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Trigon Metals Reports Significant Increase in Indicated Resources at Kombat Mine, Namibia

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Mr. Jed Richardson reports:

  • Indicated Copper Resources Up 113%
  • Indicated Silver Resources Up 2253%

TORONTO, ON – August 3, 2021 / Trigon Metals Inc. (TSX-V:TM) (“Trigon” or the “Company”) announces an updated NI 43-101 Mineral Resource estimate at the Kombat Mine in Namibia (“Kombat” or the “Project”). Combined open pit and underground Indicated Mineral Resources estimates have risen to 12.2 million tonnes at 1.94% copper, 13.65 g/t silver and 0.70% lead, as compared to thestrictly open pit Indicated Mineral Resource estimate of 7.35 million tonnes at 0.91% copper, 0.58g/t silver and 0.88% lead announced (see press release dated October 29, 2020).

Jed Richardson, President and CEO of Trigon, said, “We have our permits, we have our team, and now we have our resource. Our indicated tonnage increased 66% from our previous Mineral Resource estimates. Our copper tonnage by 113% and silver has increased by 2,253%. We have successfully increased the quality of our resources by all measures, despite stricter cut-off grades by exhibiting the importance of the underground resource. We remain on track for first production and concentrate shipment by the end of the year.”

Combined Mineral Resource Estimate (Open Pit and Underground) as at August 3, 2021

Area Mineral Resource Estimate Classification Tonnes Cu Pb Ag
Mt % % g/t
Total Indicated 12.25 1.94 0.70 13.65
Inferred 1.91 2.19 1.79 6.13

Note:

  1. The open pit Mineral Resource is based on a CuEq cut-off of 0.65% for Kombat and 0.77% for Gross Otavi.
  2. The underground Mineral Resource is based on a cut-off grade of 1.5 % CuEq.
  3. The CuEq (copper equivalent) is based on copper and silver only (excludes lead).
  4. Commodity prices used for the cut-off grades: Cu = USD 9,100/t, and Ag = USD 27/oz.
  5. Historical mine voids have been depleted from the Mineral Resource.
  6. Mineral Resources are reported as total Mineral Resources and are not attributed.

Open Pit Mineral Resource Estimate [CuEq Cut-off 0.65% (Pb not incl.)] as at August 3, 2021

Area Mineral Resource Estimate Classification Tonnes Cu Pb Ag
Mt % % g/t
Kombat East Indicated 2.93 0.96 0.54 5.93
Kombat Central 2.38 1.05 0.21 6.57
Total Indicated 5.32 1.00 0.39 6.22
Otavi Inferred 0.64 0.93 2.50 0.85
Total Inferred 0.64 0.93 2.50 0.85

Note:

  1. The open pit Mineral Resource is based on resource open pit potential (to a depth of 160m around #3 shaft) with a CuEq cut-off of 0.65% for Kombat and 0.77% for Gross Otavi (within a resource pit and includes Pb not Ag).
  2. The CuEq (copper equivalent) is based on copper and silver only (excludes lead).
  3. Commodity prices used for the cut-off grades: Cu = USD 9,100/t, and Ag = USD 27/oz.
  4. Historical mine voids have been depleted from the Mineral Resource.
  5. Mineral Resources are reported as total Mineral Resources and are not attributed.

Underground Mineral Resource Estimate [CuEq Cut-off 1.50% (Pb not incl.)] as at August 3, 2021

Area Mineral Resource Estimate Classification Tonnes Cu Pb Ag
Mt % % g/t
Kombat East Indicated 0.10 1.69 1.55 11.50
Kombat Central 0.23 1.90 1.55 19.80
Kombat West 0.76 2.27 1.45 13.04
Asis West 5.53 2.79 0.87 20.78
Gap 0.32 2.25 0.18 11.58
Total Indicated 6.93 2.66 0.94 19.34
Kombat Central Inferred 0.01 2.02 2.74 0.01
Kombat West 0.13 5.01 10.53 0.06
Asis West 0.09 2.90 0.84 16.12
Gap 0.00 2.51 0.27 55.40
Asis Far West 1.04 2.55 0.36 9.11
Total Inferred 1.27 2.82 1.43 8.80

Note:

  1. The underground Mineral Resource is based on a cut-off grade of 1.5 % CuEq.
  2. The CuEq (copper equivalent) is based on copper and silver only (excludes lead).
  3. Commodity prices used for the cut-off grades: Cu = USD 9,100/t, and Ag = USD 27/oz.
  4. Historical mine voids have been depleted from the Mineral Resource.
  5. Mineral Resources are reported as total Mineral Resources and are not attributed.

