagle, Ore Group, and all things mining, subscribe to our YouTube Chanel: youtube.com/@theoregroupAbout American Eagle Gold Corp.American Eagle is focused on exploring its NAK copper-gold porphyry project in west-central British Columbia, Canada. American Eagle Gold Corp
Toronto, OntarioAnthony Moreau, Chief Executive Officer416.644.1567
amoreau@oregroup.ca
www.americaneaglegold.ca Q.P. StatementMark Bradley, B.Sc., M.Sc., P.Geo., a Certified Professional Geologist and 'qualified person' for the purposes of Canada's National Instrument 43-101 Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Properties, has verified and approved the information contained in this news release.Forward-Looking StatementsCertain information in this press release may contain forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements in this press release include, but are not limited to, statements regarding whether the Company will be able to complete the Offering as anticipated, the receipt of regulatory approval, including the approval of the TSX Venture Exchange, to complete the Offering, the intended use of proceeds and intended drill program or its anticipated results at the Company's NAK project, the ability of the Company to make the qualifying expenditures as anticipated by management, and other matters ancillary or incidental to the foregoing. This information is based on current expectations that are subject to significant risks and uncertainties that are difficult to predict. Therefore, actual results might differ materially from those suggested in forward-looking statements. American Eagle Gold Corp. assumes no obligation to update the forward-looking statements or to update the reasons why actual results could differ from those reflected in the forward looking-statements unless and until required by securities laws applicable to American Eagle Gold Corp. Additional information identifying risks and uncertainties is contained in filings by American Eagle Gold Corp. with Canadian securities regulators, which filings are available under American Eagle Gold Corp. profile at www.sedarplus.ca.Neither TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the TSX Venture Exchange policies) accept responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.To view the source version of this press release, please visit https://www.newsfilecorp.com/release/285744
Original: American Eagle Announces $23 Million Strategic Investment Backed by Eric Sprott
CA Market News
3月前
American Eagle Expands South Zone 750 Metres to the East and Further Demonstrates Continuity Within High-Grade Core, Intersecting 618 Metres of 0.77% CuEq from SurfaceFebruary 27, 2026 6:00 AM
NewsfileHighlights:618 m of 0.77% CuEq from surface in NAK25-80, linking high grade, at-surface gold rich mineralization to high-grade core at depth.Continuity from surface to depth: NAK25-80 builds on prior long-intervals, including NAK25-78: 802 m of 0.71% CuEq from surface, and strengthens confidence in thickness and continuity of the South Zone mineralization.Material step-out growth: NAK25-73/75/79/80 extend the South Zone corridor ~750 m east and ~500 m south along the porphyry margin, open to the east and south.Strengthens the district-scale thesis: Building on Feb 25, 2026 footprint expansion and reinforces a high-grade core within a very broad mineralized envelope.Toronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - February 27, 2026) - American Eagle Gold Corp. (TSXV: AE) (OTCQB: AMEGF) (the "Company" or "American Eagle") reports new drill results from its 100%-owned NAK Project that further de-risk and expand the South Zone while reinforcing NAK's emerging district-scale growth profile. These results follow the Company's February 25, 2026 release, which demonstrated continuous stock-hosted mineralization over a 1.7 km east-west trend, complementing this significant expansion by further extending mineralization over 500 m south of the Babine porphyry stock. Hole NAK25-80 delivered a standout interval of 618 m averaging 0.77% copper equivalent (CuEq) from surface. This result confirms strong continuity within the South Zone high-grade core and further supports the concept of a large, coherent mineralized body extending from surface to significant depth, building on prior long-interval drilling in the South Zone (including NAK25-78: 802 m of 0.71% CuEq from