Heritage Mining Ltd. Announces OJEP Approval of Fourth Tranche (Max Amount)
VANCOUVER, Feb. 26, 2024 - Heritage Mining Ltd. (CSE:HM) (FRA:Y66) ("Heritage" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that it has been approved for the fourth tranche of a $200,000 grant (the "Grant") from the Ontario Ministry of Mines under the Ontario Junior Exploration Program ("OJEP"). OJEP Approval
The Grant is the maximum amount available under OJEP for a junior mining company and was provided in respect of expenditures Heritage incurred in advancing its flagship Drayton-Black Lake Project during the period April 2023 to February 2024. The Company also highlights receipt of payment in full from the third tranche OJEP Grant previously announced on December 29th, 2023 in the amount of C$200,000.
"We would like to thank the Ministry of Mines for the approval of funds pertaining to the OJEP program. We look forward to further advancing our projects in Northwestern Ontario in a systematic manner." commented Peter Schloo, President, CEO and Director of Heritage.
"Providing junior exploration companies like Heritage Mining with the resources they need to find and develop significant mineral deposits will help position Ontario as a global leader in mineral exploration. Through programs like OJEP we are keeping the drills spinning and enabling Ontario's mining sector to do what it does best." said George Pirie, Minister of Mines.
OJEP helps junior mining companies finance early exploration projects in Ontario. These projects help boost
mineral exploration, growth and job creation in the province.
ABOUT HERITAGE MINING LTD.
The Company is a Canadian mineral exploration company advancing its two high grade gold-silver-copper projects in Northwestern Ontario. The Drayton-Black Lake and the Contact Bay projects are located near Sioux Lookout in the underexplored Eagle-Wabigoon-Manitou Greenstone Belt. Both projects benefit from a wealth of historic data, excellent site access and logistical support from the local community. The Company is well capitalized, with a tight capital structure.
For further information, please contact:
Peter Schloo, CPA, CA, CFA
President, CEO and Director
Phone: (905) 505-0918
Email: peter@heritagemining.ca
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