The updated Mineral Resource estimate is the culmination of 18 months of work, first mapping historical drilling and historic mine production in three dimensions, and the re-logging and assaying of 50 years of stored drill core. Work was able to confirm historic assay results for copper, and assay silver for the first time, converting 86.5% of the global resource to Measured and Indicated confidence level of an NI 43-101 Mineral Resource estimate.

The Company used stricter criteria for calculating cut-off grades and removed the influence of lead when calculating the copper equivalent cut-off given the abundance of copper and silver mineralization, and the focus on profitable and sustainable production. The new criteria has the impact of increasing the copper grade in the open pit and limiting what qualifies as tonnes of estimated Mineral Resources. The result is a robust open pit and underground Mineral Resource estimate that is projected to deliver more than 20 years at planned production levels. Initially, lead will not be recovered when the open pit mining recommences as the preference is optimize the recovery of copper and silver, which are far more valuable throughout the mine-life.

The presentation of these Mineral Resource estimates marks the first comprehensive estimation of silver grades at Kombat, generating an in situ Indicated Mineral Resource estimate of 5.3 million ounces of silver, a by-product to the contained 482 million pounds of in situ copper. Metallurgical testing and anticipated mine dilution provide for an estimated copper recovery of 85% and a silver recovery of 88%.

The Mineral Resource Estimates were prepared and classified by Minxcon in accordance with the reporting guidelines as required by the Canadian Securities Administrators. The Qualified Person responsible for the declaration of the Mineral Resource Estimation is Mr. Uwe Engelman BSc (Zoo. & Bot.), BSc Hons (Geol.), Pr.Sci.Nat. Reg. No. 400058/08, MGSSA, who is a “qualified person” as such term is defined in NI 43- 101 and CIM definition standards.

A NI 43-101 technical report with respect to the updated Mineral Resource estimate at the Project will be filed under the Company’s profile on SEDAR within 45 days of this press release.

The Company does not currently have a feasibility study in respect of the underground portions of the Kombat Mine and production restart activities underground are based on internal management forecasts.

Qualified Person

Mr. Uwe Engelmann (BSc (Zoo. & Bot.), BSc Hons (Geol.), Pr.Sci.Nat. No. 400058/08, MGSSA) of Minxcon, is a “qualified person” as such term is defined in NI 43-101 and has reviewed and approved the technical information and data included in this press release. Mr. Engelmann is considered independent of Trigon.

About Kombat Mine

The Kombat Copper Project is the flagship project of Trigon Metals Inc., with the Company’s mining and prospecting licence areas covering an area of more than 7,500 ha in the Otavi Mountainlands in Namibia. The Kombat Project is comprised of three mining licences, which produced approximately 12.46 million tonnes of Copper between 1962 and 2008, at a grade of 2.62%. The other two mining licences are within close proximity to Kombat at Gross Otavi and Harasib, which are believed to be highly prospective for Lead and Zinc. In addition, the Company also holds an interest in two exclusive prospecting licences, which represent a potential strike extension of Kombat.

Trigon Metals Inc.

Trigon is a publicly traded Canadian exploration and development company with its core business focused on copper and silver holdings in mine-friendly African jurisdictions. Currently the company has operations in Namibia and Morocco. In Namibia, the Company holds an 80% interest in five mining licences in the Otavi Mountainlands, an area of Namibia widely recognized for its high-grade copper deposits, where the Company is focused on exploration and re-development of the previously producing Kombat mine. In Morocco, the Company is the holder of the Silver Hill project, a highly prospective copper and silver exploration project.

Cautionary Notes

This news release may contain forward-looking statements. These statements include statements regarding the Mineral Resource at Kombat and the potential mineralization of the Project; the Company’s strategies and the Company’s abilities to execute such strategies, the Company’s expectations for the Kombat Project and the Company’s future plans and objectives. These statements are based on current expectations and assumptions that are subject to risks and uncertainties. Actual results could differ materially because of factors discussed in the management discussion and analysis section of our interim and most recent annual financial statements or other reports and filings with the TSX Venture Exchange and applicable Canadian securities regulations. We do not assume any obligation to update any forward-looking statements, except as required by applicable laws.

