Carolina Rush Partners with OceanaGold on the Brewer Gold-Copper Project
Newsfile·2025-09-16 13:00

Core Viewpoint - Carolina Rush Corporation has entered into an Earn-In Option Agreement with OceanaGold Corporation for the Brewer Gold-Copper Project, allowing OceanaGold to earn an 80% interest through staged investments totaling US$20 million for exploration and property purchase [1][4]. Agreement Structure - The agreement allows OceanaGold to earn a 50% interest by funding US$8 million by December 31, 2027, and an additional 30% interest by funding another US$12 million by December 31, 2030, for a total of 80% interest [3][4]. - The agreement includes a provision for OceanaGold to exercise Carolina Rush's underlying Brewer Option at any time before it expires on December 31, 2030, which includes assuming historical environmental liabilities [4]. Joint Venture and Operations - Upon earning a 50% interest, a 50:50 joint venture will be formed, with Carolina Rush as the initial operator and a 10% unallocated cost allowance [4][5]. - If OceanaGold exercises the Brewer Option before spending the total US$20 million, Carolina Rush will be carried until that amount is spent [4]. Shareholder Approval - The agreement is contingent upon Carolina Rush shareholder approval, which will be sought at a Special Shareholder Meeting on October 21, 2025 [4][5]. - If approved, OceanaGold will advance US$150,000 for pre-drilling expenses and commit to a minimum of US$1.5 million within 12 months [4]. Company Background - Carolina Rush Corporation is focused on the Brewer Gold-Copper Project in South Carolina, which is underexplored and has potential for both near-surface and deeper mineralization [6]. - The Brewer Project is located 13 km from OceanaGold's Haile Gold Mine, which has a production guidance of 170,000-200,000 ounces of gold for 2025 [6].