Wallbridge Announces Sale of Detour East Claims
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Wallbridge Mining (OTCQB:WLBMF) has sold its Detour East property to Agnico Eagle Mines for $8 million in cash plus a 2% NSR royalty. The royalty includes a buyback option allowing Agnico Eagle to repurchase it for $4 million.
The transaction provides immediate liquidity for Wallbridge and aligns with its strategy to focus on core assets, particularly the Detour-Fenelon Gold Trend Property in Quebec's northern Abitibi region. The deal concludes an existing earn-in agreement between the two companies while maintaining Wallbridge's exposure to Detour East's future potential.
Positive
- Immediate cash injection of $8 million strengthens financial position
- 2% NSR royalty maintains upside exposure to Detour East
- Strategic focus on core assets Fenelon and Martiniere
- Eliminates costs associated with property maintenance and exploration
Negative
- Loss of direct ownership in Detour East property
- Potential value limitation if Agnico exercises $4 million royalty buyback option
News Market Reaction – WLBMF
On the day this news was published, WLBMF declined 1.65%, reflecting a mild negative market reaction.
Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.
TORONTO, Oct. 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Wallbridge Mining Company Limited (TSX:WM, OTCQB:WLBMF) (“Wallbridge” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce that it has sold mineral claims comprising the Detour East property to Agnico Eagle Mines Limited (“Agnico Eagle”) for cash consideration of
“The sale of Detour East to Agnico strengthens our financial position and provides Wallbridge additional flexibility as we continue to advance our Detour-Fenelon Gold Trend Property,” commented Brian W. Penny, CEO. “The
Qualified Person
The Qualified Person responsible for the technical content of this news release is Mr. Mark A. Petersen M.Sc., P.Geo. (OGQ AS-10796; PGO 3069), Senior Exploration Consultant for Wallbridge.
About Wallbridge Mining
Wallbridge is focused on creating value through the exploration and sustainable development of gold projects in Quebec’s Abitibi region while respecting the environment and communities where it operates. The Company holds a contiguous mineral property position totaling 598 km2 that extends approximately 82 km along the Detour-Fenelon gold trend. The property is host to the Company’s flagship PEA stage Fenelon Gold Project, and its earlier exploration stage Martiniere Gold Project, as well as numerous greenfields stage gold projects.
For further information please visit the Company’s website at https://wallbridgemining.com/ or contact:
| Brian Penny, CPA, CMA CEO Email: bpenny@wallbridgemining.com M: +1 416 716 8346 | Tania Barreto, CPIR Director Investor Relations Email: tbarreto@wallbridgemining.com M: +1 289 819 3012 |
Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Information
This news release contains forward-looking statements or information (collectively, “FLI”) within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities legislation. FLI is based on expectations, estimates, projections, and interpretations as at the date of this news release.
All statements, other than statements of historical fact, included herein are FLI that involve various risks, assumptions, estimates and uncertainties. Generally, FLI can be identified by the use of statements that include words such as “seeks”, “believes”, “anticipates”, “plans”, “continues”, “budget”, “scheduled”, “estimates”, “expects”, “forecasts”, “intends”, “projects”, “predicts”, “proposes”, "potential", “targets” and variations of such words and phrases, or by statements that certain actions, events or results “may”, “will”, “could”, “would”, “should” or “might”, “be taken”, “occur” or “be achieved.”
FLI herein includes, but is not limited to, statements regarding the benefits of the sale of Detour East and our ability to advance the Company’s Detour-Fenelon Gold Trend Property. Forward-looking information is not, and cannot be, a guarantee of future results or events.FLI is designed to help you understand management’s current views of its near- and longer-term prospects, and it may not be appropriate for other purposes. FLI by their nature are based on assumptions and involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause the actual results, performance, or achievements of the Company to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such FLI. Although the FLI contained in this document is based upon what management believes, or believed at the time, to be reasonable assumptions, the Company cannot assure shareholders and prospective purchasers of securities of the Company that actual results will be consistent with such FLI, as there may be other factors that cause results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended, and neither the Company nor any other person assumes responsibility for the accuracy and completeness of any such FLI. Except as required by law, the Company does not undertake, and assumes no obligation, to update or revise any such FLI contained in this document to reflect new events or circumstances. Unless otherwise noted, this document has been prepared based on information available as of the date of this document. Accordingly, you should not place undue reliance on the FLI, or information contained herein.
Furthermore, should one or more of the risks, uncertainties or other factors materialize, or should underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those described in FLI.
Cautionary Notes to United States Investors
Wallbridge prepares its disclosure in accordance with NI 43-101 which differs from the requirements of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC"). Terms relating to mineral properties, mineralization and estimates of mineral reserves and mineral resources and economic studies used herein are defined in accordance with NI 43-101 under the guidelines set out in CIM Definition Standards on Mineral Resources and Mineral Reserves, adopted by the Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum Council on May 19, 2014, as amended. NI 43-101 differs significantly from the disclosure requirements of the SEC generally applicable to US companies. As such, the information presented herein concerning mineral properties, mineralization and estimates of mineral reserves and mineral resources may not be comparable to similar information made public by U.S. companies subject to the reporting and disclosure requirements under the U.S. federal securities laws and the rules and regulations thereunder.
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