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.

For further information, contact:

Jed Richardson
+1 647 276-6002
jed.richardson@trigonmetals.com
Website: www.trigonmetals.com

Trigon Metals Provides Progress Update on the Restart of its Kombat Mine

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*Plan On Schedule And On Budget*

TORONTO, ON, July 26, 2021 – Trigon Metals Inc. (TSXV:TM) (“Trigon” or the “Company”) is pleased to provide an update on the progress of the various projects related to the restart of its Kombat Mine in Namibia, where open pit mining is planned to recommence in late 2021.

The Company is targeting initial production of 4,000t of copper in concentrate for the 2022 calendar year, by accessing ore from the open pit. Planned production is expected to increase to 14,500t of copper in concentrate in 2024, when higher grade underground ore will be accessed and the proposed upgrades to crushing and milling equipment are incorporated.

Onsite Activities

In May 2021, the Company announced the procurement of long lead items for the restart of the Kombat Mine, including an order to Xinhai (Yantai) Mining Engineering Co., Ltd for the procurement of new flotation cells. The manufacture of all long lead items is now well underway and shipping from China is anticipated during August 2021. Other long lead plant items have been ordered locally from Namibian and South African suppliers, and delivery of various key equipment items is planned for September and October 2021.

At the Kombat Mine, the preparation of the processing plant for the arrival of the new equipment is progressing well, with local contractors stripping old components from the plant and upgrading existing useable components and structures. The previously operational mine has significant office, workshop and other infrastructure already in place, this has been refurbished by local contractors. The use of this existing infrastructure has resulted in material cost savings for the Company in terms of its establishment capital.

Progress is also well underway on the construction of the new tailings storage facility (“TSF”), with the selected area having been cleared and now ready for next phase.

The Company has also made payment in full for the installation of a 2.5 MVA power supply to the mine and work on this installation will commence in due course.

Commenting, Jed Richardson, President and CEO of Trigon, said, “We are extremely pleased with the progress we have made at Kombat over the past few months. It has been exciting to see the site come alive with activity after many years on care and maintenance, and we are on track with both our timelines and budget as we target production by the end of this year. At current copper prices, the mine will create significant shareholder value; additionally, we are very positive about the long-term copper price and if it does continue to strengthen, the Kombat Mine provides strong leverage for long term gains for shareholders.”

Approximately 80 contractors are currently on site working on the plant, offices and TSF establishment.

Trigon has appointed a senior management team at Kombat in addition to other key positions required at this stage of the restart process, such as a Health and Safety officer. Further appointments will be made by both the Company and the mining contractor over the next few months as the Company advances towards production.

NI 43-101 Mineral Resource Estimate Update and Mining

In early 2021, subsequent to the update of the Kombat mineral resource estimate in September 2020, Trigon undertook a resampling program on core retained from historic drilling of the Kombat area. Results of this program are currently being analyzed and modelled by the Company’s technical consultants, Minxcon (Pty) Ltd, and the updated NI 43-101 compliant mineral resource estimate will be published once available. An updated feasibility study including a life of mine plan for the open pit will be undertaken once the updated Mineral Resource has been completed.

Open pit mining will be outsourced to a local contractor, and the Company is in final stages of contract negotiations with the selected contractor. Contractor equipment mobilization and site establishment is scheduled to start in August 2021.

Concentrate Purchaser Financing

The Company is in advanced stage discussions with a metal trading group for both a financing facility and concentrate offtake once the Kombat Mine is in production. Final terms are subject to due diligence and internal approvals by the metal trader and will be announced in due course.

About Kombat Mine

The Kombat Project is the flagship project of Trigon Metals Inc., with the Company’s mining and prospecting licence areas covering an area of more than 7,500 ha in the Otavi Mountainlands in Namibia. The Kombat Project is comprised of three mining licences, which produced approximately 12.46 million tonnes of copper between 1962 and 2008, at a grade of 2.62%. The other two mining licences are within close proximity to Kombat at Gross Otavi and Harasib, which are believed to be highly prospective for lead and zinc. In addition, the Company also holds an interest in two exclusive prospecting licences, which represent a potential strike extension of Kombat.

Trigon Metals Inc.

