Northwire Canada EditionThursday, August 6, 2026
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M&A / Property

Refined Energy, Searchlight amend option agreements

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Executive Summary

  • Refined Energy Corp. has signed an amendment to its option agreements with Searchlight Resources Inc. for the Milner and Basin properties, extending key financial and exploration deadlines.
  • The amendment extends cash payment deadlines for both properties by one year to September 30, 2026, and extends exploration expenditure deadlines by 12 months to August 6, 2027.
  • In consideration for the amendment, Refined Energy will issue 27,500 common shares to Searchlight, subject to Canadian Securities Exchange (CSE) approval and standard statutory hold periods.

Key Details

  • Parties: Refined Energy Corp. and Searchlight Resources Inc.
  • Properties: Milner and Basin properties (uranium properties in Saskatchewan).
  • Original Agreements: Option agreements dated August 6, 2024, granting Refined Energy the right to acquire up to 100% interest.
  • Cash Payment Extensions:
    • Basin Property: Payment of $35,000 extended from September 30, 2025, to September 30, 2026.
    • Milner Property: Payment of $55,000 extended from September 30, 2025, to September 30, 2026.
  • Exploration Expenditure Extensions:
    • Basin Property: Expenditure requirement of $200,000 extended from 24 months to 36 months (new deadline: August 6, 2027).
    • Milner Property: Expenditure requirement of $150,000 extended from 24 months to 36 months (new deadline: August 6, 2027).
  • Consideration for Amendment:
    • Refined Energy to issue 27,500 common shares to Searchlight.
    • Issuance timeline: Within 10 business days of receiving CSE approval.
  • Share Restrictions:
    • Subject to CSE approval.
    • Subject to a statutory four-month hold period under Canadian securities laws.
    • Subject to a contractual resale restriction requiring prior company approval for trading (subject to customary exceptions).

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