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M&A / Property

Mistango Announces Major Corporate Transformation: Rebranding as Stardust Metal and Strategic Acquisition of McGarry Project

By The Northwire Desk — AI Analysis Nov 18, 2025 · 09:49 MIS · 0.06 Mistango River Resources Inc.
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Executive Summary

  • Mistango River Resources Inc. will rename itself Stardust Metal Corp., consolidate shares (1 new share for every 5 existing), and begin trading under the ticker ZIGY on November 21, 2025 pending CSE approval.
  • The company entered a binding Letter of Intent with Orecap Invest Corp. to acquire up to 75% of the high‑grade McGarry Project adjacent to its Omega project in the Kirkland Lake Gold camp.
  • Under Option 1, Stardust must spend $13.0 M over four years (including $500k cash and $12.5 M work obligation) to earn a 50% interest; an additional option allows purchase of another 25% for $50 M cash within two years thereafter.

Key Details

  • Share Consolidation: 1 new common share for every 5 existing shares → post‑consolidation outstanding shares expected to be 35,656,368 (subject to rounding). New CUSIP: 854947108.
  • Name & Ticker Change: From Mistango River Resources Inc. to Stardust Metal Corp.; new ticker ZIGY effective November 21, 2025 (CSE approval required).
  • Option Agreement – Option 1 (50% interest):
  • Total commitment: $13.0 M over four years.
  • Cash milestones: $250k at closing, $250k on first anniversary.
  • Work obligation payments: $2.5 M each on the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd anniversaries; $5.0 M on the 4th anniversary (total work‑obligation $12.5 M).
  • Option Agreement – Option 2 (additional 25%): Right to acquire an extra 25% for a cash payment of $50 M, exercisable within two years after completing Option 1.
  • Strategic Rationale: Consolidates McGarry and existing Omega project, creating a district‑scale, integrated operation on the Cadillac Break with proximity to major miners (Agnico Eagle, Gold Candle, Pan American Silver, Barrick).
  • Project Highlights – McGarry: Historical underground gold resource, existing shaft & headframe, tailings from historic Kerr‑Addison operation (≈11 Moz at 9 g/t Au) offering potential early‑stage ounces.
  • Governance/Shareholder Approval: Transaction is a related‑party deal under MI 61‑101; may require majority approval of disinterested shareholders and a special meeting in early 2026. Exemption from formal valuation sought.
  • Regulatory Status: Subject to Canadian Securities Exchange acceptance; no material change report filed within 21 days because terms were finalized shortly before signing.
  • Qualified Person Statement: Technical information reviewed and approved by Charles Beaudry, P.Geo., Director of Mistango River Resources (NI 43‑101 QP).

Notable Quotes

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