Global Energy Metals Enters into Definitive Agreement to Acquire a Strategic Interest and NSR Royalty on Past-Producing Norwegian Nickel-Copper-Cobalt Project
Vancouver, April 6, 2021 - Global Energy Metals Corp. (TSXV:GEMC) | (OTC:GBLEF) | (FSE:5GE1) ("Global Energy Metals", the "Company" and/or "GEMC") is pleased to announce the signing of a definitive agreement (the "Definitive Agreement") to acquire a strategic interest in the Råna Nickel-Copper-Cobalt project including the past-producing Bruvann Nickel Mine in the Råna mafic-ultramafic intrusion in Northern Norway ("The Råna Project"). Additionally, and as part of the transaction, GEMC will acquire a 1% royalty on the Net Smelter Returns from the Property (the "NSR") from Chincherinchee Nominee Pty Ltd. (the "Royalty Holder"). Mitchell Smith, CEO & Director of GEMC commented:
"The Råna Project is located in one of the world's most opportune nickel districts. In addition to further exploration potential and resource scaling, it has the strategic benefit of being in close proximity to, and serving as a potential future supply source for, an emerging European battery manufacturing hub in Norway and the Scandinavian Peninsula."
"The signing of this definitive agreement for a strategic interest and royalty on the Råna Project and past-producing Bruvann Nickel Mine is a major milestone for the Company and an active step towards our goal of serving the green energy value chain."
With a limited number of quality nickel sulphide projects available worldwide, the Råna Project represents one of the few drill-ready, low capex Class-1 nickel opportunities globally that has strong mining potential and exploration upside and presents as an opportunity as a future source of material suitable for the rechargeable battery sector. For further details on the terms of the acquisition and the highlights of the Råna Project and past-producing Bruvann Nickel Mine, please refer to the Company's news release dated February 17, 2021.
Amongst other matters, the Definitive Agreement is subject to receipt of all approvals and third-party consents of the boards of directors of Global and Scandinavian Resource Holdings Pty Ltd. and regulatory authorities, including but not limited to the Exchange.
Qualified Person
Mr. Paul Sarjeant, P. Geo., is the qualified person for this release as defined by National Instrument 43-101 - Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects.
All technical information pertaining to the Vendor and its properties has been provided directly by the Vendor, and management of GEMC has not independently verified such information.
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Global Energy Metals is focused on offering investment exposure to the raw materials deemed critical for the growing rechargeable battery market, by building a diversified global portfolio of battery mineral assets including project stakes and sector specific equity positions. GEMC anticipates growing its business through the acquisition and development of battery mineral projects alongside key strategic partners. The Company holds 100% of the Millennium Cobalt Project and two neighbouring discovery stage exploration-stage cobalt assets in Mount Isa, Australia positioning it as a leading cobalt-copper explorer and developer in the famed mining district in Queensland, Australia. The Company holds an 85% interest in two battery mineral projects, the Lovelock Cobalt Mine and Treasure Box Project, located on the doorstep of the world's largest lithium-ion battery production plant, GigaNevada that Tesla Motors Ltd. and partner Panasonic Corp. have built in Nevada, USA. Additionally, the Company holds a 70% interest in the past-producing Werner Lake Cobalt Mine project in Ontario, Canada.
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