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Canadian GoldCamps Announces Management/Board Changes, Private Placement and Letter of Intent to Acquire Two Quebec Gold Projects

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Executive Summary

  • New President & CEO George Yordanov appointed; former CEO Mike Taylor remains a director.
  • Company announces up‑to $1 million non‑brokered private placement at $0.10 per share to fund option agreement and working capital.
  • Binding LOI signed with Stelmine for an exclusive option to acquire up to 80% of the Mercator and Courcy gold projects in Québec, with staged cash, equity, milestone payments and royalty terms.

Key Details

  • Management & Board
  • George Yordanov, P.Geo., appointed President & CEO effective Dec 18, 2025.
  • Robert Kitchen appointed Director and Chairman of the Board; board now: Robert Kitchen (Chair), Mike Taylor, Maciej Lis, Jason Hawkins.

  • Private Placement

  • Up to 10,000,000 common shares at $0.10 per share → gross proceeds up to $1,000,000.
  • Initial tranche: up to $100,000 (near‑term) – earmarked for the initial cash payment under the option agreement.
  • Second tranche: up to $900,000 – for working capital and further project expenditures.
  • Shares subject to a hold period of four months + one day; possible finder’s fees payable per CSE policy.

  • Option Agreement LOI (Mercator & Courcy Projects)

  • Exclusive option to earn up to 80% interest: 10% upon execution, additional 70% after completion of a PEA or PFS within six years (extensions allowed).
  • Cash consideration: $100,000 payable ≤ Dec 31, 2025.
  • Equity consideration: Shares representing 9.99% of post‑first‑tranche outstanding shares; escrow/lock‑up 36 months (10% released after four months, remainder quarterly).
  • Milestone payments to Stelmine: $5 M upon receipt of all construction permits; $15 M within 30 days of commercial production start.

  • Royalty Structure

  • Mercator: 2% NSR, with 1% repurchasable for $1 M.
  • Courcy: 1% NSR (0.5% repurchasable for $500k) + 1% NSR held by St‑Georges Family Trust (non‑redeemable).

  • Offer to Acquire Royalty Interest

  • During 60‑day exclusivity, Company must make a formal offer to acquire 50% of the Trust’s Courcy royalty; terms to be negotiated.

  • Technical Committee & Operatorship

  • Committee: two geologists appointed by Company, one by Stelmine – oversees exploration budgets and technical direction.
  • Company will act as operator during option period.

  • Claim Maintenance & Reversion

  • Company responsible for claim maintenance; default triggers automatic re‑version of its 10% earned interest to Stelmine.

  • Zone of Interest

  • 30 km zone surrounding project claims; any mineral interests acquired therein subject to same terms as the Projects.

  • Stelmine Participation Right

  • After earn‑in, Stelmine may contribute up to 20% of future exploration expenditures to maintain proportional interest.

Notable Quotes

  • “The appointment of George Yordanov brings deep technical expertise and a proven track record in advancing gold projects, positioning us well for the next phase of growth.” – Board of Directors (on‑record)
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