surface).Importantly, step-out drilling to the east (NAK25-73, NAK25-75, and NAK25-79) indicates a connected mineralized corridor along the southern margin of the Babine porphyry stock that can now be traced for at least ~750 m eastward from the South Zone/Main Zone area, and ~500 m to the south. This materially increases the mineralized footprint of the South Zone and leaves the corridor open to further expansion to the east and south.Together, the February 25 district-scale breakthrough, highlighted by NAK25-70's 901 m of 0.43% CuEq from surface, and today's South Zone results reinforce a clear growth pathway at NAK: advance the higher-grade South Zone as the near-term core, while systematically expanding and vectoring within a much larger, newly demonstrated mineralized system.View NAK Section Map and 3D Model Incorporating February 27 Results View Plan Map of Reported HolesWatch Video Discussing February 27 ResultsNAK25-80NAK25-80 was drilled from near the western boundary of the high-grade historical Gold or "Stockwork Zone", which was further expanded by the Company in drilling between 2022 and 2025. The drill hole was collared into rocks of the Babine biotite feldspar porphyry stock, which hosts mineralized stockwork to a depth of 142 m. This interval returned strong gold grades and strongly anomalous copper from surface (101 m of 0.68 g/t Au, 0.14 % Cu). Below 142 m, and down to a depth of 659 meters, the hole intersected sandstone and conglomerate that were intruded by mafic dykes, with mineralization becoming increasingly copper-rich. The mineralization features localized zones of conglomerate clast replacement chalcopyrite and bornite, along with variably dense disseminations, and these are interspersed with quartz-anhydrite veins that host coarse aggregates of bornite and, in some places, molybdenite. NAK25-80 Assay Results (Table 1)*HoleFrom (m)To (m)Length (m)Cu %Au g/tAg g/tMo ppmCuEq %NAK25-80416596180.230.421.01140.77Including
NAK25-80411421010.140.681.1660.95And Including
NAK25-802466594130.280.381.11410.80Including
NAK25-804626591970.340.301.21490.77Within
NAK25-80417316900.220.380.951040.71 View Cross Section
* Copper Equivalent (CuEq) shown in Tables for drill intercepts are calculated on the basis of US$ 4.50/lb for Cu, US$ 3,375/oz for Au, US$ 60/oz for Ag and US$ 25/lb for Mo, with 80% metallurgical recoveries assumed for all metals (since it's unclear what metals will be the principal products, assuming different recoveries is premature at this stage). The formula is: CuEq. = Cu % + (Au grade in g/t x (Au recovery / Cu recovery) x [Au price ÷ 31] / [Cu price x 2200 x 1%]) + (Ag grade in g/t x (Ag recovery / Cu recovery) x [Ag price ÷ 31] / [Cu price x 2200 x 1%] + (Mo grade in % x (Mo recovery / Cu recovery) x [Mo price] / [Cu price]). The assays have not been capped. The reported intervals represent drill intercepts, and insufficient data are available at this time to state the true thickness of the mineralized intervals.South Zone Eastern ExpansionThe additional holes in this release, NAK25-73, -75, and -79 successfully link the broad, low-to-moderate grade mineralization enveloping the high-grade South Zone to near-surface mineralization previously intersected to the east in drill hole NAK23-09. Hole NAK25-73 was collared from the same pad as NAK23-09, and was drilled shallowly to the west, intersecting 1,032 m grading 0.25% CuEq from surface, with mineralization occurring largely within stratified rocks marginal to the Babine porphyry stock to the north, with higher-grade intervals associated with dykes of a variety of compositions. NAK25-79 was collared 320 meters southeast of NAK25-73 and was drilled to the southwest. It intersected sporadic copper mineralization that increased substantially in tenor below 400 meters, extending the mineralization in that area over 500 meters to the south of the southern boundary of the Babine porphyry stock. The highest-grade mineralization in the hole was hosted by intervals of coarser-grained sandstone and conglomerate that are correlative with similarly well-mineralized rocks along strike to the northwest. NAK25-73 Assay Results (Table 2) HoleFrom (m)To (m)Length (m)Cu %Au g/tAg g/tMo ppmCuEq %NAK25-736103910330.120.080.6540.25Including
NAK25-734175911740.150.070.7700.28Including
NAK25-736297471170.300.101.2840.48Including
