Northwire Canada EditionTuesday, August 11, 2026
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CN 0.190 +18.8% URE 1.98 +2.1% ALS 62.34 −1.3% AAUC 30.98 +1.6% RYR 0.190 −5.0% ECU 1.77 −4.3% GLAD 3.34 +2.5% IMG 25.63 +0.3% RUSH 0.080 +14.3% HMMC 6.76 +4.0% APX 0.060 +0.0% CBLT 0.050 +0.0% AIR 0.065 +8.3% PRU 5.54 +1.8% TOM 0.160 +14.3% QCX 0.235 +6.8% CN 0.190 +18.8% URE 1.98 +2.1% ALS 62.34 −1.3% AAUC 30.98 +1.6% RYR 0.190 −5.0% ECU 1.77 −4.3% GLAD 3.34 +2.5% IMG 25.63 +0.3% RUSH 0.080 +14.3% HMMC 6.76 +4.0% APX 0.060 +0.0% CBLT 0.050 +0.0% AIR 0.065 +8.3% PRU 5.54 +1.8% TOM 0.160 +14.3% QCX 0.235 +6.8%
Drill Results

Bolt Metals Completes Induced Polarization Survey at the Northwind Property

BOLT · Price

Executive Summary

  • Completed ground IP surveys on the Northwind property, identifying eight polarizable anomalies and three high‑priority drill targets.
  • Entered a non‑binding LOI to acquire an option for a 100 % interest in a Brazil iron property, with $200k cash payment and issuance of ~32.3 M shares over 30 months.
  • Announced multiple private placements (up to $2.013 M total) and a debt settlement issuing ~1.64 M shares, which together will significantly dilute existing shareholders but provide needed capital for exploration.

Key Details

  • IP Survey Scope: 11.125 line‑km across five grids; 20 lines spaced 200 m using dipole‑dipole array.
  • Anomalies Identified: Eight primary IP axes correlating with low‑resistivity conductors and some EM/MAG anomalies; most promising in grids IPG‑1, IPG‑3, IPG‑4.
  • Future Work: Drill targets will be proposed to test the mineral potential of the identified IP anomalies.

  • LOI – Brazil Iron Property:

  • Non‑binding letter of intent with Max Iron Brazil Ltd. to earn a 100 % interest in an iron property (Mineral Right 832.022/2018) in the Iron Quadrangle.
  • Bolt to pay US$200,000 to Jaguar Mining Inc. on behalf of Max Iron Brazil.
  • Share issuance: 26,200,000 common shares to Max Iron Brazil and 6,094,679 common shares to Max Resource Corp. over 30 months, subject to due diligence and regulatory approvals.

  • Private Placement – Units:

  • Up to $1,500,000 for up to 7,500,000 units at $0.20 per unit.
  • Each unit = 1 common share + 1 warrant (exercisable at $0.40 for 36 months).
  • Proceeds earmarked for general working capital.

  • Private Placement – Life Units:

  • Up to 2,565,000 “Life Units” at $0.20 each for gross proceeds up to $513,000.
  • Each Life Unit = 1 common share + 1 warrant (exercisable at $0.40 for 24 months; warrants exercisable 60 days after closing).

  • Debt Settlement:

  • Settlement of $328,250 outstanding debt to arm’s‑length creditors.
  • Issuance of 1,641,250 common shares at a deemed price of $0.20 per share.
  • Shareholder consent required under CSE Policy 4 due to dilution >100 % of existing shares.

  • Overall Capital Impact: Combined issuances (private placements, Life Units, debt settlement) will increase the share count substantially, providing up to ~$2.0 M in financing for exploration and corporate purposes.

Notable Quotes

“Gold prices have recently witnessed a historic surge… substantially enhances the projected economic viability and strategic importance of gold exploration assets worldwide, including Bolt’s Northwinds project.” – Zac Kotowych, CEO


Qualified person: Babak Vakili Azar, P.Geo. (EGBC#62313, OGQ#10876) reviewed technical content per NI 43‑101.

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