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About Southern Sky
The following is based upon on information provided by Southern Sky and due diligence reviews carried out by the management of Zidane.
Southern Sky is a private company existing under the laws of
Southern Sky’s material asset consists of itsrights to acquire a 100% interest in the
WINGS POINT PROPERTY
Geology of the
The Property lies in the eastern edge of the
The Property has undergone previous exploration programs consisting of geological mapping, soil and rock sampling, a ground magnetic survey, an Induced Polarization (“IP”) survey and diamond drilling.
Currently, the major asset associated with the Property is a strategic land position covering prospective lithologies and faults for gold deposits. The Property hosts two underexplored IP anomalies which returned elevated gold values in diamond drilling thus merits additional exploration.
Licence 016270M
Exploration on Licence 016270M completed by Zonte commenced in 2011 with a comprehensive data compilation followed b Phase 1 exploration program of prospecting, rock and soil sampling as well as ground IP and magnetic surveys. Two parallel, IP Chargeability and Resistivity anomalies each being approximately one kilometre in length which are associated with mineralized sandstones and shales with some graphite being delineated. Additional soil and rock sampling was carried out in 2019. A six-hole diamond drilling program totaling 1,296 m carried out in 2020 tested a small portion of the kilometre long anomalies on licence 016270M. The drill program confirmed the mapped lithological units and returned a few elevated gold values, the best being 0.48 m grading 1.296 g/t.
Gold mineralization occurs on Licence 016270M at the Ledrew Quarry in sheared and altered shales, siltstones and greywacke of the
Licence 034769M
Exploration on Licence 034769M carried out by Zonte in 2021 consisted of a rock and soil sampling program that focused on two 2012-IP lines, which delineated a resistivity anomaly. Zonte completed a compilation of historical soil and rock data in 2022. Elevated arsenic values were returned for some of the soil samples.
Historical data research and compilation followed by field exploration confirmed the presence of gold mineralization associated with altered, sulphide-rich, sediments in two distinct stratigraphic horizons known as the Western and Eastern Geophysical Targets in the Ledrew Quarry area. The gold-bearing, arsenopyrite and pyrite-rich shales and greywacke are exposed in surface trenches and are readily identified by induced polarization chargeability anomalies as well as by anomalous gold and arsenic values in-soil anomalies.
Terms of the Option Agreement for
Pursuant to the terms of the Option Agreement, Southern Sky may acquire a 100% interest in the Property by issuing 750,000 Southern
a) Issuing 250,000 Southern
b) Issuing 250,000 Southern
c) Issuing 250,000 Southern
Southern Sky is required to complete
Zonte retains a 2% net smelter return (“NSR”) from production on Licence 034769M which Southern Sky may, at any time after the commencement of commercial production, reduce from two percent (2%) to one percent (1%) upon payment of
Licence 016270M is subject to a 3% NSR from a previous agreement. Zonte has the option to reduce the NSR to 1% by paying the original vendors
It is anticipated that, following the Proposed Transaction, the requirement to issue Southern
NI 43-101 Technical Report on
Southern Sky has retained
In Table 1 below is the sample location information for each site and the type of grab sample collected as well as the gold results from Eastern Analytical who completed the geochemical analysis.
Table 1.
Sample # | Sample Location | Sample Type | Au (ppb) |
WP-22-001 | 682,235 mE / 5,466,699 mN | Grab sample collected from bedrock | 134 |
WP-22-002 | 682,223 mE / 5,466,628 mN | Grab sample collected from subcrop | 59 |
WP-22-003 | 682,383 mE / 5,466,762 mN | Grab sample collected from bedrock | 84 |
WP-22-004 | 682,623 mE / 5,466,863 mN | Grab sample collected from bedrock | 102 |
A press release with further information in respect of Southern Sky, including significant financial information, will follow in accordance with the policies of the Exchange.
For further information regardingSouthern Skyand the Proposed Transaction, contact
Summary of the Proposed Transaction
The Letter of Intent contemplates that Zidane and Southern Sky will negotiate and enter into a definitive agreement in respect of the Proposed Transaction (the “Definitive Agreement”), pursuant to whichit is anticipated that Zidane will acquire all of the issued and outstanding Southern
Prior to the closing of the Proposed Transaction,Zidanewill split its outstandingZidaneShares on the basis of one-point-zero-five (1.05) newZidaneShare for each one (1) oldZidaneShares (the “Stock-split”), such that, prior to closing of the Proposed Transaction,Zidanewill have approximately 5,486,540ZidaneShares issued and outstanding.