NAK25-7391910391200.150.100.5810.32 View Cross SectionNAK25-75 Assay Results (Table 3) HoleFrom (m)To (m)Length (m)Cu %Au g/tAg g/tMo ppmCuEq %NAK25-75584543960.110.070.6620.24Within
NAK25-75589809220.100.060.5640.22Including
NAK25-755869473610.130.080.5860.27Including
NAK25-75787875880.240.111.12360.51 View Cross SectionNAK25-79 Assay Results (Table 4) HoleFrom (m)To (m)Length (m)Cu %Au g/tAg g/tMo ppmCuEq %NAK25-794445511070.130.141.5210.33Within
NAK25-794447663220.120.071.2170.23Including
NAK25-796607661060.180.061.4170.29 View Cross SectionSign Up For American Eagle Gold's Live Webinar at 1pm ESTHoleUTM_GridUTM_EastUTM_NorthAzimuthInclinationTD (m)NAK25-73NAD83_Z96759906129284255-551039NAK25-75NAD83_Z96756926129488210-60980NAK25-79NAD83_Z96762426129093240-50807NAK25-80NAD83_Z96752226129400230-72731 QA/QC and Sampling ProtocolSampling at NAK follows a rigorous methodology and internal QA/QC protocol. Drill core is halved on site, and samples are submitted to ALS Geochemistry in Langley, British Columbia for preparation and analysis. ALS is accredited to the ISO/IEC 17025 standard for assays. All analytical methods include quality control standards inserted at set frequencies. The entire sample interval is crushed and homogenized, and 250 g of the homogenized sample is pulped. All samples were analyzed for gold, silver, copper, molybdenum and a suite of 45 other major and trace elements. Analysis for gold is by fire assay fusion followed by Inductively Coupled Plasma Atomic Emission Spectroscopy (ICP-AES) on 30 g of pulp. Analysis for silver, copper, and molybdenum and all other major and trace elements are analyzed by four-acid digestion followed by Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectroscopy (ICP-MS). Internal QA/QC protocols dictate that individual core samples are no less than 70 cm and no greater than 3 m in length. To control standard, blank, and duplicate sample frequency, and to better constrain pass/fail re-analysis intervals, samples are submitted to the lab in 50 sample batches. Within each 50-sample batch, there is one gold-copper standard and two coarse reject duplicates, inserted at regular intervals, and two blank samples, inserted sequentially following well-mineralized samples where possible, for a total of 10% QA/QC samples. All gold and copper standard analyses from the 2024 program passed within 3 standard deviations of expected values. Where duplicate values differed significantly, the lower values from the resulting re-analyses were used. About American Eagle's NAK ProjectThe NAK Project lies within the Babine copper-gold porphyry district of central British Columbia. It has excellent infrastructure through all-season roads and is close to the towns of Smithers, Houston, and Burns Lake, B.C., which lie along a major rail line and Provincial Highway 16. Historical drilling and geophysical, geological, and geochemical work at NAK, which began in the 1960's, tested only to shallow depths. Still, the work revealed a very large near-surface copper-gold system that measures over 1.5 km x 1.5 km. Drilling completed by American Eagle in 2022, 2023, and 2024 returned significant intervals of high-grade copper-gold mineralization that reached beyond and much deeper than the historical drilling, indicating that zones of near-surface and deeper mineralization, locally with considerably higher grades, exist within the broader NAK property mineralizing system. American Eagle Gold completed an aggressive 31,500 metre drill program in 2025 designed to expand and improve the mineral footprint; assays are currently being received. For the latest videos from American Eagle, Ore Group, and all things mining, subscribe to our YouTube Channel: youtube.com/@theoregroupAbout American Eagle Gold Corp.American Eagle is dedicated to advancing its NAK copper-gold porphyry project in west-central British Columbia, Canada. The Company benefits from over $25 million in cash, bolstered by two strategic investors formed in the past two years with Teck Resources and South32. With substantial financial and technical resources, American Eagle Gold is well-positioned to drill, de-risk, and define the full potential of the NAK Copper-Gold porphyry project.Anthony Moreau, Chief Executive Officer416.644.1567
amoreau@oregroup.ca
