Av Ante Announces NAME Change, New Ticker Symbol and Investor Relations Agreement
1890 – 1075 West Pender Street, Vancouver, BC V6E 3C9
Tel: 604-687-2038 Fax: 604-687-3141
News Release
AV ANTE ANNOUNCES NAME CHANGE, NEW TICKER SYMBOL AND INVESTOR
RELATIONS AGREEMENT
Vancouver, British Columbia, April 4 , 2024 ‐ Avante Mining Corp. (TSXV: AVA) (OTC: ACPRF)
(FSE:P210) (the “Company”) is pleased to announce a name change to “FIRST ATLANTIC NICKEL
CORP”. (the “ Name Change”) effective Wednesday, April 10, 2024, subject to final acceptance of the
TSXV Exchange Inc. The trading symbol will also change to “FAN”; the Company's trading symbols on
the OTC Markets (OTC) and Frankfurt Stock Exchange (FSE) will remain unchanged.
The Name Change will not affect the rights of the Company's shareholders. There will be no consolidation
of capital associated with the name change. Shareholders will not be required to take any action in
connection with the Name Change. Issued certificates representing common shares in the capital of the
Company will not be affected by the Name Change and will not need to be exchanged.
The New CUSIP will be: 318641107
The New ISIN will be: CA3186411078
The Company's management team feels that the new name more accurately reflects its vision to establish
itself as a global leader in green nickel production while supplying critical metals to the North American
market.
Adrian Smith, CEO, commented , “We are excited to announce our name change to First Atlantic Nickel
Corp. This new name better aligns with our team's vision and underscores our e xploration focus and
direction as a company. With the rising demand for nickel due to the clean energy transition, the Company
is focused on acquiring and developing assets with significant growth potential to meet this future demand.
The U.S. has underscored nickel's essential role by including it in its critical mineral list. Similarly, Canada
has signaled its intent to prioritize the development of critical minerals in the coming years, highlighting
the pressing need for further development of domestic resources and we look forward to the Company being
part of the story to meet this demand.”
The Company is also pleased to announce that it has entered into an investo r relations agreement dated
April 1, 2024 (the “Agreement”) with Xander Capital Partners Inc. (“Xander”), pursuant to which Xander
will provide investor relations and market consulting services for an initial period of 12 months, subject to
extension by mutual agreement of both parties. The Agreement can be terminated by giving 30 days’ prior
written notice of termination to the other party or by mutual written agreement of the parties.
Xander has been engaged to heighten market awareness for the Company and to broad en the Company’s
reach within the investment community . Pursuant to the Agreement, Xander will provide the following
services to the Company: brand awareness, introductions to mining industry partners, research analysts,
investment bankers, advisors, potential board members and digital marketing professionals. The Company
will pay Xander a monthly cash fee of USD $10,000 as consideration for the services.
The Company and Xander act at arm’s length, and Xander has no present interest, directly or indirectly, in
the Company or its securities, or any right or present intent to acquire such an interest.
The Agreement remains subject to the approval of the TSX Venture Exchange (the “Exchange”). Xander
has agreed to comply with all applicable securities laws and the policies of the Exchange in providing the
services to the Company.
1890 – 1075 West Pender Street, Vancouver, BC V6E 3C9
Tel: 604-687-2038 Fax: 604-687-3141
Xander has over 30 years of cumulative industry specific experience. Xander is headquartered in Orlando,
with their reach expanding internationally. Their services include introductions to high -net-worth
individuals, assistance with the raising of equity capital, and corporate sponsorship.
About Avante Mining Corp.
Avante Mining Corp. (TSXV: A V A) (OTCPK: ACPRF) (FSE: P210) is a mining exploration company
focused on developing high -value geographically significant projects including the V oisey’s West and the
Pipestone Project . Avante is paving the way by combining quality projects with proven exploration
strategies and a dedicated team to achieve exceptional outcomes.
The Company’s V oisey’s West project is located in the same intrusive complex as the world class V oisey's
Bay Nickel mine where reported remaining proven and probable reserves include 32.4 million tonnes of
2.13% nickel, 0.96% copper, 0.13% cobalt, and additional measured and indicated 10.3 million tonnes of
0.87% nickel, 0.65% c opper, 0.04% c obalt. It represents one of the most competitive nickel operations
globally.
The Pipestone Project represents one of the rare awaruite projects globally which are a focus in the
development of large-scale bulk tonnage nickel targets that have low carbon emission profiles and are very
attractive to steel produces looking to reduce their carbon output.
A V ANTE MINING CORP.
For more information, please call Adrian Smith, CEO, at 1-778-331-3816, email [email protected],
or visit www.avantemining.com.
Neither TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in policies of
the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.
Forward-looking statements:
This news release may include "forward -looking information" under applicable Canadian securities
legislation. Such forward- looking information reflects management's current beliefs and are based on a
number of estimates and/or assumptions made by and information currently available to the Company that,
while considered reasonable, are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors that
may cause the actual results and future events to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such
forward-looking information. Readers are cautioned that such forward-looking information are neither
promises nor guarantees and are subject to known and unknown risks and uncertainties including, but not
limited to, general business, economic, comp etitive, political and social uncertainties, uncertain and
volatile equity and capital markets, lack of available capital, actual results of exploration activities,
environmental risks, future prices of base and other metals, operating risks, accidents, labour issues, delays
in obtaining governmental approvals and permits, and other risks in the mining industry.
The Company is presently an exploration stage company. Exploration is highly speculative in nature,
involves many risks, requires substantial expenditures, and may not result in the discovery of mineral
deposits that can be mined profitably. Furthermore, t he Company currently has no reserves on any of its
properties. As a result, there can be no assurance that such forward -looking statements will prove to be
accurate, and actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in suc h
statements.