It is intended that
It is anticipated that the resulting entity (the “Resulting Issuer”) will continue the business of Southern Sky under a name to be determined by Southern Sky (the “Name Change”). The business of the Resulting Issuer will be primarily focussed on the exploration of the Property.
Certain common shares of the Resulting Issuer to be issued pursuant to the Proposed Transaction are expected to be subject to restrictions on resale or escrow under the policies of the Exchange, including the securities to be issued to “Principals” (as defined under Exchange policies), which will subject to the escrow requirements of the Exchange.
The completion of the Proposed Transaction remains subject to a number of standard terms and conditions for a transaction of this nature, including, among other things: (i) the negotiation and execution of the Definitive Agreement; (ii) Southern Sky delivering a NI 43-101 compliant technical report for the Property that is acceptable to the Exchange and Zidane; (iii) no material adverse changes occurring in respect of either Zidane or Southern Sky; (iv) the parties obtaining all necessary consents, orders and regulatory and shareholder approvals, including the conditional approval of the Exchange subject only to customary conditions of closing;(v) if required by the Exchange, delivery of a sponsor report and an independent valuation satisfactory to the Exchange; (vi) the Stock-split, Name Change and any other corporate changes requested by Southern Sky, acting reasonably, shall have been implemented; (vii) completion of the Concurrent Financing described below; (viii) completion of satisfactory due diligence by each Party of the other Party; and (iv) Exchange acceptance of the Proposed Transaction. There can be no assurance that all the necessary regulatory and shareholder approvals will be obtained or that all conditions of closing will be met.
Upon completion of the Proposed Transaction, it is anticipated that the Resulting Issuer will be listed as a Tier 2 Mining Issuer on the Exchange, with Southern Sky as its primary operating subsidiary.
Break Fees
Southern Sky will pay a break fee to Zidane by way of the issuance to Zidane of 2,500,000 Southern
Concurrent Financing
In connection with the Proposed Transaction, the Parties shall arrange a concurrent financing of Zidane or Southern Sky for an aggregate gross proceeds of at least
Each Non-FT Unit will be comprised of one Southern
The proceeds of the Concurrent Financing will be used to fund (i) expenses of the Proposed Transaction and the Concurrent Financing, (ii) the exploration and other expenses relating to the Property, and (ii) the working capital requirements of the Resulting Issuer.
Zidane and/or Southern Sky may pay finder’s fees in connection with the Concurrent Financing within the maximum amount permitted by the policies of the Exchange.
Working Capital Financing
Prior to the parties entering into the Definitive Agreement, Southern Sky may close a financing for aggregate gross proceeds of up to
Share Capital of the Resulting Issuer
The following Table 2 sets out the expected share capital of the Resulting Issuer on a non-diluted basis after giving effect to the Proposed Transaction (including the securities to be issued pursuant to the Concurrent Financing, as described above):
Table 2.
Category of Security(1) | Number(1) | Percentage(1) |
5,486,540 | 12.64% | |
28,272,284 | 65.13% | |
8,600,000 | 19.81% | |
Finders’ Fees Shares issuable at Closing to | 300,000 | 0.69% |
Resulting Issuer shares issuable to Zonte over three years for the Wings Point Option Payment | 750,000 | 1.73% |
TOTAL: | 43,408,824 | 100 |
Notes:
Calculated on a post-Stock-split basis.
Assumes there are no dissenting Southern Sky shareholders.
Assumes Southern Sky Working Capital Financing is fully subscribed.
Assumes the Concurrent Private Placement is fully subscribed for gross proceeds of
$1,360,000 , consisting of 7,200,000 Non-FT Units (as defined herein) at a price of$0.15 per Non-FT Unit for gross proceeds of$1,080,000 , and 1,400,000 FT Units (as defined herein) at a price of$0.20 per FT Unit for gross proceeds of$280,000 .
A further news release will be issued confirming the final terms of the Concurrent Financing once determined.
Summary of Proposed Directors and Officers of the Resulting Issuer
In conjunction with and upon closing of the Proposed Transaction, the board of directors of the Resulting Issuer are expected to consist of four directors, each of whomwill be nominated by Southern Sky.The existing directors and officers of Zidane shall resign at or prior to the closing of the Proposed Transaction.
The first directors of the Resulting Issuer are expected to be
The following is a brief description of the proposed directors and officers of the Resulting Issuer who has been identified as of the date hereof:
Dominic O’Sullivan, Independent Director
Mr. O’Sullivan is a geologist and Member of the
Mr.
Ms.
Ms.
Additional information on the board and management of the Resulting Issuer will be provided once identified. No insiders of the Resulting Issuer are expected other than the members of the board and the management.