www.americaneaglegold.ca Q.P. StatementMark Bradley, B.Sc., M.Sc., P.Geo., a Certified Professional Geologist and independent 'qualified person' for the purposes of Canada's National Instrument 43-101 Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Properties, has verified and approved the information contained in this news release.Forward-Looking StatementsCertain information in this press release may contain forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements in this press release include, but are not limited to: including statements relating to the use of proceeds of the Offering, the tax treatment of the Charity FT Shares, the receipt of all necessary regulatory approvals in connection with the Offering, the 2025 drill program or its anticipated results at the Company's NAK project, the ability of the Company to make the Qualifying Expenditures as anticipated by management, and other matters ancillary or incidental to the foregoing. This information is based on current expectations that are subject to significant risks and uncertainties that are difficult to predict. Therefore, actual results might differ materially from those suggested in forward-looking statements. American Eagle Gold Corp. assumes no obligation to update the forward-looking statements or to update the reasons why actual results could differ from those reflected in the forward looking-statements unless and until required by securities laws applicable to American Eagle Gold Corp. Additional information identifying risks and uncertainties is contained in filings by American Eagle Gold Corp. with Canadian securities regulators, which filings are available under American Eagle Gold Corp. profile at www.sedarplus.ca.Neither TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the TSX Venture Exchange policies) accept responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.To view the source version of this press release, please visit https://www.newsfilecorp.com/release/285606
Original: American Eagle Expands South Zone 750 Metres to the East and Further Demonstrates Continuity Within High-Grade Core, Intersecting 618 Metres of 0.77% CuEq from Surface
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American Eagle Reports Breakthrough Drilling at NAK, Encountering Continuous Mineralization over Previously Untested 1.7 km Trend, Including 901 m of 0.43% CuEq from SurfaceFebruary 25, 2026 6:00 AM
NewsfileHighlights:A broad zone of mineralization intersected within rocks of the Babine porphyry stock, previously interpreted to be barren; NAK mineralized system has significantly expanded.Prospective footprint effectively quadrupled, with porphyry Cu-Au-Mo mineralization now demonstrated throughout a large volume of the Babine porphyry stock.NAK25-70: 901 m of 0.43% CuEq from surface, including 521 m of 0.58% CuEq, confirming strong grades over exceptional widths within the Babine porphyry stock.Continuous mineralization now defined over ~1.7 km (E-W) by ~1.5 km (N-S), open laterally and to depth (>700 m).South Zone remains the centre for near-surface higher-grade mineralization, that is surrounded by a much larger, mineralized envelope with strong indications of continuity around both the margins of, and within, the bounds of the currently delineated Babine porphyry stock. Toronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - February 25, 2026) - American Eagle Gold Corp. (TSXV: AE) (OTCQB: AMEGF) ("American Eagle" or the "Company") reports breakthrough drilling at its 100%-owned NAK Project that materially expands the scale and continuity of porphyry stock-hosted Cu-Au mineralization. Scale and Exploration ImplicationsThe results confirm copper-gold porphyry mineralization across a broad area of the Babine porphyry stock, rock that was previously thought to be an unlikely host for mineralization. This effectively quadruples NAK's prospective footprint by showing mineralization along the full 1.7 km trend tested east of the Main Zone drilling. Confirmed mineralization now spans approximately 1.7 km east-west by 1.5 km north-south. Importantly, drilling has not yet defined a boundary to the mineralization, and the system remains open to the north, east, south, and to depth.Grades encountered within the Babine stock are broadly consistent with those observed in the South and North Zones. Copper mineralization is commonly present over long intercepts, reflecting a robust and laterally extensive hydrothermal system.With