Commerce Resources Corp. Announces $2,000,000 Private Placement

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Commerce Resources Corp. announced a non-brokered private placement of up to 12,500,000 units at $0.16 each, aiming for gross proceeds of $2,000,000. Each unit consists of one common share and a warrant purchasable at $0.25 over three years. The offering is open to existing shareholders, with a record date set for August 12, 2022, qualifying for the Existing Security Holder Exemption. Proceeds will support pre-feasibility studies at the Ashram REE/Fluorspar Deposit, along with producing rare earth samples and general working capital. Completion is subject to TSX Venture Exchange approval.

Positive

• Offering aims for gross proceeds of $2,000,000 to support Ashram REE/Fluorspar Deposit development.
• Units include warrants for future equity at an attractive price of $0.25.
• Enrollment of insiders may indicate confidence in the company's prospects.

Negative

• Completion of the offering is contingent upon TSX Venture Exchange approval, introducing uncertainty.
• Warrants are priced above the current offering price, implying potential dilution if exercised.

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VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESSWIRE / August 16, 2022 / Commerce Resources Corp. (TSXV:CCE), (FSE:D7H0) (the "Company" or "Commerce") is pleased to announce a non-brokered private placement offering consisting of the issuance of up to 12,500,000 units (each, a "Unit") at a price of $0.16 per Unit for gross proceeds of up to $2,000,000 (the "Offering"). Each Unit will consist of one common share of the Company (each, a "Share") and one common share purchase warrant (each, a "Warrant"), with each Warrant entitling the holder to purchase one Share at a price of $0.25 per Share for a period of three (3) years from closing of the Offering (the "Closing").Insiders may participate in the Offering.

A portion or all of the Offering may be completed pursuant to Multilateral Notice 45-313 - Prospectus Exemption for Distributions to Existing Security Holders and the corresponding blanket orders and rules in the participating jurisdictions (the "Existing Security Holder Exemption"). The Company has set August 12, 2022 as the record date for the purpose of determining shareholders entitled to participate in the Offering in reliance on the Existing Shareholder Exemption. Qualifying shareholders who wish to participate in the Offering should contact the Company at the contact information set forth below. In the event that aggregate subscriptions for Units under the Offering exceed the maximum number of securities to be distributed, then Units will be sold to qualifying subscribers on a pro rata basis based on the number of Units subscribed for. In addition to conducting the Offering pursuant to the Existing Shareholder Exemption, the Offering will also be conducted pursuant to other available prospectus exemptions.

Finders' fees consisting of cash, securities or a combination thereof may be payable in connection with the Offering in accordance with the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange (the "Exchange").

All securities issued in connection with the Offering will be subject to a statutory hold period expiring four months and one day after closing of the Offering. Completion of the Offering is subject to the approval of the Exchange. Any participation by insiders in the Offering will constitute a related party transaction under Multilateral Instrument 61-101 - Protection of Minority Security Holders in Special Transactions ("MI 61-101") but is expected to be exempt from the formal valuation and minority shareholder approval requirements of MI 61-101.

The net proceeds from the sale of the Offering will be used towards continued work on the pre-feasibility study for the Company's Ashram REE/ Fluorspar Deposit, the production of commercially marketable samples of Rare Earth concentrates as requested by industry majors and for general working capital purposes.

None of the securities sold in connection with the Offering will be registered under the United States Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and no such securities may be offered or sold in the United States absent registration or an applicable exemption from the registration requirements. This news release shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy nor shall there be any sale of the securities in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful.

About Commerce Resources Corp.

Commerce Resources Corp. is a junior mineral resource company focused on the development of the Ashram Rare Earth and Fluorspar Deposit located in Quebec, Canada. The Company is positioning to be one of the lowest cost rare earth producers globally, with a specific focus on being a long-term supplier of mixed rare earth carbonate and/or NdPr oxide to the global market. The Ashram Deposit is characterized by simple rare earth (monazite, bastnaesite, xenotime) and gangue (carbonates) mineralogy, a large tonnage resource at favourable grade, and has demonstrated the production of high-grade (>45% REO) mineral concentrates at high recovery (>70%) in line with active global producers. In addition to being one of the largest rare earth deposits globally, Ashram is also one of the largest fluorspar deposits globally and has the potential to be a long-term supplier to the met-spar and acid-spar markets.

For more information, please visit the corporate website at www.commerceresources.com or email info@commerceresources.com.

On Behalf of the Board of Directors
COMMERCE RESOURCES CORP.

"Chris Grove"
Chris Grove
President and Director
Tel: 604.484.2700
Email: cgrove@commerceresources.com
Web: https://www.commerceresources.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.

Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

This news release includes certain "forward-looking statements" under applicable Canadian securities legislation that are not historical facts. Forward-looking statements involve risks, uncertainties, and other factors that could cause actual results, performance, prospects, and opportunities to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements in this news release include, but are not limited to, statements with respect to the expectations of management regarding the proposed Offering, the expectations of management regarding the use of proceeds of the Offering, closing conditions for the Offering, the expiry of hold periods for securities distributed pursuant to the Offering, that Exchange approval is required for the proposed Offering, that the Ashram deposit has the potential to become one of the largest fluorspar deposits and a long-term supplier to the mixed rare earth carbonate, NdPr oxide, and met-spar and acid-spar markets; and that the Company is positioning to be one of the lowest cost rare earth element producers globally. Although the Company believes that the expectations reflected in the forward-looking information are reasonable, there can be no assurance that such expectations will prove to be correct. Such forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results, performance or developments to differ materially from those contained in the statements including that: the Company may not complete the Offering on terms favorable to the Company or at all; the Exchange may not approve the Offering; the proceeds of the Offering may not be used as stated in this news release; the Company may be unable to satisfy all of the conditions to the Closing; and those additional risks set out in the Company's public documents filed on SEDAR at www.sedar.com. Although the Company believes that the assumptions and factors used in preparing the forward-looking statements are reasonable, undue reliance should not be placed on these statements, which only apply as of the date of this news release, and no assurance can be given that such events will occur in the disclosed time frames or at all. Except where required by law, the Company disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.

SOURCE: Commerce Resources Corp.

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FAQ

What is the purpose of Commerce Resources Corp.'s private placement offering on August 16, 2022?

The private placement aims to raise $2,000,000 for the Ashram REE/Fluorspar Deposit's pre-feasibility study and production of rare earth samples.

What are the details of the units being offered in Commerce Resources Corp.'s private placement?

Each unit consists of one common share and one warrant, which allows purchase of an additional share at $0.25 each for three years.

What is the significance of the August 12, 2022 record date for shareholders?

The record date is set for determining shareholders eligible to participate under the Existing Security Holder Exemption.

Are there any conditions for the completion of Commerce Resources Corp.'s offering?

Yes, the completion is subject to approval from the TSX Venture Exchange.

How will the proceeds from the offering be utilized by Commerce Resources Corp.?

Proceeds will be used for the pre-feasibility study of the Ashram deposit, producing rare earth concentrates, and for general working capital.