Chieftain Metals Announces Amendment to Loan Facility with Teck
TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwired - Oct 1, 2015) - Chieftain Metals Corp. ("Chieftain") (TSX VENTURE:CFB) announces that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Chieftain Metals Inc. (the "Company"), and Teck Resources Ltd. ("Teck") have agreed to amend the terms of the existing CDN$5,000,000 Loan Agreement entered into on November 15, 2010 ("the Loan Agreement"). The Loan Agreement provided funding to construct a water treatment facility.
Under the amendment, the parties agree to defer all principal and interest payments otherwise due pursuant to the Loan Agreement until July 1, 2017. The new maturity date of the Loan Agreement is July 1, 2021. During the deferral period, the Company will continue to accrue interest at the same rate as in the present Loan Agreement. There are no fees or other expenses related to the amendment. In addition, the repayment acceleration clause has been amended to exclude any project funding related to development, construction and maintenance. The amendment to the Loan Agreement will be available for review on Chieftain's SEDAR profile at www.sedar.com.
About Chieftain Metals Corp.
Chieftain Metals Corp. is a public company whose principal business is the acquisition, exploration and development of mineral properties. Chieftain's business has focused on the development of the Tulsequah Chief deposit located in north-western British Columbia, Canada. Chieftain's properties consist of 63 mineral claims and crown-grants covering approximately 32,688 hectares including two previously producing mines.
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Contact
Chieftain Metals Corp.
Victor Wyprysky
President & CEO
(416) 479-5411
vw@chieftainmetals.com
Chieftain Metals Corp.
Pompeyo Gallardo
Chief Financial Officer
(416) 479-5412
pg@chieftainmetals.com