The TSX Venture Exchange has accepted for filing documentation with respect to a non-brokered private placement announced June 2, 2023.

Number of shares:  10,604,546 flow-through common shares

Purchase price:  11 cents per common share

Number of placees:  16 placees

Insider/pro group participation:  one insider, 90,910 shares; two placees, 950,000 shares

Finder's fee:  $49,000

Pursuant to corporate finance Policy 4.1, Section 1.9 (e), the company has issued a new release announcing the closing of the private placement and setting out the expiry dates of the hold period(s).