Trigon is a publicly traded Canadian exploration and development company with its core business focused on copper and silver holdings in mine-friendly African jurisdictions. Currently the company has operations in Namibia and Morocco. In Namibia, the Company holds an 80% interest in five mining licences in the Otavi Mountainlands, an area of Namibia widely recognized for its high-grade copper deposits, where the Company is focused on exploration and re-development of the previously producing Kombat mine. In Morocco, the Company is the holder of the Silver Hill project, a highly prospective copper and silver exploration project.

Qualified Person

Mr. Uwe Engelmann(BSc (Zoo. & Bot.), BSc Hons (Geol.), Pr.Sci.Nat. No. 400058/08, MGSSA) of Minxcon, is a “qualified person” as such term is defined in NI 43-101 and has reviewed and approved the technical information and data included in this press release. As a director of Minxcon, Mr. Engelmann is considered independent.

Cautionary Notes

This news release may contain forward-looking statements. These statements include statements regarding the restart of the Kombat Mine, the Company’s strategies, and the Company’s abilities to execute such strategies, the Company’s ability to obtain adequate financing, the Company’s ability to build the requisite infrastructure at the Kombat Mine, the Company’s ability to obtain the requisite equipment, the Company’s expectations for the Kombat Project, and the Company’s future plans and objectives. These statements are based on current expectations and assumptions that are subject to risks and uncertainties. Actual results could differ materially because of factors discussed in the management discussion and analysis section of our interim and most recent annual financial statements or other reports and filings with the TSX Venture Exchange and applicable Canadian securities regulations. We do not assume any obligation to update any forward-looking statements, except as required by applicable laws.

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.

For further information, contact:
Jed Richardson
+1 647 276-6002
jed.richardson@trigonmetals.com
Website: www.trigonmetals.com

Trigon Metals Receives Environmental Clearance Certificate Required to Restart Copper Mining Operations at the Kombat Mine, Namibia

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TORONTO, ON – July 22, 2021 – Trigon Metals Inc. (TSXV:TM) (“Trigon” or the “Company”) announces the renewal of its Environmental Clearance Certificate (“ECC”) for mining activities on its Namibian Mining Licences including; Gross Otavi, Asis (including the Kombat Central, Kombat West and Kombat East deposits), Asis Far West (including the Asis West, Asis Far West and Asis Gap deposits) and Asis Ost (“the Kombat Mine”, “Kombat” or the “Project”). A new ECC was also granted for Trigon’s recently awarded, Exclusive Prospecting Licence 7525 (see press release dated February 10, 2020) from the Namibian Government (Ministry of Environment and Tourism).

The renewal of the ECC for open pit mining was a pre-requisite for the Company to commence copper mining operations at the Kombat Mine, marking a significant step toward production as open pit mining is planned to commence by the end of 2021. The ECCs are valid for a 3-year period.

Jed Richardson, President and CEO of Trigon, stated, “The renewal of the ECC for the Kombat Mine marks a key milestone as we prepare to commence copper production by the end of the year. We are pleased to have full support of the Namibian mining sector as we push forward to realizing the potential of Kombat for our shareholders and the country alike.”

About the Kombat Mine

The Kombat Mine is the flagship copper project of Trigon Metals Inc., with the Company’s mining and prospecting licences covering an area in excess of 7,500 ha in the Otavi Mountainlands in Namibia. The Project is comprised of three mining licences, which produced approximately 12.46 million tonnes of copper between 1962 and 2008, at a grade of 2.62%. The other two mining licences are within close proximity to Kombat at Gross Otavi and Harasib, which are believed to be highly prospective for lead and zinc. In addition, the Company also holds an interest in two exclusive prospecting licences which represent a potential strike extension of Kombat.

The Project is situated in the Otjozondjupa Region, Namibia on the southern tip of the renowned Namibian Copper Triangle, an area associated historically and currently with high grade copper mineralization.

The Project consists of a previous operational mine that was placed on care and maintenance in 2008 due to the economic downturn at the time. The mine consists of three vertical shafts as well as ramp systems, a processing plant, siding and paved roads that have all been maintained in excellent condition during the care and maintenance period. Target metals are copper, lead and silver which occur mainly in sulphide minerals.

Qualified Person

The technical information presented in this press release has been reviewed and approved for disclosure by Fanie Müller, P.Eng, VP Operations of Trigon, who is a Qualified Person as defined by NI 43-101.

Trigon Metals Inc.

