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Osprey Advanced Materials Corp.: Invitation to PDAC 2024 Booth 3147

Toronto, Ontario–(Newsfile Corp. – March 3, 2024) – Visit Osprey Advanced Materials Corp. at Booth #3147 at the Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada’s (PDAC) Convention at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre (MTCC) from Sunday, March 3 to Wednesday, March 6, 2024.

About Osprey Advanced Materials Corp.

Osprey Advanced Materials is a private mineral exploration company headquartered in Toronto, Canada. Osprey owns 100% interest in two projects: 1) Titan Project – comprised of 5,672 contiguous hectares comprising 17 patented claims and 87 unpatented claims in Nipissing District, Ontario, with an inferred resource estimate of 46 million tonnes grading 48.32% Fe2O3 , 0.24% V and 14.88% TiO2; and 2) Launay Gold Project – comprised of large claims package in the heart of the Abitibi, a world class mining district. Osprey’s leadership team is comprised of seasoned individuals with a track record in mining, technology, life sciences and finance.

About PDAC

The World’s Premier Mineral Exploration & Mining Convention is the leading convention for people, governments, companies and organizations connected to mineral exploration. In addition to meeting more than 1,100 exhibitors, 2,500 investors and 24,000 attendees in person in 2023, participants could also attend programming, courses and networking events.

The annual convention is held in Toronto, Canada. It has grown in size, stature and influence since it began in 1932 and today is the event of choice for the world’s mineral industry.

For more information and/or to register for the conference please visit: https://www.pdac.ca/convention.

We look forward to seeing you there.

For further information:

Osprey Advanced Materials Corp.
Alex Storcheus, CEO
(416) 777-6165
alex.storcheus@ospreyminerals.ca
www.ospreyminerals.ca

Metalite Announces LOI to Acquire Advanced Stage Critical Metals Project and Launches $800,000 Private Placement

TORONTO, ON / ACCESSWIRE / January 19, 2024 / Metalite Resources Inc. (CSE:METL)(OTC PINK:JNCCF)(Frankfurt:5VHA) (“ Metalite ” or the “ Company “) is pleased to announce that it has entered into an arm’s length non-binding letter of intent (“ LOI “) with Cachee Gold Mines Corp. (“ Cachee ” and together with Metalite, the “ Parties “) dated January 19, 2024 to acquire an interest in an advanced stage critical metals project located in Flett and Angus townships, Ontario (“ Titan Project “).

David Melling, Interim CEO and Director of Metalite commented: “ We are very pleased to announce this keystone acquisition for Metalite. We’ve conducted thorough due diligence on the Titan Project, which included a site visit, and believe that its unrivalled quality is a catalyst to create shareholder value for Metalite shareholders. ”

About the Titan Project

The Titan Project is located at Flett and Angus Townships, 120 kilometers northeast of Sudbury, Ontario. Titan Project consists of approximately 5,445 contiguous hectares comprising 17 patented claims and 84 unpatented claims.

Metalite management believes that the Titan Project has a number of positive features, which make it attractive, including the following:

  • The deposit that hosts an inferred resource (summarized below) is located entirely on the patented claims that are owned by Cachee, with access to water, roads, electrical power and a railroad;
  • Located in the Ontario, Canada a 5-hour drive north of Toronto and situated in the heart of the mining districts of Sudbury, Timmins, Kirkland Lake and Rouyn Noranda all within a 2-hour drive;
  • Magnetite rich mineralization with good grades of iron, titanium and vanadium;
  • Large property footprint with potential for resource expansion, new discoveries and standalone spinout projects;

According to the technical report prepared by Mine Development Associates on October 23, 2017 (the “ Technical Report “) prepared in accordance with National Instrument 43-101, Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects (“ NI 43-101 “)[1], the Titan Project’s inferred resource is estimated as follows:

Resource Category Tonnes (t)[2] Fe 2 O 3 (%) V (%) TiO 2 (%)
Inferred 46.0 million 48.32 0.24 14.88

