Northwire Canada EditionTuesday, July 28, 2026
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M&A / Property

Zimtu closes Copperline property sale to Star Copper

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Executive Summary

  • Zimtu Capital Corp. has closed the sale of its 100% interest in the Copperline property in north-central British Columbia to Star Copper Corp.
  • The transaction involves a combination of cash, equity, and potential milestone bonuses, with total potential consideration exceeding $2.1 million plus royalties.
  • The transaction involves non-arm's-length parties, with shared directors and CFOs between Zimtu and Star Copper.

Key Details

  • Transaction Status: Closed sale of the Copperline property.
  • Property Details: 100% interest in seven mineral claims totaling 2,687 hectares, located near Skutsil Knob in the Driftwood range, approximately 120 km north-northeast of Smithers, B.C.
  • Base Consideration:
    • Cash: Aggregate $350,000, paid as $100,000 on closing and $250,000 on the first business day six months after closing.
    • Equity: Aggregate 500,000 common shares of Star Copper Corp., issued as 200,000 shares on closing and 300,000 shares upon completion.
  • Milestone Bonus:
    • Trigger: Publication of a NI 43-101 Form 43-101F1 mineral resource estimate disclosing >500 million lbs of copper or >15 million oz of silver.
    • Value: $1.5 million total ($750,000 cash + $750,000 in common shares).
    • Share Pricing: Bonus shares issued at a deemed price equal to the 10-day volume-weighted average price (VWAP) of Star Copper shares on the Canadian Securities Exchange.
  • Royalty Interest:
    • Zimtu receives a 2% Net Smelter Return (NSR) royalty on future production upon commercial production.
    • The NSR is freely assignable.
    • Purchaser has the option to repurchase 1% of the NSR within five years of closing for $1 million.
  • Related Party Disclosure: The transaction is non-arm's-length. Sean Charland is a director of both Zimtu and Star Copper; Jody Bellefleur is the CFO of both entities.
  • Hold Period: Consideration and bonus shares are subject to a hold period of four months and one day following issuance.
  • Fees: No finders' fees paid.

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