Increases in Value with Rising Gold Price
Investment Portfolio of Eros Resources Corp.
Increases in Value with Rising Gold Price
VANCOUVER
,
Feb. 13, 2020
/CNW/ - Eros Resources Corp. (TSX-V: "ERC" "Eros" or the
"Company") is pleased to provide a general corporate update on its activities, aside from the
activities at the Bell Mountain Gold-Silver Project discussed in a news release of
February 6
, 2020.
Eros has been active on multiple fronts, as it expands its interests in both mineral properties and
investments in junior resource companies.
Investment Portfolio
Eros continues to be active with its investment portfolio which, because of its strong focus on gold
exploration companies, has benefited significantly by the recent rise in the gold price. Since the end
of the third quarter of 2019, Eros' portfolio value has enjoyed an increase of approximately
$3,000,000
, while at the same time exiting portions of certain investments to fund the ongoing
operations at Bell Mountain. The Eros portfolio currently holds interests in 23 junior resource
issuers.
Key investments held within the portfolio include:
1
.
MAS Gold Corp. ("MAS"). MAS Gold Corp is a junior gold exploration company with a focus on
developing its advanced properties in the La Ronge Gold Belt region of Saskatchewan. Eros
has participated in a number of private placements of MAS, and intends to maintain its
ownership position in MAS going forward.
2
.
Owl Capital Corp. ("Owl"). Eros has signed an agreement to sell its interests in the Oro Cruz
and Eastgate properties in
California
and
Nevada
, as well as Eros' holdings share and warrant
holdings of Bullfrog Gold Corp. to Owl in exchange for a 35.9% interest in Owl. The transaction
has not yet been completed. Please refer to Eros' news release of
April 25, 2019
for further
details.
3
.
Skeena Resources Limited. ("Skeena"). Skeena is a late stage gold exploration company with
a focus in the Golden Triangle region of British Columbia. With strong exploration results, along
with recent financings and asset sales, Eros believes that Skeena is well positioned for
continued success.
4
.
Eagle Plains Resources Ltd. ("EPL"). Eagle Plains is a prospect generator within the junior
resource industry, which has been very active in the La Ronge Gold Belt region of
Saskatchewan. With its business model of staking ground, completing early exploration work,
and then spinning properties out, it remains well positioned with its own investment portfolio and
maintains a strong cash position.
Currently, the overall value of the investment portfolio is in excess of
$7,500,000
.
Interest in Bell Mountain Gold Deposit,
Nevada
Since receiving notice that the Bell Mountain mining claims were no longer subject to a moratorium
from the Department of the Navy (the "Navy") in the fourth quarter of 2018, Eros began aggressively
pursuing mine permitting on Bell Mountain Gold-Silver Project (see News Release
February 6,
2020
).
The Preliminary Environmental Assessment of Bell Mountain entered its 30 day public comment
period on
January 31, 2020
. Eros anticipates receiving a "Finding of No Significant Impact" (FONSI)
for the Bell Mountain Gold-Silver Project in 2020 with approval of the Environmental Assessment.
Eros also expects to have various mine operating permits well advanced in 2020.
For more information, please refer to the news release issued on
February 6th, 2020
.
Interest in SnipGold Corp. Property
Eros retains a 5% interest in the Hemlo West claim block, on the Iskut River property in
British
Columbia
held by Seabridge Gold Inc (through its ownership of SnipGold Corp.), who holds the other
95% interest. The interest was acquired from
Golden Band
. The Company intends to advance its
interests in the property, along with Seabridge Gold Inc.
Hatchet Lake Uranium Property
Eros continues to hold a 29.85% interest in the Hatchet Lake Joint Venture (the "JV").
Denison
Mines
holds the remaining interest and is the operator of the JV. Located 17 kilometres north of the
McClean Lake uranium mill, in the shallow eastern portion of the
Athabasca
basin of
Saskatchewan
,
the property has boasted significant mineralization in historic drill holes. Eros has received notice of
Denison's proposed work program and has responded that it intends to maintain its interest.
About Eros
Eros Resources Corp. is a Canadian public company. Eros' business objective is the identification,
acquisition and exploration of advanced projects with a North American focus.
Another focus of the Company is to make strategic investments with a global focus and a diverse
commodity base. The Company's expertise in the resource sector supports the selection of these
strategic investments.
On Behalf of the Board of Directors of EROS Resources Corp.
Ronald K. Netolitzky
President & CEO
NEITHER THE TSX VENTURE EXCHANGE NOR ITS REGULATION SERVICES PROVIDER (AS
THAT TERM IS DEFINED IN THE POLICIES OF THE TSX VENTURE EXCHANGE) ACCEPTS
RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE ADEQUACY OR ACCURACY OF THIS RELEASE.
This news release includes certain forward-looking statements or information that could cause
actual results to differ materially from Eros' plans or expectations. All statements other than
statements of historical fact included in this release, including, without limitation, statements
regarding metallurgical
results and outcomes, any updated technical report, are forward-looking
statements that involve various risks and uncertainties. There can be no assurance that such
statements will prove to be accurate and actual results and future events could differ materially
from those anticipated in such statements.
Forward-looking statements are subject to a variety of risks and uncertainties, which could cause
actual events, level of activity, performance or results to differ materially from those reflected in
the forward-looking statements, including, without limitation: risks relating to the actual results of
current exploration activities, fluctuating gold prices, possibility of equipment breakdowns and
delays, cost overruns, that Eros may lose or abandon its property interests or may fail to receive
necessary licences and permits, availability of capital and financing and general economic, market
or business conditions.
The forward-looking statements included in this news release are made as of the date hereof and
Eros disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements,
whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as expressly required by
applicable securities legislation.
SOURCE
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EROS Resources Corp., Suite 420 - 789 West Pender Street, Vancouver,
British Columbia, Canada, V6C 1H2, T: 604-688-8115, w: www.erosresourcescorp.com; For more
information, please contact: Lubica Keighery, VP Corporate Development, c: 778-889-5476
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