The TSX Venture Exchange has accepted for filing documentation with respect to a non-brokered private placement.

Number of securities:  3,137,254 common shares

Purchase price:  6.375 cents per common share

Warrants:  1,568,627 common share purchase warrants to purchase 1,568,627 shares

Warrant exercise price:  10.625 cents for 36 months following the closing of the private placement

Number of placees:  one placee

Insider/pro group participation:  none

Finder's fee:  none

The company has confirmed the closing of the private placement in a news release dated Dec. 23, 2021.