V converted to V2O5: 0.24 % V = 0.43% V2O5

According to the Technical Report the metal content of the inferred resource estimate at the Titan Project totals: 434 million pounds of vanadium pentoxide (“ V 2 O 5“), 6,844 million kgs of titanium dioxide (“ TiO 2“) and 22.2 million tonnes of iron[3]. Mineral resources are not mineral reserves and do not have demonstrated economic viability. The estimate of mineral resources may be materially affected by environmental, permitting, legal, title, taxation, sociopolitical, marketing, or other relevant issues.

[1] Available under the Silver Elephant’s SEDAR+ profile at www.sedarplus.ca.

[2] Based on resource estimated at cutoff grade of 40% Fe2O3 inside an optimized pit.

[3] Illustrative example based on the assumed 100% recovery;

The Technical Report was authored by Neil Prenn, P. Eng. And Neil Pettigrew, P. Geo., who were independent Qualified Persons in relation to Silver Elephant under NI 43-101 at the time the Technical Report was prepared.

The magnetite, ilmenite, titanium dioxide and vanadium mineralization at the property occurs in a southeast plunging igneous body of gabbro to leucotroctolite composition in the northeastern corner of the Fall Lake complex. The Titan deposit is located at the northern end of an aeromagnetic anomaly that is approximately 1,200 metres long by 800 metres wide.

A total of 4,898 assayed intervals were recorded from 38 cored holes drilled by the prior owner of the Titan Project. Drilling highlights reported by the previous owner included (not true widths):

  • Drill Hole RA-05-21 drilled to the depth of 200.0 m included
    • 0.27% vanadium (0.48% V 2 O 5 equivalent), 51.22% Fe 2 O 3 and 16.01% TiO 2 over 142.0 m from 3.0 m;
  • Drill Hole RA-05-10 drilled to the depth of 414.0 m included:
    • 0.26% vanadium (0.46% V 2 O 5 equivalent), 50.97% Fe 2 O 3 and 15.68% TiO 2 over 172.0 m from 102.0 m;
  • Drill Hole RA-05-09 drilled to the depth of 402.0 m included:
    • 0.21% vanadium (0.37% V 2 O 5 equivalent), 46.91% Fe 2 O 3 and 14.39% TiO 2 over 188.0 m from 82.0 m;
  • Drill hole RA-05-22 drilled to the depth of 302.0 m included:
    • 0.29% Vanadium (0.51% V 2 O 5 equivalent), 56.78% Fe 2 O 3 and 19.02% TiO 2 over 118.0 m from 149.0 m;

Outside of the main zone where the resource of the Titan deposit was estimated, the Titan Project has two large geophysical anomalies, areas of extensive historical drilling and various unexplored target that could host other vanadium and/or titanium deposit of a similar size to the Titan Deposit within the lands that currently comprise the Titan Project.

Terms of the LOI

Pursuant to the terms of the LOI, the Parties propose to enter into a series of agreements consisting of: a) an option agreement to earn an undivided 20% interest in the Titan Project (“ Titan Option “), and b) an option to acquire all issued and outstanding securities of Cachee (“ Cachee Acquisition Option “), whereby the shareholders of Cachee will become shareholders of Metalite (together with Titan Option the “ Transaction “). It is intended that the LOI will be followed by a definitive agreement between the Parties (the “ Definitive Agreement “), setting forth the detailed terms and conditions of the Transaction and ancillary documents thereto, including the Titan Option Agreement and the agreement to consummate the Cachee Acquisition Option.

Pursuant to the Titan Option, Metalite will have the option to acquire an undivided 20% interest in Osprey’s Titan Project by incurring exploration expenditures of no less than CAD$800,000 prior to December 31, 2024.

