Blue Moon Consolidates Springer Tungsten Claims with Acquisition of Claims from GoldPlay LLC and a Private Party

Rhea-AI Summary

Blue Moon Metals (NASDAQ: BMM) agreed to acquire nine unpatented claims adjacent to the Springer Mine in Pershing County, Nevada, for 188,199 common shares, US$1.0 million cash and a sliding-scale gross revenue royalty (GRR). Completion is subject to TSXV approval and expected by early May 2026.

The Claims cover portions of Stank, O'Byrne and Sutton deposits and reference historical high-grade drill results including 1.0m @ 3.95% WO3. Blue Moon has an option to buy down the GRR to 1.5% within three years for US$2.0 million.

Positive

• Consolidates land position around Springer Mine by acquiring nine adjacent claims
• Consideration partly equity with issuance of 188,199 common shares
• References high-grade drill result of 1.0m @ 3.95% WO3 on the Claims
• Optional GRR buy-down to 1.5% for US$2.0 million provides future cost control

Negative

• Cash outlay of US$1.0 million required at closing
• GRR creates ongoing royalty liability on any mineral production from the Claims
• Completion conditional on TSXV approval, creating timing and regulatory uncertainty
• Qualified Person is non-independent which may affect perceived technical independence

News Market Reaction – BMM

-9.15%

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-9.15% Session close to close

-8.1% Trough in 1 hr 19 min

$649.17M Market Cap

0.2x Rel. Volume

In the Apr 28 session, BMM declined 9.15%, reflecting a notable negative market reaction. Argus tracked a trough of -8.1% from its starting point during tracking. Our momentum scanner triggered 8 alerts that day, indicating moderate trading interest and price volatility.

Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.

Market Context

The stock moved -9.2% in the session following this news. A negative reaction despite expansion of t...

Analysis

The stock moved -9.2% in the session following this news. A negative reaction despite expansion of the Springer land package would fit prior instances where acquisition terms or royalties drew scrutiny, as seen in at least one past deal with a -6.17% move. While consolidating claims can enhance long-term optionality, near-term concerns may focus on cash outlay, share issuance and added GRR burden. Historically, the stock’s responses to acquisitions have varied, suggesting that market views often hinge on perceived deal quality and execution risk.

Key Figures

Share consideration: 188,199 common shares Cash consideration: US$1 million GRR buy-down option: US$2.0 million +5 more

8 metrics

Share consideration 188,199 common shares Consideration paid to Sellers for Springer-adjacent claims

Cash consideration US$1 million Cash component of Springer-claims acquisition

GRR buy-down option US$2.0 million Cash to reduce sliding GRR to 1.5% for 3 years

Number of claims 9 unpatented mineral claims Claims acquired adjacent to Springer Mine in Nevada

High-grade intercept 1.0 m @ 3.95% WO3 Historical drill result in SU-43 on acquired ground

GRR floor 1.5% GRR Royalty rate after optional buy-down within 3 years

Purchase agreement date April 27, 2026 Date purchase and sale agreement was executed

Closing timeline Early May 2026 Expected completion of the acquisition, subject to TSXV approval

Previous Acquisition Reports

5 past events · Latest: Apr 02 (Positive)

Same Type Pattern 5 events

Date	Event	Sentiment	24h Move	Catalyst
Apr 02	Gage deal closing	Positive	+0.8%	Closed acquisition of Gage Project with 181 claims and royalty package.
Mar 18	Gage acquisition LOI	Positive	-6.2%	Agreed to acquire Gage Project via shares and NSR, pending TSXV approval.
Mar 02	Apex mine purchase	Positive	+21.5%	Agreement to acquire Apex germanium, gallium and copper mine from Teck.
Feb 27	Apex acquisition terms	Positive	+21.5%	Announced 100% Apex mine acquisition with share consideration and NSR.
Feb 10	Springer mine closing	Positive	+6.3%	Closed US$18.5M acquisition of Springer tungsten mine and plant.

24h Move is the share-price change in the day after each event; other market factors may also have contributed.

Pattern Detected

Acquisition announcements have generally coincided with positive price moves, with one notable negative reaction tied to an earlier Gage agreement.

Recent Company History

Over recent months, Blue Moon has pursued a series of acquisitions, including the Apex germanium-gallium mine in Utah, the Gage Project, and the Springer tungsten mine and plant. These deals often involved share-based consideration, royalties, and TSXV approval conditions. Price reactions ranged from 0.78% to 21.53% gains, with one -6.17% decline. Today’s Springer-area claim consolidation continues that strategy of building a portfolio of critical metals assets across North America.

