MTI(US:MTX) Thenewswireยท2025-07-31 16:00Core Viewpoint - Midasco Capital Corp. has completed the acquisition of Spartan Exploration Nevada Corporation and has changed its name to Spartan Metals Corp, focusing on critical minerals projects in the Western United States [2][6]. Company Overview - Spartan Metals Corp. is now a Tier 2 mining issuer on the TSX Venture Exchange, with a new ticker symbol "W" expected to begin trading on or about August 5, 2025 [6]. - The company is focused on developing critical minerals projects, particularly in tungsten, rubidium, antimony, bismuth, and arsenic [14]. Acquisition Details - Midasco acquired 100% of Spartan, which holds 244 lode mineral claims in White Pine County, Nevada, known as the Eagle Property [2][3]. - The Eagle Property is recognized for its high-grade tungsten production, with historical operations reporting 8,352 tonnes of tungsten trioxide at average grades of 0.6-1.0% from 1917 to 1956 [3][15]. - As part of the acquisition agreement, Midasco issued 5,830,466 common shares to Ridgeline, representing 19.9% of Midasco's total shares [4][8]. Financial Terms - Ridgeline will receive additional shares on the one-year anniversary of the closing, capped at 5,000,000 shares or enough to maintain a 19.9% stake [4]. - Ridgeline has been granted a 1% net smelter return royalty on the Eagle Property and any additional ground staked within a 2-mile area of interest [5]. Regulatory and Compliance - The Midasco Shares issued to Ridgeline are subject to a four-month hold period and a 12-month transfer restriction [7]. - An early warning report will be filed with Canadian securities regulators following the acquisition [10].