RE: Phase 1 SR complete10 Oct 2022 11:28
GT1 BUYBACK OF ROYALTY ON THE ROOT LITHIUM
PROJECT
HIGHLIGHTS
• Binding agreement executed with Landore to acquire 50% of their pre-existing 3% net smelter royalty interest on the Root Project.
• GT1 to subsequently extinguish the Royalty to further consolidate GT1 ownership.
• Transaction represents a significant further step towards GT1 building the pre-eminent vertically integrated lithium business in Ontario and North America.
Green Technology Metals Limited (ASX: GT1) (GT1 or the Company) is pleased to announce that it has executed a binding agreement with Landore Resources Limited (Landore) to buyback and extinguish 50% (1.5%) of the 3% net smelter royalty (NSR) interest over the Root Project. The consideration for the purchase is comprised of C$2 million cash payment to extinguish 1.5% of the Root Project NSR. The transaction is conditional on GT1 and Landore finalising and executing an Extinguishment Agreement, which is expected to occur before 21 October 2022. Commenting on the execution of the agreement with Landore,
GT1 CEO, Luke Cox, said:
“The buyback of 50% of the Royalty Deed is another significant milestone for the company as GT1 rapidly advances the Root project and clearly indicates our team’s confidence in the potential of the Project. This is just another step forward for GT1 as we build our pre-eminent vertically integrated lithium business in Ontario and North America and will deliver greater value to shareholders over the long term.”