Key Terms

gross revenue royalty, ni 43-101, skarn, contact metasomatism, +3 more

7 terms

gross revenue royalty financial

"and a sliding scale gross revenue royalty ("GRR") on the concessions"

A gross revenue royalty is a fixed payment calculated as a percentage of a company’s total sales before expenses, paid to a third party such as an investor, landowner or licensor. It matters to investors because it directly reduces the cash a business keeps from each sale—like a toll taken from every dollar of income—affecting profitability, cash flow and the company’s ability to reinvest or pay dividends, and it is paid regardless of whether the business is profitable.

ni 43-101 regulatory

"a non-Independent Qualified Person, as defined by NI 43-101"

A Canadian regulatory standard that sets the rules for how mining and exploration companies must report mineral resources and reserves, requiring technical reports prepared or signed off by an independent, certified expert. It matters to investors because it creates a consistent, transparent “inspection report” for mining projects, making it easier to compare prospects, judge the reliability of claims, and assess geological and financial risk before investing.

skarn technical

"At the Springer Mine, skarn formation and the tungsten mineralization is associated"

A skarn is a type of rock that forms when hot magma interacts with surrounding rocks, causing chemical changes and the creation of mineral-rich deposits. For investors, skarns can indicate areas where valuable metals or minerals might be concentrated, making them important in the search for natural resources and potential mining opportunities. Recognizing skarns helps in assessing the potential value of land or mineral rights.

contact metasomatism technical

"have been formed by contact metasomatism following the intrusion of the Springer Stock"

Contact metasomatism is a geological process where hot magma or fluid from an underground intrusion chemically alters the surrounding rocks, often replacing original minerals with new ones. For investors, this matters because such alteration zones can concentrate valuable metals (like copper, gold or tungsten) and act as identifiable targets in exploration—think of it as a cooking process that changes the ingredients and can create pockets of valuable 'flavor' in the rock.

scheelite technical

"During that stage tungsten (scheelite), pyrite, chalcopyrite and molybdenite are emplaced"

Scheelite is a dense, often shiny mineral that contains the metal tungsten and is one of the main sources mined for that metal. It matters to investors because tungsten is used to harden cutting tools, make electrical components and for defense applications; a discovery, reserve estimate or change in production at a scheelite deposit can change a mining project's value and influence tungsten supply and prices, much like an oil field affects an energy company.

chalcopyrite technical

"tungsten (scheelite), pyrite, chalcopyrite and molybdenite are emplaced proximal"

Chalcopyrite is a common copper-bearing mineral (a copper-iron sulfide) that often looks brassy yellow and is the main source of mined copper worldwide. For investors, its presence and abundance in a rock deposit determine how much recoverable copper a mine can produce and how profitable extraction will be — think of chalcopyrite as the concentrated ingredient that makes an ore body valuable and worth developing.

molybdenite technical

"pyrite, chalcopyrite and molybdenite are emplaced proximal to the stock"

Molybdenite is a naturally occurring mineral made mostly of molybdenum and sulfur and is the principal ore from which the metal molybdenum is extracted. Investors watch it because molybdenum is a key ingredient for strengthening steel, making high-temperature alloys, catalysts and some electronic materials, so changes in mining output, ore quality or discovery of deposits can influence metal supply, prices and the value of mining and industrial companies.

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TORONTO, April 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ - Blue Moon Metals Inc. ("Blue Moon" or the "Company") (TSXV: MOON) (NASDAQ: BMM) is pleased to announce that it has entered into an agreement to acquire certain claims adjacent to the Company's Springer Mine (the "Claims"), located in Pershing County, Nevada, USA, from GoldPlay LLC and Robert Schafer (the "Sellers") for consideration of 188,199 common shares of Blue Moon, US$1 million cash and a sliding scale gross revenue royalty ("GRR") on the concessions (the "Acquisition").

Christian Kargl-Simard, CEO of Blue Moon states, "Following the acquisition of the Springer Mine and Processing Plant that closed on February 10, 2026 (see press releases from October 14, 2025 and February 10, 2026), this Acquisition bolsters our land position and strategically consolidates claims around the mine. The Company controls the district of the historical claims around the Springer Tungsten deposit."

The Claims

The Claims consist of nine unpatented mineral claims. The Claims cover a portion of some historically identified veins including the Stank deposit, the O'Byrne deposits and a portion of the Sutton deposit, and have seen high-grade tungsten trioxide drill results such as 1.0m @ 3.95% WO₃ in SU-43.

Springer Geology

At the Springer Mine, skarn formation and the tungsten mineralization is associated with the emplacement of the Springer Stock and the nearby Stocks. Tungsten bearing calc-silicate assemblages have been formed by contact metasomatism following the intrusion of the Springer Stock. The early stage of skarn formation is characterized by very high temperatures. During that stage tungsten (scheelite), pyrite, chalcopyrite and molybdenite are emplaced proximal to the stock.

Transaction Terms

Blue Moon is acquiring 100% of the Claims free and clear of all other encumbrances for the following consideration:

• the issuance by Blue Moon to the Sellers of 188,199 common shares of Blue Moon; and
• US$1 million in cash; and
• a sliding scale GRR, payable on mineral production on the Claims, and subject to an option in favour of Blue Moon to buy down the GRR to 1.5% for a period of 3 years for a cash payment of US$2.0 million.

Key condition precedent to completion of the Acquisition is TSXV approval. A purchase and sale agreement has been executed by the parties on April 27, 2026, and completion is expected to happen by early May. No finders' fees are being paid on this Acquisition.

