Onyx Gold Announces Acquisition of Strategic WEAS Property in the Yukon
Onyx Gold Announces Acquisition of Strategic
WEAS Property in the Yukon
Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - May 9, 2024) -
Onyx Gold Corp. (TSXV: ONYX)
(OTCQX: ONXGF)
("
Onyx Gold
" or the "
Company
") is pleased to announce that it has entered into an
option agreement (the "
Agreement
") with Senoa Gold Corp. (the "
Optionor
") and a wholly-owned
subsidiary of the Company (the "
Optionee
") to acquire the WEAS property (the "
Property
"), which
consists of claims that are contiguous to the Company's King Tut property, in Yukon's Tombstone Gold
Belt.
Highlights of the Property and the Agreement:
The 627-hectare ("
ha
") land package comprising the Property is located within the King Tut
Property (
Figure 1
). This strategic acquisition consolidates the King Tut Property and provides the
Company full control of the two mineralized intrusions on the King Tut Property, the WEAS intrusion
and the Golden Mask intrusion located 9 km to the west (
Figure 2
).
The Property covers a prospective reduced intrusion-related gold target. Historical work
completed by previous operators reported multigenerational gold-bearing sheeted quartz veins
within an exposed, 3 km by 2 km granitic intrusion (
Plate 1)
(
See Yukon Occurrence Number
105O 056
). Drilling in 1996 (five holes totaling 1,280 m) intersected
1.0 grams per tonne
("
g/t
")
gold
("
Au
") over
21 meters
("
m
") (true width unknown) associated with the sheeted quartz veins,
along with surface grab samples of up to
20.1 g/t Au
(
Figures 2 and 3
).
There has been limited work done on the Property and no significant exploration since the mid-
1990s. The Company is planning an early summer work program consisting of field mapping,
prospecting, and channel sampling to prioritize potential drill targets within areas of exposed gold-
bearing sheeted quartz veins. This program will inform a potential drilling program later in the
summer.
Under the terms of the Agreement, the Company can acquire 100% of the WEAS Property by
providing the Optionor a total of 3,000,000 common shares of Onyx, consisting of 500,000 shares
on closing, 500,000 shares on the first anniversary, 500,000 shares on the second anniversary,
and 1,500,000 shares on the third anniversary.
"This agreement underscores our commitment to consolidating our position and unlocking the full
potential of our assets in this emerging new mining camp," said Brock Colterjohn, President & CEO.
"The Property presents a compelling opportunity with historical data indicating significant gold potential
associated with exposed, multigenerational sheeted quartz veins within a granitic intrusion. Our
upcoming field program aims to further delineate targets for exploration, marking an exciting step
towards our goal of unlocking a new gold discovery in the prolific Tombstone Gold Belt."
To hear more on this news from Brock Colterjohn, please see the video here:
https://youtu.be/hZvI-
RNTShc
Details of the Property:
The 30-claim (627 ha) Property lies internal to the Onyx's King Tut Property and covers an intrusion
target situated between the Golden Mask and Main Tut targets (
Figure 2
). Historical work completed by
previous operators reported multigenerational gold-bearing sheeted quartz veins within an exposed, 3
km by 2 km intrusion (
Plate 1)
(
See Yukon Occurrence Number 105O 056 and
Yukon Geological
Survey's 1996 Yukon Exploration and Geology (YEG) annual report.).
Drilling in 1996 (five holes
totaling 1,280 m) at the Ann Mark Zone (
Figure 3
) intersected
1.0 g/t
Au
over
21 m
(true width unknown)
associated with the sheeted veins with quartz-arsenopyrite-bismuthinite, along with surface samples of
up to
20.1 g/t Au
and chip channel samples of quartz veins in sericite-altered diorite reported
15.3 g/t
Au over 3.0 meters.
The Company cautions that none of the historical results from the Property, including drill results, have
been verified. Assay methods and sampling techniques are not disclosed in the historical reports, and in
the case of drilling on the WEAS target, the Company has only been able to locate indirect references to
the results, but no primary source. Historical results discussed herein are presented more generally as
an indication of the potential of the Property to host reduced intrusion-related gold systems.
