American Pacific Mining to Acquire Constantine Metal Resources
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NEWS RELEASE
American Pacific Mining to Acquire Constantine Metal Resources
Vancouver, British Columbia – August 15, 2022—American Pacific Mining Corp (CSE: USGD / FWB: 1QC / OTCQX:
USGDF) (“APM”) and Constantine Metal Resources Ltd. (" Constantine") (TSXV: CEM/OTCQX:CNSNF ) announce
that they have entered into a definitive agreement (the “Definitive Agreement” ) p u r s u a n t t o w h i c h A P M w i l l
acquire all of the issued and outstanding common shares of Cons tantine (the “Transaction” ) i n a n a l l ‐ s h a r e
transaction, providing Constantine shareholders with an immediate upfront premium of 48.6% based on each
company’s respective 20‐day volume weighted average price (“VWAP”).
The combined company will be a premier exploration and developme n t c o m p a n y i n t h e w e s t e r n U S A w i t h t w o
projects being aggressively advanced under strategic partnershi ps with well‐respected major metal producers and
an expanded portfolio of prospective precious and base metals assets.
Highlights of the Transaction and Strategic Rationale:
Shareholders of the combined company will gain exposure to two advanced exploration projects under
strategic partnerships with majors:
o Palmer (Constantine) is an attractive PEA‐stage (US$266 million after‐tax NPV at 7% discount
rate)1 zinc‐copper‐gold‐silver volcanic massive sulfide (VMS) project located in a strategic area of
Southeast Alaska, being advanced with world‐class joint‐venture (“JV”) partner Dowa Metals &
Mining Co., Ltd. of Japan (“Dowa”). The JV approved 2022 program and budget is US$18 million,
with funds being advanced exclusively by Dowa, as required, during project advancement.
Constantine has an option to contribute pro‐rata, up to December 31st, 2022, to maintain
Constantine’s 44.91% interest.
o Madison (APM) is a past‐producing high‐grade copper‐gold skarn and porphyry system located in
the heart of Montana’s prolific copper‐gold belt under an earn‐in joint‐venture agreement,
whereby Kennecott Exploration Company, part of the Rio Tinto Group, may spend US$30 million
to earn a 70% interest.
The combined company will be well financed with a pro‐forma cash balance exceeding C$10 million
allowing APM to aggressively progress projects while leveraging spending commitments of partners.
Improved capital markets profile with increased market capitali zation exceeding C$85 million and better
positioned to attract additional institutional and high net‐worth investors.
The Transaction has strong shareholder support, with Constantine’s two largest shareholders Michael
Gentile and John Tognetti and management and directors of Constantine, together representing 27% of
the issued and outstanding common shares of Constantine, entering into voting support agreements with
APM.
Strong and experienced management team (APM was recently nominated for five awards at the S&P
Global Platts Metals Awards) with demonstrated ability to raise capital and operate in the western USA.
1 See the Amended NI 43‐101 Technical Report Palmer Project Alaska, USA (“PEA”) prepared by JDS Energy & Mining Inc. dated
March 7, 2022 with an effective date of June 3, 2019 under Cons tantine’s profile on SEDAR at www.sedar.com. The PEA is
preliminary in nature and includes inferred mineral resources that are considered too speculative geologically to have economic
considerations applied to them that would enable them to be cat egorized as mineral reserves. There is no certainty that PEA
results will be realized. Mineral resources that are not mineral reserves do not have demonstrated economic viability.
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APM and Constantine shareholders will have exposure to expanded portfolio of precious and base metals
exploration projects in Idaho, Nevada and Arizona.
CEO of American Pacific Mining, Warwick Smith, stated: “This is a transformational step for American Pacific as the
Palmer Project gives us an established PEA‐stage asset with a t remendous amount of exploration upside. We are
very impressed with the quality of technical work completed by Constantine and Dowa to‐date and look forward to
collaborating with our new partners and stakeholders to expand resources and realize the full potential of this high‐
grade VMS system while continuing to deliver exposure to progress and new discoveries across our existing portfolio
of highly prospective past‐producing exploration projects.”
