The now terminated EMX-Newmont joint ventures (the “Joint Ventures”) covered six designated exploration areas along a 130 kilometer trend of northern Haiti’s Massif du Nord mineral belt. Since 2013, activities in the designated exploration areas have been limited to care and maintenance only.
Pursuant to the transaction, Newmont acquired all of EMX’s interest in the Research Permit applications on the following terms:
- Newmont paid US $4 million (CAD $5.3 million) in cash to EMX at closing;
- The Joint Ventures were terminated;
- EMX retains a 0.5% NSR royalty on the 49 Research Permit applications covering the designated exploration areas;
- EMX retains the right to acquire any properties proposed to be abandoned or surrendered by Newmont.
About EMX. Eurasian Minerals leverages asset ownership and exploration insight into partnerships that advance our mineral properties, with EMX retaining royalty interests. EMX complements its generative business with strategic investment and third party royalty acquisition.
Mr. Dean D. Turner, CPG, a Qualified Person as defined by National Instrument 43-101 and consultant to the Company, has reviewed, verified and approved disclosure of the technical information contained in this news release.
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For further information contact:
| David M. Cole President and Chief Executive Officer Phone: (303) 979-6666 Email: Dave@EurasianMinerals.com Website: www.EurasianMinerals.com | Scott Close Director of Investor Relations Phone: (303) 973-8585 Email: SClose@EurasianMinerals.com |
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Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this news release or as of the date otherwise specifically indicated herein. Due to risks and uncertainties, including the risks and uncertainties identified in this news release, and other risk factors and forward-looking statements listed in the Company’s MD&A for the six-month period ended June 30, 2015 (the”MD&A”) and most recently filed Annual Information Form for the year ended period ended December 31, 2014 (the “AIF”), actual events may differ materially from current expectations. More information about the Company, including the MD&A, the AIF and financial statements of the Company, is available on SEDAR at www.sedar.com and on the SEC’s EDGAR website at www.sec.gov.