Tembo GOLD Provides Update ON Agreement with Barrick GOLD FOR Sale of Non- Core Licences and Equity Investment
TEMBO GOLD PROVIDES UPDATE ON AGREEMENT WITH BARRICK GOLD FOR SALE OF NON-
CORE LICENCES AND EQUITY INVESTMENT
Vancouver, April 8th, 2022 – Tembo Gold Corp. (TSXV: TEM) (“Tembo” or the “Company”) is pleased to
provide this update to its news release dated December 7th, 2021 regarding the sale of non-core licenses
to, and an equity placement by, Barrick Gold Corporation’s (“Barrick”) Tanzanian subsidiary, Bulyanhulu
Gold Mine Limited (“Bulyanhulu”).
The Company is in the final process of obtaining the required regulatory approvals in Tanzania as more
particularly set out in the asset purchase agreement a copy of which has been filed on the Company’s
profile on SEDAR in order to complete the sale of the non-core licenses (the “Transaction”).
Closing of the Transaction and Private Placement is expected to occur in the coming weeks. The Company
expects to provide further updates in due course.
About Tembo Gold Corp.
Tembo is a Canadian publicly listed mineral exploration company (TEM on the TSX Venture Exchange)
with a 100% interest in the Tembo Gold Project. Tembo’s focus is the discovery and development of gold
projects in Africa. The Company has assembled a highly experienced team with a proven history of
developing, financing, and operating mining projects in Africa. The Company’s exploration strategy is to
discover mineral resources as well as continue to look for additional opportunities that can bring val ue to
the Company and shareholders.
On Behalf of the Board of Directors of Tembo,
David Scott
President & CEO
Phone: +255 767 366 146
Email: [email protected]
For more information please contact:
Simon Benstead
Director & VP Corporate Development
Phone: 604-685-9316
Email: [email protected]
NEITHER THE TSX VENTURE EXCHANGE NOR ITS REGULATION SERVICES PR OVIDER (AS THAT TERM IS
DEFINED IN THE POLICIES OF THE TSX VENTURE EXCHANGE) ACCEPTS RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE
ADEQUACY OR ACCURACY OF THIS NEWS RELEASE.
Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Information
This news release includes certain "forward-looking information" within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities
legislation, including: the closing of the Transaction and the Private Placement, including the satisfaction of the closing
conditions thereunder and the expected timing thereof, and receipt of all regulatory approvals, including the approval
of the TSXV and the Tanzania Fair Competition Commission for the Transaction, and the approval of the TSX Venture
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Exchange and the Bank of Tanzania with respect of the Private Placement and the Company’s intention to provide
further updates in respect of the Transaction and the Private Placement. All statements in this news release that
address events or developments that we expect to occur in the future are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking
statements are statements that are not historical facts and are generally, although not always, identified by words such
as "expect", "plan", "anticipate", "project", "target", "potential", "schedule", "forecast", "budget", "estimate", "intend" or
"believe" and similar expressions or their negative connotations, or that events or conditions "will", "would", "may",
"could", "should" or "might" occur. All such forward- looking statements are based on the opinions and estimates of
management as of the date such statements are made.
Forward-looking statements necessarily involve assumptions, risks and uncertainties, certain of which are beyond
Tembo’s control, including risks associated with or related to: the completion of the Transaction and the Private
Placement, including receipt of all regulatory approvals and third- party consents, the volatility of metal prices and
Tembo’s common shares; changes in tax laws; the dangers inherent in exploration, development and mining activities;
the uncertainty of reserve and resource estimates; not achieving development or production, cost or other estimates;
actual exploration or development plans and costs differing materially from the Company’s estimates; the ability to
obtain and maintain any necessary permits, consents or authorizations required for mining activities; environmental
regulations or hazards and compliance with complex regulations associated with mining activities; climate change and
climate change regulations; fluctuations in exchange rates; the availability of financing; financ ing and debt activities ;
operations in foreign and developing countries and the compliance with foreign laws, including those associated with
operations in Tanzania and including risks related to changes in foreign laws and changing policies related to min ing
and local ownership requirements or resource nationalization generally, including in response to the COVID -19
outbreak; remote operations and the availability of adequate infrastructure; fluctuations in price and availability of
energy and other inputs necessary for mining operations; shortages or cost increases in necessary equipment, supplies
and labour; regulatory, political and country risks, including local instability or acts of terrorism and the effects thereof ;
the reliance upon contractors, thi rd parties and joint venture partners; challenges to title or surface rights; the
dependence on key personnel and the ability to attract and retain skilled personnel; the risk of an uninsurable or
uninsured loss; adverse climate and weather conditions; lit igation risk; competition with other mining companies;
community support for Tembo’s operations, including risks related to strikes and the halting of such operations from
time to time; conflicts with small scale miners; failures of information systems or information security threats; the ability
to maintain adequate internal controls over financial reporting as required by law; compliance with anti-corruption laws,
and sanctions or other similar measures; social media and Tembo’s reputation; and other risk s disclosed in the
Company’s public filings.
Tembo’s forward-looking statements are based on the opinions and estimates of management and reflect their current
expectations regarding future events and operating performance and speak only as of the date hereof. Tembo does
not assume any obligation to update forward- looking statements if circumstances or management's beliefs,
expectations or opinions should change other than as required by applicable law. There can be no assurance that
forward-looking statements will prove to be accurate, and actual results, performance or achievements could differ
materially from those expressed in, or implied by, these forward-looking statements. Accordingly, no assurance can be
given that any events anticipated by the forw ard-looking statements will transpire or occur, or if any of them do, what
benefits or liabilities Tembo will derive therefrom. For the reasons set forth above, undue reliance should not be placed
on forward-looking statements.