CEO of Constantine Metal Resources, Garfield MacVeigh, commente d: “Constantine is pleased to enter into this
agreement and our Board unanimously recommends the transaction t o s h a r e h o l d e r s a t a s i g n i f i c a n t m a r k e t
premium. We believe American Pacific’s focus, financing capabil ities and breadth of exploration experience in the
US will result in Palmer reaching its full potential. We would like to thank our shareholders, the team at Constantine,
our Board and our joint venture partner at Palmer, Dowa, for all their support.”
Transaction Details
Constantine shareholders will be entitled to receive 0.881 (the “Exchange Ratio”) of a common share of APM for
each share of Constantine held (the “ Consideration”). All outstanding stock opt ions of Constantine will be
exchanged for options of APM and all warrants of Constantine will become exercisable to acquire common shares
of APM, in amounts and at exercise prices adjusted in accordance with the Exchange Ratio. The Consideration values
Constantine at approximately C$0.43 per share, representing a p remium of approximately 48.6% to Constantine
shareholders, based on the 20‐day VWAP of each company as of th e close of trading on August 12, 2022. Upon
completion of the Transaction, Constantine shareholders will hol d a p p r o x i m a t e l y 3 1 . 4 % o f A P M s h a r e s o n a n
outstanding basis.
T h e D e f i n i t i v e A g r e e m e n t f o r t h e T r a n s a c t i o n i n c l u d e s c u s t o m a r y provisions, including non‐solicitation, right to
match, and fiduciary out provisions, as well as certain represe ntations, covenants and conditions which are
customary for a transaction of this nature. The Definitive Agreement provides for a C$850,000 termination fee
payable by Constantine to APM in the event of a superior propos al, and a reduced break fee of $500,000 payable
in the event of a no‐vote by Constantine securityholders in cer tain circumstances. The Tr ansaction is expected to
be completed by way of a court‐approved Plan of Arrangement under the Business Corporations Act (British
Columbia) (the “Arrangement”) and will be subject to securityholder approval at a meeting of Constantine
securityholders, which is expected to take place in October 202 2, with the Transaction expected to close shortly
thereafter. Under the Definitive Agreement, APM has also agreed to commit to fund C$5,000,000 for the Palmer
Project in 2022 in accordance with the approved project program and budget.
Closing of the Transaction is subject to the receipt of applica ble regulatory approvals, Constantine securityholder
approval and the satisfaction of certain other closing conditions customary for transactions of this nature.
It is anticipated that any securities to be issued under the Ar rangement will be offered and issued in reliance upon
the exemption from the registration requirements of the U.S. Securities Act of 1933 provided by Section 3(a)(10)
thereof. This press release does not constitute an offer to sell, or the solicitation of an offer to buy, any securities.
Board of Director’s Recommendation and Voting Support
The Arrangement has been unanimously approved by the board of directors of both APM and Constantine. Directors
and senior officers of Constantine along with certain Constanti ne shareholders, being Michael Gentile and John
Tognetti, holding in the aggregate approximately 27% of the out standing Constantine shares, have each entered
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into customary voting and support agreements to, among other th ings, vote in favour of the Arrangement at the
special meeting of Constantine securityholders to be held to consider the Transaction.
Advisors and Counsel
McMillan LLP is acting as American Pacific’s legal advisor. Agentis Capital Mining Partners is acting as financial
advisor to Constantine and Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP is acting as Constantine’s legal advisor.
Agentis Capital Mining Partners has provided a fairness opinion to the Board of Directors of Constantine stating
that, as of the date of the opinion, and based upon and subject to the assumptions, limitations and qualifications
stated in the opinion, the consideration to be received by the shareholders of Constantine is fair, from a financial
point of view, to the shareholders of Constantine.