Trigon is a publicly traded Canadian exploration and development company with its core business focused on copper and silver holdings in mine-friendly African jurisdictions. Currently the company has operations in Namibia and Morocco. In Namibia, the Company holds an 80% interest in five mining permits in the Otavi Mountainlands, an area of Namibia widely recognized for its high-grade copper deposits, where the Company is focused on exploration and re-development of the previously producing Kombat Mine. In Morocco, the Company is the holder of the Silver Hill project, a highly prospective copper and silver exploration project.

Cautionary Notes

This news release may contain forward-looking statements. These statements include statements regarding the ECCs, the recommencement of mining operations at the Kombat Mine, the Company’s ability to obtain adequate financing; the Company’s strategies, the Company’s abilities to execute such strategies, the Company’s expectations for Kombat Mine and the Silver Hill Project and the Company’s future plans and objectives. These statements are based on current expectations and assumptions that are subject to risks and uncertainties. Actual results could differ materially because of factors discussed in the management discussion and analysis section of our interim and most recent annual financial statements or other reports and filings with the TSX Venture Exchange and applicable Canadian securities regulations. We do not assume any obligation to update any forward-looking statements, except as required by applicable laws.

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.

For further information, contact:

Jed Richardson
+1 647 276-6002
jed.richardson@trigonmetals.com
Website: www.trigonmetals.com

Trigon Metals Receives Definitive Approval for Mining Licence to Restart Copper Production at the Kombat Mine, Namibia

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TORONTO, ON, June 16, 2021 – Trigon Metals Inc. (TSX-V:TM) (“Trigon” or the “Company”) announces the renewal of its mining licence for the Kombat Mine (“Kombat” or “the Project”), a copper project comprised of five permits in Namibia. The Company holds an 80% interest in the Project, located in the Otavi Mountainlands, an area of Namibia particularly known for its high-grade copper deposits.

The renewal of the licence, issued for a 10-year period, allows for the restart of the Kombat Mine, where open pit mining is planned to commence by the end of 2021.

Jed Richardson, President and CEO of Trigon, stated, “The renewal of our licence at Kombat marks a key milestone as we prepare to commence copper production by the end of the year. With licences in hand, it is full speed ahead to become a revenue generating company, capable of funding further exploration of our significant land holdings in both Namibia and Morocco.”

About the Kombat Mine

The Kombat Mine is the flagship copper project of Trigon Metals Inc., with the Company’s mining and prospecting licences covering an area in excess of 7,500 ha in the Otavi Mountainlands in Namibia. The Project is comprised of three mining licences, which produced approximately 12.46 million tonnes of copper between 1962 and 2008, at a grade of 2.62%. The other two mining licences are within close proximity to Kombat at Gross Otavi and Harasib, which are believed to be highly prospective for lead and zinc. In addition, the Company also holds an interest in two exclusive prospecting licences which represent a potential strike extension of Kombat.

Trigon Metals Inc.

Trigon is a publicly traded Canadian exploration and development company with its core business focused on copper and silver holdings in mine-friendly African jurisdictions. Currently the company has operations in Namibia and Morocco. In Namibia, the Company holds an 80% interest in five mining permits in the Otavi Mountainlands, an area of Namibia widely recognized for its high-grade copper deposits, where the Company is focused on exploration and re-development of the previously producing Kombat Mine. In Morocco, the Company is the holder of the Silver Hill project, a highly prospective copper and silver exploration project.

Cautionary Notes

This news release may contain forward-looking statements. These statements include statements regarding the extension of the mining licences, the recommencement of mining operations at the Kombat Mine, the Company’s ability to obtain adequate financing; the Company’s strategies, the Company’s abilities to execute such strategies, the Company’s expectations for Kombat Mine and the Silver Hill Project and the Company’s future plans and objectives. These statements are based on current expectations and assumptions that are subject to risks and uncertainties. Actual results could differ materially because of factors discussed in the management discussion and analysis section of our interim and most recent annual financial statements or other reports and filings with the TSX Venture Exchange and applicable Canadian securities regulations. We do not assume any obligation to update any forward-looking statements, except as required by applicable laws.

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.

