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Azimut Expands its Flagship Elmer Project with the Acquisition of the K2 Property
Globenewswire·2025-07-03 10:30

Core Viewpoint - Azimut Exploration Inc. has entered into a binding purchase and sale agreement to acquire the K2 Property from Dios Exploration Inc., enhancing its strategic position in the Eeyou Istchee James Bay region of Quebec, Canada [1][2]. Acquisition Details - Azimut will acquire 100% interest in 103 claims covering 54.3 km for a cash payment of C$120,000 and the issuance of 200,000 common shares [2]. - Dios will retain a 2.0% NSR royalty on the K2 claims, with an option to buy down 1.0% NSR for C$3,000,000 [2]. - The agreement is subject to approval by the TSX Venture [2]. Strategic Positioning - The acquisition consolidates Azimut's position along the Lower Eastmain Archean greenstone belt, where an initial gold resource has been defined on the Patwon Zone [3]. - The K2 block includes 25 gold and copper-gold-silver prospects and extends the Elmer Property by an additional 7 km of strike length [3]. - A scoping study is underway to reassess growth opportunities at Elmer, with several drill-ready targets identified nearby [3]. Elmer Property Overview - The Elmer Property now comprises 658 claims (346.6 km) over a 42.8-kilometre strike length, including the newly acquired K2 claims and 32 additional claims [4]. - The property is located 285 km north of Matagami, 60 km east of Eastmain, and 5 km west of the Billy-Diamond Highway, benefiting from excellent infrastructure [4]. Company Profile - Azimut is a leading mineral exploration company with a strong reputation for target generation and partnership development, holding the largest mineral exploration portfolio in Quebec [6]. - The Elmer Gold Project is at the resource stage with 311,200 oz Indicated and 513,900 oz Inferred at a gold price of US$1,800 per ounce [7]. - Significant exploration activities are planned for 2025 on other projects, including Wabamisk and Kukamas [7].