Rackla Metals expands its project holdings in the Tombstone Gold Belt, with an option on the Hit Property, Yukon Territory
Rackla Metals expands its project holdings in the Tombstone Gold Belt, with an
option on the Hit Property, Yukon Territory
Vancouver, British Columbia – October 4, 2022 – Rackla Metals Inc. (TSXV-RAK) is pleased to announce
that it has entered into a property option agreement with Aben Resources Ltd. (TSXV-ABN) (“Aben”) to
purchase a 100% interest in the Hit Property in the Yukon Territory, Canada. The Hit Property is
strategically located on the Yukon side of the border, adjacent to Rackla’s recently aquired Astro property
in the Northwest Territories (see news release September 20, 2022). The acquisition further expands
Rackla’s existing claim position in the Tombstone Gold Belt within the Selwyn Basin.
“We are thrilled to add to our holdings in the Tombstone Gold Belt near Snowline Gold Corp.’s Rogue
project gold discovery,” states Simon Ridgway, CEO of the Company. “We now hold several high quality
exploration targets and a good database to work from in both the Yukon and Northwest Territiories in the
Tombstone Gold Belt. We look forward to progressing our property holdings with our work programs this
fall.”
Management believes the significance of the recent reduced intrusion related gold systems (RIRGS)
discovery made by Snowline at its Rogue property opens up a great opportunity. The Hit property
surrounds a quartz monzonite intrusive with anomalous stream sediment geochemistry and a magnetic
low anomaly making the ground prospective for RIRGS. The Hit claims have seen very little work and
Rackla is excited to have the opportunity to test this ground for gold mineralization.
Figure 1. Hit Project Location
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Rackla recognizes that the Hit Property is located within the Traditional Territories of the Kaska Dena and
Na-Cho Nyäk Dun First Nations and will prioritize a positive working relationship.
Hit Project History
The Hit Project is an exploration property located in the Yukon along the Northwest Territories border,
close to Canol Road. The property is adjacent to the Astro property but on the Yukon side of the border.
Several stream sediment gold anomalies in creeks draining the border intrusive indicate potential for gold
mineralization within the intrusive stocks. Additionally, airborne geophysics show a positive correlation
to be further tested. Please see Rackla’s website for more detailed information on the Hit Project.
Figure 2. Hit Property Map
Hit Project Agreement Terms
Under the terms of the option agreement, Rackla can acquire a 100% interest in the Hit Project from Aben
subject to acceptance of the TSX Venture Exchange (the “Approval Date”) and the following obligations:
• paying CAD$25,000 cash to Aben within three business days following the Approval Date.
• within twelve months following the Approval Date, paying CAD$25,000 cash to Aben and issuing
250,000 common shares of Rackla to Aben.
• incurring a total of CAD$100,000 in exploration expenditures on the Project.
Once Rackla has exercised its option to acquire the Hit property, Aben will be granted a 0.5% NSR royalty
and Rackla will assume from Aben the obligation to pay a 2.0% NSR royalty to a former project owner.
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Qualified Person
Bruce Smith, M.Sc. (Geology), a member of the Australian Institute of Geoscientists, is Rackla’s Qualified
Person as defined by National Instrument 43-101, Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects. Mr. Smith
reviewed and approved the technical information contained in this news release.
ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD
Simon Ridgway,
CEO and Director
Tel: (604) 801-5432; Fax: (604) 662-8829
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.racklametals.com
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TSX Venture Exchange) accept responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this press release.
Forward-Looking Information
Certain statements contained in this news release constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of
Canadian securities legislation. All statements included herein, other than statements of historical fact, are forward-
looking statements and include, without limitation, statements about the Company’s proposed acquisition of the Hit
Project, and future exploration activities. Often, but not always, these forward looking statements can be identified
by the use of words such as “estimate”, “estimates”, “estimated”, “potential”, “open”, “future”, “assumed”,
“projected”, “used”, “detailed”, “has been”, “gain”, “upgraded”, “offset”, “limited”, “contained”, “reflecting”,
“containing”, “remaining”, “to be”, “periodically”, or statements that events, “could” or “should” occur or be
achieved and similar expressions, including negative variations.
Forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause the
actual results, performance or achievements of the Company to be materially different from any results, performance
or achievements expressed or implied by forward-looking statements. Such uncertainties and factors include, among
others, whether stock exchange approval to the Hit Project acquisition will be obtained; whether the Company will
exercise the option to acquire the Hit Project; changes in general economic conditions and financial markets; the
Company or any joint venture partner not having the financial ability to meet its exploration and development goals;
risks associated with the results of exploration and development activities, estimation of mineral resources and the
geology, grade and continuity of mineral deposits; unanticipated costs and expenses; and such other risks detailed
from time to time in the Company’s quarterly and annual filings with securities regulators and available under the
Company’s profile on SEDAR at www.sedar.com. Although the Company has attempted to identify important factors
that could cause actual actions, events or results to differ materially from those described in forward-looking
statements, there may be other factors that cause actions, events or results to differ from those anticipated,
estimated or intended.
Forward-looking statements contained herein are based on the assumptions, beliefs, expectations and opinions of
management, including but not limited to: that stock exchange approval to the Hit Project acquisition will be
obtained; that the Company’s stated goals and planned exploration activities at its properties will be achieved; that
there will be no material adverse change affecting the Company or its properties; and such other assumptions as set
out herein. Forward-looking statements are made as of the date hereof and the Company disclaims any obligation
to update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or results or
otherwise, except as required by law. There can be no assurance that forward-looking statements will prove to be
accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements.
Accordingly, investors should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements.