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Pacific Bay & Aurwest Sign Weaver Gold Property Definitive Option/JV Agreement

Pacific Bay Secures Partner Funding for Weaver Gold Amidst Brazil Pivot

By The Northwire Desk — AI Analysis Apr 14, 2026 · 13:18 PBM · 0.055 Pacific Bay Minerals Ltd.
Executive Summary
  • Pacific Bay Minerals Ltd. signed a definitive Option/JV Agreement with Aurwest Resources Corporation on April 14, 2026.
  • The agreement allows Aurwest to earn up to a 50% undivided interest in the Weaver Gold property over three years.
  • Earn-in payments include $90,000 total cash and issuance of Aurwest common shares (approx. $270k value based on VWAP) plus exploration work commitments totaling $325,000 over 3 years.
  • Pacific Bay retains operator status; a 50/50 Joint Venture forms upon full earn-in satisfaction.
  • This follows the January 6, 2026 Letter of Intent and January 27, 2026 Geological Report on the same property.
  • The Weaver Gold project is located in the East Harrison Lake Belt, BC, with historic high-grade intercepts up to 63.77 g/t Au.
Material Impact
  • Expected Nature: The deal was anticipated following the January LOI and geological report; therefore, it lacks surprise factor required for "Material" classification.
  • Financial Impact: Total cash inflow of $90,000 over three years is immaterial relative to a $2.12 million market cap but provides essential liquidity without immediate equity dilution from Pacific Bay.
  • Operational Impact: The agreement secures $325,000 in exploration work commitments funded by the partner (Aurwest), reducing Pacific Bay's cash burn rate for this asset.
  • Strategic Context: This confirms a pivot back to British Columbia assets following the cancellation of the Brazil Pereira-Velho acquisition and financing in December 2025.
  • Risk Mitigation: The structure protects Pacific Bay from dilution until milestones are met; however, Aurwest's ability to fulfill share/cash obligations depends on their own liquidity (CSE: AWR).
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Company Overview
  • Company Strategy: Focus on high-potential exploration of critical minerals (tungsten, bismuth) in British Columbia and gold assets in BC/Brazil.
  • Flagship Project 1: Weaver Gold Property. Located near Harrison Lake, BC; historic high-grade gold/silver intercepts; currently under option/JV with Aurwest Resources.
  • Flagship Project 2: Haskins-Reed Critical Minerals Project. Located in Cassiar district, BC; hosts tungsten skarn and multi-metal zones (Ag, Cu, Zn); eligible for Canadian critical mineral tax credits.
  • Asset Status: Pereira-Velho (Brazil) acquisition cancelled; Sphinx property sold for $100k cash to raise liquidity.
Read the original news release →

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