Element79 Gold Announces Balance Sheet Improvement Plan Through Debt Settlement
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
ELEMENT79 GOLD CORP ANNOUNCES BALANCE SHEET IMPROVEMENT PLAN THROUGH DEBT
SETTLEMENT, SEEKS SHAREHOLDER APPROVAL
Vancouver, British Columbia, November 17, 2023 – Element79 Gold Corp (the "Company") (CSE: ELEM)
(OTC: ELMGF) (FSE: 7YS) a mining company focused on the exploration for and production of gold and
silver, is pleased to unveil a strategic initiative aimed at bolstering its financial position and enhancing
shareholder value.
HIGHLIGHTS
• Element79 Gold Corp announces a strategic balance sheet improvement plan aligning debt
holders and capital investments with its long-term vision.
o Proposed settlement of approximately $ 3.76 million in corporate debt through share
conversion at $0.10 per share.
o Crescita Capital (“Crescita”), a long -time financing partner of the Company, confirms it
has sold $2 million of its promissory note to Tellus LLC, a reputable third party, that
expresses intent to convert the $2 million promissory note into Element79 Gold Corp
shares at the same $0.10 conversion price.
• Detailed information to be provided in an upcoming information circular, pending regulatory
approvals. The Company seeks shareholder approval at its December 19, 2023 Special
Shareholder Meeting.
Proposed Debt Settlement:
In charting a path towards growth and revenue generation in 2024, Element79 Gold Corp has put forth a
proposal to settle approximately $3.76 million in debt through the conversion of debt into shares of the
Company, priced at $0.10 per share. This strategic decision signifies both the Company's commitment to
fiscal responsibility but also aligns the interests of debt holders with the Company's long -term vision.
Detailed information regarding the debt settlement will be provided in an upcoming information circular,
subject to regulatory approvals.
Third-Party Debt Acquisition:
In addition to the above initiative, the Company confirms that it has received notification from Crescita
regarding the sale of $2 million of the promissory note (announced September 19, 2022) to a reputable
third party, Tellus LLC. In a vote of confidence in Element79 Gold Corp's business plan and potential,
Tellus LLC has expressed its intent to convert the $2 million promissory note into Element79 Gold Corp
shares at the same conversion price of $0.10.
Shareholder Vote and Special Shareholder Meeting:
As these debt settlement and conversion initiatives will significantly impact the Company's issued and
outstanding share count, as well a s have the potential to establish a new Significant Shareholder as
defined by th e Market Regulator, Element79 Gold Corp will seek approval from its shareholders.
Accordingly, the Company plans to present these critical matters for discussion and voting at its Special
Shareholder Meeting scheduled for December 19, 2023. This meeting will provide an invaluable platform
for shareholders to participate in the decision-making process and have their voices heard on these pivotal
issues.
James C. Tworek, CEO of Element79 Gold Corp, states: "Our commitment to enhancing shareholder value
and the Company’s financial stability is unwavering. The proposed debt settlement and conversion
initiatives feed our strategic vision, and we as a Board and Management team are earnest to clean up the
balance sheet and facilitate financing to further advance our project development. We welcome Tellus
LLC as a strategic shareholder; after several discussions with their management, we are confident they
share the corporate vision of building Element79 Gold Corp into a producing mining company in the near
term, reinforcing our growth trajectory. We encourage all our valued shareholders to actively engage in
the upcoming Special Shareholder Meeting and shape the future of Element79 Gold Corp."
About Element79 Gold Corp.
Element79 Gold is a mining company focused on gold and silver committed to maximizing shareholder
value through responsible mining practices and sustainable development of its projects. Element79
Gold's focus is on developing its past -producing, high -grade gold and silver mine, the Lucero project
located in Arequipa, Peru, with the intent to restart production in the near term.
