Greenridge Exploration Inc.
("
Greenridge" or the "
Company")
(CSE: GXP | OTC: GXPLF | FRA: HW3) and
ALX
Resources Corp. ("ALX") (TSXV: AL | FSE: 6LLN | OTC:
ALXEF) are pleased to announce the completion of the
previously announced arrangement (the
“
Transaction”) whereby Greenridge has acquired all
of the issued and outstanding common shares of ALX by way of a
court-approved plan of arrangement under the Business Corporations
Act (British Columbia). The Transaction establishes Greenridge as a
leading Canadian uranium exploration company with interests in
fifteen (15) uranium exploration projects that total approximately
212,845 hectares across renowned Canadian uranium districts
including the Athabasca Basin, Thelon Basin and Elliot Lake. The
combined entity also has interests in an additional thirteen (13)
lithium, nickel, gold and copper properties across Canada.
Russell Starr, Chief Executive Officer of
Greenridge commented, “We are very excited to announce the
successful acquisition of ALX Resources. Moving forward, we are
working to uncover the potential of our highly diversified project
portfolio and continue to grow as a Company. With the recently
closed CAD $4.9m financing we are in an excellent position to
advance our projects in a meaningful way. Our bolstered management
team will work with our partners, Denison Mines Corp. and Uranium
Energy Corp., to develop our key properties. Greenridge is now
positioned as a key uranium Company in Canada with a diversified
portfolio of highly prospective projects in critical minerals. This
acquisition is a key step in our growth strategy, and we are
committed to creating long-term value for our investors.”
Greenridge now has one of the largest uranium
property holdings in the world class Athabasca Basin. In addition
to Carpenter Lake, the Company has interests in eleven (11) other
projects in the basin. Highlighted projects include:
- Black Lake (40% Greenridge, 50.43%
UEC, 8.57% Orano) – 2004 discovery hole (BL-18) intersected 0.69%
U3O8 over 4.4 m. Over 150 holes drilled to date.2
- Gibbons Creek (100% Greenridge) –
high-grade boulders located in 2013 with grades of up to 4.28%
U3O8. Four of the five holes drilled in 2024 intersected uranium
mineralization at or near unconformity. Uranium mineralization
found in two areas located 500 m apart.3
- Hook-Carter (currently 80% Denison
Mines Corp., 20% Greenridge) – 13 km from NexGen Energy Ltd.’s
Arrow deposit and 20 km from Fission Uranium Corp.’s Triple R
deposit. Hosts a 15 km long exploration corridor prospective for
uranium. Under the terms of a 2024 amendment to the joint venture
agreement, Greenridge can earn an additional 5.0% for a total of a
25% interest by spending $3.0 million by November 2026. Denison
Mines Corp. has spent ~C$7.05M to date, which includes 11,757 m
drilled from 2018 to 2019.4
- McKenzie Lake (100% Greenridge) –
A.I. work identified targets following 2021 magnetic and
radiometric survey. Boulders were found with grades of up to 0.101%
U3O8.5
Figure 1 - Greenridge Exploration Saskatchewan
Project Portfolio
Greenridge holds a portfolio of lithium, nickel,
copper and gold properties. Notably, the Vixen Gold Project saw
2019 prospecting, mapping and sampling that returned values of 23.9
g/t gold and 6.1 g/t silver across four samples.6 A more
comprehensive, helicopter supported sampling program in 2020
provided gold values of up to 22.73 g/t gold as well as 7.21 g/t
gold.6
Additionally, the Cannon Copper Project, also
situated in Ontario, hosts the historical Cannon Copper Mine and
Mill which has a historical mineral resource of 415,000 tonnes
grading 1.8% Cu over a width of 6.5 ft.; (1.98m) (Source: Ontario
Geological Survey, Open File Report 6366, Report of Activities
2019).
(Note: This historical resource estimate is not
compliant with the standards of National Instrument 43-101 (“NI
43-101”) and cannot be compared to NI 43-101 categories. A
qualified person has not done sufficient work to classify the
estimate as a current resource and the Company is not treating the
estimate as a current resource estimate. However, the estimate is
relevant to guiding the Company’s exploration plans and provides
geological information regarding the type of mineralization that
could be present in the Cannon Copper area).
Figure 2 – Greenridge Exploration Canadian
Project Portfolio
Details of the Transaction
Greenridge acquired all the outstanding common
shares of ALX (the “ALX Shares”) in consideration
for the issuance of an aggregate of 11,226,143 common shares of
Greenridge (the “Greenridge Shares”) to the former
ALX shareholders, based on the share exchange ratio of 0.045 common
shares of Greenridge for each ALX Share held. Full details of the
Transaction and certain other matters are set out in the management
information circular of ALX dated October 28, 2024, which can be
found under the SEDAR+ profile of ALX at www.sedarplus.ca.
