Noble Mineral Exploration Sells Island Pond Claims to Benton Resources in Strategic Transaction
TL;DR
Noble Mineral gains strategic advantage by selling Island Pond claims to Benton Resources for 1 million shares and retaining a 1% royalty on future production.
Noble Mineral will transfer seven mining claims covering 175 hectares to Benton Resources in exchange for shares and cash, subject to board and regulatory approvals.
This transaction supports responsible mineral exploration in Newfoundland, potentially creating economic opportunities while maintaining environmental oversight through structured development agreements.
Noble Mineral's sale of Island Pond claims reveals how junior exploration companies strategically consolidate assets near established gold zones in Canada's mining sector.
Noble Mineral Exploration Inc. has entered into an agreement to sell its Island Pond claims in Newfoundland & Labrador to Benton Resources Inc. The transaction involves seven mining claims covering approximately 175 hectares in Central Newfoundland, strategically positioned north of Benton's South Pond Gold Zone within the Great Burnt Copper-Gold Project area.
Under the terms of the agreement, Noble will receive 1,000,000 common shares of Benton Resources and a $30,000 cash payment. The shares will be subject to the standard four-month hold period required by TSX Venture Exchange policies. Noble will retain a significant 1% net smelter returns royalty on the claims, which is not subject to any buyback rights, though Benton holds a right of first refusal should Noble consider selling the royalty in the future. The property remains subject to a pre-existing 2% net smelter returns royalty.
The transaction represents a strategic consolidation within the Great Burnt Copper-Gold Project area, potentially enhancing Benton's ability to develop the region more efficiently. For Noble, the deal provides immediate financial consideration through the cash payment while maintaining long-term exposure to the property's potential through the retained royalty interest. The acquisition of 1 million Benton shares also gives Noble a stake in Benton's future success and development of the broader project area.
H. Vance White, Noble's CEO, commented on the transaction, stating the company congratulates Benton on their success to date with the Great Burnt project and looks forward to future results. The CEO emphasized that Noble will maintain its 1% NSR on the seven mining claims being sold, subject to Benton's right of first refusal.
Closing of the transaction remains contingent on several conditions, including approval from Noble's Board of Directors and any required approvals from the TSX Venture Exchange. This regulatory oversight ensures proper governance and transparency in the transaction process. The deal structure demonstrates how junior mining companies can strategically manage their asset portfolios to optimize value while maintaining exposure to promising exploration properties.
For investors and industry observers, this transaction highlights the ongoing consolidation activity in Newfoundland's mining sector, particularly in the emerging Great Burnt Copper-Gold Project area. The arrangement showcases how exploration companies can leverage their asset bases to generate value through strategic partnerships and royalty structures. More detailed information about Noble's operations and portfolio is available through their corporate website at https://www.noblemineralexploration.com.
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