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M&A / Property Game Changer

Arizona Copper and Gold Ltd. and Core Nickel Corp. Announce Shareholder Approval of Reverse Takeover Transaction

Arizona Eagle takes flight as reverse takeover consolidates high-grade gold and strategic nickel assets

By The Northwire Desk — AI Analysis Mar 16, 2026 · 05:01 CNCO · 0.14 Core Nickel Corp.
Executive Summary

The most recent news (March 16, 2026) confirms that shareholders of both Core Nickel Corp. and Arizona Copper and Gold Ltd. (ACG) have overwhelmingly approved a Reverse Takeover (RTO) transaction. The resulting issuer, renamed Arizona Eagle Mining Corp., is expected to close the deal on March 24, 2026, and commence trading on the TSX Venture Exchange under the symbol "AZEM." Key components include an 8.5-for-1 share consolidation of Core Nickel shares and the conversion of $3.19 million CAD in subscription receipts. The company is currently executing a Phase 1 drill program at the Eagle Project in Arizona.

Material Impact

This is a transformative "Game Changer" event for the following reasons: - Asset Shift: The company pivots from a pure-play nickel explorer in Manitoba to a gold-silver developer focused on the past-producing McCabe Mine in Arizona. - High-Grade Potential: The Eagle Project features a non-NI 43-101 compliant historical estimate of ~878,000 oz gold at 11.7 g/t and 5 million oz silver at 69 g/t. - Capital Infusion: The closing releases $3.19 million in gross proceeds to fund immediate drilling, addressing the dwindling cash position seen in Core Nickel’s October 2025 financials ($714k). - Management Overhaul: A new leadership team led by Kevin Reid (CEO) and Marc Pais (Chair) takes over, bringing specific focus to the Arizona assets while maintaining the Thompson Nickel Belt portfolio as a secondary "optionality" play.

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Company Overview

Arizona Eagle Mining Corp. is a junior explorer. Its flagship is the Eagle Project (Yavapai County, Arizona), centered on the past-producing McCabe Mine. The project is characterized by high-grade gold-silver mineralization. The company also retains a 100% interest in five nickel projects (27,000 hectares) in the Thompson Nickel Belt, Manitoba, including the Mel deposit which has a historical (non-compliant) indicated resource of 4.28 million tons at 0.875% Ni.

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