CANTEX TO COMPLETE FINANCING INVOLVING CRESCAT CAPITAL TO DRILL HIGH GRADE COPPER, MASSIVE SULPHIDE AND GOLD ON ITS NORTH RACKLA CLAIMS, YUKON
MWN-AI** Summary
Cantex Mine Development Corp. (TSXV: CD) has announced plans to raise up to C$3 million through a non-brokered private placement, aimed at financing further drilling activities at its North Rackla project in the Yukon. Both Crescat Capital and mining mogul Rob McEwen are increasing their investments in Cantex as part of this initiative, signifying strong confidence in the project's potential.
Last year, Cantex's initial drilling efforts returned impressive high-grade results, indicating substantial mineral potential along the deposit's strike. The North Rackla project stands out for its similarities to Australia’s renowned Broken Hill deposit, particularly in terms of high-grade mineralization and the presence of germanium, a critical metal that has shown elevated levels in the region.
Quinton Hennigh, Geologic and Technical Advisor at Crescat Capital, emphasized the unique characteristics of the North Rackla deposit, expressing eagerness for the upcoming drilling to follow up on new strike extensions discovered in the previous season. Kevin Smith, CEO of Crescat Capital, also highlighted the outstanding zinc and germanium grades encountered, suggesting that Cantex may be on the verge of uncovering a valuable high-grade ore body.
The offering will consist of charity flow-through units priced at C$0.21 and hard units at C$0.14, with warrants included for both types of units. Dr. Charles Fipke, the company's chairman, will personally subscribe for C$500,000 worth of units, reflecting his ongoing commitment to the project.
Cantex is focusing on its vast North Rackla property, where over 86,000 meters of drilling to date has delineated significant mineralization. The proceeds from the financing will fund further exploration and drilling, reinforcing Cantex's dedication to unlocking the project's full potential.
MWN-AI** Analysis
Cantex Mine Development Corp. (TSXV: CD; OTCQB: CTXDF) is poised for significant advancement with its recent announcement of a non-brokered private placement to raise up to C$3 million for drilling at its North Rackla project in the Yukon. With notable investors like Crescat Capital and Rob McEwen increasing their stakes in the company, market sentiment appears robust heading into a pivotal drilling season.
The North Rackla property, covering 20,000 hectares, has garnered attention for its high-grade massive sulphide mineralization, with over 86,000 meters of drilling revealing substantial silver-lead-zinc-germanium deposits. The potential for resource expansion, especially given the recent findings characterized by high-grade results, positions Cantex favorably within the mining landscape. The unique parallels drawn between North Rackla and the Broken Hill Deposit suggest that continued exploration could lead to lucrative discoveries.
Investors should note the structure of the financing—comprised of charity flow-through units (CFT units) priced at $0.21 and hard units at $0.14 per share. This strategic approach not only diversifies the company's funding sources but also incentivizes both new and existing investors with the attached warrants, potentially elevating shareholder value.
The continued backing from Crescat Capital and industry stalwarts like Chuck Fipke signals confidence in Cantex's capacity to unlock further value from North Rackla. The focus on critical minerals like germanium positions Cantex well amidst rising demand for such resources globally.
In conclusion, Cantex's operational and financial strategies suggest a favorable outlook. Investors seeking exposure to high-potential mining ventures may find Cantex an appealing opportunity, particularly as drilling commences and further results are anticipated from their exploratory efforts. Careful monitoring of market developments and drill results will be crucial for informed investment decisions.
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KELOWNA, BC , July 11, 2025 /CNW/ - Cantex Mine Development Corp. (TSXV: CD) (OTCQB: CTXDF) (the "Company") is pleased to announce that it will undertake a non-brokered private placement to raise gross proceeds of up to C$3,000,000 (the "Offering") for drilling commencing this summer on its 100% owned North Rackla project.
Cantex is pleased to announce that both Crescat Capital and Rob McEwen (founder of Goldcorp and McEwen Mining) are increasing their investment in Cantex through this placement.