mineralization now recognized across a very large footprint, American Eagle emphasizes that the South Zone represents the current centre of gravity for higher-grade mineralization, providing a focused and scalable pathway for near-term advancement. Drilling within the South Zone has already demonstrated sufficient continuity, thickness, and grade distribution to support a disciplined, systematic approach toward future resource delineation.This new geological context de-risks the exploration thesis at NAK: near-term efforts remain focused on advancing the South Zone, while the expanding stock-hosted mineralization establishes district-scale upside and long-term growth potential well beyond the currently defined drilling focus.While no mineral resource has yet been defined and it remains too early to determine the complete economic parameters, the lateral and vertical extent of mineralization demonstrated to date places NAK within the size envelope of large, long-life porphyry copper systems globally. The confirmation of pervasive mineralization throughout a large volume of the Babine porphyry stock compels a material shift in the broader targeting strategy and significantly expands the scale of the exploration opportunity."These results fundamentally change how we view NAK," said Anthony Moreau, CEO of American Eagle Gold. "What was previously interpreted as barren Babine stock has now demonstrated continuous copper-gold mineralization from surface over very large distances. With mineralization confirmed across approximately 1.7 kilometres east-west and 1.5 kilometres north-south and is still open. The potential scale of this system has expanded dramatically. While we remain at the exploration stage, the dimensions and consistency we're seeing are characteristic of large porphyry systems and provide a clear technical foundation for aggressive, systematic follow-up drilling."View NAK Model Incorporating February 25 ResultsView Plan Map of Reported HolesView Section Map of Reported HolesWatch Video Discussing February 25 ResultsHeadline Hole: NAK25-70NAK25-70 was a breakthrough hole for the NAK project, conclusively demonstrating that the Babine porphyry stock has the potential to host not only broad stretches of consistent grade but also wide subintervals of very strong mineralization, with grade and tenor typical of what is encountered within the Main Zone. NAK25-70 was drilled ~ 400 m east of the North Zone drill trend, oriented at a shallow inclination to the west, collaring into Babine porphyry stock rock. Babine porphyry stock remained the dominant lithology, interrupted by several notable bornite mineralized monzonitic dykes, to a depth of 620 m, where conglomerate and sandstone predominated to end of hole. Mineralization in hole 70 was strong from surface to end of hole, comprising chalcopyrite and bornite veins and stringers, and local zones of dense disseminations within the intrusive rocks of the Babine porphyry stock. Mineralization within the conglomerate was also strong, typical of the replacement style mineralization that characterizes much of the currently defined Main Zone. As the northern and easternmost hole in the below outlined Central Stock Zone, together with the below described 59 zone, NAK25-70 is proof of concept that excellent prospectivity remains throughout the largely untested Babine porphyry stock, supported by the consistent mineralization from numerous other holes in this release over an exceptionally large area.59 Zone DrillingNAK25-59, the first helicopter supported drill hole during the 2025 season, encountered broad disseminated and vein/stringer hosted chalcopyrite mineralization from surface (7 m below till), to a depth of 697 m, resulting in a remarkably consistent composite of 690 m of 0.22 % CuEq. Strategic follow up was planned to gain a better understanding on the geometry of the observed multi-phase dyking and host mineralized sedimentary rock that geologically characterize this new "59 Zone." Five additional holes were drilled to follow up NAK25-59, four within a ~ 200 m step-out radius, and one, NAK25-61, which was a significant, 500 m step-out to the southeast. The central 59 Zone holes were collared within intensely magnetite-biotite altered sedimentary rocks, intruded by early-stage dioritic dyking, transitioning to texturally variable porphyritic rocks of the Babine