Details of the Transaction:
The Company, through the Optionee, has the option to acquire 100% of the Property from the Optionor
(the "
Option
") by issuing 3,000,000 Shares as follows:
500,000 shares upon the Effective Date (as defined below);
500,000 shares on the 1
st
anniversary of the Effective Date;
500,000 shares on the 2
nd
anniversary of the Effective Date; and
1,500,000 shares on the 3
rd
anniversary of the Effective Date.
Under the terms of the Agreement, upon the exercise of the Option, the Optionee will enter into an
agreement granting a 1% NSR royalty on the Property to the Optionor.
The Property is subject to an underlying obligation to a third party consisting of a 1.0% NSR and bonus
payment of $1,000,000 (the "
Bonus Payment
"), payable by the Optionee if a measured or indicated
mineral resource of greater than 1 million ounces of gold is disclosed in compliance with National
Instrument 43-101 -
Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects
on the Property.
The Agreement is subject to the approval of the TSX Venture Exchange (the "
TSXV
"). The Agreement
will be effective three business days following approval of the TSXV (the "
Effective Date
").
2023 Program Summary and 2024 Planning
The 2023 Yukon exploration program by the Company focused on Phase 1 drill testing of the promising
Main Tut and Golden Mask gold-in-soil anomalies, which are associated with two separate intrusion-
related gold systems, and the execution of property-wide geophysical surveys, geochemical surveys,
and mapping and prospecting programs to refine drill targets and identify prospective area for future
exploration.
Results from the inaugural nine-hole 2,123-meter drill program confirmed widespread gold
mineralization across the Main Tut and Golden Mask anomalies, including 0.30 g/t Au over 32.50 m in
drill hole KT23-005, validating the existence of potential bulk-tonnage reduced intrusion-related gold
systems ("
RIRGS
") on the Property (
See Company New Release dated November 15, 2023
).
In
addition, new airborne magnetic surveying and soil sampling have also significantly expanded the size of
the mapped intrusions at both targets.
The Company is currently developing its budget and an early summer exploration program for 2024. This
program will consist of a reconnaissance exploration program on the newly acquired WEAS claims and
follow-up fieldwork on the Golden Mask and Main Tut prospects based on last year's encouraging
results. The results from this program will inform a potential drilling program later in the summer.
Lock-up Terms of 5,000,000 Onyx Gold Shares to be Acquired by HighGold
Onyx was created as a result of the spin-out of Canadian assets from HighGold, whereby HighGold
received five million common shares of Onyx.
The Company is pleased to announce that HighGold has
proposed to enter into a fifteen-month lock-up agreement (the "
Lock-Up Agreement
") in respect of the
five million Onyx shares. Under the terms of the proposed Lock-Up Agreement, HighGold has agreed not
to sell, swap or otherwise transfer any of its shares of the Company without the prior written consent of
Onyx Gold, for a period of 24 months from the lock-up date, subject to automatic timed releases of 25%
to be released 15 months from the lock-up date, and 25% to be released every 3 months thereafter. On
May 2, 2024, HighGold announced its proposed acquisition by Contango ORE Inc.
If the transaction is
approved, Contango ORE would adopt the Lock-Up Agreement.
Plate 1 - Multiple Generations of Sheeted Quartz Vein Systems on the Property (16" mattock for
scale)
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Figure 1 - Regional Map - Yukon's Selwyn Basin
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Figure 2 - Property Map - King Tut and WEAS Properties - Surface Gold Geochemistry
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Note - Highlighted historical samples noted herein have not been verified by the Company, but they provide evidence for the general gold
endowment of the claims. Grab samples are selective in nature and don't necessarily represent bulk tonnage grades
Figure 3 - Property Map - WEAS Property - Historical Surface and Drilling Results
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About the Yukon Gold Properties
Onyx Gold controls a portfolio of greenfield gold properties in eastern Yukon, totaling 227 square
kilometers. The King Tut Property is Onyx Gold's most advanced and compelling property in the Yukon,
located in the heart of an emerging reduced intrusive-related gold district in the Selwyn Basin. Previous
fieldwork identified large-scale undrilled gold-in-soil anomalies in a comparable geological setting 50
km from the Rogue/Valley Discovery, one of Canada's most significant new gold discoveries.
