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Murchison Minerals Ltd. reports exploration and corporate developments for its Canadian base-metals portfolio, including the 100%-owned BMK VMS Project and BMK Deposit in Saskatchewan and nickel-copper-cobalt exploration at the 100%-owned HPM Project in Quebec. Company updates commonly cover diamond drilling, backpack drilling, assay results, lithogeochemical work, VMS mineralization containing copper, zinc, silver, lead and gold, and target generation along the BMK Trend.
News also includes capital-structure actions such as private placements and flow-through units, related-party financing disclosures, operating and financial results, and continuous-disclosure matters under Canadian venture-issuer rules.
Murchison Minerals Ltd. (OTC PINK:MURMF) has announced the issuance of 3,625,000 stock options to its directors, officers, employees, and consultants. The options, priced at $0.13, will expire on December 20, 2026, with immediate vesting for most, except for 200,000 options, which will vest on May 31, 2022. Murchison focuses on nickel-copper-cobalt exploration in Quebec and the Brabant Lake zinc-copper-silver project in Saskatchewan, holding 153.6 million shares outstanding.
Murchison Minerals Ltd. has successfully closed a $4,000,000 non-brokered private placement, issuing 13,500,000 units at $0.08 each and 30,737,571 flow-through units at $0.095. The funds raised will support exploration and general working capital. Notably, investor Michael Gentile now holds 6.85% of the company's shares, while SIDEX increased its stake. The placement, subject to TSX Venture Exchange approval, included insider participation and finder’s fees totaling $198,005.
Murchison Minerals Ltd. has appointed Troy Boisjoli as its new President and CEO. Previously at NexGen Energy Ltd., Boisjoli contributed significantly to the Arrow Deposit project. He brings extensive experience in mineral resource development and strong community relations, having established Impact Benefit Agreements with Indigenous communities. The company granted him 1,000,000 stock options at $0.08 each, with 700,000 vesting immediately. Jean-Charles Potvin, Executive Chairman, expressed confidence in Boisjoli's ability to enhance the value of Murchison's mineral assets.
Murchison Minerals Ltd. has announced a $4,000,000 non-brokered private placement to fund drilling at its HPM nickel/copper/cobalt property in Quebec. The proceeds will be utilized for drilling approximately 18 holes totaling 3,550 meters, driven by positive exploration results. Units will be offered at $0.08 each, with flow-through units at $0.095. The placement includes a related party transaction involving Donald K. Johnson to maintain a 30% ownership. All securities will be subject to a four-month hold period.
Murchison Minerals Ltd. has announced final assay results from its June prospecting program at the 100%-owned HPM property in Quebec. The results confirmed significant surface nickel-copper-cobalt mineralization at the Syrah and 4048 targets. Notable findings include grab samples from Syrah reaching 0.84% Nickel Equivalent and 1.70% Copper Equivalent. The company plans further prospecting and a 3,500 m drilling program on the PYC mineralized body. Murchison is also awaiting a drilling permit and has submitted a metallurgical sample for preliminary tests.
Murchison Minerals Ltd. (TSXV:MUR) reported significant assay results from its June prospecting program at the PYC target on the HPM property in Quebec. The data showcased widespread nickel, copper, and cobalt mineralization across a 1.7 km strike length. Notably, assay grades reached 1.27% Nickel Equivalent and 2.59% Copper Equivalent. Murchison plans a fall drill program to further explore the PYC target, which has shown promising thickness and potential for large-tonnage mineralization. The project is situated near existing infrastructure, enhancing its viability.
Murchison Minerals Ltd. announced positive findings from preliminary metallurgical testing at its 100%-owned Brabant-McKenzie Zn-Cu-Ag Deposit in Saskatchewan. A simple flotation test upgraded zinc from 9.13% to 27%, achieving a 98% recovery rate. Further testing produced a zinc concentrate of 50.2%, with 85.06% recovery. Copper tests showed similar success, enhancing the grade to 4.12% with a 74.7% recovery. CEO Jean-Charles Potvin expressed optimism about the project's economic viability, noting minimal capital and operational expenditures due to the efficient processes.
Murchison Minerals Ltd. has appointed Mr. Cory Belyk as a strategic advisor to its Board of Directors. With nearly 30 years in uranium geology, Belyk's experience spans exploration, mining operations, and executive roles, including significant discoveries in the Athabasca Basin. He has served on the boards of Cameco's international subsidiaries and is currently the CEO of CanAlaska Uranium Ltd. Murchison believes Belyk's expertise and connections will enhance its objectives in the Canadian green energy sector. Additionally, he has been granted 200,000 options at $0.095 per share, vesting immediately.
Murchison Minerals Ltd. (TSXV:MUR) reported significant sulphide mineralization at the PYC target, with a strike length exceeding 1.7 km. Initial geological assessments suggest a potentially economic low-grade, high-tonnage Ni-Cu-Co-bearing mineralization located 8 km from power and rail infrastructure. Past drilling yielded up to 0.76% Ni and 0.93% Cu. Recent field work included 58 backpack drill holes and 100 geochemical samples, with assays pending. The project continues to show potential for further discoveries, supported by successful mapping and sampling efforts. Updated exploration results have expanded Murchison's land holdings.
Murchison Minerals Ltd. (TSXV:MUR) has secured QB Diamond Drilling Ltd. for a 600-meter diamond drilling program at the Betty Zone in Saskatchewan, starting July 2021. The drilling will consist of two holes targeting a geophysical anomaly identified earlier. The Betty Zone shows potential for economic zinc, copper, and silver mineralization, with previous drilling intersecting high-grade mineralization. A new permit for additional drilling at both the Betty Zone and Brabant-McKenzie Deposit has been submitted. The Brabant Lake project spans 629 square kilometers.