Azimut and SOQUEM sell their Pikwa Property to PMET Resources, James Bay Region, Quebec

Core Viewpoint - Azimut Exploration Inc. has signed a Sale and Purchase Agreement with PMET Resources Inc. for the Pikwa Property, enhancing its focus on flagship assets while maintaining exposure to the lithium sector through equity ownership and retained royalties [1][2]. Transaction Details - PMET will acquire a 100% interest in the Pikwa Property by issuing 420,958 shares each to Azimut and SOQUEM, totaling a consideration of $3.1 million based on the 20-day volume weighted average price of PMET's shares [3]. - Azimut and SOQUEM will retain a 1.0% NSR royalty on the Property, with resale restrictions on the shares for 24 months, allowing 65% of the shares to be sold only if the 20-day VWAP exceeds specified price milestones [3]. Property Overview - The Pikwa Property consists of 509 claims covering 261 km and is located in the same greenstone belt as PMET's Shaakichiuwaanaan lithium project, indicating potential for lithium pegmatite trends to extend onto Pikwa [4]. - Exploration work has confirmed the presence of spodumene in pegmatite outcrops and till samples, supporting the potential of the lithium trend [4]. Company Background - 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 [8]. - The company is advancing several high-potential projects, including the Patwon gold deposit and lithium projects, while maintaining a strong balance sheet and financial discipline [9]. Stock Option Plan Amendments - The Board of Directors has approved amendments to the stock option plan, increasing the number of common shares reserved for future issuance by 1,862,000, totaling 10,052,000 shares, which represents approximately 9.99% of the issued and outstanding shares [6].