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Jade Leader Corp (MCKRF) is a jade-focused exploration company active in the dimension stone mining and quarrying industry. Its news flow centers on the discovery, evaluation and marketing of nephrite jade from a portfolio of six exploration properties in mining-friendly U.S. jurisdictions, including projects in Wyoming and Washington State.
News releases from Jade Leader often cover exploration and geological updates, such as pilot-scale sampling results from the Sky Zone in Wyoming and the DJ project in Washington. The company reports on the recovery of gem-quality and ornamental nephrite jade, interpretations from peer-reviewed academic research on its Wyoming Sky Jades©, and the implications of these findings for the size and nature of its jade-bearing zones.
Investors and jade enthusiasts can also follow marketing and sales developments through the company’s news. Jade Leader has disclosed initial sales of rough jade and finished products, examples of mine-to-market jewelry projects, and efforts to expand its presence via online galleries and social media. Updates describe how jade blocks are transformed into custom bangles and other pieces, as well as how stockpiled ornamental jade may be used in high-end architectural applications.
Another recurring theme in Jade Leader’s news is corporate and financing activity. The company announces non-brokered private placements, insider participation in financings, and the intended use of proceeds for working capital, exploration and jade marketing. For readers tracking the jade sector, this news page provides a focused view of how a specialized jade exploration issuer advances its projects, engages with academic research and brings jade products to market over time.
Jade Leader (MCKRF) is advancing market development for its Wyoming ornamental nephrite after regulatory changes now permit sales of material previously restricted. The company reports it has stockpiled over 22 tonnes of ornamental jade recovered as a by-product of gem jade trenching on its 100% owned Wyoming properties. Jade Leader is testing thin-cut (≈3–5 mm) translucent plates and tiles for high-end luxury architectural installations (backlit, book-matched surfaces) in addition to traditional carving and jewelry markets. In-house testing and photographic/CAD prototypes are cited as evidence of suitability, and visuals are available on the company’s YouTube and Instagram channels. The release is exploratory and describes product development and market investigation rather than signed commercial contracts.
Jade Leader Corp announces that Normand Goupil has purchased 2,500,000 Common Shares through a private placement on February 4, 2025, representing 3.3% of outstanding shares, for $100,000 ($0.04 per share). Following this transaction, Goupil now owns or controls 10,044,000 Common Shares, representing 13.4% of outstanding shares, plus 1,500,000 Warrants (15.1% on a partly diluted basis).
The acquisition marks a 2.3% increase in Goupil's ownership on a partially diluted basis. The shares were acquired for investment purposes, with the possibility of future increases or decreases in his ownership position.
Jade Leader Corp. (TSXV:JADE) has completed its previously announced non-brokered private placement, raising CDN$265,000 through the issuance of 6,625,000 common shares at $0.04 per share. The securities will be subject to a four-month hold period until June 5, 2025.
Notable insider participation included President Jean-Pierre Jutras purchasing 2,500,000 shares (increasing his ownership to 8.1% non-diluted), and Normand Goupil acquiring 2,500,000 shares (reaching 13.4% ownership non-diluted). Together, insiders purchased 5,000,000 shares in the placement.
The proceeds will fund 2025 working capital, general corporate purposes, jade exploration, and marketing activities. No finder's fees were paid in connection with this transaction.
Jade Leader Corp. (TSXV:JADE) has announced an increase in its non-brokered private placement offering. The company will now offer up to 6,625,000 common shares at $0.04 per share, aiming to raise gross proceeds of up to CDN$265,000.
The offering targets accredited investors, with all securities subject to a four-month plus one-day hold period from closing. The financing requires TSX Venture approval. Proceeds will support 2025 working capital, general corporate purposes, Jade exploration, and Jade marketing activities.
Company insiders will participate in the Private Placement, constituting a 'related party transaction' under TSX Venture Exchange Policy 5.9 and MI 61-101. The company will utilize exemptions from formal valuation and minority shareholder approval requirements, as the fair market value won't exceed 25% of the company's market capitalization.
Jade Leader Corp (TSXV:JADE) has announced an Insider-led non-brokered private placement offering up to 6 million shares at $0.04 per share, aiming to raise gross proceeds of up to CDN$240,000. The offering targets accredited investors with a mandatory four-month plus one day hold period from closing.
The proceeds will fund 2025 working capital, general corporate purposes, Jade exploration, and Jade marketing activities. The private placement includes insider participation, constituting a related party transaction under TSX Venture Exchange Policy 5.9 and MI 61-101. The company will utilize exemptions from formal valuation and minority shareholder approval requirements, as the transaction value won't exceed 25% of market capitalization.
Jade Leader Corp. (TSXV:JADE) reports progress on its August 2024 field program across its Wyoming jade properties. The company discovered fine-grained hydrothermal jades in various colors at multiple sites, including the Toad property (5km from Sky Zone) and Scorpion property (6km away). The Toad property shows promising potential with jade-bearing formation spanning 140 meters by 20-40 meters.
The company plans a pilot-scale production test at Toad property in 2025, subject to permits and funding. Company President Jean-Pierre Jutras has been invited to speak at the 2025 AGA Gemological Conference during the Tucson Gem show. The company's marketing efforts through social media have generated over 25,000 impressions for recent video content.
Jade Leader Corp. (TSXV:JADE) has closed the final tranche of its private placement, raising total gross proceeds of $160,000. The final tranche consisted of 500,000 Units at $0.05 per Unit, totaling $25,000. Each Unit includes one common share and a half common share purchase warrant. The company also completed a two-week field program in Wyoming, generating over 67 kilos of jade and associated materials. The first 56 kilos are being processed for quality assessment and marketing purposes. Insiders purchased a total of 700,000 Units in the Private Placement, constituting a related party transaction. Proceeds will be used for working capital, general corporate purposes, and additional jade exploration and marketing activities.
Normand Goupil has corrected his reported share ownership in Jade Leader Corp. On August 22, 2024, he purchased 1,500,000 Units (2.2% of outstanding shares) for $75,000 in a private placement. Each Unit includes one common share and half a warrant. After this purchase, Goupil now beneficially owns 7,544,000 Common Shares (11.1% of outstanding shares), not 7,000,000 (10.4%) as previously reported. He also holds 1,500,000 Warrants, representing a 13.1% stake on a partly diluted basis. The correction was issued to comply with National Instrument 62-103 requirements.
On August 22, 2024, Normand Goupil purchased 1,500,000 Units of Jade Leader Corp. (MCKRF) in a private placement for $75,000, or $0.05 per Unit. Each Unit includes one common share and a half common share purchase warrant. After this transaction, Goupil owns 7,000,000 Common Shares, representing 10.4% of outstanding shares, and 1,500,000 Warrants. This increases his ownership to 12.3% on a partly diluted basis. The acquisition was made for investment purposes, and Goupil may adjust his ownership in the future. This early warning report is required by National Instrument 62-103.