M&A / Property
Canadian GoldCamps Announces Definitive Option Agreement with Stelmine for Courcy & Mercator Projects

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Executive Summary
- Canadian GoldCamps Corp. entered a definitive option agreement with Stelmine Canada Ltd. to earn up to an 80% interest in the Courcy and Mercator gold projects in Québec.
- The company has already earned an initial 10% stake; the remaining 70% can be earned upon completion of a PEA or pre‑feasibility study within six years, subject to extensions.
- Milestone payments include $5 M payable on receipt of construction permits and $15 M on commencement of commercial production, plus royalty arrangements (2.0% NSR on Mercator, 1.0% NSR on Courcy) with partial buy‑back options.
Key Details
- Option Structure:
- Initial earned interest: 10% (already secured).
- Earn‑in target: additional 70% for a total of up to 80% ownership.
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Earn‑in condition: completion of a Preliminary Economic Assessment (PEA) or pre‑feasibility study within six years (customary extensions permitted).
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Financial Commitments:
- Cash paid to Stelmine at signing: $100,000 (no additional securities issued).
- Milestone payment #1: $5,000,000 upon receipt of construction permits.
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Milestone payment #2: $15,000,000 upon commencement of commercial production.
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Royalty Terms:
- Mercator Project: 2.0% net smelter returns (NSR) royalty to Stelmine; 1.0% buy‑back option for $1,000,000.
- Courcy Project: 1.0% NSR royalty to Stelmine; 0.5% buy‑back option for $500,000.
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Existing third‑party royalty on Courcy: non‑redeemable 0.25% NSR.
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Exploration & Maintenance Obligations:
- Canadian GoldCamps responsible for all exploration expenditures and maintaining the projects in good standing throughout the option period.
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If the company elects not to proceed or withdraws before delivering a PEA, it must return the projects free of encumbrances.
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Regulatory & Closing Conditions:
- Transaction subject to final acceptance by the Canadian Securities Exchange and other customary regulatory approvals.
Notable Quotes
- “The definitive option agreement solidifies our strategic focus on high‑quality gold assets in Québec and provides a clear pathway to increase our ownership while aligning incentives with Stelmine.” – George Yordanov, President & CEO, Canadian GoldCamps Corp.
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Jun 08, 2026 · 23:48