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

Number of securities:  3,555,555 common shares

Purchase price:  5.625 cents per common share

Warrants:  1,777,777 common share purchase warrants to purchase 1,777,777 shares

Warrant exercise price:  9.375 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 Feb. 11, 2022.