Infield Minerals Announces Letter of Intent for an Option to Acquire the Detroit Sediment-Hosted Gold Property in Utah

Executive Summary
- Infield Minerals Corp. signed a non‑binding Letter of Intent to acquire 100 % of the Detroit sediment‑hosted gold property in Utah from Hawk Resources Ltd.
- The LOI outlines a staged cash (and/or share) payment schedule totaling $560,000 over five years, plus milestone payments tied to resource development and production.
- Historical drilling on the Mizpah zone shows multiple intercepts up to 10.01 g/t Au over 1.5 m, indicating a sizable open‑ended gold system that could complement Infield’s existing Kings Canyon project.
Key Details
- Option Terms – Cash/Share Payments:
- $40,000 at execution of definitive agreement & TSX‑V approval.
- $60,000 on the first anniversary of the definitive agreement.
- $80,000 on the second anniversary.
- $100,000 on the third anniversary.
- $120,000 on the fourth anniversary.
- $150,000 on the fifth anniversary.
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Infield may satisfy up to 50 % of any cash payment with common shares of equivalent value.
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Milestone Payments (to Hawk):
- $1.25 per ounce of gold for a Measured/Indicated resource or Proven/Probable reserve (minimum 250,000 oz).
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One‑time $1,000,000 payment upon cumulative production of ≥7,500 oz Au from the property.
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Property Overview – Detroit (Mizpah Zone):
- Open‑ended sediment‑hosted gold system covering ~500 m × 300 m.
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Historical drill intercepts include:
- 2.14 g/t Au over 10.7 m from surface (Hole MZ‑049)
- 2.67 g/t Au over 7.6 m from 19.8 m depth (MZ‑104)
- 1.19 g/t Au over 21.3 m from 3.0 m depth, including 2.69 g/t Au over 7.6 m (MZ‑87‑032)
- 1.51 g/t Au over 16.8 m from 3.0 m depth, including 2.20 g/t Au over 10.7 m (MZ‑87‑048)
- Hole ended in mineralization: 10.01 g/t Au in a 1.5‑m sample (MZ‑87‑052).
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Geological Context:
- Located ~65 km NW of Infield’s Kings Canyon project and ~160 km SW of Bingham Canyon district.
- Property comprises ~5,115 acres of mineral leases with the State of Utah and minor unpatented claims.
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Proximity to historic Drum open‑pit gold mine (produced 3.2 Mt @ 1.23 g/t Au).
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Logistics & Infrastructure:
- Accessible via paved road from Delta, UT (≤1 hour drive).
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Existing regional infrastructure and skilled mining workforce support rapid mobilization.
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Qualified Person: Technical information reviewed by Andrea Diakow, P.Geo., qualified under NI 43‑101.
Notable Quotes
“We are excited to expand our project portfolio in Utah with a second sediment‑hosted gold property that has demonstrated potential for additional discovery and upside,” – Evandra Nakano, President & CEO, Infield Minerals Corp.
The release contains forward‑looking statements regarding the execution of definitive agreements, exploration plans, and achievement of milestone payments.