Allegiant Amends Option Agreement and Announces Work Program at Goldfield West

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Allegiant Gold Ltd. (AUXXF) announced an amended option agreement with Anchor Minerals for 80 claims at Goldfield West, allowing the company to implement a US$1.5 million, 5-year work program. The new deal replaces advanced royalty payments with a one-time payment of US$140,000 (US$60,000 cash, US$80,000 in shares). After five years, Allegiant will resume royalty payments of US$50,000, adjusted for inflation. This agreement is expected to enhance exploration efforts in a promising Nevada district, pending final TSX Venture Exchange approval.

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• Amended option agreement results in financial savings of US$140,000 for Allegiant.
• Initiation of a US$1.5 million work program enhances exploration capabilities.
• Goldfield West is located in a promising district, increasing potential value.

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• None.

RENO, Nev., March 21, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Allegiant Gold Ltd. (“Allegiant” or the “Company”) (AUAU: TSX-V) (AUXXF: OTCQX) is pleased to announce that it has reached an agreement with Anchor Minerals (“Anchor”) to amend the existing option agreement on the 80 claims and the initiation by Allegiant of a 5-year, US$1.5 million work program at Goldfield West.

The Goldfield West property (“Goldfield West” or the “Property”) operated by Allegiant Gold consists of 185 unpatented claims (80 claims optioned from Anchor Minerals) located near the historic town of Goldfield. The Property is nearby the Goldfield District Project (aka Gemfield Mine) recently acquired by Centerra Gold from Waterton Global Resources for approximately US$206 million (see map below). The Property is situated nearby a main highway and has access to excellent infrastructure.

Map 1: Goldfield Property Map

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The original option agreement signed on January 28, 2019, between Allegiant and Anchor on the 80 unpatented claims called for advanced royalty payments to be made by Allegiant during the life of the agreement. The new agreement suspends the advanced royalty payments to Anchor in return for a one-time, lump-sum payment to Anchor of US$140,000 consisting of US$60,000 in cash and US$80,000 in Allegiant shares. After five years, a new advanced royalty payment will commence at US$50,000 with an annual adjustment tied to inflation. Allegiant has also agreed to initiate a US$1.5 million work program at Goldfield West over the next five years.

Peter Gianulis, CEO of Allegiant Gold, commented: “We are very pleased to have reached an agreement with Anchor Minerals to amend the option agreement at Goldfield West. This new agreement provides material financial savings and the incentive for Allegiant to now conduct the required exploration program necessary to further advance the project. Goldfield West is currently in the middle of one of the most sought-after districts in Nevada and has always been one of the highest ranked projects in our portfolio. We look forward to providing our shareholders with additional information on our exploration efforts over the coming months.”

The closing of this transaction is subject to final TSX Venture Exchange approval.

ABOUT ALLEGIANT

Allegiant owns 100% of 10 highly-prospective gold projects in the United States, 7 of which are located in the mining-friendly jurisdiction of Nevada. Three of Allegiant’s projects are farmed-out, providing for cost reductions and cash-flow. Allegiant’s flagship, district-scale Eastside project hosts a large and expanding gold resource and is located in an area of excellent infrastructure. Preliminary metallurgical testing indicates that both oxide and sulphide gold mineralization at Eastside is amenable to heap leaching.

ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD

Peter Gianulis
CEO

For more information contact:

Investor Relations
(604) 634-0970 or
1-888-818-1364
ir@allegiantgold.com 

Neither TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

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FAQ

What is the recent agreement between Allegiant Gold Ltd. and Anchor Minerals concerning AUXXF?

Allegiant Gold Ltd. amended its option agreement with Anchor Minerals for 80 claims at Goldfield West, shifting from advanced royalty payments to a one-time payment of US$140,000.

How much will Allegiant Gold invest in Goldfield West over the next five years?

Allegiant Gold is initiating a US$1.5 million work program at Goldfield West over the next five years.

When did Allegiant Gold last amend its agreement with Anchor Minerals?

The last amendment to the agreement was announced on March 21, 2022.

What financial changes were made in the agreement between Allegiant Gold and Anchor Minerals?

The agreement suspends advanced royalty payments in exchange for a one-time payment of US$140,000, to be followed by a US$50,000 annual royalty adjusted for inflation after five years.

What is the significance of the Goldfield West property for Allegiant Gold Ltd.?

Goldfield West is considered one of the highest ranked projects in Allegiant's portfolio, positioned in a highly sought-after district in Nevada.