Star Minerals Group Ltd. Signs MOU: Looks to Generate Cash Flow From Montana Gold Operation
Under the terms of the MOU, Star will form a US subsidiary company ("Star US") that, upon completion of certain due diligence related to title and permitting, and the execution of a definitive agreement, will:
- Lease the Casey-Snyder mineral claims for a period of 10 years, or as long as commercial production is maintained.
- Pay the Lessor a 15% royalty on all gold produced from the Casey-Snyder operation with a minimum royalty payable of US$50,000. The royalty can be paid in cash or gold, at the Lessor's option. Star US will advance US$25,000 of the initial royalty payment on signing the lease agreement.
- Lease additional mineral claims in the vicinity of the Casey-Snyder property for US$10,000 per annum, with lease payments escalating annually at a mutually agreed upon rate, until gold production is achieved on the claims, after which payment will revert to the same 15% royalty arrangement applicable to the Casey-Snyder property.
- Rent suitable existing operating equipment from the Lessor.
- Provide sufficient start-up working capital to recommence operations.
It is expected that the remaining due diligence will be completed shortly and a definitive agreement signed in the next few weeks.
The Casey-Snyder property is situated in an historic gold mining area. Since the 1890s, both hard rock and placer gold mining operations have existed in the immediate area of the Casey-Snyder claims, and since the 1980s, small-scale placer gold mining has taken place on the Casey-Snyder claims. Star management feels that there is excellent potential to upgrade the current operations to the point where they can generate significant cash flow for the Company. The property also offers excellent exploration potential to locate an in situ source of the gold.
Jim Engdahl states, "Star's core focus of strategic metals is strengthened through the acquisition of the Casey-Snyder placer gold operation. The operation is a strategic asset which is intended to produce short and long term cash flow to the company to further its core exploration assets. This will enable further progress on acquiring a diversified strategic metals portfolio while increasing shareholder value in a continuing volatile market environment. Further, Star is pleased to have secured experienced, dedicated personnel in Montana to ensure short and long term maximization of the cash flow potential of this low capital cost asset."
About Star Minerals Group Ltd.
Star is a Saskatoon-based, diversified exploration stage company, with a primary focus on strategic technology metals, and its advanced joint venture rare earth project Hoidas Lake. To advance exploration, the Company has leveraged the strength and experience of its management, board of directors and advisors to identify and acquire strategic investments that have the capability to generate cash flow with low capital expenditure costs.
The Company entered into a joint venture in an advanced rare earth project in Saskatchewan - Hoidas Lake. Star also holds a strategic gold exploration property in the Seabee gold mining district, diamond properties in the Fort a la Corne region as well as base metal and uranium properties.
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Star Minerals Group Ltd.
Jim Engdahl
306-664-3828
306-244-0042
info@starminerals.ca
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