Newcore Gold Announces Proceeds of $3.3 Million from Warrant Exercise

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Newcore Gold has announced proceeds of approximately $3.3 million from the exercise of 16,666,666 common share purchase warrants, which expired on June 28, 2024. The warrants had an exercise price of $0.20 and were originally issued on June 28, 2023, following a non-brokered private placement financing. The company's President and CEO, Luke Alexander, expressed gratitude to shareholders for their continued support. The funding will advance the Enchi Gold Project in Ghana, supporting additional drilling and exploration activities. The company is now funded for a 10,000-meter drill program with a cash balance of approximately $4.7 million. After the warrant exercise and expiration, Newcore Gold's share capital consists of 189,460,129 common shares issued and outstanding, with 11,270,000 stock options and 1,371,000 RSUs and PSUs, and no additional warrants outstanding.

Positive

• Raised $3.3 million from warrant exercises.
• Total cash balance of approximately $4.7 million.
• Fully funded for a 10,000-meter drill program on Enchi Gold Project.
• Management and Board members exercised warrants, showing strong alignment with shareholders.
• No additional warrants outstanding, reducing potential future dilution.

Negative

• Potential dilution from 11,270,000 stock options and 1,371,000 RSUs and PSUs outstanding.

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, July 03, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Newcore Gold Ltd. ("Newcore" or the "Company") (TSX-V: NCAU, OTCQX: NCAUF) is pleased to announce that it has received total proceeds of approximately $3.3 million from the exercise of 16,666,666 common share purchase warrants of the Company ("Warrants") which expired on June 28, 2024. The Warrants had an exercise price of $0.20 and were originally issued on June 28, 2023 following the completion of a non-brokered private placement financing.

Luke Alexander, President and CEO of Newcore stated, "We would like to thank our shareholders for their continued support and confidence in the Company through the exercise of the Warrants. Management and Board of Directors also exercised Warrants they held and continue to be strongly aligned with shareholders by way of an approximately 20% equity ownership. This funding allows Newcore to continue to advance and de-risk development of our Enchi Gold Project in Ghana, with completion of additional drilling, metallurgical testwork and exploration work to continue to define the potential of the Project."

The Company is now funded for a 10,000-metre drill program announced on June 26, 2024 with a cash balance of approximately $4.7 million. Post exercise and expiry of the Warrants, the Company’s share capital consisted of 189,460,129 common shares issued and outstanding and dilutive securities consisting of 11,270,000 stock options, 1,371,000 RSUs and PSUs, with no additional warrants outstanding.

About Newcore Gold Ltd.

Newcore Gold is advancing its Enchi Gold Project located in Ghana, Africa’s largest gold producer ⁽¹⁾. Newcore Gold offers investors a unique combination of top-tier leadership, who are aligned with shareholders through their 20% equity ownership, and prime district scale exploration opportunities. Enchi’s 248 km² land package covers 40 kilometres of Ghana’s prolific Bibiani Shear Zone, a gold belt which hosts several multi-million-ounce gold deposits, including the Chirano mine 50 kilometers to the north. Newcore’s vision is to build a responsive, creative and powerful gold enterprise that maximizes returns for shareholders.
^{(1) Source: Production volumes for 2023 as sourced from the World Gold Council.}

On Behalf of the Board of Directors of Newcore Gold Ltd.

Luke Alexander
President, CEO & Director

For further information, please contact:

Mal Karwowska | Vice President, Corporate Development and Investor Relations
+1 604 484 4399
info@newcoregold.com
www.newcoregold.com

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

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

This news release includes statements that contain "forward-looking information" within the meaning of the applicable Canadian securities legislation ("forward-looking statements"). All statements, other than statements of historical fact, are forward-looking statements and are based on expectations, estimates and projections as at the date of this news release. Any statement that involves discussion with respect to predictions, expectations, beliefs, plans, projections, objectives, assumptions, future events or performance (often, but not always using phrases such as "plans", "expects", "is expected", "budget", "scheduled", "estimates", "forecasts", "intends", "anticipates", or "believes" or variations (including negative variations) of such words and phrases, or state that certain actions, events or results "may", "could", "would", "might" or "will" be taken, occur or be achieved) are not statements of historical fact and may be forward-looking statements. In this news release, forward-looking statements relate, among other things, to: completion of a Pre-Feasibility Study; the development, operational and economic results of the PEA, including cash flows, capital expenditures, development costs, extraction rates, recovery rates, mining cost estimates; estimation of mineral resources; statements about the estimate of mineral resources; magnitude or quality of mineral deposits; anticipated advancement of the Enchi Gold Project mine plan; future operations; future exploration prospects; the completion and timing of future development studies; anticipated advancement of mineral properties or programs; future exploration prospects; and the future growth potential of Enchi.

These forward-looking statements, and any assumptions upon which they are based, are made in good faith and reflect our current judgment regarding the direction of our business. The assumptions underlying the forward-looking statements are based on information currently available to Newcore. Although the forward-looking statements contained in this news release are based upon what management of Newcore believes, or believed at the time, to be reasonable assumptions, Newcore cannot assure its shareholders that actual results will be consistent with such forward-looking statements, as there may be other factors that cause results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended. Forward-looking information also involves known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause the actual results, performance or achievements of the Company to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by the forward-looking information. Such factors include, among others: risks related to interpretation of metallurgical characteristics of the mineralization, changes in project parameters as plans continue to be refined, future metal prices, availability of capital and financing on acceptable terms, uninsured risks, regulatory changes, delays or inability to receive required approvals, taxes, mining title, the speculative nature of the Company’s business; the Company’s formative stage of development; the Company’s financial position; possible variations in mineralization, grade or recovery rates; actual results of current exploration activities; fluctuations in general macroeconomic conditions; fluctuations in securities markets; fluctuations in spot and forward prices of gold and other commodities; fluctuations in currency markets (such as the Canadian dollar to United States dollar exchange rate); change in national and local government, legislation, taxation, controls, regulations and political or economic developments; risks and hazards associated with the business of mineral exploration, development and mining (including environmental hazards, unusual or unexpected geological formations); the presence of laws and regulations that may impose restrictions on mining; employee relations; relationships with and claims by local communities; the speculative nature of mineral exploration and development (including the risks of obtaining necessary licenses, permits and approvals from government authorities); and title to properties.

Forward-looking statements contained herein are made as of the date of this news release and the Company disclaims any obligation to update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or results, except as may be required by applicable securities laws. There can be no assurance that forward-looking information will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking information.

FAQ

What are the proceeds from Newcore Gold's recent warrant exercise?

Newcore Gold raised approximately $3.3 million from the exercise of 16,666,666 common share purchase warrants.

What was the exercise price of the Newcore Gold warrants?

The exercise price of the Newcore Gold warrants was $0.20.

When did the Newcore Gold warrants expire?

The Newcore Gold warrants expired on June 28, 2024.

What will Newcore Gold use the funds from the warrant exercise for?

Newcore Gold will use the funds to advance and de-risk the Enchi Gold Project in Ghana, including additional drilling and exploration activities.

How many common shares does Newcore Gold have issued and outstanding after the warrant exercise?

Newcore Gold has 189,460,129 common shares issued and outstanding after the warrant exercise.

What is Newcore Gold's current cash balance?

Newcore Gold's current cash balance is approximately $4.7 million.

What is the ticker symbol for Newcore Gold on OTCQX?

The ticker symbol for Newcore Gold on OTCQX is NCAUF.

Does Newcore Gold have any warrants outstanding after the recent exercise?

No, Newcore Gold has no additional warrants outstanding after the recent exercise.