CALGARY, ALBERTA--(Marketwired - Oct. 17, 2014) -
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Blacksteel Energy Inc. (TSX VENTURE:BEY) ("Blacksteel" or the "Corporation") announces that its proposed transaction to acquire Alcan Fluid Disposal Ltd., Peace Drilling and Research Ltd. and Integrated Resource Technologies Ltd. (the "Proposed Transaction") has been terminated.
As a result of current conditions in the capital markets, the Corporation was unable to obtain the minimum financing required under the terms of the Proposed Transaction as outlined in its press releases of September 4, 2014 and September 30, 2014.
The Corporation continues to look for opportunities to create shareholder value.
Blacksteel Energy Inc.
Blacksteel is a junior oil and gas company involved in the exploration, exploitation, development and production of petroleum and natural gas resources. The Corporation has a 100% working interest in a four section petroleum and natural gas lease in the Del Bonita Area of Southern Alberta, which it believes may have Bakken potential. It also has a 25% working interest in one section of land in the Crossfield area, which the Corporation believes is oil prospective in the Elkton formation.
Forward-Looking Information Cautionary Statement: This document may contain forward-looking statements regarding the business and operations of Blacksteel. All statements other than statements of historical fact contained herein are forward-looking statements under applicable securities laws. In particular, statements as to the Corporation's anticipated transactions are forward-looking statements. These forward looking-statements are based upon various assumptions. The Corporation's actual results, performance or achievements could differ materially from those expressed in, or implied by, these forward-looking statements and, accordingly, no assurances can be given that any of the plans, intentions or expectations anticipated by the forward-looking statements will transpire or occur, or if any of them do so, what benefit the Corporation will derive there from. All subsequent forward-looking statements, whether written or oral, attributable to the Corporation or persons acting on its behalf are expressly qualified in their entirety by these cautionary statements. Furthermore, the forward-looking statements contained in this news release are made as at the date of this news release and the Corporation does not undertake any obligation to update publicly or to revise any of the included forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as may be required by applicable securities laws.
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