Pursuant to the Cachee Acquisition Option, Metalite will be granted an option to acquire all issued and outstanding securities of Cachee, subject to certain terms and conditions including, without limitation, the following:

  1. The Titan Option must be exercised by Metalite;
  2. Metalite must complete an equity financing (“ Financing “) of no less than $800,000 on or prior to February 29, 2024;
  3. Cachee and Metalite must obtain all applicable regulatory approvals for exercising the Cachee Acquisition Option, including without limitation, approval of the Canadian Securities Exchange (“ CSE “), Cachee Shareholders and Metalite Shareholders;
  4. The Definitive Agreement must be entered into by the Parties prior to the February 29, 2024;
  5. The Cachee Acquisition Option must be exercised prior to the date that is 12 months following the date of the Definitive Agreement;
  6. The board of directors of the entity that will result from the exercise of the Cachee Acquisition Option (the “ Resulting Issuer “) will be comprised of five members, of which four will be nominees of Cachee and one will be a nominee of Metalite, provided that at least three board members will be considered “independent” as such term is defined in National Instrument 52-110 – Audit Committees , and will be acceptable to the CSE;
  7. The management team of the Resulting Issuer will be determined by Cachee, with such team being acceptable to the CSE;
  8. Cachee shall deliver at its sole expense a current technical report on the Titan Property prepared in accordance with National Instrument 43-101 – Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects (“ Titan NI 43-101 Technical Report “), no later than the Drop Dead Date; and
  9. The aggregate value of all issued and outstanding shares in the capital of Cachee acquired pursuant to Cachee Acquisition shall not exceed CAD $4,650,000, which may be satisfied in cash or through the issuance of common shares in the capital of Metalite (“ Metalite Shares “), at the price at which Metalite completes the Financing.

Metalite intends to announce further details of its plans to satisfy the condition regarding the completion of the Financing, including the pricing of the Financing in due course, which will be determined in the context of the market and announced by way of a press release.

Pursuant to the terms of the LOI, Cachee has agreed to advance an amount of up to CAD $50,000 to fund certain operating expenses of Metalite as evidenced by a secured promissory note, which bears an interest of 15% per annum and is due on December 31, 2024.

Launch of Private Placement

Metalite announces that it intends to complete a non-brokered private placement financing (the “ Private Placement “) for gross proceeds of up to $800,000. The Private Placement will consist of (i) up to 14,000,000 flow-through units (the “ FT Units “) at a price of C$0.04 per FT Unit for gross proceeds of up to $560,000; and (ii) up to 8,000,000 hard dollar units common shares (the “ Hard Dollar Units “) at a price of $0.03 per Hard Dollar Unit for gross proceeds of up to $240,000. Each FT Unit will be comprised of one flow-through common share in the capital of Metalite (“ FT Share “) and one common share purchase warrant (each a “ Warrant “), and each Hard Dollar Unit will be comprised of one Metalite Share and one Warrant.

Each whole Warrant will be exercisable by the holder into Metalite Shares at a price of $0.05 per Metalite Share for a period of twenty-four (24) months from the closing date (“ Closing Date “) of the Private Placement, subject to Metalite having the right to accelerate the expiry date of the Warrants to thirty (30) calendar days after giving notice thereof, if the Metalite Shares close for ten (10) consecutive trading days at or above $0.10 per Metalite Share. The Warrants are not exercisable until the shareholders of the Metalite approve the issuance of the underlying Metalite Shares.

Metalite intends to use the gross proceeds from the sale of FT Units to fund exploration work on the Titan Project to exercise Titan Option and net proceeds from the sale of Hard Dollar Units for general corporate purposes and working capital.

The gross proceeds from the sale of FT Units will be used by Metalite to incur eligible “Canadian exploration expenses” that will qualify as “flow-through mining expenditures” as such terms are defined in the Income Tax Act (Canada) (the “ Qualifying Expenditures “) related to the Titan Project. All Qualifying Expenditures will be renounced in favour of the subscribers of the FT Units effective December 31, 2024.