Board of Directors and Management
Team
In connection with the Transaction, Warren
Stanyer, ALX’s Chief Executive Officer and Chairman, has joined the
board of directors of Greenridge (the “Greenridge
Board”), which is now comprised of four directors. A
second director to be mutually agreed upon by Greenridge and ALX
will be nominated to the Greenridge Board at the next annual
shareholder meeting of Greenridge shareholders. Warren Stanyer has
also been appointed as the President of Greenridge. Russell Starr
will continue to serve as Chief Executive Officer and Director.
Additionally, the Company is pleased to announce
the appointment of Mandeep Parmar as Executive Chairman of the
Board of Directors. Mr. Parmar brings over a decade of experience
in public markets, specializing in finance, capital raising,
investor relations, and corporate development. He has worked with
numerous public companies listed in both Canada and the United
States, providing expertise in corporate structuring, financing,
and business development.
Delisting of ALX Shares
Trading in the ALX Shares has been halted by the
TSX Venture Exchange (the "TSXV") and the ALX
Shares are expected to be delisted from the TSXV after the close of
markets on December 31, 2024. Greenridge is in the process of
applying for ALX to cease to be a reporting issuer under applicable
Canadian securities laws and to otherwise terminate the public
reporting requirements of ALX.
Early Warning Disclosure
Prior to the Transaction, Greenridge held no
securities of ALX. On completion of the Transaction, Greenridge
holds all of the issued and outstanding ALX Shares. As a result of
the Transaction, ALX is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Greenridge. An
early warning report will be filed by Greenridge on SEDAR+ at
www.sedarplus.ca in accordance with applicable securities laws. A
copy of the early warning report filed by Greenridge will be
available under the Company's profile on SEDAR+ at
www.sedarplus.ca.
None of the securities to be issued pursuant to
the Transaction have been or will be registered under the United
State Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “U.S. Securities
Act”), or any state securities laws, and any securities issued
pursuant to the Transaction are anticipated to be issued in
reliance upon available exemptions from such registration
requirements pursuant to Section 3(a)(10) of the U.S. Securities
Act and applicable exemptions under state securities laws. This
news release does not constitute an offer to sell or the
solicitation of an offer to buy any securities.
About Greenridge Exploration
Inc.
Greenridge Exploration Inc. (CSE: GXP | OTC:
GXPLF | FRA: HW3) is a mineral exploration company dedicated to
creating shareholder value through the acquisition, exploration,
and development of critical mineral projects in Canada. The Company
owns or has interests in 28 projects covering approximately 388,040
hectares with considerable exposure to potential uranium, lithium,
nickel, copper and gold discoveries. The Company is led by an
experienced management team and board of directors with significant
expertise in capital raising and advancing mining projects.
Greenridge has one of the largest uranium
property portfolios in Canada consisting of 15 projects covering
approximately 212,845 hectares. The Company has opportunities to
realize value in a further 12 strategic metals projects which
include lithium, nickel, gold, and copper exploration properties
totalling ~175,195 hectares. Project highlights include:
- The Black Lake property, located in
the NE Athabasca Basin, (40% Greenridge, 50.43% UEC, 8.57% Orano)
saw a 2004 discovery hole (BL-18) return 0.69% U3O8 over 4.4m.
- The Hook-Carter property (20%
Greenridge, 80% Denison Mines Corp.) is strategically located in
the SW Margin of the Athabasca Basin, sitting ~13km from NexGen
Energy Ltd.’s Arrow deposit and ~20 km from Fission Uranium Corp.’s
Triple R deposit.
- The Gibbons Creek property hosts
high-grade boulders located in 2013, with grades of up to 4.28%
U3O8 and the McKenzie Lake project saw a 2023 exploration program
return three samples which included 844 ppm U-total (0.101% U3O8),
273 ppm U-total, and 259 ppm U-total.
- The Nut Lake property located in
the Thelon Basin includes historical drilling which intersected up
to 9ft of 0.69% U3O8 including 4.90% U3O8 over 1ft from 8ft
depth.
- The Firebird Nickel property has
seen two drill programs (7 holes totaling 1,339 m), where hole
FN20-002 intersected 23.8 m of 0.36% Ni and 0.09% Cu, including
10.6 m of 0.55% Ni and 0.14% Cu.
