Silicon Metals Corp. Signs a Definitive Option to Acquire 100% Ownership of Sudbury District Based Aggregate Permit, Acquires Encompassing Mineral Claims and Announces Private Placement of up to $800,000

Core Viewpoint - Silicon Metals Corp. has signed definitive agreements to acquire 100% ownership of an Aggregate Permit and surrounding mineral claims in the Sudbury District of Ontario, along with plans for a private placement to raise up to $800,000 [1][3]. Acquisition Details - The company has entered into two definitive agreements with separate vendors to acquire an Aggregate Permit AP6453 and five mining claims covering quartz-rich pegmatite mineralization [1][5]. - The active Aggregate Permit allows for the extraction of high purity quartz material through quarrying, covering an area of 6.77 hectares with an initial extraction capacity of 3,000 tonnes per year [6]. Financial Aspects - The company plans to complete a private placement of up to 16,000,000 non-flow-through units at a price of $0.05 per unit, aiming for gross proceeds of up to $800,000 [10][11]. - Proceeds from the offering will be used for the advancement and development of the Permit and surrounding claims, as well as for general working capital [11]. Share Issuance Terms - Silicon Metals is required to make several cash payments and issue common shares to the optionor as part of the acquisition agreements, including $25,000 in cash and 500,000 common shares upon CSE approval [7][8]. - Additional share issuances of 1,500,000 common shares are required at specified intervals following CSE approval [7]. Project Updates - The company has received LiDAR data for the Ptarmigan Project and is currently conducting internal analysis and modeling [9]. Company Background - Silicon Metals Corp. is focused on exploration in western Canada, holding interests in multiple silica projects, including the newly acquired Aggregate Permit in Ontario [15].