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M&A / Property

Alerio Enters into Letter of Intent to Acquire 100% Interest in Aurora NW Project, Guyana

By The Northwire Desk — AI Analysis Dec 09, 2025 · 14:10 ALE · 0.035 Alerio Gold Corp.
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Executive Summary

  • Alerio Gold Corp entered into a binding Letter of Intent (LOI) granting it an option to acquire 100 % interest in the Aurora NW gold project in Guyana.
  • The transaction includes an initial cash payment of $10,000 USD, a further $40,000 USD at definitive agreement signing, and a $50,000 USD payment six months thereafter, plus issuance of 2,000,000 common shares.
  • A tiered Net Smelter Royalty (NSR) will be granted to the vendor (1.5 % on large‑scale, 5.0 % on medium‑ and small‑scale production), with an optional repurchase right for $500,000 USD.

Key Details

  • Property Description:
  • Aurora NW comprises four Prospecting Permits Medium Scale (PPMS) covering 4,799 acres (1,942 ha) in the Cuyuni–Mazaruni Region, Guyana.

  • Located ~3 km from Aurora Gold Mine concessions and ~7 km from the operating Aurora mine (Zijin Mining).

  • Geology Overview:

  • Situated within the Cuyuni greenstone belt of the Guiana Shield; metamorphosed volcanic/sedimentary rocks intruded by granitic/tonalitic bodies, greenschist‑facies metamorphism.

  • Transaction Terms (LOI):

  • Option period: 3 years to acquire 100 % interest.
  • Cash consideration: $50,000 USD total – $10,000 payable on LOI signing, balance ($40,000) on Effective Date (signing of Definitive Agreement).
  • Additional cash: $50,000 USD due six months after the Effective Date.

  • Equity consideration: 2,000,000 Alerio common shares issued on the Effective Date.

  • Net Smelter Royalty (NSR):

  • 1.5 % NSR on annual production conducted on a Large‑Scale basis.
  • 5.0 % NSR on Medium‑Scale and Small‑Scale production.

  • Vendor may sell back the NSR to Alerio for $500,000 USD (i.e., $125,000 per permit).

  • Future Work:

  • Alerio is preparing a geological work program for H1 2026 on the Aurora NW Property; details will be announced later.

  • Qualified Person:

  • Technical information reviewed and approved by Gregory Smith, P.Geo., qualified under NI 43‑101.

Notable Quotes

“We are excited to secure an option on a strategically located property adjacent to Guyana’s largest operating gold mine, which positions Alerio for significant upside as we advance our exploration program.” – Geoff Balderson, Director, CFO & Corporate Secretary, Alerio Gold Corp.

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