The Company also holds a portfolio of 5 properties along the Battle Mountain trend in Nevada, with the
Clover and West Whistler projects believed to have significant potential for near -term resource
development. Three properties in the Battle Mountain Port folio are under contract for sale to Valdo
Minerals Ltd., with an anticipated closing date around the end of 2023. The Company has also signed an
Option Agreement to sell the Maverick Springs project, an advanced -stage exploratory property with an
Inferred Resource of 3.71MMoz AuEq (1.37MMoz Au and 175MMoz Ag) and anticipates completing this
sale on or before March 28, 2024.
In British Columbia, Element79 Gold has executed a Letter of Intent and funded a drilling program to
acquire a private company that holds the option to 100% interest of the Snowbird High -Grade Gold
Project, which consists of 10 mineral claims located in Central British Columbia, approximately 20km west
of Fort St. James.
The Company has an option to acquire a 100% interest in the Dale Property, 90 unpatented mining claims
located approximately 100 km southwest of Timmins, Ontario, and has recently announced that it has
transferred this project to its wholly -owned subsidiary, Synergy Metals Corp, and is advancing through
the Plan of Arrangement spin-out process through Q1 2023.
For more information about the company please visit our official website at www.element79gold.com.
The Company’s 2023 review and Corporate Update can be reviewed HERE.
Contact Information
For corporate matters, please contact:
James C. Tworek, Chief Executive Officer and Director
E-mail: [email protected]
For investor relations inquiries, please contact:
Investor Relations Department
Phone: +1.613.879.9387
E-mail: [email protected]
Cautionary Note Regarding Forward Looking Statements
This press release contains "forward‐looking information" and "forward -looking statements" under
applicable securities laws (collectively, "forward‐looking statements"). These statements relate to future
events or the Company's future performance, business prospects or opportunities that are based on
forecasts of future results, estimates of amounts not yet determinable and assumptions of management
made in light of management's experience and perception of historical trends, current conditions and
expected future developments. Forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements
with respect to: the Company's business strategy; future planning processes; exploration activities; the
timing and result of exploration activities; capital proje cts and exploration activities and the possible
results thereof; acquisition opportunities; and the impact of acquisitions, if any, on the Company.
Assumptions may prove to be incorrect and actual results may differ materially from those anticipated.
Consequently, forward-looking statements cannot be guaranteed. As such, investors are cautioned not to
place undue reliance upon forward -looking statements as there can be no assurance that the plans,
assumptions or expectations upon which they are placed will occur. All statements other than statements
of historical fact may be forward‐looking statements. Any statements that express or involve discussions
with respect to predictions, expectations, beliefs, plans, projections, objectives or future events or
performance (often, but not always, using words or phrases such as "seek", "anticipate", "plan",
"continue", "estimate", "expect", "may", "will", "project", "predict", "forecast", "potential", "target",
"intend", "could", "might", "should", "believe" and simil ar expressions) are not statements of historical
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Actual results may vary from forward -looking statements. Forward -looking statements are subject to
known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual results to materially
differ from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements, including but not limited to:
risks related to the integration of acquisitions; actual results of exploration activities; conclusions of
economic evaluations; changes in project parameters as plans continue to be refined; commodity prices;
variations in ore reserves, grade or recovery rates; actual performance of plant, equipment or processes
relative to specifications and expectations; accidents; labour relations; relations with local communities;
changes in national or local governments; changes in applicable legislation or application thereof; delays
in obtaining approvals or financing or in the completion of development or construction activities;
exchange rate fluctuations; requirements for additional capital; government regulation; e nvironmental
risks; reclamation expenses; outcomes of pending litigation; limitations on insurance coverage as well as
those factors discussed in the Company's other public disclosure documents, available on
www.sedarplus.com. Although the Company has attempted to identify important factors that could cause
actual results to differ materially from those contained in forward-looking statements, there may be other
factors that cause results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended. The Company believes that the
expectations reflected in these forward‐looking statements are reasonable, but no assurance can be given
that these expectations will prove to be correct and such forward‐looking statements included herein
should not be unduly relied upon. These statements speak only as of the date hereof. The Company does
not intend, and does not assume any obligation, to update these forward -looking statements, except as
required by applicable laws.
Neither the Canadian Securities Exchange nor the Market Regulator (as that term is defined in the policies
of the Canadian Securities Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.