For further information, contact:

Jed Richardson
+1 647 749 0001
jed.richardson@trigonmetals.com

Website: www.trigonmetals.com

Copper Production Planned for 2021 Year-End at Kombat Mine in Namibia

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TORONTO, ON – May 6, 2021 – Trigon Metals Inc. (TSXV:TM) (“Trigon” or the “Company”) announced today that procurement activities of long lead items are currently underway for the restart of Kombat Mine (the “Project”). The Company anticipates production to resume by the end of 2021.

Management anticipates initial production at Kombat will be 6,000t of copper in concentrate for calendar year 2022, with initial mining beginning late 2021 accessing ore from open pit sources. Planned production will increase to 16,500t of copper in concentrate in 2024, when higher grade underground ore begins to be recovered and as planned upgrades to crushing and milling are incorporated.

Commenting, Jed Richardson, President & CEO, “The order of long lead time items marks a point of no return in the restart process. Given the response from debt finance and the strength of the copper price, we are confidently moving forward with our production plans. We are targeting first concentrates to be shipped before year-end 2021 and positive cash flow in 2022.”

The Company has completed an order to Xinhai (Yantai) Mining Engineering Co., Ltd (“Xinhai”), for the procurement of new flotation cells to replace those in the original mill. The equipment utilizes high functioning, top quality technology. Going forward, the ongoing partnership between Trigon and Xinhai will centre on its role as an equipment supplier. Trigon will not pursue a financing arrangement with Xinhai or utilize any Chinese export credit facilities at this stage, and will instead aim to secure purchaser debt finance for the restart with the help of concentrate off takers.

According to the Company’s 2018 Feasibility Study for the Kombat open pit restart, the upfront capital cost for the Project, which includes the costs of refurbishment of the processing plant, installation of power infrastructure and mobilization of the mining contractor (including appropriate contingencies on all capital costs) is USD6.4 million. At present, approximately 40% of that figure has been spent, and the Company has realized some material cost savings. While much of the equipment from the old plant is in good working order, the Company has secured spares at low cost from other operations in Namibia.

Qualified Person

The technical information presented in this press release has been reviewed and approved for disclosure by Fanie Müller, P.Eng, VP Operations of Trigon, who is a Qualified Person as defined by NI 43-101.

Trigon Metals Inc.

Trigon is a publicly traded Canadian exploration and development company with its core business focused on copper and silver holdings in mine-friendly African jurisdictions. Currently the company has operations in Morocco and Namibia. The Company recently finalized the acquisition of the Silver Hill project, a highly prospective copper and silver exploration project in Morocco. Namibia is one of the world’s most prospective copper regions, where Trigon has substantial assets in place. The Company holds an 80% interest in five mining licences in the Otavi Mountainlands, an area of Namibia widely recognized for its high-grade copper deposits, where the Company is focused on exploration and re-development of the previously producing Kombat mine.

Cautionary Notes

This news release may contain forward-looking statements. These statements include statements regarding the restart of Kombat Mine, the timing of the restart of the Project, the expected costs of restarting the Project, the Company’s ability to finance the Project, future exploration programs, the potential mineral production and throughput of the Project; the Company’s strategies and the Company’s abilities to execute such strategies, the Company’s expectations for the Kombat Project, the Company’s future plans and objectives. These statements are based on current expectations and assumptions that are subject to risks and uncertainties. Actual results could differ materially because of factors discussed in the management discussion and analysis section of our interim and most recent annual financial statements or other reports and filings with the TSX Venture Exchange and applicable Canadian securities regulations. We do not assume any obligation to update any forward-looking statements, except as required by applicable laws.

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.

For further information, contact:
Jed Richardson
+1 647-276-6001
jedr@trigonmetals.com
Website: www.trigonmetals.com

Trigon Completes Land Acquisition of “Copper King Extension” Surrounding its Kombat Copper-Silver-Lead Mine in Namibia

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TORONTO, March 1, 2021 – Trigon Metals Inc. (TSX-V: TM) (“Trigon” or the “Company”) announced today that it has completed the transaction to expand its land holding in Namibia, through the acquisition (the “Acquisition”) of exclusive prospecting licence 3540 (“EPL 3540”, the “Copper King Extension” or the “Licence”). The Licence surrounds Trigon’s Kombat and Gross Otavi projects in the Otavi Mountainland, a region associated with high grade copper mineralization in addition to a substantial lead and silver content.

The Acquisition substantially increases the exploration potential surrounding the Company’s flagship Kombat copper-silver-lead mine and is part of the Company’s continued strategy to acquire and develop copper and silver properties in favourable African mining jurisdictions.

