Omega Pacific Commences Maiden Drill Program at Its Williams Property

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Omega Pacific Resources announced the commencement of its 2024 drilling program at the Williams Property in British Columbia's Golden Horseshoe.

The project aims to expand the mineralization discovered at drill hole WM22-02, which showed promising results with 50 meters of 2.2 g/t gold in 2022.

The Phase 1 drill program will cover up to 2,000 meters with three drill holes from the same pad at the GIC Prospect. APEX Geoscience is engaged to oversee the program.

Omega also launched a non-brokered private placement aiming to raise up to $2.5 million through the sale of 3,424,657 flow-through shares at $0.73 each. The funds will be used for eligible exploration expenses in British Columbia.

The company has also entered a consulting agreement with Spark Newswire for investor relations and advisory services.

Positive

• Commencement of a 2024 drill program at Williams Property.
• Promising initial results from WM22-02 with 50 meters of 2.2 g/t gold.
• Engagement of experienced APEX Geoscience for Phase 1.
• Non-brokered private placement aims to raise up to $2.5 million.
• Funds from the private placement will be used for eligible exploration expenses.

Negative

• Flow-Through shares issued in the private placement are subject to a four-month hold period.
• The private placement is subject to regulatory approvals and closing conditions.

VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESSWIRE / June 20, 2024 / Omega Pacific Resources Inc. (CSE:OMGA)(OTCQB:OMGPF)(FSE:Q0F) ("Omega" or the "Company") announces the start of its 2024 drill program ("Phase 1") at the Williams Property in British Columbia's Golden Horseshoe. The current drilling focuses on expanding and extending the recently uncovered mineralization at drill hole WM22-02 at the properties GIC Prospect, which ended in mineralization during the project's last drill campaign in 2022.

Current and upcoming Phase 1 exploration highlights:

• Up to 2,000m of diamond drilling, including expansion drilling along strike and at depth surrounding drill hole WM22-02.
• WM22-02 returned 50 metres of 2.2 g/t gold in 2022 and ended in mineralization, leaving its full width unknown.
• Phase 1 will execute a total of three drill holes, all from the same drill pad at GIC.
• Omega Pacific has engaged APEX Geoscience Ltd ("APEX") to coordinate and execute its Phase 1 drill program. APEX has overseen several projects in the Golden Horseshoe, including Thesis Gold's Lawyers-Ranch Project and Newmont's Tatogga Project.

Jason Leikam, Omega Pacific's CEO, commented, "The commencement of drilling at Williams is a significant milestone for our team at Omega Pacific. To fast track a more detailed understanding of the mineralization at GIC, we have arranged to expedite assaying of the first hole, which will allow us to report on program results as soon as possible this summer. We look forward to leveraging the incredible geological understanding APEX has of the Toodoggone District, who have managed and overseen discoveries and maiden resources in close proximity to our land package."

Financing
Additionally, the Company announces a proposed non-brokered private placement of up to 3,424,657 common shares of the Company that will qualify as "flow-through shares" (within the meaning of subsection 66 (15) of the Income Tax Act (Canada) (the "Flow-Through Shares") at a price of $0.73 per share for aggregate gross proceeds of up to $2,500,000 (the "Offering").

The gross proceeds from the Offering will be used by the Company to incur eligible "Canadian exploration expenses" that will qualify as "flow-through critical mineral mining expenditures" as such terms are defined in the Income Tax Act (Canada) (the "Qualifying Expenditures") related to the Company's projects in British Columbia. All Qualifying Expenditures will be renounced in favour of the subscribers of the Flow-Through Shares effective December 31, 2024.

The Flow-Through Private Placement will be comprised of flow-through shares (each, a "FT Share") of the Company, at a proposed subscription price of $0.73 per FT Unit (each a "FT Share Price"). All securities issued pursuant to the Offering will be subject to a hold period of four months plus a day from the date of issuance and the resale rules of applicable securities legislation and is subject to certain closing conditions including, but not limited to, the receipt of all necessary approvals by the applicable securities regulatory authorities including the Canadian Securities Exchange. Subject to regulatory approval, the Company may increase the size of the Private Placement.

The gross proceeds from the sale of the FT Units will be used by the Company to incur eligible "Canadian exploration expenses" that will qualify as "flow-through critical mineral mining expenditures" as such terms are defined in the Income Tax Act (Canada).

The Company is also pleased to announce that it has entered into a consulting and capital market advisory services agreement (the "Spark Agreement") with Spark Newswire ("Spark"). Pursuant to the Spark Agreement, Spark has agreed to provide certain investor relations, consulting and advisory services, which include, among other things: (i) social media brand awareness campaigns, (ii) content and communication strategy, and (iii) technical market analysis services (collectively, the "Services"). In consideration for the Services, the Company has agreed to pay a cash fee of US$30,000. The Spark Agreement has an initial term of three months, subject to extension by mutual agreement.

Qualified Person
Robert L'Heureux (P.Geol), Director of Omega Pacific Resources, is the "Qualified Person" as defined by National Instrument 43-101 - Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects and has reviewed, validated and approved the scientific and technical information contained in this news release. Mr. L'Heureux oversees exploration planning and execution at the Williams property.

About Omega Pacific
Omega Pacific is a mineral exploration company focused on the development of mineral projects containing base and precious metals.

For more information, please contact:
Omega Pacific Resources Inc.
Jason Leikam, Chief Executive Officer & Director
Tel: +1 (778) 650 4255
Email: jason@omegapacific.ca

Cautionary Statement
Certain statements contained in this press release constitute forward-looking information under the provisions of Canadian securities laws including statements about the Company's plans. Such statements are necessarily based upon a number of beliefs, assumptions, and opinions of management on the date the statements are made and are subject to numerous risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results and future events to differ materially from those anticipated or projected. The Company undertakes no obligation to update these forward-looking statements in the event that management's beliefs, estimates or opinions, or other factors should change, except as required by law.

Neither the CSE nor its Regulation Services Provider accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

SOURCE: Omega Pacific Resources Inc.

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FAQ

What is the focus of Omega Pacific's 2024 drilling program?

The focus is to expand and extend the mineralization discovered at drill hole WM22-02 in the GIC Prospect of the Williams Property in British Columbia.

What were the results of the previous drilling at WM22-02?

The previous drilling at WM22-02 showed 50 meters of 2.2 g/t gold and ended in mineralization.

Who is overseeing the Phase 1 drill program for Omega Pacific?

APEX Geoscience is overseeing the Phase 1 drill program.

How much money is Omega Pacific aiming to raise through the private placement?

Omega Pacific aims to raise up to $2.5 million through the private placement.

What will the funds from the private placement be used for?

The funds will be used to incur eligible Canadian exploration expenses related to Omega Pacific's projects in British Columbia.

What is the price per share for the flow-through shares in the private placement?

The flow-through shares are priced at $0.73 each.

What are the conditions for the private placement?

The private placement is subject to regulatory approvals and closing conditions, including a hold period of four months plus a day.