The TSX Venture Exchange has accepted for filing documentation with respect to a non-brokered private placement announced on Jan. 24, 2024.

Number of shares:  54,835,235 common shares

Purchase price:  11.7 cents per share

Warrants:  54,835,235 share purchase warrants to purchase 54,835,235 shares

Warrant exercise price:  22.5 cents for a 60-month period

Number of placees:  one placee

Finder's fee:  $166,950 (U.S.)

The company issued a news release on Feb. 21, 2024, confirming the closing of the private placement. Note that in certain circumstances the exchange may later extend the expiry date of the warrants, if they are less than the maximum permitted term.