porphyry Stock. NAK25-61 was observed to comprise entirely intrusive rocks of the Babine porphyry stock, indicating a broad distribution of intrusive phases, all variably hosting disseminated and vein hosted mineralization, over the 1.7 km long drill trend. Grade and consistency of mineralization is observed to gradually increase towards the west, with NAK25-82 returning the strongest results, indicating continuity with the Central Stock zone described below.Central Stock Zone DrillingDrilling in the central stock zone was focused on testing within the Babine Porphyry Stock, to the east of NAK25-53, which returned over 900 m of 0.30 % CuEq (See News release dated December 1, 2025), with the aim of demonstrating continuity between the Main Zone and the stock-hosted mineralization encountered in the 59 Zone. All holes encountered broad intervals of continuous vein-hosted and locally disseminated chalcopyrite and bornite mineralization within rocks of the Babine Porphyry Stock, as well as several notable narrow intercepts of mineralized later-stage monzonitic dyking with chalcopyrite and bornite hosted in miarolitic cavities. Holes NAK25-63, 66, and 81 were oriented steeply inclined to the west, to efficiently test from surface to depth. NAK25-70 was collared at the approximate midway point between the North Zone drilling and the 59 Zone and oriented shallowly to the west. This hole was notable for intersecting strongly mineralized Babine Porphyry Stock rocks from surface and transitioning to mineralized conglomerate at approximately 620 m depth as it traversed through the North Zone drilling trend. The shallow, westerly orientation is notable in this zone for its much more favourable orientation with respect to the major veining trends identified in the 2025 core orientation program, and compliments holes NAK25-56, and NAK25-60 which both intersected consistently higher grade than predicted by the nearby holes that drilled at vertical or easterly orientations.A single additional hole in this release, NAK25-74, was drilled 300 m north of the Main Zone trend, drilling shallowly to the southwest. This hole encountered variably mineralized sedimentary rocks and common dioritic to monzonitic dyking, with a central core traversing 150 m north of the previously drilled zone, returning 313 m of 0.26 % CuEq. Together the 59 zone and central stock zone combine to form a continually mineralized trend over 1.7 km in east-west strike length, with a virtually untested central stock footprint extending over a strike length of 1.5 km in the north-south dimension. These results present the opportunity for a significant shift in exploration strategy, which to date has focused on the known well-mineralized sedimentary units marginal to the Babine Stock. Marked similarities in geology, alteration, and habit of mineralization to drilling in the Main Zone indicates strong potential for additional high-grade zones to be discovered within the now high-confidence broad mineralization halo central to the NAK property. Drilling by the company now shows more consistent and significantly higher-grade mineralization than indicated by the very sparse, shallow testing historical drilling, and systematic follow up will be a main focus of the 2026 drill program. Central Stock Zone Assay ResultsNAK25-70 Assay Results (Table 1) and Details*HoleFrom (m)To (m)Length (m)Cu %Au g/tAg g/tMo ppmCuEq %NAK25-7099109010.210.141.5670.43Including
NAK25-702547755210.290.192.0660.58Including
NAK25-702543801260.440.223.2450.76And including
NAK25-705056261210.360.172.6730.63And including
NAK25-706747751010.300.351.6910.77 View Cross Section* Copper Equivalent (CuEq) shown in Tables for drill intercepts are calculated on the basis of US$ 4.50/lb for Cu, US$ 3,375/oz for Au, US$ 60/oz for Ag and US$ 25/lb for Mo, with 80% metallurgical recoveries assumed for all metals (since it's unclear what metals will be the principal products, assuming different recoveries is premature at this stage). The formula is: CuEq. = Cu % + (Au grade in g/t x (Au recovery / Cu recovery) x [Au price ÷ 31] / [Cu price x 2200 x 1%]) + (Ag grade in g/t x (Ag recovery / Cu recovery) x [Ag price ÷ 31] / [Cu price x 2200 x 1%] + (Mo grade in % x (Mo recovery / Cu recovery) x [Mo price] / [Cu price]). The assays have not been capped. The reported intervals represent drill intercepts, and insufficient data are available at this time to state the true thickness of the mineralized intervals.NAK25-63 Assay Results (Table 2) and DetailsHoleFrom (m)To (m)Length (m)Cu %Au g/tAg g/tMo ppmCuEq %NAK25-631643231590.190.101.0310.34Within