Sponsorship of a Qualifying Transaction
Sponsorship of the Proposed Transaction may be required by the Exchange unless an exemption or waiver from this requirement is obtained in accordance with the policies of the Exchange.Zidane intends to rely on the exemption from sponsorship in Exchange Policy 2.2 section 3.4(a)(i)(C),
Other Information relating to the Proposed Transaction
The Proposed Transaction will not constitute a “Non-Arm’s Length Qualifying Transaction” (as such term is defined in the policies of the Exchange) forZidane. Accordingly, the Proposed Transaction will not require the approval of the shareholders ofZidane.
Subject to the approval of the Exchange, upon closing of the Proposed Transaction the Resulting Issuer shall pay a finder’s fee by way of issuing 300,000 post-Stock Split
The Proposed Transactionwill require the approval of the shareholders of Southern Sky. Southern Sky intends to hold a shareholder meeting to seekall necessary approvals, the details of which will be disclosed once available.
In accordance with the policies of the Exchange, theZidaneShares are currently halted from trading and will remain so until such time as the Exchange determines, which, depending on the policies of the Exchange, may not occur until completion of the Proposed Transaction.
Additional information concerning the Proposed Transaction,Zidane, Southern Sky and the Resulting Issuer will be provided once determined in a subsequent news release and in the Filing Statement to be filed byZidanein connection with the Proposed Transaction and which will be available in due course underZidane’s SEDAR profile atwww.sedar.com.
About
Zidaneis designated as a
For further information regardingZidaneand the Proposed Transaction, please contact
ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF ZIDANE CAPITAL CORP.
(604) 417-6375
Casper@mvcap.com
Neither
Qualified Person
Completion of the Proposed Transaction is subject to a number of conditions, including but not limited to, Exchange acceptance and if applicable pursuant to Exchange Requirements, majority of the minority shareholder approval. Where applicable, the Proposed Transaction cannot close until the required shareholder approval is obtained. There can be no assurance that the Proposed Transaction will be completed as proposed or at all.
Investors are cautioned that, except as disclosed in the management information circular or filing statement to be prepared in connection with the Proposed Transaction, any information released or received with respect to the Proposed Transaction may not be accurate or complete and should not be relied upon. Trading in the securities of a capital pool company should be considered highly speculative.
The
All information contained in this news release with respect toZidaneand Southern Sky was supplied by the parties, respectively, for inclusion herein, andZidaneand its respective directors and officers have relied on Southern Sky for any information concerning such party.
This news release does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to sell any of the securities in
Forward Looking Information
This press release contains “forward-looking information” within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities legislation. Generally, forward-looking information can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminologysuch as “plans”, “expects” or “does not expect”, “is expected”, “budget”, “scheduled”, “estimates”, “forecasts”, “intends”, “anticipates” or “does not anticipate”, or “believes”, or variations (including negative and grammatical variations) of such words and phrases or state that certain acts, events or results “may”, “could”, “would”, “might” or “will be taken”, “occur” or “be achieved”.
Forward-looking information in this press release may include, without limitation, statements relating to: the completion of the Proposed Transaction and the timing thereof, the execution of the Definitive Agreement, the proposed business of the Resulting Issuer, degree to which historical results are reflective of actual mineral resources, the completion of the proposed Working Capital Financing, Concurrent Financing and the use of proceeds therefrom, the completion a NI 43-101 technical report for the Property, the proposed directors and officers of the Resulting Issuer, obtaining regulatory approval for the Property, Southern Sky or the Resulting Issuer satisfying terms of the Option Agreement and acquiring 100% interest in the Property, the completion of the Stock-split, the completion of the Name Change, completion of satisfactory due diligence, Exchange sponsorship requirements and intended application for exemption therefrom, shareholder and regulatory approvals, and future press releases and disclosure.
These statements are based upon assumptions that are subject to significant risks and uncertainties, including risks regarding the mining industry, commodity prices, market conditions, general economic factors, management’s ability to manage and to operate the business, and explore and develop the projects, of the Resulting Issuer, and the equity markets generally. Because of these risks and uncertainties and as a result of a variety of factors, the actual results, expectations, achievements or performance of each of Zidane and Southern Sky may differ materially from those anticipated and indicated by these forward-looking statements. Any number of factors could cause actual results to differ materially from these forward-looking statements as well as future results. Although each of Zidane and Southern Sky believes that the expectations reflected in forward looking statements are reasonable, they can give no assurances that the expectations of any forward-looking statements will prove to be correct. Except as required by law, each of Zidane and Southern Sky disclaims any intention and assume no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements to reflect actual results, whether as a result of new information, future events, changes in assumptions, changes in factors affecting such forward-looking statements or otherwise.
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