Imperial to Surrender Giant Copper Property to the Province of British Columbia
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News Release
Imperial to Surrender Giant Copper Property to the Province of British Columbia
Vancouver | January 19, 2022 | Imperial Metals Corporation (the “Imperial”) (TSX:III) reports that an agreement has been
reached with the Province of British Columbia (“Province”) for the surrender of Imperial’s Giant Copper mineral claims
located 37km east of Hope, BC, Canada.
Imperial has held Giant Copper since April 1988. The claim area hosts two mine ral deposits containing copper, silver and
gold and a recently discovered gold showing . The claim area predates the creation of Manning Park and the Skagit Valley
Provincial Park which now surround the claim area.
In 1995, following a public review process, the Province designated almost 30,000 hectares as the Skagit Valley Provincial
Park, while allowing mineral exploration in the 2,500 hectare claim area. Imperial at the time surrendered some of its claims
along the Skagit River to enhance what would become the Skagit Valley Provincial Park in return for a commitment to allow
mineral exploration and possibly mining in the remaining Giant Copper claims.
The decision to now surrender all remaining claims recognizes the challenges of obtaining mineral exploration and
development permits in this area. Said Brian Kynoch, President of Imperial, ”Our objective as a mining company would have
been to proceed with exploration of our claims. But as a company that is responsive to the aspirations of Indigenous
communities, government, and neighbours we support this agreement.“
The consideration payable to Imperial for the surrender , covering all prior investment in the Giant Copper claim area, is
C$24 million.
Copper plays an integral role in reducing carbon emissions and reaching Canada’s 2050 net zero goals. One of the largest
sources of emissions in North America is the transportation sector. Petroleum based cars, trucks, airplanes, ships, and trains
produce over 2,097,000,000 metric tons of carbon every year1. Today, 3% of vehicles are battery powered. By 2050, 60% of
all vehicles will be electric powered 2. But to make the carbon emission -free batteries to power our vehicles, car and truck
makers will need up to 14 times more nickel, copper, iron ore, lithium, and other rare earths 3.
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About Imperial
Imperial is a Vancouver based exploration, mine development and operating company with holdings that include the Mount
Polley mine (100%), the Huckleberry mine (100%), the Red Chris mine (30%). Imperial also holds a portfolio of 23 greenfield
exploration properties in British Columbia.
Company Contacts
Brian Kynoch | President | 604.669.8959
Darb Dhillon | Chief Financial Officer | 604.488.2658
Jim Miller-Tait | Vice President Exploration | 604.488.2676
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expectations with respect to challenges in obtaining mineral exploration and development permits in the Giant Copper claim area;
1 https://www.epa.gov/ghgemissions/sources-greenhouse-gas-emissions
2 https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2021/03/10/climate/electric-vehicle-fleet-turnover.html
3 https://www.visualcapitalist.com/electric-vehicles-drive-up-metals-demand/
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