New Age Metals Receives Exchange Approval for Bonanza Gold Project, Kenora Gold District, Ontario

Core Viewpoint - New Age Metals Inc. has received approval for the Bonanza Gold Project, which consists of 114 mining claims and 1 patented mining claim totaling 2,191 hectares, located approximately 25 km southeast of Kenora, Ontario. The company aims to leverage modern exploration techniques to unlock significant value in the under-explored Kenora Mining District [1][4][26]. Financial Summary - The company is issuing 302,298 common shares at a deemed price of $0.4135 per share and making a cash payment of $40,000 to the partners involved in the project. Future share payments will be based on the 10-day trading average of NAM shares, with a minimum price of $0.2475 per share [2][3]. - Contingent milestone payments of $250,000 will be made upon the completion of an NI 43-101 compliant Mineral Resource Report outlining over one million ounces of gold, with an additional $250,000 for exceeding 2.5 million ounces [2]. Project Highlights - The Bonanza Gold Project has multiple high-grade mineral occurrences, with surface assays showing values up to 127 g/t Au. The project is drill-ready with three-year permits in place and excellent infrastructure, including road access and provincial grid power lines [6][12][26]. - The Kenora Gold District is recognized for its high-grade Archean lode-gold deposits and has been a significant area for mineral exploration for over a century, supported by established infrastructure and a skilled workforce [11][28]. Exploration and Development Plans - The technical team is currently conducting a second phase of work on the Bonanza Project, with fieldwork expected to conclude by the end of the month. Assays will be sent to the lab, and a comprehensive digital data compilation is underway [8][9]. - The company is actively seeking to expand its project portfolio and has a long-term goal of assembling a district-scale gold asset in Kenora to attract major gold producers [4][7]. Market Context - The gold price and demand are at historic highs, providing a favorable environment for exploration and development in the junior mining sector. The company believes that the current market conditions present a significant opportunity for growth [4][11]. - The response to recent private placements indicates renewed investor interest in the junior mining industry, with the company successfully upsizing its private placement to $4 million [11].