Jed Richardson, President & CEO of Trigon, commented, “This acquisition gives Trigon a huge 30 km of prospective on structure strike-length in the Otavi valley. Our resource work at Kombat in 2020, which transformed the project into a resource potentially capable of supporting a large operation with a long lived mine life, focused on just 4.2km. We are eager to incorporate our new insights and apply it to make Trigon one of the world’s leading new copper developers.”

Copper King Extension Overview

The Copper King Extension is so named in reference to an award-winning variety of the local Gazania flower which grows natively in the vicinity of the Licence. The Copper King Extension covers an area of 5,614 hectares in the Grootfontein District of the Otjozondjupa Region, between the towns of Otavi to the west and Grootfontein to the east. From a geological perspective, it is situated on the Kombat trend, a mineralized structure, which also hosts the Kombat project.  The area therefore represents a potential strike extension of the Kombat project, with various known mineral occurrences on the property.

Highlights of the Copper King Extension

EPL 3540 is held by Namibian company, Gazania Investments Nine (Pty) Ltd (“Gazania”), which was 80% owned by Sabre Resources Limited (“Sabre”), through Sabre’s wholly owned subsidiary, Starloop Holdings Pty Ltd (“Starloop”), and 20% owned by Coniston Pty Ltd (“Coniston”). The Licence was first granted on October 30, 2006 and has been renewed several times, with a current expiry date of May 7, 2021. Gazania has submitted a renewal application for the Licence.

Terms of the Acquisition

The Acquisition was implemented by way of the acquisition by Trigon, through its wholly owned subsidiary, PNT Financeco Corp., of 100% of the shares in Starloop from Sabre (the “Starloop Shares”) and 20% of the shares in Gazania from Coniston (the “Gazania Shares”).

As consideration for the Starloop Shares, Trigon paid C$200,000 on fulfilment of the conditions precedent to the sale and purchase agreement signed with Sabre (“Sabre Agreement”). A second tranche cash payment of C$100,000 is payable to Sabre on the renewal of the Licence by the Namibian Ministry of Mines and Energy, subject to such renewal being granted within three years of signature of the Sabre Agreement.

As consideration for the Gazania Shares, Trigon paid C$1,000 on fulfilment of the conditions precedent to the sale and purchase agreement signed with Coniston (“Coniston Agreement”).  A second tranche cash payment of C$100,000 is payable to Coniston on the renewal of the Licence by the Namibian Ministry of Mines and Energy, subject to such renewal being granted within three years of signature of the Coniston Agreement.

Trigon has also paid a facilitation fee of C$99,000 to Kalgoorlie Mine Management Pty Ltd for its assistance in facilitating and documenting the Acquisition.

The Acquisition is an arm’s length transaction.

Qualified Person

The technical information presented in this press release has been reviewed and approved for disclosure by Fanie Müller, P.Eng, VP Operations of Trigon, who is a Qualified Person as defined by NI 43-101.

 Trigon Metals Inc.

Trigon is a publicly traded Canadian exploration and development company with its core business focused on copper and silver holdings in mine-friendly African jurisdictions. Currently the company has operations in Namibia and Morocco. In Namibia, the Company holds an 80% interest in five mining licences in the Otavi Mountainlands, an area of Namibia widely recognized for its high-grade copper deposits, where the Company is focused on exploration and re-development of the previously producing Kombat mine. In Morocco, the Company is the holder of the Silver Hill project, a highly prospective copper and silver exploration project.

 

Cautionary Notes  

This news release may contain forward-looking statements. These statements include statements regarding EPL 3540 and the Sabre and Coniston Agreements, the prospectivity of EPL 3540, the planned exploration program for Kombat and EPL 3540, the Company’s strategies and the Company’s abilities to execute such strategies, the Company’s expectations for the Kombat project and EPL 3540, and the Company’s future plans and objectives. These statements are based on current expectations and assumptions that are subject to risks and uncertainties. Actual results could differ materially because of factors discussed in the management discussion and analysis section of our interim and most recent annual financial statements or other reports and filings with the TSX Venture Exchange and applicable Canadian securities regulations. We do not assume any obligation to update any forward-looking statements, except as required by applicable laws.

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.

For further information, contact:

Jed Richardson
+1 416 566 8134
jed.richardson@trigonmetals.com

Website: www.trigonmetals.com