Finder’s fees may be paid to eligible finders in accordance with the applicable laws and regulations consisting of a cash commission equal to up to 8% of the proceeds raised under the Private Placement and compensation options (“ Compensation Options “) in an amount equal to up to 8% of the aggregate number of FT Units and Hard Dollar Units sold pursuant to the Private Placement. Each Compensation Option will entitle the holder thereof to purchase one Hard Dollar Unit at a price of $0.05 per Hard Dollar Unit for a period of 24 months following the closing date of the Private Placement.

All securities issued pursuant to the Private Placement will be subject to a four-month hold period in accordance with applicable securities laws. Metalite does not expect that the Private Placement will result in the creation of any new control person of Metalite and remains subject to approval by the Canadian Securities Exchange.

The technical information contained in this news release has been reviewed and approved by David Melling P. Geo, Metalite’s Qualified Person in accordance with the requirements of NI 43-101. Mr. Melling is a Professional Geoscientist (P.Geo) and a registered member of the Engineer and Geoscientists of British Columbia (no. 18999) a Recognized Professional Organization.

For further information please contact: info@metaliteresources.com .

Completion of the transactions described herein are subject to a number of conditions, including but not limited to, execution of the Definitive Agreement, completion of satisfactory due diligence, CSE acceptance and receipt of requisite regulatory approvals. Where applicable, the proposed transaction cannot close until the required shareholder approvals, and any ancillary matters thereto, are obtained. There can be no assurance that the transactions will be completed as proposed or at all.

The Canadian Securities Exchange has in no way passed upon the merits of the proposed transactions and has neither approved nor disapproved the contents of this news release.

About Metalite Resources Inc.

Metalite Resources Inc. is a Canadian junior mineral exploration issuer with a precious metals focused project in NSW, Australia.

About Cachee Gold Mines Corp.

Cachee Gold Mines Corp. is a private mineral exploration company headquartered in Toronto, Canada. Cachee currently has two projects which are 100% owned by Cachee: 1) Launay Gold Project – comprised of large claims package in the heart of the Abitibi, a world class mining district; and 2) Titan Project – comprised of approximately 5,445 contiguous hectares comprising 17 patented claims and 84 unpatented claims in Nipissing District, Ontario, with an inferred resource estimate of 46 million tonnes grading 48.32% Fe 2 O 3 , 0.24% V and 14.88% TiO 2 . Cachee’s leadership team is comprised of seasoned individuals with a track record in mining, technology, life sciences and finance.

Forward-Looking Statements

This news release contains certain “forward-looking statements.” All statements, other than statements of historic fact, that address activities, events or developments that Metalite believes, expects or anticipates will or may occur in the future are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are often, but not always, identified by the use of words such as “seek,” “anticipate,” “believe,” “plan,” “estimate, “expect,” and “intend” and statements that an event or result “may,” “will,” “can,” “should,” “could,” or “might” occur or be achieved and other similar expressions. These forward-looking statements reflect the current expectations or beliefs of Metalite based on information currently available to Metalite. Forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties that may cause the actual results of Metalite to differ materially from those discussed in the forward-looking statements, and even if such actual results are realized or substantially realized, there can be no assurance that they will have the expected consequences to, or effects on Metalite. Forward looking statements in this press release include statements regarding the proposed transactions with Cachee and the timing thereof. Factors that could cause actual results or events to differ materially from current expectations include, among other things, failure to obtain all necessary approvals for the completion of the transactions with Cachee. Any forward-looking statement speaks only as of the date on which it is made and, except as may be required by applicable securities laws, Metalite disclaims any intent or obligation to update any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or results or otherwise. Although Metalite believes that the assumptions inherent in the forward-looking statements are reasonable, forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and accordingly undue reliance should not be put on such statements due to the inherent uncertainty therein. Neither the Canadian Securities Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

Cachee Gold Mines Acquires Advanced Stage Vanadium Project With An Inferred Resource Estimate of 46 Million Tonnes

Toronto, Ontario–(Newsfile Corp. – August 10, 2023) – Cachee Gold Mines Corp. (“Cachee” or the “Company“) and its wholly owned subsidiary Osprey Advanced Materials Corp. (“Osprey“) are pleased to announce closing of the acquisition of the Titan project (“Titan Project“) from Silver Elephant Mining Corp. (TSX: ELEF) (“Silver Elephant“).