Qualified Persons and Technical Information

The technical and scientific information of this news release has been reviewed and approved by Mr. Lazaros Dalampiras, MAusIMM, CP(Geo), a non-Independent Qualified Person, as defined by NI 43-101. This news release references projects which are nearby or adjacent to the Claims.  Mineralization on such nearby or adjacent projects is not necessarily indicative of mineralization on the Claims. The indication of mineralization does not imply a resource.

About Blue Moon

Blue Moon is advancing 5 brownfield polymetallic projects, including the Nussir copper-gold-silver project in Norway, the NSG copper-zinc-gold-silver project in Norway, the Blue Moon zinc-gold-silver-copper project in the United States, the Springer tungsten-molybdenum project in the United States and the Apex germanium-gallium-copper project in the United States. All 5 projects are well located with existing local infrastructure including roads, power and historical infrastructure. Zinc, copper and tungsten are currently on the USGS and EU list of metals critical to the global economy and national security and germanium and gallium are also on the USGS list of critical metals. Major shareholders include Teck Resources Limited, funds managed by Oaktree Capital Management, Hartree Partners LP, Wheaton Precious Metals, Altius Minerals Corporation, Baker Steel Resources Trust, LNS and Monial. More information is available on the Company's website (www.bluemoonmetals.com).

Neither TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

CAUTIONARY DISCLAIMER - FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS

This news release contains forward-looking statements and forward-looking information (collectively "forward-looking information") within the meaning of applicable Canadian and United States securities laws. All statements included herein, other than statements of historical fact, may be forward-looking information and such information involves various risks and uncertainties. Forward-looking information is often, but not always, identified by the use of words such as "seek", "anticipate", "plan", "continue", "estimate", "expect", "may", "will", "project", "predict", "potential", "targeting", "intend", "could", "might", "should", "believe" and similar expressions.

Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, this news release contains forward-looking information pertaining to the following: the completion of the Acquisition, the expected benefits and synergies from the Acquisition; the potential of the Claims the continued testing, exploration, mining and advancement of Blue Moon's operations across multiple jurisdictions;; and other matters ancillary or incidental to the foregoing.

A number of risks, uncertainties and other factors could cause actual results and events to differ materially from those expressed or implied in the forward-looking information or could cause the Company's current objectives, strategies and intentions to change. These risks and uncertainties include but are not limited to: the inability of Blue Moon to complete and integrate the Acquisition; risks associated with the integration of Springer project operations; risks associated with mining operations in Nevada; regulatory and permitting risks at the state and federal level including with respect to the development of the Claims; and management's ability to anticipate and manage the factors and risks referred to herein. A comprehensive discussion of other risks that impact Blue Moon can also be found in its public reports and filings which are available at www.sedarplus.ca and on the website of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission at www.sec.gov.

The forward-looking information is based on certain key expectations and assumptions made by Blue Moon's management, including but not limited to: expectations concerning prevailing commodity prices; the ability to obtain, renew and extend permits as required; estimates of reserves and resources at various sites; and the integration of the Claims and the Springer project operations.

Any forward-looking information contained in this news release represents management's current expectations and is based on information currently available to management and is subject to change after the date of this news release. Accordingly, the Company warns investors to exercise caution when considering statements containing forward-looking information and that it would be unreasonable to rely on such statements as creating legal rights regarding the Company's future results or plans.

The Company cannot guarantee that any forward-looking information will materialize and readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on this forward-looking information. Except as required by applicable securities laws, the Company is under no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking information, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as expressly required by law. All of the forward-looking information in this news release is qualified by the cautionary statements herein.

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SOURCE Blue Moon Metals

FAQ

What did Blue Moon (BMM) agree to pay for the Springer-adjacent claims on April 28, 2026?

Blue Moon will pay 188,199 common shares, US$1.0 million cash, and a sliding-scale GRR. According to the company, the deal also includes an option to buy down the GRR to 1.5% for US$2.0 million within three years.

Which deposits do the acquired claims cover near the Springer Mine (BMM)?

The nine claims cover parts of the Stank, O'Byrne and Sutton deposits adjacent to Springer. According to the company, historical work on these claims includes a reported drill intercept of 1.0m @ 3.95% WO3.

When will the Blue Moon (BMM) acquisition of the Springer claims close and what is the condition?

Completion is expected by early May 2026 and is subject to TSXV approval. According to the company, a purchase and sale agreement was executed April 27, 2026, and no finders' fees are payable.

What is the gross revenue royalty (GRR) term in Blue Moon's (BMM) claim acquisition?

The GRR is payable on production from the Claims on a sliding scale, with an option to buy it down to 1.5% for US$2.0 million within three years. According to the company, the GRR applies only to the acquired concessions.

How does the acquisition affect Blue Moon's (BMM) Springer district position?

The acquisition expands and consolidates Blue Moon's control of historical claims around the Springer tungsten deposit. According to the company, this bolsters the company's land position following the February 2026 Springer Mine and processing plant acquisition.