About American Pacific Mining Corp.
American Pacific Mining Corp. is a gold explorer focused on pre cious metal opportunities in the Western United
States. The Madison Mine in Montana, under option to joint vent ure with Kennecott Exploration Company, is the
Company’s flagship asset. The Goos eberry Gold‐Silver Project an d the Tuscarora Gold Project are two high‐grade,
precious metals projects located in key mining districts of Nev ada, USA. The Company’s mission is to grow by the
drill bit and by acquisition.
About Constantine Metal Resources Ltd.
Constantine is a mineral exploration company led by an experienced and proven technical team with a focus on the
Palmer copper‐zinc‐silver‐gold‐barite project (the “Palmer Project”) b e i ng advan c e d as a joi n t ven t u re b e t w e en
Constantine and Dowa Metals & Mi ning Co., Ltd. (“Dowa”), with C onstantine as operator. The Palmer Project is a
high‐grade volcanogenic massive sulphide‐sulphate (“VMS”) project located in a very accessible part of coastal
Southeast Alaska, with road access to the project and within 60 kilometers of the year‐round deep‐sea port of
Haines.
On Behalf of the Board of American Pacific Mining Corp.
“Warwick Smith”
CEO & Director
Corporate Office: Suite 910 – 510 Burrard Street Vancouver, BC, V6C 3A8 Canada
Investor Relations, Meredith Eades: [email protected] Phone: 1‐778‐833‐3962
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On Behalf of the Board of Constantine Metal Resources Ltd.
“Garfield MacVeigh”
President & CEO
Corporate Office: Suite 320 – 800 West Pender Street Vancouver, BC, V6C 2V6 Canada
For further information please contact:
Garfield MacVeigh, President or Michael Vande Guchte, VP Exploration
Phone: 604‐629‐2348. Email: [email protected]
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Forward‐looking Information
This news release includes certain statements that may be deemed to be “forward‐looking information” within the
meaning of Canadian securities legislation. All statements in t his news release, other than statements of historical
facts are forward looking statements, including statements that address our expectations with respect to any
anticipated benefits of the Transaction, expectations and fundi ng with respect to the Palmer Project, the closing of
the Transaction, the Palmer Project funding, APM’s ability to c omplete the proposed Transaction; Constantine and
APM’s ability to secure the necessary securityholder, legal and regulatory approvals required to complete the
Transaction, the timing of the Transaction, the timing and succ ess of future events or developments of APM or its
properties, including with respect to the Palmer Project. Forward‐looking statements are often, but not always,
identified by the use of words such as "seek", "anticipate", "p lan", "continue", "estimate", "expect", "may", "will",
"project", "predict", "potential", "targeting", "intend", "could", "might", "should", "believe" and similar expressions.
These statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual results
or events to differ materially from those anticipated in such forward‐looking statements. Although APM believes the
expectations expressed in such forward‐looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions, such statements
are not guarantees of future performance and actual results or developments may differ materially from those in
the forward‐looking statements. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in forward‐
looking statements include, but are not limited to, impacts (bo th direct and indirect) of COVID‐19, timing of receipt
of required permits, changes in applicable laws, changes in commodities prices, changes in mineral production
performance, exploitation and exploration successes, as applica ble, continued availability of capital and financing,
and general economic, market or business conditions, political risk, currency risk and capital cost inflation. In
addition, forward‐looking statements are subject to various risks, including that data is incomplete and considerable
additional work will be required to complete further evaluation, including but not limited to drilling, engineering and
socio‐economic studies and investment. The reader is referred to the APM’s filings with the Canadian securities
regulators for disclosure regarding these and other risk factors. There is no certainty that any forward‐looking
statement will come to pass, and investors should not place undue reliance upon forward‐looking statements.
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Please Note: Investors are urged to consider closely the disclosures in APM’s annual and quarterly reports and other
public filings, accessible through the Internet at www.sedar.com.