Alex Storcheus, Chief Executive Officer and Director of Osprey and Cachee commented: “We are very pleased to announce this catalytic acquisition for Cachee. The global demand for innovative renewable energy storage solutions is expected to grow significantly in the next decade and we are delighted to be a part of this exciting opportunity. We intend to leverage our team’s battery metals expertise in taking a fresh and modern look at the Titan Project, which has history dating back to the early 1940s. We thank our shareholders for their support and their patience to date and look forward to unveiling further exciting updates.”

John Lee, CEO and Executive Chairman of Silver Elephant commented: “Working with Alex and his team at Cachee has been a top-notch experience. We are confident Cachee will make great strides with Titan Project.

About the Titan Project

The Titan Project is located at Flett and Angus Townships, 120 kilometers northeast of Sudbury, Ontario. The property (the “Property“) comprising the Titan Project consists of 262 contiguous hectares comprising 17 patented claims, with access to water, roads and electrical power.

According to the technical report prepared by Mine Development Associates on October 23, 2017 (the “Technical Report“) prepared in accordance with National Instrument 43-101, Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects (“NI 43-101“)[2], the Titan Project’s inferred resource is estimated as follows:

 Resource Category  Tonnes (t)[3]   Fe2O3 (%)   V (%)   TiO2 (%)
 Inferred   46.0 million   48.32   0.24  14.88

 

V converted to V2O5: 0.24 % V = 0.43% V2O5

According to the Technical Report the metal content of the inferred resource estimate at the Titan Project totals: 434 million pounds of vanadium pentoxide (“V2O5“), and 6,844 million kgs of titanium dioxide (“TiO2“)[4].

Mineral resources are not mineral reserves and do not have demonstrated economic viability. The estimate of mineral resources may be materially affected by environmental, permitting, legal, title, taxation, sociopolitical, marketing, or other relevant issues.

The Technical Report was authored by Neil Prenn, P. Eng. And Neil Pettigrew, P. Geo., who were independent Qualified Persons in relation to Silver Elephant under NI 43-101 at the time the Technical Report was prepared.

The magnetite, ilmenite, titanium dioxide and vanadium mineralization at the Property occurs in a southeast plunging igneous body of gabbro to leucotroctolite composition in the northeastern corner of the Fall Lake complex. The Titan deposit is located at the northern end of an aeromagnetic anomaly that is approximately 1,200 metres long by 800 metres wide.

A total of 4,898 assayed intervals were recorded from 38 cored holes drilled by the prior owner of the Titan Project. Drilling highlights reported by the previous owner included (not true widths):

  • Drill Hole RA-05-21 intersected 0.27% vanadium (0.48% V2O5 equivalent), 51.22% Fe2O3 and 16.01% TiO2 over 142.0 m from 3.0 m;
  • Drill Hole RA-05-10 drilled to the depth of 414.0 m included:
    • 0.26% vanadium (0.46% V2O5 equivalent), 50.97% Fe2O3 and 15.68% TiO2 over 172.0 m from 102.0 m;
  • Drill Hole RA-05-09 drilled to the depth of 402.0 m included:
    • 0.21% vanadium (0.37% V2O5 equivalent), 46.91% Fe2O3 and 14.39% TiO2 over 188.0 m from 82.0 m;

About Vanadium Redox Flow Batteries

Industrial-scale vanadium redox flow batteries are expected to enable efficient release of wind and solar energy to the power grid, thus their deployment is anticipated to increase with the surge in renewable energy capacities, which are estimated to reach 4,500 gigawatts (GW) in 2024[5].

