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M&A / Property

Star Copper closes Copperline property buy from Zimtu

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Executive Summary

  • Star Copper Corp. has closed the acquisition of a 100% interest in the Copperline property, a mineral claim package in north-central British Columbia, from Zimtu Capital Corp.
  • The transaction involves a total consideration of $350,000 in cash, 500,000 common shares, and a 2% Net Smelter Return (NSR) royalty, with potential additional earn-in payments tied to future resource estimates.
  • The property consists of approximately 4,502 hectares near Skutsil Knob, with seven of eight claims already transferred and the final claim in process.

Key Details

  • Transaction Status: Closed as of the date of the release, pursuant to a definitive agreement dated July 14, 2025.
  • Asset Acquired: 100% interest in the Copperline property, comprising eight mineral claims totaling approximately 4,502 hectares.
  • Location: Near Skutsil Knob at the south end of the Driftwood range, approximately 120 km north-northeast of Smithers, B.C.
  • Claim Transfer Status: Seven of the eight mineral claims have been transferred; the vendor and company are working to effect the transfer of the eighth claim.
  • Base Consideration:
    • Cash: Aggregate $350,000, structured as:
      • $100,000 paid at or prior to closing.
      • $250,000 payable on the first business day six months after closing.
    • Equity: 500,000 common shares, structured as:
      • 200,000 shares issued on the closing date.
      • 300,000 shares issued upon completion of the final claim transfer.
    • Royalty: 2% Net Smelter Return (NSR) royalty on all production from the property.
      • 1% of the NSR is eligible for repurchase by Star Copper within five years of closing for a one-time payment of $1,000,000.
  • Earn-In / Bonus Consideration:
    • Triggered if a Form 43-101F1 mineral resource estimate discloses >500 million lbs of copper OR >15 million oz of silver.
    • Additional consideration amount: $1,500,000, structured as:
      • $750,000 in cash.
      • Common shares with an aggregate value of $750,000 (calculated based on the 10-day VWAP prior to the resource estimate publication).
  • Share Restrictions: All consideration shares and bonus shares are subject to a statutory hold period of four months and one day from the date of issuance.
  • Fees: No finders' fees are payable in connection with the acquisition.

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