GoldSpot Discoveries Closes Acquisition of Ridgeline Exploration
- Acquisition will be immediately accretive to GoldSpot and bolsters client offering with innovative and high-quality exploration services.- Addition of Ridgeline will enhance GoldSpot's ability to generate cutting-edge data tailored to complement its diversified service pipelines and deliver exceptional value to clients.
- Toronto, August 4, 2021 - GoldSpot Discoveries Corp. (TSXV: SPOT) (OTCQX: SPOFF) ("GoldSpot" or the "Company") is pleased to announce it has closed its previously announced acquisition of Ridgeline Exploration Services Inc. ("Ridgeline"), a geological and logistical field services firm, based in Kelowna, B.C.
"This strategic acquisition serves to strengthen GoldSpot's position as one of the most expansive and diverse technology companies in the mineral exploration space," said Denis Laviolette, Executive Chairman and President of GoldSpot. "Since our inception, we have remained committed to providing innovative and high-quality services and we are excited to offer Ridgeline's comprehensive service offerings to our growing client portfolio."
The acquisition bolsters GoldSpot's in-house capabilities with consistent, high-calibre input for the Company's advanced artificial intelligence solutions. In addition, GoldSpot's new Applied Geophysics Division will provide a full-service solution to solve common inconsistent and piecemeal data collection practices that increase risk and lower efficiency across the industry.
As consideration for the acquisition, GoldSpot issued an aggregate of 1,951,219 common shares and made a cash payment of $28,000. The common shares issued in connection with the acquisition are subject to a statutory hold period expiring on December 4, 2021.
About GoldSpot Discoveries Corp.
GoldSpot Discoveries Corp. (TSXV: SPOT) (OTCQX: SPOFF) is a technology services company in mineral exploration. GoldSpot is a leading team of expert scientists who merge geoscience and data science to deliver bespoke solutions that transform the mineral discovery process. In the race to make discoveries, GoldSpot produces Smart Targets and advanced geological modelling that saves time, reduces costs and provides accurate results.
For further information please contact:
Denis Laviolette
Executive Chairman and President
GoldSpot Discoveries Corp.
Tel: 647-992-9837
Email: investors@goldspot.ca
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