NAK25-63983772790.160.091.1250.30Within
NAK25-63143773630.140.090.9330.28Within
NAK25-63147557410.100.070.7260.21 View Cross SectionNAK25-66 Assay Results (Table 3) and DetailsHoleFrom (m)To (m)Length (m)Cu %Au g/tAg g/tMo ppmCuEq %NAK25-661475463990.140.060.7210.23Within
NAK25-66146866720.110.060.7290.20 View Cross SectionNAK25-81 Assay Results (Table 4) and DetailsHoleFrom (m)To (m)Length (m)Cu %Au g/tAg g/tMo ppmCuEq %NAK25-816558241690.220.171.7930.49Within
NAK25-813958244290.170.111.1500.33Within
NAK25-81428247820.130.080.9610.28 View Cross SectionNAK25-74 Assay Results (Table 5) and DetailsHoleFrom (m)To (m)Length (m)Cu %Au g/tAg g/tMo ppmCuEq %NAK25-741985123140.170.061.2190.26 View Cross Section59 Zone Assay ResultsNAK25-59 Assay Results (Table 6) and DetailsHoleFrom (m)To (m)Length (m)Cu %Au g/tAg g/tMo ppmCuEq %NAK25-593325602280.180.070.8470.30Within
NAK25-591165604440.140.070.6410.26WIthin
NAK25-5976976900.120.060.5340.22 View Cross SectionNAK25-61 Assay Results (Table 7) and DetailsHoleFrom (m)To (m)Length (m)Cu %Au g/tAg g/tMo ppmCuEq %NAK25-611153041890.100.080.5250.22Within
NAK25-61114544430.080.070.4270.18 View Cross SectionNAK25-64 Assay Results (Table 8) and DetailsHoleFrom (m)To (m)Length (m)Cu %Au g/tAg g/tMo ppmCuEq %NAK25-6484254170.070.060.3380.16 View Cross SectionNAK25-67 Assay Results (Table 9) and DetailsHoleFrom (m)To (m)Length (m)Cu %Au g/tAg g/tMo ppmCuEq %NAK25-672123151030.110.110.4520.27And
NAK25-674567332770.100.040.4430.17Within
NAK25-6747907860.080.040.4310.15 View Cross SectionNAK25-76 Assay Results (Table 10) and DetailsHoleFrom (m)To (m)Length (m)Cu %Au g/tAg g/tMo ppmCuEq %NAK25-764706591890.170.060.7550.29Within
NAK25-762847824980.130.050.5430.22Within
NAK25-761018377360.110.050.5330.20 View Cross SectionNAK25-82 Assay Results (Table 11) and DetailsHoleFrom (m)To (m)Length (m)Cu %Au g/tAg g/tMo ppmCuEq %NAK25-823505762260.170.070.7450.29Within
NAK25-82145765620.140.060.6310.24 View Cross SectionSign Up For American Eagle Gold's Live Webinar at 1pm ESTCollar details for holes in this release (Table 12):HoleUTM_GridUTM_EastUTM_NorthAzimuthInclinationTD (m)NAK25-59NAD83_Z96762706130163265-45697NAK25-61NAD83_Z96766336129768270-50454NAK25-63NAD83_Z96756846129812265-76755NAK25-64NAD83_Z96762706130163185-55657NAK25-66NAD83_Z96755726129902265-80686NAK25-67NAD83_Z96762706130163250-75790NAK25-70NAD83_Z96756806129957260-54910NAK25-74NAD83_Z96754006130550225-50750NAK25-76NAD83_Z96762516130316240-55837NAK25-81NAD83_Z96754096130029275-80824NAK25-82NAD83_Z96760216130133270-55576 QA/QC, Sampling Protocol and DisclosureSampling at NAK follows a rigorous methodology and internal QA/QC protocol. Drill core is halved on site, and samples are submitted to ALS Geochemistry in Langley, British Columbia for preparation and analysis. ALS is accredited to the ISO/IEC 17025 standard for assays. All analytical methods include quality control standards inserted at set frequencies. The entire sample interval is crushed and homogenized, and 250 g of the homogenized sample is pulped. All samples were analyzed for gold, silver, copper, molybdenum and a suite of 45 other major and trace elements. Analysis for gold is by fire assay fusion followed by Inductively Coupled Plasma Atomic Emission Spectroscopy (ICP-AES) on 30 g of pulp. Analysis for silver, copper, and molybdenum and all other major and trace elements are analyzed by four-acid digestion followed by Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectroscopy (ICP-MS). Internal QA/QC protocols dictate that individual core samples are no less than 70 cm and no greater than 3 m in length. To control standard, blank, and duplicate sample frequency, and to better constrain pass/fail re-analysis intervals, samples are submitted to the lab in 50 sample batches. Within each 50-sample batch, there is one gold-copper standard and two coarse reject duplicates, inserted at regular intervals, and two blank samples, inserted sequentially following well-mineralized samples where possible, for a total of 10% QA/QC samples. All gold and copper standard analyses from the 2024 program passed within 3 standard deviations of expected