- The Electra Nickel project 2022
drill program included results of 2,040 ppm Ni over 1m and 1,260
ppm Ni over 3.5m.
The Company has strategic partnerships which
includes properties being operated and advanced by Denison Mines
Corp. and Uranium Energy Corp. The Company’s management team, board
of directors, and technical team brings significant expertise in
capital raising and advancing mining projects and is poised to
attract new investors and raise future capital.
Qualified Person
The technical information in this news release
regarding ALX Resources properties has been reviewed and approved
by Robert Campbell, P.Geo., who is a Qualified Person in accordance
with the Canadian regulatory requirements set out in National
Instrument 43-101.
The technical information in this news release
regarding Greenridge Exploration properties has been reviewed and
approved by Jody Dahrouge, B.Sc., P.Geo. of Dahrouge Geological
Consulting Ltd. who is a Qualified Person in accordance with the
Canadian regulatory requirements set out in National Instrument
43-101.
Mineralization on any other properties referred
to herein is not necessarily indicative of mineralization on either
of the properties of ALX or Greenridge.
References
- ALX Resources Corp. – Black Lake
Historical Mineralized Uranium Intersections –
https://alxresources.com/black-lake-uranium/
- Ramp Metals Announces New
High-Grade Gold Discovery of 73.55 g/t Au over 7.5m at its
Rottenstone SW Project –
https://www.newsfilecorp.com/release/213278
- ALX Resources Corp. - Intersects
Uranium Mineralization at the Gibbons Creek Uranium Project,
Athabasca Basin, Saskatchewan – March 25, 2024 –
https://alxresources.com/alx-resources-corp-intersects-uranium-mineralization-at-the-gibbons-creek-uranium-project-athabasca-basin-saskatchewan/
- ALX Resources Corp. – Hook Carter
Uranium Project –
https://alxresources.com/hook-carter-uranium/
- ALX Resources Corp. – Vixen Lake
Project – https://alxresources.com/vixen-gold/
On Behalf of the Board of Directors of
Greenridge
Russell StarrChief Executive Officer, DirectorTelephone: +1
(778) 897-3388 Email: info@greenridge-exploration.com
Disclaimer for Forward-Looking Information
This news release contains certain
forward-looking statements within the meaning of applicable
securities laws. All statements that are not historical facts,
including without limitation, statements regarding future
estimates, plans, programs, forecasts, projections, objectives,
assumptions, expectations or beliefs of future performance,
including statements regarding the Transaction, the perceived
benefits of the Transaction, the timing of consideration under the
Transaction, the timing of delisting of the ALX Shares on the TSXV;
and ALX’s intention to apply to cease to be a reporting issuer are
"forward-looking statements". Forward-looking statements in this
news release include, but are not limited to, statements with
respect to projects owned by Greenridge and ALX and their
mineralization potential; the Company’s objectives, goals, or
future plans with respect to projects owned by Greenridge and ALX;
statements with respect to the completion of Greenridge’s
acquisition of ALX and other matters related to or connected with
the Transaction; further exploration work on projects owned by
Greenridge and ALX in the future. These forward-looking statements
reflect the expectations or beliefs of management of the Company
based on information currently available to it. Forward-looking
statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties,
including that ALX and Greenridge’s exploration programs may be
delayed or changed due to any delays experienced in consultation
and engagement activities with First Nations and Metis communities,
and local landowners in the region, and the results of such
consultations and other risks and uncertainties detailed from time
to time in filings made by the Company with securities regulatory
authorities, which may cause actual outcomes to differ materially
from those discussed in the forward-looking statements. These
factors should be considered carefully, and readers are cautioned
not to place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements. The
forward-looking statements and information contained in this news
release are made as of the date hereof and the Company undertakes
no obligation to update publicly or revise any forward-looking
statements or information, whether because of new information,
future events or otherwise, unless so required by applicable
securities laws.
The Canadian Securities Exchange (CSE) does not
accept responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this
release.
___________________________________1 Calculated
using Greenridge’s closing share price on the Canadian Securities
Exchange on October 10, 2024 of C$0.78 and the pro forma basic
shares outstanding of the combined entity of approximately 53.3
million common shares.2 Source: Black Lake Property, Fall 2017
Diamond Drilling Program Report - MARS Assessment Work Report
#2715.3 Source: ALX Resources Corp. news releases dated March 25,
April 25 and June 13, 2024.4 Source: ALX Resources Corp. news
release dated May 23, 2024.5 Source: ALX Resources Corp. news
release dated November 7, 2023.
Photos accompanying this announcement are available at
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