Northwire Canada EditionWednesday, July 15, 2026
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Anquiro Ventures Corporate Update

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Executive Summary

  • Anquiro Ventures Ltd. (TSXV: AQR) scheduled an annual general special meeting for March 30, 2026 to seek shareholder approval of a reverse‑takeover transaction with Black Pine Resources Corp., targeting a closing in April 2026 pending TSX Venture Exchange approval.
  • The company and Black Pine announced a permitted 2026 exploration program on the Sugarloaf Copper Property, including construction of new access roads, 13 drill sites and 13 drill holes (≈300 ft each) to generate a modern resource estimate.
  • Trading of AQR’s common shares is suspended until all required documentation for the proposed transaction is filed and accepted by the Exchange.

Key Details

  • Shareholder Meeting: Annual General Special Meeting set for 30 Mar 2026; purpose includes obtaining “majority of the minority” shareholder approval for the reverse‑takeover (the “Proposed Transaction”).
  • Proposed Transaction Parties: Anquiro Ventures Ltd. (AQR), Black Pine Resources Corp., and 1504671 B.C. Ltd. (wholly‑owned subsidiary of AQR).
  • Closing Timeline: Anticipated closing in April 2026, subject to Exchange approval and satisfaction of all closing conditions.
  • Exploration Plan – Sugarloaf Copper Project:
  • Permit received from the State of New Mexico; US Forest Service plan of operation approved; bond posted Dec 2025.
  • Authorized construction of new access roads and 13 drill sites.
  • Planned drilling: 13 holes, each ~300 ft (91.4 m) deep, for a total estimated depth of ≈3,900 ft across the property.
  • Samples to be assayed by ALS Geochemistry.
  • Goal: produce a modern resource estimate and confirm contiguous shallow copper mineralization adjacent to Freeport‑McMoRan’s Tyrone mine.
  • Property Overview:
  • 77 unpatented mining claims covering 1,544 acres, located ~650 m west of the Tyrone open pit.
  • Surface sampling shows mineralized zones (0.20%–0.48% Cu) and high‑grade shear zones up to 6.29% Cu.
  • Historical IP/Resistivity surveys (1973, 2022) indicate sulfide body and peripheral copper oxide blanket.
  • Royalty & Earn‑In: Black Pine holds a right to earn 100 % interest in the Sugarloaf Property under an agreement with Great Basin Resources Inc., subject to a 2 % net smelter royalty payable to GBR.
  • Trading Suspension: Shares are currently suspended per Exchange policy and will remain so until all transaction documentation is filed, accepted, and trading reinstatement permission is obtained.
  • Qualified Person Review: Scientific and technical information reviewed/approved by Richard Kern, B.Sc., M.Sc., Qualified Person (proposed director of the resulting issuer).

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