Noble Mineral Exploration Sells Island Pond Claims to Benton Resources in Strategic Consolidation
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.
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Noble Mineral Exploration Inc. has entered into an agreement to sell its Island Pond claims in Newfoundland & Labrador to Benton Resources Inc., marking a strategic consolidation within the Great Burnt Copper-Gold Project area. The transaction involves seven mining claims covering approximately 175 hectares in Central Newfoundland, strategically positioned north of Benton's existing South Pond Gold Zone. This consolidation allows Benton to strengthen its position in the region while providing Noble with immediate financial benefits and ongoing exposure to the property's potential.
Under the terms of the agreement, Noble will receive 1,000,000 common shares of Benton and a $30,000 cash payment for the property. The shares will be subject to the standard four-month hold period required by TSX Venture Exchange policies. More detailed information about Noble's operations and holdings is available through their corporate website at https://www.noblemineralexploration.com. The transaction represents a significant strategic move for both companies in optimizing their asset portfolios within the promising mining region.
Noble will retain significant ongoing interest in the property through a 1% net smelter returns royalty that is not subject to any buyback rights. However, Benton maintains a right of first refusal over any proposed sale of this royalty by Noble. The property also remains subject to a pre-existing 2% net smelter returns royalty from previous agreements. This royalty structure ensures Noble maintains exposure to the property's future development potential without requiring additional capital investment.
H. Vance White, Noble's CEO, commented on the transaction, stating "We wish to congratulate Benton on the success they have had to date on the Great Burnt and look forward to results in the future. Noble will retain a 1% NSR on the 7 mining claims being sold subject to a right of first refusal to Benton." The closing of this transaction remains contingent upon several conditions, including approval from Noble's Board of Directors and any required approvals from the TSX Venture Exchange.
This transaction represents a strategic realignment of assets within the region, allowing Benton to consolidate its holdings in the Great Burnt Copper-Gold Project while providing Noble with immediate financial consideration and long-term royalty exposure to the property's potential development. The sale reflects the ongoing consolidation trend in the mining sector, where junior exploration companies strategically divest non-core assets to focus on their primary projects while maintaining exposure through royalty arrangements. The retention of the net smelter returns royalty provides Noble with potential future revenue streams without requiring additional capital investment in the property's development, representing a balanced approach to asset management in the competitive mining industry.
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