"Last year's drilling, though limited in scope, yielded some remarkable high-grade results. It also demonstrated the deposit displays continued potential for growth along strike. Though most people think of deposits like MacMillan Pass when they think of the Yukon , Cantex's North Rackla deposit is something unique. It is a deposit that more closely resembles the famous Broken Hill Deposit of Australia , a deposit characterized by high grades as well as a substantial endowment of the exotic metal germanium, a metal highly elevated at North Rackla. We are keen to see Cantex follow up with drilling the newly discovered strike extension found late last season." - Quinton Hennigh , Geologic and Technical Advisor, Crescat Capital.
"We are happy to support Cantex with more capital for drilling this season. The zinc grades encountered at its vast North Rackla property last season were outstanding, same with the germanium, a sought-after critical metal. We think the Company is onto a potentially expansive high-grade ore body with much value still to be unlocked. We are furthermore pleased to be investing alongside its Chairman and largest shareholder, Chuck Fipke , a legend in the mining industry." - Kevin Smith , CFA, Founder and CEO, Crescat Capital.
The Offering
The Offering will be comprised of a combination of charity flow through units ("CFT units") and hard units ("Units") for total gross proceeds of up to C$3,000,000 . The CFT units will be priced at $0.21 per unit, with each CFT unit comprised of one flow through share and one non-flow through warrant. Units will be priced at $0.14 per unit, with each Unit comprised of one common share and one non-flow through warrant. Each whole warrant issued in connection with either a CFT unit or a Unit entitles the holder to acquire a non-flow through share at a price of $0.21 for a term of three years.
0974052 B .C. Ltd. ("BC Ltd"), a company over which Dr. Charles Fipke , the Chairman and a control person of the Company exercises control and direction over, will be subscribing for 3,571,429 Units for a total subscription price of C$500,000 . BC Ltd will acquire the Units for investment purposes. The Offering and the acceptance of the subscription by BC Ltd was approved by unanimous resolution of the board of directors of the Company with Dr. Fipke declaring his interest in the resolution and abstaining from voting. There was no formal valuation of the Company done in connection with the Offering, nor has there been such a formal valuation in the past 24 months. The Company will rely upon the exemptions contained in Section 5.5(b) and 5.7(b), of Multilateral Instrument 61-101 ("MI 61-101") to avoid the formal valuation and shareholder approval requirements of MI 61-101. For the purposes of Section 5.5(b), the Company does not have any securities listed on any of the stock exchanges set out in Section 5.5(b) and for the purposes of Section 5.7(b) the exemption will be available as the consideration paid for the Units subscribed for by Dr. Fipke will be less than $2,500,000 .
The Company may pay finder's fees in connection with the Offering in accordance with the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange. Proceeds from the Offering will be used to fund qualified critical mineral exploration expenditures on the Company's North Rackla project in the Yukon. The Offering remains subject to the acceptance of the TSX Venture Exchange.
About Cantex
Cantex is focused on its 100% owned 20,000 hectare North Rackla Project located 150 kilometers northeast of the town of Mayo in the Yukon Territory, Canada where high-grade massive sulphide mineralization has been discovered. Over 86,000 meters of drilling has defined high grade silver-lead-zinc-germanium mineralization over 2.65 kilometers of strike length and at least 700 meters depth. The mineralization remains open along strike and to depth. The Company is led by Dr. Charles Fipke , C.M., the founder of Ekati, Canada's first diamond mine.
The technical information and results reported here have been approved by Mr. Chad Ulansky P.Geol ., a Qualified Person under National Instrument 43-101, who is responsible for the technical content of this release. Mr Ulansky is the Company's President and CEO.
Signed,
Chad Ulansky
Chad Ulansky
President and CEO
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 Cantex Mine Development Corp.
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What specific geological features make the North Rackla project distinct from other Yukon deposits, and how does Cantex Mine Development Corp. CD:CC plan to leverage these characteristics in their upcoming drilling?
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What are the anticipated timelines and key milestones for the drilling program at the North Rackla project, and how will the proceeds from the $3,000,000 Offering be allocated to ensure the success of this initiative for Cantex Mine Development Corp. CD:CC?
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