Colorado Enters Into Agreement With Osisko Mining to Acquire Four Projects in B.
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Feb 09, 2011 10:19AM
gold royalty company - 5% NSR on Malartic.
Colorado Resources Ltd. TSX VENTURE: CXO ![]() |
VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - Feb. 9, 2011) -
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COLORADO RESOURCES LTD. (TSX VENTURE:CXO) ("Colorado" or the "Company") is pleased to announce it has entered into a Letter of Agreement (the "Assignment") with Osisko Mining Corporation ("Osisko"), wherein Osisko will assign certain non-core property rights in British Columbia and the Yukon (acquired through Osisko's acquisition of Brett Resources). These properties were previously under an exploration agreement ("PP Agreement") between Brett Resources and Kinross Gold Corporation ("Kinross"). In addition, Colorado will acquire from Osisko the Santa Clara Property located in El Salvador and an Exploration License Application for the Sabalos concession located in Nicaragua (both also former non-core assets formerly held by Brett Resources).
Under the Agreement, Osisko, subject to the approval of Kinross, will assign all of its rights, interests and obligations under the PP Agreement to Colorado.
In addition, Osisko shall transfer to Colorado its 100% right, title and interest in and to:
In return for assigning the property rights to Colorado, Osisko will receive from Colorado an aggregate 200,000 shares in the capital of Colorado (the "Colorado Shares") as follows:
As part of the transaction Osisko will contribute $500,000 in an equity financing on a non-brokered private placement basis in accordance with Policies of the Exchange prior to February 28, 2011 (the "Financing"). The proceeds from the Financing will be used to fund the exploration and development of the BKP Properties.
The closing of the Assignment, the transfer of all of the shares of BRES and Alicante and the transfer of the British Columbia Properties shall be subject to acceptance of the Exchange, the approval of Kinross for the Assignment and certain other approvals that may be required.
Mr. Adam Travis, President of the Colorado, stated, "This transaction between Colorado, Osisko and Kinross allows Colorado to continue the great work started by Brett and Kinross. This agreement indicates to me the faith that both Osisko and Kinross have in Colorado's management. We welcome Osisko as a shareholder in Colorado and look forward to advancing the British Columbia projects with Kinross and strengthening our partnership with them. The Santa Clara Project in El Salvador and the license application in Nicaragua also give Colorado projects to advance while we eagerly await the Yukon field season."
About Colorado
Colorado is currently engaged in the business of mineral exploration for the purpose of acquiring and advancing mineral properties located in British Columbia and the Yukon and is also aggressively seeking properties in Latin America. Colorado's initial focus will be to follow up exciting "Carlin" style mineralization found by previous workers on its Oro Gold Property in the Yukon as soon as conditions permit. Trenching and drilling programs are also being contemplated on the company's Hit Property.
ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF COLORADO RESOURCES LTD.
Adam Travis, President and Chief Executive Officer