{"id":11426,"date":"2024-10-21T13:53:05","date_gmt":"2024-10-21T13:53:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/businesstriumphs.com\/index.php\/2024\/10\/21\/rua-gold-provides-an-update-on-previously-announced-acquisition-of-siren-golds-reefton-assets\/"},"modified":"2024-10-21T13:53:05","modified_gmt":"2024-10-21T13:53:05","slug":"rua-gold-provides-an-update-on-previously-announced-acquisition-of-siren-golds-reefton-assets","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/businesstriumphs.com\/index.php\/2024\/10\/21\/rua-gold-provides-an-update-on-previously-announced-acquisition-of-siren-golds-reefton-assets\/","title":{"rendered":"RUA GOLD Provides an Update on Previously Announced Acquisition of Siren Gold\u2019s Reefton Assets"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Rua Gold Inc. (TSXV: RUA) (OTCQB: NZAUF) (WKN: A4010V) (\u2018Rua Gold\u2019 or the \u2018Company\u2019) is pleased to provide an update on the previously announced acquisition of Reefton Resources Pty Limited (\u2018Reefton\u2019), a 100% owned subsidiary of Siren Gold Ltd. (ASX: SNG) (\u2018Siren\u2019) with tenements located adjacent to the Company\u2019s suite of properties in New Zealand\u2019s prolific Reefton Goldfield (the \u2018Transaction\u2019).<\/p>\n

The Company and Siren have agreed to amend the terms of Transaction whereby Rua Gold agrees to purchase 10,000,000 common shares of Siren at a price of A$0.20 per share, for aggregate gross proceeds of A$2,000,000.<\/p>\n

The Company highlights that the following conditions have been satisfied:<\/p>\n

The Company has prepared draft National Instrument 43-101 compliant independent report <\/p>\n

The final key milestone anticipated is the Siren shareholder vote on October 28, 2024. If in favor, the Company anticipates closing the Transaction in November. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Robert Eckford, CEO of Rua Gold, stated: \u2018This is an exciting stage for Rua Gold shareholders, Siren Gold shareholders, and the Reefton Goldfields community. Our merger presents a prime opportunity to establish a high-grade gold and antimony exploration company ready to deliver value through its drilling program planned on this land package. We will be looking at a combination of new discoveries alongside the scalability of historic high-grade mines to become a leading gold producer in the region. New Zealand\u2019s mining industry is experiencing a resurgence, supported by local and foreign investment, as well as a pro-mining government implementing streamlined policies. The resulting improvements in regional infrastructure and employment will transform the West Coast and benefit all of New Zealand.\u2019<\/p>\n

Transaction Highlights <\/p>\n

Under the terms of the Amended Agreement, Siren shall receive total consideration of A$22 million (C$20.4 million):<\/p>\n

A$2 million (C$1.8 million) in cash, of which A$1 million has been paid and the remaining A$1 million will be paid at the close of the Transaction;<\/p>\n

A$2 million (C$1.8 million) in cash in exchange for 10,000,000 common shares of Siren, to be exchanged at the close of the Transaction; and<\/p>\n

Upon completion of the Transaction, Siren will own ~26% of Rua Gold, and Siren Chairman, Mr. Brian Rodan, will join the Rua Gold Board. The Transaction will deliver the following benefits to the Company\u2019s shareholders:<\/p>\n

Increased scale and resources by combining projects and exploration teams.<\/p>\n

Increased exposure to the highly prospective and under-explored Reefton Goldfield, as the largest landholder in the district with approximately 120,000 ha of combined tenements.<\/p>\n

Improved investor visibility and positioning amongst peers, with the opportunity to broaden the Company\u2019s shareholder base.<\/p>\n

Potential for future operational synergies (i.e., centralized infrastructure and workforce) by realizing economies of scale across the whole land package.<\/p>\n

Continued exposure to the Company\u2019s highly prospective asset, Glamorgan on the North Island of New Zealand.<\/p>\n

Transaction Update Details<\/p>\n

The Company has obtained approval from its shareholders concerning the Transaction. <\/p>\n

In addition, on October 17, 2024, the Company obtained consent from the NZPAM to the change of control of Reefton\u2019s exploration permits as a consequence of the Transaction.<\/p>\n

The Company is working to satisfy the TSXV requirements for the Transaction under section 5.7 of TSXV Policy 5.3. To obtain final approval from the TSXV, the Company will submit a National Instrument 43-101 compliant independent report and a financial plan demonstrating that the Company has sufficient financial resources to close the Transaction and to fund the first stage of the recommended work program and property payment obligations for a minimum of six months.<\/p>\n

