Wolfden Upsizes Financing to $4M

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Wolfden Resources Corporation has upsized its private placement financing from 10 million units to 12.6 million at C$0.32 per unit, raising gross proceeds of $4.03 million. The funds will support exploration at the Pickett Mountain polymetallic deposit in Maine and the recently optioned Big Silver Project. The offering is subject to TSX Venture Exchange approval and is expected to close by March 31, 2021. New long-term investors are backing the company's drilling efforts in Maine and Manitoba, with assay results to follow.

Positive

• Upsized financing from 10 million to 12.6 million units, raising $4.03 million.
• Funds will enhance exploration at high-grade deposits, particularly the Pickett Mountain Project.
• New significant long-term investors attracted to the company.

Negative

• Financing may indicate a need for additional capital, suggesting potential financial strain.

Drill Programs underway in Maine and Manitoba

THUNDER BAY, ON / ACCESSWIRE / March 23, 2021 / Wolfden Resources Corporation (TSXV:WLF.V)(OTC PINK:WLFFF) ("Wolfden" or the "Company") is pleased announce that it has upsized its previously arranged (March 15, 2021) and oversubscribed non-brokered private placement financing from 10,000,000 units to 12,600,000 at a price of C$0.32 per unit for gross proceeds of $4.03 million (the "Offering"). Each unit is comprised one common share of the Company ("Common Shares") and one half of a share purchase warrant. Each whole share purchase warrant can be converted in one common share of the Company at a price of $0.45 for two years.

"We are very pleased to have attracted several new and significant long-term investors that share our vision to increase our exploration drilling efforts on four separate projects that include strategic metals and silver rich polymetallic deposits," said Ron Little, President and CEO of the Company. "In addition, we are also pleased to announce that we have recommenced a drill program at Pickett Mt. in Maine and that the drill program in Manitoba continues on our Nickel-Copper-Cobalt Rice Island Project. Assay results for both programs will be released as they become available."

The majority of the proceeds from the Offering will be used to continue exploration at the Company's 100%-owned Pickett Mountain high-grade polymetallic deposit in Maine. Certain of the funds may also be used for the exploration of its recently optioned Big Silver Project in Maine.

The Offering is expected to close by March 31, 2021, is subject to TSX Venture Exchange approval and no compensation is expected to be paid in respect of the Offering. The securities to be issued pursuant to the Offering will be subject to a four-month hold period under applicable Canadian securities laws.

About Wolfden
Wolfden is an exploration and development company focused high-margin deposits in good jurisdictions. Its wholly owned Pickett Mountain Project is one of the highest-grade polymetallic projects in North America (Zn, Pb, Cu, Ag, Au). This relatively advanced project is well-located near excellent infrastructure that will support straight forward development as detailed in a Preliminary Economic Assessment date September 14, 2020.

For further information, please contact Ron Little, President & CEO, at (807) 624-1136 or Rahim Lakha, Corporate Development, at (416) 414-9954.

Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Information
This press release contains forward-looking information (within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities legislation) that involves various risks and uncertainties regarding future events. Such forward-looking information includes statements based on current expectations involving a number of risks and uncertainties and such forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance of the Company, and include, without limitation, statements relating to the completion of the Offering, the use of proceeds of the Offering, metal price assumptions, cash flow forecasts, projected capital and operating costs, metal or mineral recoveries, mine life and production rates, and other assumptions used in Preliminary Economic Assessment dated September 14, 2020, information about future activities at the Pickett Mountain Project that include plans to complete additional drilling and pre-permitting (rezoning petition), the results of the Preliminary Economic Assessment dated September 14, 2020, the potential upside of the Pickett Mt. Project, and the timing and commencement of future drill programs in Maine, Manitoba and New Brunswick. There are numerous risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results and the Company's plans and objectives to differ materially from those expressed in the forward-looking information in this news release, including without limitation, the following risks and uncertainties: (i) risks inherent in the mining industry; (ii) regulatory and environmental risks; (iii) results of exploration activities and development of mineral properties; (iv) risks relating to the estimation of mineral resources; (v) stock market volatility and capital market fluctuations; and (vi) general market and industry conditions. Actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such information. This forward-looking information is based on estimates and opinions of management on the date hereof and is expressly qualified by this notice. Risks and uncertainties about the Company's business are more fully discussed in the Company's disclosure materials filed with the securities regulatory authorities in Canada at www.sedar.com. The Company assumes no obligation to update any forward-looking information or to update the reasons why actual results could differ from such information unless required by applicable law.

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.

SOURCE: Wolfden Resources Corporation

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FAQ

What is the latest financing update for Wolfden Resources (WLFFF)?

Wolfden Resources has upsized its private placement financing to 12.6 million units at C$0.32 per unit, raising gross proceeds of $4.03 million.

How will the proceeds from the financing be used by Wolfden Resources (WLFFF)?

The proceeds will primarily support exploration at the Pickett Mountain polymetallic deposit in Maine and the Big Silver Project.

When is the expected closing date for the private placement by Wolfden Resources (WLFFF)?

The private placement is expected to close by March 31, 2021.

What projects are being supported by the new financing of Wolfden Resources (WLFFF)?

The financing will support exploration drilling at the Pickett Mountain and the Rice Island Nickel-Copper-Cobalt Project.