NexOptic Technology Corp. and Selten Metal Corp. Enter LOI for Option on NexOptic’s THOR Heavy & Light Rare Earth Element Project, Nevada
NexOptic Technology Corp. (NXOPF) has signed a letter of intent (LOI) with Selten Metal Corp., allowing Selten to earn a 100% interest in the THOR Heavy & Light Rare Earth Element Project in Nevada. The THOR Project spans approximately 2,184 hectares and hosts 14 of the 17 rare earth elements. Selten plans to utilize historical data from NexOptic for exploration and potential development. To initially acquire a 75% interest, Selten must pay $1.1 million and issue shares upon its future listing. The project is subject to a 2% royalty which NexOptic can buy out.
- NexOptic enters LOI with Selten Metal for THOR Rare Earth Project.
- THOR Project potentially hosts 14 rare earth elements, indicating significant resource value.
- Agreement allows NexOptic to benefit from Selten's future exploration efforts.
- NexOptic retains the right to nominate a director to Selten's board.
- Historical data on the THOR Project is no longer 43-101 compliant, raising concerns about data reliability.
- If Selten does not list within 24 months, the option to acquire may terminate.
VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Nov. 29, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NexOptic Technology Corp. (“NexOptic”) (TSX VENTURE: NXO) (OTCQB: NXOPF) (FSE: E3O1) announces that it has entered into a letter of intent (“LOI”) with Selten Metal Corp. (“Selten Metal” or “Selten,” and together with NexOptic, the “Companies”) whereby Selten Metal can earn a
Located in southern Nevada, THOR is 17 miles from what was once the largest rare-earth element (“REE”) mine in the world, Mountain Pass. Mountain Pass originally opened in 1952 and would reopen in 2017 as the largest REE mine in the Western Hemisphere, and the only REE mine in North America. Contributing
Consisting of approximately 2184 hectares in southern Nevada, including roughly 1280 hectares that have been recently staked by NexOptic, the THOR Project was historically explored for heavy and light rare earth elements by Elissa Resources Ltd. (“Elissa”) between 2009 and 2011. Of the 17 rare earth elements, 14 have been discovered at the THOR Project on surface and in historic drilling. In 2016, Elissa completed a change of business in accordance with the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange and changed its name to NexOptic Technology Corp. (see NexOptic news release February 19, 2016).
Subject to execution of a definitive option agreement, Selten Metal intends to use historical technical and scientific information obtained from NexOptic to develop its plans for exploration and, if warranted, development of the THOR Project.
The reader is cautioned that all historical data on the THOR Project referenced herein, is no longer 43-101 compliant and should be interpreted as such and should not be relied upon. Jim Guilinger and a Qualified Person have reviewed and approved the technical data reported in this news release as was provided to them by NexOptic Technology Corp. Mr. Guilinger is the senior co-author of a 43-101 report on THOR as commissioned by NexOptic.
About Rare Earths
Known as the lanthanide series on the periodic table, these are seventeen chemically related minerals, collectively called rare earths. Although these rare earth elements can be found broadly dissipated all over the world, what makes them “rare” is finding enough concentration of the metals in a single location making their extraction viable. With
Critical to the climate economy, including electric vehicles and wind power, rare earth elements are increasingly used in the manufacturing of countless everyday products that we all benefit from daily. Global shortages by 2030 of neodymium alone will be roughly the amount needed for some 25 to 30 million electric vehicle motors, not to mention wind power.
The Proposed Terms of the Transaction
Pursuant to the LOI, NexOptic and Selten Metal intend to negotiate a definitive agreement for an option in favour of Selten to acquire up to a
Upon the exercise of the Initial Option, Selten will be granted the further option to acquire the remaining
In the event Selten fails to exercise the Second Option as provided above, Selten and NexOptic will form a joint venture on the THOR Project with the initial participating interests being
The definitive option agreement will provide for NexOptic to have the right to nominate one (1) director to the board of Selten.
The THOR Project is subject to a
What You Need to Know About Selten Metal Corp.
German for “rare,” the word “Selten” represents the Company's desire to become a leading producer of heavy and light rare earth elements in the United States—as US sourced rare earths are becoming increasingly critical to the climate economy, and for global geopolitical stability. For more information visit www.seltenmetal.com
What You Need to Know About NexOptic
NexOptic is an innovative imaging AI company headquartered in Vancouver, Canada with operations in Seoul, South Korea, offering world-leading patented and patent pending AI solutions for imaging known as ALIIS™ (All Light Intelligent Imaging Solutions). NexOptic simultaneously influences the imaging and AI industries and is a Preferred Partner in the NVIDIA Partner Network, a member of the Arm® AI Partner Program, and a member of the Qualcomm® Platform Solutions Ecosystem. For more information, visit www.nexoptic.com
Forward-Looking Statements
This news release contains forward-looking statements and forward-looking information (together, "forward-looking statements") within the meaning of applicable securities laws. All statements, other than statements of historical facts, are forward-looking statements. Generally, forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of terminology such as "plans,” "expects,” "estimates,” "intends,” "anticipates,” "believes" or variations of such words, or statements that certain actions, events or results "may,” "could,” "would,” "might,” "will be taken,” "occur," or "be achieved.” Forward-looking statements in this news release include, without limitation, statements respecting the LOI, the parties’ intention to enter into a definitive agreement respecting the Option, expectations regarding demand for REE, and the plans regarding exploration on the THOR Project. Forward-looking statements involve risks, uncertainties and other factors disclosed under the heading “Risk Factors” and elsewhere in NexOptic’s filings with Canadian securities regulators, that could cause actual results, performance, prospects and opportunities to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Although NexOptic believes that the assumptions and factors used in preparing these forward-looking statements are reasonable based upon the information currently available to management as of the date hereof, actual results and developments may differ materially from those contemplated by these statements. Readers are therefore cautioned not to place undue reliance 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 times frames or at all. Except where required by applicable 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.
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 news release.
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