VANCOUVER, BC–(Marketwired – May 13, 2016) – Strategic Metals Ltd. (TSX VENTURE: SMD) (“Strategic”) announces a $600,000 private placement, to consist of the sale of 1,000,000 flow-through common shares at a price of $0.60 per share. The proceeds from this private placement, which is subject to regulatory acceptance, will be used to finance a portion of Strategic’s 2016 exploration plans for certain of its precious metals projects in the Yukon Territory, as announced on May 10, 2016. Closing of the private placement is expected to occur on or about May 17, 2016.
About Strategic Metals Ltd.
Strategic is a project generator and the largest claim holder in Yukon, which the Fraser Institute recently rated as the best jurisdiction in Canada for mineral potential. Strategic’s portfolio of more than 100 projects is the result of 50 years of focussed exploration and research by a team with a track record of major discoveries. Current projects available for option, joint venture or sale include drill-confirmed prospects and drill-ready targets with high-grade surface showings, geochemical anomalies and geophysical features similar to those at nearby deposits.
Strategic has a current cash position of over $20 million and significant shareholdings in a number of active mineral exploration companies including 46.6% of Rockhaven Resources Ltd., 8.6% of ATAC Resources Ltd., 28.7% of Precipitate Gold Corp. and 19.99% of Silver Range Resources Ltd.
If you have any questions concerning Strategic or its properties, please contact Richard Drechsler.
ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD
“W. Douglas Eaton”
President and Chief Executive Officer
For further information concerning Strategic or its various exploration projects please visit our website at www.strategicmetalsltd.com.
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This news release may contain forward looking statements based on assumptions and judgments of management regarding future events or results that may prove to be inaccurate as a result of exploration and other risk factors beyond its control, and actual results may differ materially from the expected results.
Corporate Information
Strategic Metals Ltd.
W. Douglas Eaton
President and C.E.O.
Tel: (604) 688-2568
Investor Inquiries
Richard Drechsler
V.P. Communications
Tel: (604) 687-2522
NA Toll-Free: (888) 688-2522
rdrechsler@strategicmetalsltd.com
http://www.strategicmetalsltd.com