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Hercules Secures $5-million Equity Facility with Crescita

Financings

Hercules Resources Corp Secures CAD$5-Million Equity Capital Facility

with Crescita Capital LLC

Trading Symbol: HERC (CSE)

Vancouver BC, April 9th, 2024 - Hercules Resources Corp (“Hercules” or the “Company”), is proud

to announce the signing of a defini�ve agreement (the “Agreement”) with Crescita Capital LLC .

(“Crescita”), a private company registered in Dubai, pursuant to which Crescita will (i) provide

certain advisory services (the “Advisory Services”) to the Company and (ii) make available to the

Company a non-revolving equity drawdown facility in the aggregate amount of up to $5 million

(the “Equity Investment Facility”). This strategic partnership bolsters Hercules' financial posi�on,

providing ample resources to fuel its growth ini�a�ves and further solidify its posi�on in the

market.

Under the terms of the Agreement, Hercules will have a period of 3 (three) years to u�lize the $5

million to acquire and develop the Company's assets. Pursuant to the Agreement, the Company

can draw down funds from the Equity Investment Facility from �me to �me during the three-year

term at its discre�on by providing a no�ce to Crescita (a “Drawdown No�ce”) and issuing units

(each a “Unit”) to Crescita in exchange (each drawdown, a “Private Placement”). The Units issued

in connec�on with any Private Placement will be priced at 85% of the average closing bid price

over the ten days of trading following the Drawdown No�ce (the “Pricing Period”). The amount

requested in each Drawdown No�ce cannot exceed 500% of the average daily trading volume of

the Pricing Period. The Units will comprise of one common share and one half of a share purchase

warrant (each whole warrant, a “Warrant”). The Warrants will be exercisable for a period of three

years from their date of issuance at an exercise price equal to the greater of 125% of the Issuance

and the minimum price permited by the policies of the Exchange on the date of the applicable

Drawdown No�ce.

Pursuant to the Agreement, the Company will pay Crescita (i) an up -front commission of

$300,000, represen�ng 6% of the amount available under the Equity Investment Facility, which

shall be paid through the issuance of 1,428,571 common shares of the Compa ny at a deemed

price of $0.21 per share (the “Commitment Fee”) and (ii) an ini�al consul�ng fee of $2,500, which

will be paid through the issuance of 11,095 common shares at a deemed price of $0.21 per share.

All securi�es issued to Crescita pursuant to the Agreement will not be subject resale restric�ons

under applicable securi�es laws and the Company intends to seek a waiver from the Canadian

Securi�es Exchange (the “CSE”) in respect of the 4-month hold period required under s. 6.1(4)(a)

of CSE Policy 6 Distribu�ons & Corporate Finance

The Equity Investment Facility offers Hercules the flexibility to drawdown on the funds as needed,

at the discre�on of the Company's management. Importantly, the drawdowns are not mandatory,

empowering Hercules to judiciously deploy this financing tool based on its capital requirements.

Per Michael Smith, CEO of Hercules, "This Agreement marks a significant milestone for Hercules.

The $5 -million equity capital facility from Crescita, provides the Company with the financial

flexibility needed to pursue its strategic objectives and drive sustainable growth. The Company is

confident that this partnership will unlock new opportunities and create value for its

shareholders."

The partnership with Crescita underscores Hercules' commitment to prudent financial

management and strategic expansion. By securing the Equity Investment Facility, Hercules is well-

posi�oned to capitalize on market opportuni�es and execute its long-term vision effec�vely.

Pursuant to the Agreement, the Company has also engaged Crescita to provide the Advisory

Services on an as and when needed basis. The Advisory Services include: (a) advisory services

with respect to general corporate and public company maters; (b) assistance with iden�fying

strategic investment opportuni�es and mergers and acquisi�ons for the Company, including

mineral property acquisi�ons; (c) assistance with the Company’s business development; and (d)

such other services as agreed to by the Company a nd Crescita in wri�ng from �me-to-�me. The

Advisory Services provided by Crescita to the Company pursuant to the Investment and Advisory

Agreement will be on a project specific basis and the fees payable in connec�on with each project

will be determined from �me to �me on mutual writen agreement of the par�es at the outset

of the project.

The transac�ons contemplated under the Equity Investment Facility, including the payment of the

Commitment Fee, remain subject to the approval of the CSE and the shareholders of the Company

pursuant to the policies of the CSE.

About Crescita Capital LLC:

Crescita Capital is an investment and consultancy group that provides alterna�ve financing and

corporate development services for seed to growth-stage companies in emerging markets around

the world. Commited to partnering with promising businesses, Crescita Capital provides flexible

capital solu�ons to fuel growth and drive success. For more informa�on, visit

www.crescita.capital.

Debt Setlement

The Company also announces that it has entered into an agreement dated for reference on April

5, 2024, with one creditor to setle outstanding debt in the aggregate amount of CAD $14,000

(the “Debts”) through the issuance of 52,830 common shares (the “Setlement Shares”) at a

deemed price of $0.265 per share. The Setlement Shares will be subject to applicable restric�ons

under securi�es laws. The purpose of the debt setlement is to improve the Company’s working

capital posi�on as it seeks to move forward with its previously announced acquisi�on targets. The

Company and the vendors of both proper�es con�nue to complete their due diligence ac�vi�es.

About Hercules Resources Corp:

Hercules is a Canadian gold explora�on company engaged in the acquisi�on, explora�on and

development of projects located in highly prospec�ve and mining friendly na�ons of Ecuador and

Canada.

The Company is dedicated to delivering value to its stakeholders through innova�on, opera�onal

excellence, and sustainable prac�ces.

For further informa�on, contact.

Michael Smith, President, and Chief Execu�ve Officer

[email protected]

(855) 791-GOLD (4653)

www.herculesresourcescorp.com

The informa�on in this news release includes certain informa�on and statements about management's view of future

events, expecta�ons, plans, and prospects that cons�tute forward-looking statements. These statements are based

upon assump�ons that are subject to significant risks and uncertain�es. Because of these risks and uncertain�es and

because of a variety of factors, the actual results, expecta�ons, achievements, or performance may differ materially

from those an�cipated and indicated by these forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements in this news

release include, but are not limited to, the Company’s proposed use of the proceeds of its offering. Any number of

factors could cause actual results to differ materially from these forward-looking statements as well as future results.

Although the Company believes that the expecta�ons reflected in forward-looking statements are reasonable, it can

give no assurances that the expecta�ons of any forward -looking statements will prove to be c orrect. Except as

required by law, the Company disclaims any inten�on and assumes no obliga�on to update or revise any forward-

looking statements to reflect actual results, whether because of new informa�on, future events, changes in

assump�ons, changes in factors affec�ng such forward-looking statements, or otherwise.

Neither the Canadian Securi�es Exchange nor its Regula�on Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies

of the Canadian Securi�es Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.