About Onyx Gold
Onyx Gold is an exploration company focused on well-established Canadian mining jurisdictions, with
assets in Timmins, Ontario, and Yukon Territory.
The Company's extensive portfolio of quality gold
projects in the greater Timmins gold camp includes the Munro-Croesus Gold property, renowned for its
high-grade mineralization, plus two additional earlier-stage large exploration properties, Golden Mile
and Timmins South.
Onyx Gold also controls four properties in the Selwyn Basin area of Yukon Territory,
which is currently gaining significance due to recent discoveries in the area.
Onyx Gold's experienced
board and senior management team are committed to creating shareholder value through the discovery
process, careful allocation of capital, and environmentally/socially responsible mineral exploration.
Qualified Person and Quality Assurance
Ian Cunningham-Dunlop, P.Eng., Executive Vice President for Onyx Gold Corp. and a qualified person
("
QP
") as defined by Canadian National Instrument 43-101, has reviewed and approved the technical
information contained in this release.
On Behalf of Onyx Gold Corp.
"
Brock Colterjohn
"
President & CEO
For further information, please visit the Onyx Gold Corp. website at
www.onyxgold.com
or contact:
Brock Colterjohn, President & CEO
or
Nicole Hoeller, VP of Corporate Communications
Phone:
1-604-629-1165
or North American toll-free
1-855-629-1165
Email:
or
.
Website:
www.onyxgold.com
LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/company/onyx-gold-corp/?viewAsMember=true
Twitter:
https://twitter.com/OnyxGoldCorp
Neither TSXV nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the
TSXV) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.
Cautionary and Forward-Looking Statements
This news release includes certain statements and information that may constitute forward-looking
information within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities laws. Forward-looking statements
relate to future events or future performance and reflect the expectations or beliefs of management of
the Company regarding future events. Generally, forward-looking statements and information can be
identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as "intends" or "anticipates", or variations of
such words and phrases or statements that certain actions, events or results "may", "could", "should",
"would" or "occur". This information and these statements, referred to herein as "forward-looking
statements", are not historical facts, are made as of the date of this news release and include without
limitation, statements regarding discussions of future plans, estimates and forecasts and statements
as to management's expectations and intentions with respect to, among other things, the intention of
the Company to proceed with the exercise of the Option under the Agreement on the terms and
conditions set out therein, the Company's expectation to issue the Shares pursuant to the Agreement,
the approval of the TSXV for the Agreement, the Company's future exploration plans, the possibility of
the Bonus Payment becoming payable and the expected entering into of the Lock-Up Agreement.
These forward-looking statements involve numerous risks and uncertainties and actual results might
differ materially from results suggested in any forward-looking statements. These risks and
uncertainties include, among other things, the Company not receiving the necessary regulatory
approvals in respect of the Agreement; changes in the Company's plan with respect to the exercise of
the Option and the Company's exploration plans; that the obligation to make the Bonus Payment may
be triggered; that the Lock-Up Agreement may not be entered into; recent market volatility; and the
state of the financial markets for the Company's securities.
In making the forward looking statements in this news release, the Company has applied several
material assumptions, including without limitation, that the Company will receive the necessary
regulatory approvals in respect of the Agreement, that the Company will be able to comply with the
terms of the Agreement, including the issuance of the Shares, in order to exercise the Option, that the
Company will have the necessary resources to carry out its exploration plans as anticipated, or at all,
and that the Company will receive an executed Lock-Up Agreement from HighGold.
Although management of the Company has attempted to identify important factors that could cause
actual results to differ materially from those contained in forward-looking statements or forward-looking
information, there may be other factors that cause results not to be as anticipated, estimated or
intended. There can be no assurance that such statements will prove to be accurate, as actual results
and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Accordingly,
readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements and forward-looking
information. Readers are cautioned that reliance on such information may not be appropriate for other
purposes. The Company does not undertake to update any forward-looking statement, forward-looking
information or financial out-look that are incorporated by reference herein, except in accordance with
applicable securities laws. We seek safe harbor.
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