Searchlight Resources and Refined Energy Enter into Option Agreements for the Basin and Milner Uranium Properties in Saskatchewan

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Searchlight Resources Inc. (TSXV: SCLT) (OTCQB: SCLTF) has entered into option agreements with Refined Energy Corp. for the Basin and Milner uranium properties in Saskatchewan's Athabasca Basin region. The agreements grant Refined Energy the right to acquire up to 100% interest in each property. For the Basin property, Refined must pay $75,000 cash, issue 175,000 shares, and commit to $200,000 in exploration work. For the Milner property, the terms are $45,000 cash, 100,000 shares, and $150,000 in exploration expenditures. Upon exercising either option, Searchlight will retain a 2% net smelter return royalty, of which 1% can be repurchased for CA$1,000,000. The agreements are subject to CSE acceptance, and issued securities will have a four-month hold period.

Positive

• Option agreements provide potential for cash inflow and share issuance to Searchlight
• Exploration expenditure commitments of $200,000 for Basin and $150,000 for Milner properties
• 2% net smelter return royalty retained by Searchlight on each property if options are exercised
• Potential for future royalty income stream

Negative

• Dilution of Searchlight's interest in the Basin and Milner properties if options are exercised
• Dependence on Refined Energy to meet option agreement terms and conduct exploration

• Option of Basin claims to Refined Energy for $75,000 cash, 175,000 shares and $200,000 work commitment.
• Option of Milner claim to Refined Energy for $45,000 cash, 100,000 shares and $150,000 work commitment.
• 2% NSR

Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - August 7, 2024) - Searchlight Resources Inc. (TSXV: SCLT) (OTCQB: SCLTF) ("Searchlight" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that the Company has entered into option agreements with Refined Energy Corp. ("Refined"), dated August 6, 2024, which grants Refined Energy the right to acquire up to 100% interest in each of the Basin and Milner prospective uranium properties located in the Athabasca Basin region, Northern Saskatchewan, Canada.

"We are pleased to partner with Refined to advance the Basin and Milner uranium properties, and look forward to a successful venture," stated Stephen Wallace, Searchlight's CEO. "Searchlight will continue to focus on the Company's other critical element projects, including the Duddridge Lake Uranium Deposit and the Kulyk Lake Uranium and high-grade Rare Earth Project."

To exercise the Options, Refined must make a series of cash payments and share issuances to Searchlight, and undertake certain exploration expenditures on the Properties as outlined below. If the Option with respect to either the Milner Property or the Basin Property is exercised, a 2% net smelter return royalty on such property will be granted to Searchlight, 1% of which may be repurchased by Refined for CA$1,000,000.

Basin Property Option Terms
Deadline	Cash Payment	Share Issuance	Exploration Expenditures
Within 30 Days of Execution of Option Agreement	$20,000	Nil	N/A
Within 10 Days of Execution of Option Agreement	Nil	175,000 Shares	N/A
On or before September 30, 2025	$55,000	Nil	N/A
Within 24 months of Execution of Option Agreement	Nil	Nil	CA$200,000

 

Milner Property Option Terms
Deadline	Cash Payment	Share Issuance	Exploration Expenditures
Within 30 Days of Execution of Option Agreement	$10,000	Nil	N/A
Within 10 Days of Execution of Option Agreement	Nil	100,000 Shares	N/A
On or before September 30, 2025	$35,000	Nil	N/A
Within 24 months of Execution of Option Agreement	Nil	Nil	CA$150,000

 

The Option Agreements and the transactions contemplated are subject to acceptance of the CSE. All the securities issuable will be subject to a four-month hold period from the date of issue.

Additional Option terms

• Refined will serve as Operator on both projects.
• The Shares issued will be subject to a twelve-month contractual resale restriction.

Qualified Person
Stephen Wallace, P.Geo., is Searchlight's Qualified Person within the meaning of National Instrument 43-101 and has reviewed and approved the technical information contained in this news release.

About Searchlight Resources - Where the Critical Elements Supply Chain Begins

Searchlight Resources Inc. (TSXV: SCLT) (OTCQB: SCLTF) is a Canadian mineral exploration and development company focused on Saskatchewan, Canada, which has been ranked as the top location for mining investment in Canada by the Fraser Institute. The Company's exploration model of Project Generation coupled with Targeted Exploration, focuses on uranium, rare earths, copper, nickel and gold throughout the province.

On behalf of the Board of Directors,
"Stephen Wallace"
Stephen Wallace, President, CEO and Director
SEARCHLIGHT RESOURCES INC.

For further information, visit the Company's website at www.searchlightresources.com or contact:
Searchlight Resources Inc.
Alf Stewart, VP Corporate Development
(604) 331-9326
info@searchlightresources.com

Forward-Looking Statements
Information set forth in this news release contains forward-looking statements that are based on assumptions as of the date of this news release. These statements reflect management's current estimates, beliefs, intentions and expectations. They are not guarantees of future performance. The Company cautions that all forward-looking statements are inherently uncertain, and that actual performance may be affected by a number of material factors, many of which are beyond the Company's control. Such factors include, among other things: risks and uncertainties relating to the Company's limited operating history and the need to comply with environmental and governmental regulations. Accordingly, actual and future events, conditions and results may differ materially from the estimates, beliefs, intentions and expectations expressed or implied in the forward-looking information. Except as required under applicable securities legislation, the Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise forward-looking information.
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FAQ

What are the terms of the Basin property option agreement for Searchlight Resources (SCLTF)?

For the Basin property, Refined Energy must pay Searchlight Resources $75,000 cash, issue 175,000 shares, and commit to $200,000 in exploration work to acquire 100% interest.

What royalty does Searchlight Resources (SCLTF) retain if the options are exercised?

Searchlight Resources will retain a 2% net smelter return royalty on each property if the options are exercised, with 1% repurchasable for CA$1,000,000.

When must Refined Energy complete the exploration expenditures for Searchlight's (SCLTF) properties?

Refined Energy must complete the exploration expenditures within 24 months of the execution of the option agreements for both the Basin and Milner properties.

What is the cash payment schedule for the Milner property option with Searchlight Resources (SCLTF)?

For the Milner property, Refined Energy must pay $10,000 within 30 days of execution and $35,000 on or before September 30, 2025, totaling $45,000 in cash payments.