Alex Storcheus, CEO and Director of Osprey and Cachee continued: “Vanadium redox flow batteries address an important market need certain other batteries are not able to address effectively. In contrast to lithium-ion batteries, which mainly address the consumer market, we expect that vanadium redox flow batteries will mainly address commercial and industrial markets that require a large-scale solution with long-term supply capabilities. We also believe that as the redox flow battery acceptance grows, so will the demand for vanadium.

The flow battery energy storage solution comprises 2 electrolytes, which differs from the traditional battery design, where energy is stored as the electrode material. These electrocytes’ electrochemical nature drives the ion transfer and enables the storage and discharge of energy. Vanadium Redox Flow Batteries offer several advantages over other types of batteries, including[6]:

  • No limit on energy capacity and modular design;
  • Long charge/discharge cycle lives: 15,000-20,000 cycles and 10-20 years, which extends the battery life by almost 10x;
  • Can remain discharged indefinitely without damage;
  • Resistant to deep discharge, low self-discharge;
  • Single charge state across the electrolytes avoids capacity degradation;
  • Safe, non-flammable and non-explosive aqueous electrolyte;
  • Significantly lower noise and emissions;

According to Consegic Business Intelligence, the global vanadium redox flow battery market was worth over USD $298 million in 2022 and is anticipated to reach over USD $1.2 billion by the year 2030, growing at a CAGR of 19.5%[7]. The increasing demand for sustainable and metal-free redox batteries serves as the key factor responsible for driving the growth of the market. The vanadium redox flow battery is ideal for storing green energy efficiently from renewable sources including solar and wind7.

Transaction Terms

In consideration for the acquisition (“Acquisition“) of the Titan Project, Cachee paid consideration valued at approximately CAD $1.29 million, comprised of the following: i) CAD $231,000 in cash; and ii) 13,283,801 common shares in the capital of Cachee (the “Shares“), valued at a price of $0.08 per Share, being the last financing price of Cachee. In addition, Cachee granted Silver Elephant a net smelter royalty (“NSR“) equal to 0.5% applicable after the commencement of commercial production if the V205 Flake 98% price per pound exceeds US$12.00/lb. The NSR may be purchased back by Cachee at any time for $500,000 in cash. The number of Shares issued to Silver Elephant in connection with the Acquisition, equals 19.99% of total issued and outstanding Shares as of the date hereof. The Shares issued to Silver Elephant are subject to certain contractual and regulatory resale restrictions. Furthermore, Cachee granted to Silver Elephant a pre-emptive right for a period of 18 months from the closing date to participate in future equity financings of Cachee to maintain its 19.99% interest in Cachee.

The technical information contained in this news release has been reviewed and approved by David Melling P. Geo, who is an independent consultant to Cachee and is Cachee’s Qualified Person in accordance with the requirements of NI 43-101. Mr. Melling is a Professional Geoscientist (P.Geo) and a registered member of the Engineer and Geoscientists of British Columbia (no. 18999) a Recognized Professional Organization.

About Cachee Gold Mines Corp.

Cachee Gold Mines Corp. is a private mineral exploration company headquartered in Toronto, Canada. Cachee currently has two projects which are 100% owned by Cachee: 1) Launay Gold Project – comprised of 472 claims encompassing 23,506 ha in the heart of the Abitibi, a world class mining district; and 2) Titan Project – comprised of 17 patented claims in Nipissing District, Ontario, with an inferred resource estimate of 46 million tonnes grading 48.32% Fe2O3, 0.24% V and 14.88% TiO2. Cachee’s leadership team is comprised of seasoned individuals with a track record in mining, technology, life sciences and finance.

For more information
Alex Storcheus, Chief Executive Officer
Cachee Gold Mines Corp.
P: 416-777-6165
E: alex.storcheus@ospreyminerals.ca

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