Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada – HAWKEYE Gold & Diamond Inc. (the “Company” or “HAWKEYE”) (TSX.V-HAWK; Frankfurt Ticker: HGT; WKN: A12A61 ISIN: CA42016R3027): is pleased to announce it has entered into a Sale and Purchase Agreement (SAPA) with the vendor of the Klappan Project (the “Property) to acquire a 100% interest in the 1,360 hectare Property which is contiguous to the eastern boundary of HAWKEYE’s McBride Property. The Property is located along the Klappan River and is contiguous to the northern boundary of the Red Chris Mine (Imperial Metals), and within 2 kilometres of properties held by GT Gold.
The Property was staked to cover historical rock sampling with results up to 8.78 g/t gold on the claims. The claims are underlain by the Stuhini sediments and Hazelton Volcanics which are the same rock types associated with the Red Chris Mine, GT Gold’s recent significant discoveries and other significant discoveries in the BC Golden Triangle.
These claims will form part of the McBride Property increasing its size from 2,635 to 3,995 hectares.
Agreement Details
The Property acquisition is subject to a $3,000 cash payment and the issuance of 100,000 shares and a further 250,000 share issuance should the project proceed to a Preliminary Economic Assessment (PEA). The acquisition is not subject to an NSR. The Sale and Purchase Agreement between HAWKEYE and the Vendor is subject to TSX approval.
Qualified Person
Greg Davison, M.Sc., P.Geo., Senior Technical Advisor to HAWKEYE is the Company’s designated Qualified Person within the meaning of National Instrument 43-101 Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects (“NI 43-101”). Mr. Davison has prepared, reviewed and validated that the technical information contained within this release is accurate.
About HAWKEYE
HAWKEYE Gold & Diamond Inc. is a junior mineral exploration and development company based in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. The Company’s precious and base metals properties are located in the prolific BC Golden Triangle, world-class Barkerville gold camp and Vancouver Island, BC, Canada. HAWKEYE’s corporate mandate is to build strong asset growth and shareholder value through the acquisition of low-cost, high-potential cash flow and production opportunities with blue sky discovery potential, and to manage our business in an environmentally responsible manner while contributing to the local community and economy.
HAWKEYE GOLD & DIAMOND INC.
Greg Neeld
President & CEO
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