South Atlantic Gold Announces Amendment to Big Kidd Option Agreement
Kelowna, January 11, 2023 - South Atlantic Gold Inc. (TSXV:SAO) ("South Atlantic" or the "Company") reports today that it has entered into an amendment effective January 4, 2023 (the "Amendment") to the previously announced property option agreement dated November 4, 2022 (the "Option Agreement") with Quetzal Copper Limited ("Quetzal") to divest the Company's 100% interest in the Big Kidd Project. Under the terms of the Amendment the Company has agreed to extend the terms of Quetzal completing a Qualifying Financing on or before January 4, 2023 to on or before March 4, 2023. Additionally, the cash payment totaling $150,000 to South Atlantic, ($10,000 received) shall include a further $10,000 to be paid within 10 days of the Amendment and the remaining balance of $130,000 shall be paid on or before March 4, 2023, subject to the completion of the Qualifying Financing.
All other terms and conditions of the Option Agreement remain unchanged.
About South Atlantic Gold
South Atlantic Gold is an exploration company engaged in acquiring and advancing mineral properties located in the Americas. Our flagship asset is the 100%-owned Pedra Branca project, located 280 km southwest of Fortaleza, Ceará State, Brazil. South Atlantic Gold is focused on creating value for its shareholders by engaging in the development and acquisition of high-quality mineral assets located in stable and mining-friendly jurisdictions. South Atlantic Gold is based in Kelowna, British Columbia, and is listed on the TSX-V under the symbol "SAO".
ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD
Douglas Meirelles, President and CEO
For more information regarding this news release, please contact:
Douglas Meirelles, President and CEO
T: 250-762-5777
Email: ir@southatlanticgold.com
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