Elevation Gold Provides Update on CCAA Process and Announces Purchase and Sale Agreement
Elevation Gold Provides Update on CCAA Process and Announces Purchase and Sale Agreement |
| [04-December-2024] |
VANCOUVER, BC, Dec. 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ - Elevation Gold Mining Corporation (TSX.V: ELVT.H) (the "Company" or "Elevation Gold") previously announced in its press release dated August 1, 2024, that the Supreme Court of British Columbia (the "BCCourt") issued an order (the "Initial Order") granting the Company, Eclipse Gold Mining Corporation, Golden Vertex Corp. ("GVC") and Golden Vertex (Idaho) Corp. (collectively, the "Companies") protection under the Companies' Creditors Arrangement Act, RSC 1985, c C-36 (the "CCAA") and appointing KSV Restructuring Inc. as the monitor (in such capacity, the "Monitor") in the above-referenced proceeding (the "CCAA Proceeding"). A copy of the Initial Order and an Amended and Restated Initial Order dated August 12, 2024 can be found on the Monitor's case website at: https://www.ksvadvisory.com/experience/case/elevation-gold-mining-corporation-inc (the "Case Website").
Pursuant to an order entered by the Clerk of the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Arizona (the "US Court") on September 16, 2024, the US Court recognized the CCAA Proceeding as a foreign main proceeding under chapter 15 of title 11 of the United States Code, 11 U.S.C.§§ 101-1532 (the "Chapter 15 Proceedings"). The Company further advises that it has entered into a purchase and sale agreement dated December 2, 2024 (the "APS"), with an arm's length purchaser, EG Acquisition LLC (the "Purchaser"), in respect of the purchase and sale of certain of Elevation's assets (the "Transaction"), including the outstanding common shares of GVC, which holds the Moss Mine located in Arizona. The APS and the Transaction remain subject to approval of the BC Court in the CCAA Proceeding, which approval hearing has been scheduled to be heard at 10:00 am PST on December 17, 2024 (the "Canadian Approval Hearing") at the Vancouver Law Courts, 800 Smithe St, Vancouver, British Columbia, at which the Companies intend to seek an order, among other things, approving the Transaction (the "Canadian Approval Order"). If the Transaction is approved by the BC Court, the Companies intend to seek an order from the US Court (the "US Approval Order") in the Chapter 15 Proceedings recognizing and enforcing the Canadian Approval Order. The hearing at which the Companies intend to seek the US Approval Order (the "US Approval Hearing") has not yet been scheduled. The Transaction is also subject to the approval of the TSX Venture Exchange, as well as other standard conditions precedent. All notices and documents pertaining to the Canadian Approval Hearing and the US Approval Hearing will be posted to the Case Website once available. Closing will occur if, and after, the Canadian Approval Order and the US Approval Order are granted and the TSX-V approves of the transaction. ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF ELEVATION GOLD MINING CORPORATION "Tim J. Swendseid" Tim J. Swendseid, Chief Executive Officer of Elevation Gold Mining Corporation About Elevation Gold Mining Corporation Elevation Gold is a publicly listed gold and silver producer, engaged in the acquisition, exploration, development and operation of mineral properties located in the United States. Elevation Gold's common shares are currently listed on the Exchange's NEX Board in Canada under the ticker symbol ELVT.H. The Company's principal operation is the 100% owned Moss Mine in the Mohave County of Arizona. 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. Cautionary Statement on Forward-Looking Information Certain of the statements made and information contained herein is "forward-looking information" within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities laws. All statements other than statements of historical facts included in this document constitute forward-looking information, including but not limited to statements regarding the completion of the Transaction pursuant to the APS, and anticipated receipt of associated court and other regulatory approvals. Words such as "believe", "expect", "anticipate", "contemplate", "target", "plan", "goal", "aim", "intend", "continue", "budget", "estimate", "may", "will", "can", "could", "should", "schedule" and similar expressions identify forward-looking statements. Forward-looking information is necessarily based upon various estimates and assumptions including, without limitation, the expectations and beliefs of management. While these factors and assumptions are considered reasonable by the Company as at the date of this document in light of management's experience and perception of current conditions and expected developments, these statements are inherently subject to significant business, economic and competitive uncertainties and contingencies. Known and unknown factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements and undue reliance should not be placed on such statements and information. Such factors include, but are not limited to: risks regarding receipt of court and regulatory approvals; risks related to non-performance by counterparties; and other risks and uncertainties including but not limited to those described the Company's public disclosure documents which are available on SEDAR at www.sedar.com under the Company's profile. All of the forward-looking statements made in this document are qualified by these cautionary statements. Although the Company has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in forward-looking information, there may be other factors that cause results not to be as anticipated, estimated, forecast or intended and readers are cautioned that the foregoing list is not exhaustive of all factors and assumptions which may have been used. Should one or more of these risks and uncertainties materialize, or should underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those described in forward-looking information. Accordingly, there can be no assurance that forward-looking information will prove to be accurate and forward-looking information is not a guarantee of future performance. Readers are advised not to place undue reliance on forward-looking information. The forward-looking information contained herein speaks only as of the date of this document. The Company disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise forward–looking information or to explain any material difference between such and subsequent actual events, except as required by applicable law.
SOURCE Elevation Gold Mining Corp. | ||
Company Codes: TorontoVE:ELVT.H |
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