Trillium Gold Closes Acquisition of Eastern Vision Properties for over 100km on trend with Dixie Deposit

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Trillium Gold Mines has successfully acquired the majority of Imagine Lithium’s Eastern Vision property holdings in Ontario’s Confederation Lake area. The acquisition, covering 13,958 hectares, enhances Trillium's control over a substantial portion of the Confederation Lake assemblage, strategically positioned near significant deposits. The deal involved issuing 2.8 million common shares and a cash payment of $175,000. Trillium will also assume Imagine's cash commitments under existing option agreements, with a total of $186,000 to be paid over two years as part of the terms.

Positive

• Acquisition expands land holdings by 13,958 hectares, enhancing strategic presence.
• Creates a contiguous land package over 100km, potentially increasing resource exploration opportunities.
• Secures control of properties located near major mining operations, increasing potential for future revenue.

Negative

• Assuming $186,000 in option payments over two years may increase financial obligations.

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, June 22, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Trillium Gold Mines Inc. (TSXV:TGM, OTCQX:TGLDF, FRA:0702) (“Trillium Gold” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce that it has closed the acquisition in respect of the majority of Imagine Lithium Inc.’s (“Imagine Lithium”) Eastern Vision property holdings in the Confederation Lake assemblage, within the Birch-Uchi greenstone belt in the Red Lake Mining District of Ontario. (See news releases of April 27, 2022, December 15, 2021 and July 19, 2021.) These property holdings include properties that Trillium has acquired directly and others for which Trillium has assumed option agreements as optionee.

The land package covers 13,958 hectares between the Fredart, Confederation North and Confederation South properties (see map below), giving Trillium Gold control over a significant portion of the Confederation Lake assemblage, creating a contiguous land package over greater than 100km of favourable structures on trend with Kinross Gold’s Dixie Deposit and Evolution Mining’s Red Lake Operation.

As part of the transaction, Trillium Gold issued 2,800,000 common shares in the capital of the Company together with a cash payment of $175,000 to Imagine Lithium. In addition, the Company has agreed to assume Imagine Lithium’s cash payment commitments under its existing option agreements, while Imagine Lithium retains its original share issuance obligations.

Concurrent with the closing, Trillium Gold paid $20,000 in cash to Pegasus Resources Inc. (“Pegasus”), together with 100,000 common shares in the capital of the Company, to earn into certain option agreements that Trillium has agreed to assume as optionee from Imagine Lithium. The cash consideration represented the remaining option payments under said option agreements, while the equity consideration purchased Pegasus’ carried interest in the relevant properties such that 100% of those properties are now held by Trillium Gold.

Pursuant to the remaining option agreements that it is assuming as optionee, Trillium Gold must pay a total of $186,000 in option payments over approximately two years in order to earn in to and exercise the options.

Also concurrent with the closing, Trillium Gold purchased a 2.0% NSR royalty on the Fredart property from prospector Perry English in consideration for the issuance of 60,000 common shares in the capital of the Company and $50,000 in cash.

The technical information presented in this news release has been reviewed and approved by William Paterson QP, P.Geo, Vice President of Exploration of Trillium Gold Mines, as defined by NI 43-101.

Map showing Trillium Gold’s current landholdings and the acquired Eastern Vision claims. is available at https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/fa7fc3a2-1da9-4a2c-b875-4e28fba20d51

For further information, please contact Donna Yoshimatsu, VP Corporate Development and Investor Relations at dyoshimatsu@trilliumgold.com, (416) 722-2456, or info@trilliumgold.com, 604-688-9588.

Visit our website at www.trilliumgold.com.

On behalf of the Board of Directors,
Trillium Gold Mines Inc.

Russell Starr
Interim Chairman, President, CEO

About Trillium Gold Mines Inc.

Trillium Gold Mines Inc. is a growth focused company engaged in the business of acquisition, exploration and development of mineral properties located in the Red Lake Mining District of Northern Ontario. As part of its regional-scale consolidation strategy, the Company has assembled the largest prospective land package in and around the Red Lake mining district in proximity to major mines and deposits, along the Confederation Lake and Birch-Uchi greenstone belts. Recently, the Company signed a definitive agreement for control over a significant portion of the Confederation Lake greenstone belt to more than 100 km in length. In addition, the Company has interests in highly prospective properties in Larder Lake, Ontario.

Neither 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 contains forward-looking information, which involves known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual events to differ materially from current expectations.

Forward-looking information is based on management’s reasonable assumptions, estimates, expectations, analyses and opinions, which are based on management’s experience and perception of trends, current conditions and expected developments, and other factors that management believes are relevant and reasonable in the circumstances, but which may prove to be incorrect. Such factors, among others, include: impacts arising from the global disruption caused by the Covid-19 coronavirus outbreak, business integration risks; fluctuations in general macroeconomic conditions; fluctuations in securities markets; fluctuations in spot and forward prices of gold or certain other commodities; 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, industrial accidents); inability to obtain adequate insurance to cover risks and hazards; the presence of laws and regulations that may impose restrictions on mining; employee relations; relationships with and claims by local communities and indigenous populations; availability of increasing costs associated with mining inputs and labour; 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.

Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this press release. The Company disclaims any intention or obligation, except to the extent required by law, to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

FAQ

What are the details of Trillium Gold's acquisition of Imagine Lithium's properties?

Trillium Gold acquired 13,958 hectares of Eastern Vision property holdings, involving 2.8 million common shares and $175,000 cash.

How will the acquisition impact Trillium Gold's future operations?

The acquisition significantly expands Trillium's land control in a key mining area, enhancing exploration potential and regional consolidation.

What is the strategic importance of the acquired properties?

The properties are located near major mining operations, which may lead to increased resource opportunities and revenue potential.

What financial commitments has Trillium Gold undertaken with this acquisition?

Trillium will assume $186,000 in option payment commitments and has issued 2.8 million common shares as part of the deal.