Torq Completes $529,000 Debt Settlement
The settlement clears accrued interest, promissory-note debt and certain director wages while issuing shares and warrants.
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Rhea-AI Summary
Torq Resources (TRBMF) completed a shares-for-debt settlement that extinguished an aggregate of $529,116 in debts through securities issued to directors and creditors.
The company issued 2,261,120 shares to two directors, 240,018 shares to arm's length creditors and 8,081,182 units to arm's length creditors. Each unit contains one common share and one warrant, exercisable until October 1, 2029, to purchase a share for C$0.10. The debts primarily covered accrued interest on a $2.8m loan facility, principal and accrued interest on an $84k promissory note, and certain accrued director wages.
No finder fees were paid. The settlement follows a private placement that closed on September 16, 2026, raising $1.7m in gross proceeds. The director share issuance was exempt from formal valuation and minority shareholder approval requirements under the cited Canadian related-party transaction rules.
How this balance works
Rhea-AI gives every point it takes from this document a weight. Minor counts 1, Moderate 3 and Major 9, so one Major point outweighs several Minor ones. The bar adds up the weights on each side, and when neither side holds more than 65% of the total the balance reads Mixed.
It reads the document as published, with the same rules for every company, and it does not look at what the market expected or at how the stock traded, so a point can be objectively good on a day the stock falls.
Rhea-AI Sentiment measures something else, the tone of the wording.
Positive
- Major point$1.7m gross proceeds raised through the private placement closed September 16, 2026. 18% of market cap
- Moderate point$529,116 of debts settled, primarily covering loan interest, promissory-note principal and interest, and certain director wages. 5.6% of market cap
- Minor pointNo finder fees paid for the debt settlement.
Negative
- Moderate point8,081,182 units issued to arm's length creditors add shares and warrants exercisable at C$0.10 until October 1, 2029.
- Minor point2,261,120 shares issued to two directors dilute existing holders.
- Minor point240,018 shares issued to arm's length creditors dilute existing holders.
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VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / October 1, 2026 / Torq Resources Inc. (TSXV:TORQ)(OTCQB:TRBMF) ("Torq" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that in addition to the closing of its private placement for gross proceeds of
No finder fees were paid in connection with the closing of the Debt Settlement.
In accordance with applicable securities laws, the securities issued under Debt Settlement are subject to a statutory four-month and one-day hold period from the date of issuance in Canada.
Pursuant to the Debt Settlement, the 2,261,120 Shares issued to related parties are exempted from the formal valuation and minority shareholder approval requirements pursuant to sections 5.5(a) and 5.7(1)(a) of Canadian Multilateral Instrument 61-101 - Protection of Minority Shareholders in Related Party Transactions, as neither the fair market value of any securities issued to nor the consideration paid by such person could exceed
None of these securities will be registered under the United States Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "U.S. Securities Act"), or any U.S. state securities laws, and may not be offered or sold in the United States without registration under the U.S. Securities Act and all applicable state securities laws or else in compliance with the requirements of an applicable exemption therefrom.
ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD,
Shawn Wallace
CEO & Chair
For further information on Torq Resources, please visit www.torqresources.com or contact the company at (778) 729-0500 or info@torqresources.com.
About Torq Resources
Torq is a Vancouver-based copper and gold exploration company with a portfolio of premium holdings in Chile. The Company is establishing itself as a leader of new exploration in prominent mining belts, guided by responsible, respectful and sustainable practices. The Company was built by a management team with prior success in monetizing exploration assets and its specialized technical team is recognized for their extensive experience working with major mining companies, supported by robust safety standards and technical proficiency. The technical team includes Chile-based geologists with invaluable local expertise and a noteworthy track record for major discovery in the country. Torq is committed to operating at the highest standards of applicable environmental, social and governance practices in the pursuit of a landmark discovery. For more information, visit www.torqresources.com.
Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.
SOURCE: Torq Resources Inc.
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FAQ
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How much debt did Torq Resources settle?
Torq Resources settled $529,116 of debts through share and unit issuances. The debts primarily related to accrued interest on its $2.8m loan facility, principal and accrued interest on an $84k promissory note, and certain accrued director wages.
What are the warrant terms in Torq Resources' debt settlement?
Each settlement unit includes one warrant exercisable until October 1, 2029 to acquire one common share for C$0.10. Torq issued 8,081,182 units to arm's length creditors, with each unit also containing one common share.
What resale restrictions apply to Torq Resources' debt settlement securities?
The settlement securities are subject to a statutory four-month and one-day hold period from issuance in Canada. They will not be registered under U.S. federal or state securities laws and may not be offered or sold in the United States without registration or compliance with an applicable exemption.