The transaction agreements governing the acquisition of Reefton and evidence of disinterested shareholder approval of the Company have been filed with the TSXV. A legal title opinion confirming Siren\u2019s authority to transfer the Reefton project will also be required. Final closing will be subject to the TSXV\u2019s clearance of these requirements. <\/p>\n

About Rua Gold<\/p>\n

Rua Gold is an exploration company, strategically focused on New Zealand. With decades of expertise, our team has successfully taken major discoveries into producing world-class mines across multiple continents. The team is now focused on maximizing the asset potential of RUA\u2019s two highly prospective high-grade gold projects.<\/p>\n

The Company controls the Reefton Gold District as the dominant landholder in the Reefton Goldfield on New Zealand\u2019s South Island. Rua Gold will have approximately 120,000 hectares of tenements, following the completion of its previously announced acquisition of Reefton Resources Pty Limited2, in a district that historically produced over 2 million ounces of gold grading between 9 and 50 grams per tonne.<\/p>\n

The Company\u2019s Glamorgan Project solidifies Rua Gold\u2019s position as a leading high-grade gold explorer on New Zealand\u2019s North Island. This highly prospective project is located within the North Islands\u2019 Hauraki district, a region that has produced an impressive 15 million ounces of gold and 60 million ounces of silver. Glamorgan is within 3 kms of OceanaGold Corporation\u2019s biggest gold mining project, WKP. <\/p>\n

For further information, please refer to the Company\u2019s disclosure record on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca.<\/p>\n

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Rua Gold Contact<\/p>\n

Robert Eckford<\/p>\n

Chief Executive Officer<\/p>\n

Tel: +1 604 655 7354<\/p>\n

Email: reckford@RUAGOLD.com<\/p>\n

Website: www.RUAGOLD.com<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

This news release includes certain statements that may be deemed \u2018forward-looking statements\u2019. All statements in this new release, other than statements of historical facts, that address events or developments that the Company expects to occur, are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are statements that are not historical facts and are generally, but not always, identified by the words \u2018expects\u2019, \u2018plans\u2019, \u2018anticipates\u2019, \u2018believes\u2019, \u2018intends\u2019, \u2018estimates\u2019, \u2018projects\u2019, \u2018potential\u2019 and similar expressions, or that events or conditions \u2018will\u2019, \u2018would\u2019, \u2018may\u2019, \u2018could\u2019 or \u2018should\u2019 occur and specifically include statements regarding: the Company\u2019s strategies, expectations, planned operations or future actions, including but not limited to exploration programs at its Reefton project and the results thereof; and the Company\u2019s acquisition of Reefton Resources Pty Limited. Although the Company believes the expectations expressed in such forward-looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions, such statements are not guarantees of future performance and actual results may differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements.<\/p>\n

Investors are cautioned that any such forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and actual results or developments may differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements. A variety of inherent risks, uncertainties and factors, many of which are beyond the Company\u2019s control, affect the operations, performance and results of the Company and its business, and could cause actual events or results to differ materially from estimated or anticipated events or results expressed or implied by forward looking statements. Some of these risks, uncertainties and factors include: general business, economic, competitive, political and social uncertainties; risks related to the effects of the Russia-Ukraine war; risks related to climate change; operational risks in exploration, delays or changes in plans with respect to exploration projects or capital expenditures; the actual results of current exploration activities; conclusions of economic evaluations; changes in project parameters as plans continue to be refined; changes in labour costs and other costs and expenses or equipment or processes to operate as anticipated, accidents, labour disputes and other risks of the mining industry, including but not limited to environmental hazards, flooding or unfavourable operating conditions and losses, insurrection or war, delays in obtaining governmental approvals or financing, and commodity prices. This list is not exhaustive of the factors that may affect any of the Company\u2019s forward-looking statements and reference should also be made to the Company\u2019s CSE Form 2A \u2013 Listing Statement filed under its SEDAR+ profile at www.sedarplus.ca for a description of additional risk factors.<\/p>\n

Forward-looking statements are based on the beliefs, estimates and opinions of the Company\u2019s management on the date the statements are made. Except as required by applicable securities laws, the Company undertakes no obligation to update these forward-looking statements in the event that management\u2019s beliefs, estimates or opinions, or other factors, should change.<\/p>\n

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1 Calculated using Rua Gold\u2019s 30-day VWAP on the CSE as of July 12, 2024 of C$0.1983 at an AUD:CAD exchange rate of 0.9246.
2 Refer to news released dated July 15, 2024. <\/p>\n

To view the source version of this press release, please visit https:\/\/www.newsfilecorp.com\/release\/227207<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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