values. Where duplicate values differed significantly, the lower values from the resulting re-analyses were used.The Company cautions that this conceptual scale discussion is exploration-stage in nature and should not be interpreted as an estimate of mineral resources or reserves. Continued systematic drilling is required to define geometry, grade continuity, and ultimately support any future mineral resource estimation. About American Eagle's NAK ProjectThe NAK Project lies within the Babine copper-gold porphyry district of central British Columbia. It has excellent infrastructure through all-season roads and is close to the towns of Smithers, Houston, and Burns Lake, B.C., which lie along a major rail line and Provincial Highway 16. Historical drilling and geophysical, geological, and geochemical work at NAK, which began in the 1960's, tested only to shallow depths. Still, the work revealed a very large near-surface copper-gold system that measures over 1.5 km x 1.5 km. Drilling completed by American Eagle in 2022, 2023, and 2024 returned significant intervals of high-grade copper-gold mineralization that reached beyond and much deeper than the historical drilling, indicating that zones of near-surface and deeper mineralization, locally with considerably higher grades, exist within the broader NAK property mineralizing system. American Eagle Gold completed an aggressive 31,500 metre drill program in 2025 designed to expand and improve the mineral footprint; assays are currently being received. For the latest videos from American Eagle, Ore Group, and all things mining, subscribe to our YouTube Channel: youtube.com/@theoregroupAbout American Eagle Gold Corp.American Eagle is dedicated to advancing its NAK copper-gold porphyry project in west-central British Columbia, Canada. The Company benefits from over $25 million in cash, bolstered by two strategic investors formed in the past two years with Teck Resources and South32. With substantial financial and technical resources, American Eagle Gold is well-positioned to drill, de-risk, and define the full potential of the NAK Copper-Gold porphyry project.Anthony Moreau, Chief Executive Officer416.644.1567
amoreau@oregroup.ca
www.americaneaglegold.ca Q.P. StatementMark Bradley, B.Sc., M.Sc., P.Geo., a Certified Professional Geologist and independent 'qualified person' for the purposes of Canada's National Instrument 43-101 Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Properties, has verified and approved the information contained in this news release.Forward-Looking StatementsCertain information in this press release may contain forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements in this press release include, but are not limited to: including statements relating to the use of proceeds of the Offering, the tax treatment of the Charity FT Shares, the receipt of all necessary regulatory approvals in connection with the Offering, the 2025 drill program or its anticipated results at the Company's NAK project, the ability of the Company to make the Qualifying Expenditures as anticipated by management, and other matters ancillary or incidental to the foregoing. This information is based on current expectations that are subject to significant risks and uncertainties that are difficult to predict. Therefore, actual results might differ materially from those suggested in forward-looking statements. American Eagle Gold Corp. assumes no obligation to update the forward-looking statements or to update the reasons why actual results could differ from those reflected in the forward looking-statements unless and until required by securities laws applicable to American Eagle Gold Corp. Additional information identifying risks and uncertainties is contained in filings by American Eagle Gold Corp. with Canadian securities regulators, which filings are available under American Eagle Gold Corp. profile at www.sedarplus.ca.Neither TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the TSX Venture Exchange policies) accept responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.To view the source version of this press release, please visit https://www.newsfilecorp.com/release/285231
Original: American Eagle Reports Breakthrough Drilling at NAK, Encountering Continuous Mineralization over Previously Untested 1.7 km Trend, Including 901 m of 0.43% CuEq from Surface