Rover Metals Signs Definitive Option Agreement for Brownfields Critical Minerals Project at 60th Parallel, NT, Canada

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Rover Metals Corp. (OTCQB: ROVMF) has signed a definitive option agreement with Panarc Resources Ltd. to acquire a 90% interest in the Indian Mountain Lake VMS project in Canada. The project has a historical resource of 1.4 million tons grading 10% zinc and lead, and 3.5 ounces of silver per ton. Rover plans to invest $200,000 in exploration and make a $20,000 cash payment in the first year. Additionally, Rover will issue 3.5 million common shares to Panarc, pending approval. CEO Judson Culter highlights the potential for growth in critical minerals driven by domestic demand.

Positive

• Acquisition of up to 90% interest in a promising mining project.
• Historic resource estimate of 1.4 million tons grading 10% combined zinc and lead, with silver.
• Commitment to invest $200,000 in exploration during the first year.

Negative

• The historic resource data needs further verification and drilling to meet CIM Definition Standards.
• Potential risks associated with the reliance on unverified historic data.

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Sept. 14, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rover Metals Corp. (TSXV: ROVR) (OTCQB: ROVMF) (FSE:4XO) (“Rover” or the “Company”) announces that further to its release of August 16, 2022, the Company has signed a definitive option agreement (the “Option Agreement”) with Panarc Resources Ltd. (“Panarc”) for the staged acquisition of up to a 90% ownership interest in the Indian Mountain Lake VMS project, NT, Canada (the “Project”).

Indian Mountain Lake VMS Project
The Indian Mountain Lake VMS Project has had exploration dating back to the 1940s and has a historical resource spread across four zones on the project. The BB Zone and Kennedy Lake Zone have a combined historic resource of 1,400,000 tons grading 10% combined zinc and lead with 3.5 OPT (ounces per ton) of silver*. Approximately 900 metres west of the BB Zone, the Kennedy Lake West Zone has a historic resource of 610,000 tons grading 1.15% copper*. About 8 km southeast of the BB Zone, the Susu Lake Zone, has a historical resource consisting of 142,500 tons grading 0.95% copper*.

The property is located approximately 195 km east-northeast of Yellowknife, NT, off the eastern arm of Great Slave Lake. Seasonal access relies upon fixed or rotor wing support. A right of way was cleared to the Project from Thompson Landing in the 1970s. If this right of way were to be brushed out, it would provide barge access at Thompson Landing, from Yellowknife, with ground transportation, considerably lowering any logistical costs. Future Government of Canada federally funded hydro-energy infrastructure could come close to the Project if the Taltson Hydro Dam expansion proceeds through the eastern arm of Great Slave Lake into Yellowknife. At the southwest-end of Great Slave Lake, Osisko Metals is gearing up to reopen the Pine Point Zinc-Lead Mine. At nearby Hay River, NT, there is a rail line to the Teck Resources Zinc Refinery in Trail, BC.

*These resources are historic in nature. Further drilling is needed to bring them up to CIM Definition Standards. The historic data has not been verified by Rover. The historic information is provided in the 2103 Assessment Report for Indian Mountain Lake which is in public record with the Government of the Northwest Territories.

Technical information has been approved by Gary Vivian, M.Sc., P.Geo., QP for the purposes of NI 43-101.

Summary of the First Year Terms of the Indian Mountain Lake Definitive Option Agreement
In accordance with the terms of the Option Agreement, during the first year following the date of the Option Agreement, the Company has committed to incurring $200,000 in exploration expenditures on the Project and making a cash payment of $20,000 to Panarc. In addition, and subject to the approval by the TSX Venture Exchange, Rover will issue Panarc an aggregate of 3,500,000 common shares in the capital of the Company (the “Common Shares”) within six months of the signing of the Option Agreement. The Common Shares, if authorized for issuance, will be subject to the standard four-month regulatory hold period.

Upcoming Conference
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Judson Culter, CEO at Rover Metals, states “We see tremendous growth coming for critical minerals fueled by domestic EV demand in the U.S. and Canada. 97% of the Indian Mountain Lake greenstone belt, or approximately 30,000 acres, remains largely unexplored with the drill bit, so we are very excited about this project’s future.”

Corporate Update
A Q&A interview with Rover’s CEO, Judson Culter, is now also available for viewing here.

About Rover Metals
Rover is a publicly traded junior mining company that trades on the TSXV under symbol ROVR, on the OTCQB under symbol ROVMF, and on the FSE under symbol 4XO. The Company is now developing both: (1) critical minerals projects; as well as (2) precious metals projects. The Company is exclusive to the mining jurisdictions of Canada and the U.S. Five of the Company’s mineral resource development projects are located near to the city of Yellowknife, 60^th parallel, Canada.

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ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
“Judson Culter”
Chief Executive Officer and Director

For further information, please contact:
Email: info@rovermetals.com
Phone: +1 (778) 754-2617

Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Information
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FAQ

What is the recent option agreement involving Rover Metals Corp. and Panarc Resources Ltd.?

Rover Metals Corp. has signed an option agreement to acquire a 90% interest in the Indian Mountain Lake VMS project from Panarc Resources Ltd.

What are the key resources at the Indian Mountain Lake VMS project?

The Indian Mountain Lake VMS project has a historical resource of 1.4 million tons grading 10% zinc and lead, and 3.5 ounces of silver per ton.

What financial commitments has Rover Metals made in the option agreement?

Rover Metals is committed to incurring $200,000 in exploration expenditures and making a $20,000 cash payment in the first year.

When did Rover Metals Corp. announce the option agreement?

Rover Metals Corp. announced the option agreement on September 14, 2022.

What is the significance of the historic resource data mentioned by Rover Metals?

The historic resource data indicates a potential for valuable mineral extraction but needs further verification through drilling.