Pinecrest Resources Executes Definitive Agreements for Enchi Gold Project Acquisition
- Pinecrest Resources Ltd. and Red Back Mining Ghana Ltd. ("Red Back"), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Kinross Gold Corp. execute the Asset Purchase Agreement on the Enchi Gold Project,- Pinecrest Resources Ltd. and Sandstorm Gold Ltd. ("Sandstorm"), execute the Assignment Agreement.
-Pinecrest Resources Ltd. and Edgewater Exploration Ltd. ("Edgewater"), execute the Asset Purchase Agreement on the Enchi Gold Project.
VANCOUVER, Sep 29, 2014 - Pinecrest Resources Ltd. ("Pinecrest" or the "Company") (TSX VENTURE:PCR) is pleased to provide an update on the acquisition of a 100% legal and beneficial interest in the Enchi gold project located in Ghana (the "Project") from Edgewater Exploration Ltd. ("Edgewater") which holds 51% of the Project and Red Back Mining Ghana Ltd. ("Red Back"), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Kinross Gold Corp., which holds 49% of the Project (collectively, the "Transaction"). On completion of the Transaction, Pinecrest will own a 90% interest in the Project, taking into account the 10% interest held by the Government of Ghana. Details of the Transaction are set out in the news release dated May 22, 2014 and Strategic Alliance details with Sandstorm Gold are set out in the news release dated July 16, 2014.
Pinecrest has executed final definitive agreements with Red Back, Sandstorm, and Edgewater. The Company will submit documentation to obtain approval from the Minister of Mines in Ghana for the purchase of the Red Back prospecting licenses covering the Enchi Gold Project.
About Pinecrest Resources Ltd.
Pinecrest Resources Ltd. is a mineral exploration and mine development company focused on creating shareholder value through the development of quality precious metal projects. On completion of the Transaction with Edgewater, Red Back and the strategic alliance with Sandstorm, Pinecrest will be focused on the advancement and development of the Project in Ghana. Pinecrest has an experienced exploration, mine building and operating team with a proven track record.
On behalf of the Board of Pinecrest Resources Ltd.
Edward Farrauto
President and CEO
Completion of the Transaction is subject to a number of conditions, including TSX Venture Exchange acceptance. The Transaction cannot close until regulatory approval is obtained. There can be no assurance that the Transaction will be completed as proposed or at all.
The TSX Venture Exchange has in no way passed upon the merits of the Transaction and has neither approved nor disapproved the contents of this press release.
Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.
Cautionary Note Regarding Forward Looking Statements
This news release contains certain forward-looking statements, including statements regarding the proposed transactions with Red Back, Edgewater and Sandstorm, the proposed Private Placement which is subject to the consolidation of the Pinecrest share capital and the closing of the transactions contemplated thereby, the use of net proceeds of the Private Placement, future plans and objectives of the Company and the business of the Company.
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Contact
Pinecrest Resources Ltd.
Ryan King
(604) 628-1012
rking@pinecrestresources.com