Vancouver, British Columbia (August 26th, 2016) - Auryn Resources Inc. (TSXV:AUG, OTCQX:GGTCF) ('Auryn') ispleased to announce that the plan of arrangement (the 'Arrangement'), pursuant to which Auryn will acquire all of the issued and outstanding common shares of Homestake Resource Corporation ('Homestake') was approved by Homestake shareholders at the special meeting of Homestake shareholders held on August 25, 2016. At the meeting, approximately 98.2% of the votes cast by Homestake shareholders were voted in favour of the Arrangement. A total of 27,149,419 Homestake common shares were voted at the meeting, representing approximately 39.1%% of the votes attached to all outstanding Homestake shares.
Shawn Wallace, President and CEO stated, 'We are very pleased with the strong support from the Homestake Shareholders in respect to this acquisition which allows us to own 100% of a significant high-grade gold discovery. The Homestake Ridge project gives us the opportunity to considerably expand upon an existing resource and exploit the numerous high-quality exploration targets that exist within the property. Homestake Ridge complements our portfolio as it is high-grade and located in a premier jurisdiction for gold exploration and mining.'
Full details of the Arrangement and certain other matters are set out in the management information circular of Homestake dated July 21, 2016 (the 'Information Circular'). A copy of the Information Circular and other meeting materials can be found under Homestake's profile on SEDAR at www.sedar.com.
Homestake is seeking a final order of the Supreme Court of British Columbia to approve the Arrangement at a hearing expected to be held on August 29th, 2016. In addition to the approval of the court, the Arrangement is subject to the satisfaction of other closing conditions customary in a transaction of this nature. It is currently expected that, subject to receipt of all approvals, the Arrangement will close on or about September 7, 2016.
About Auryn Resources
Auryn Resources is a junior mining exploration company focused on delivering shareholder value through project acquisition and development. The Company's management team is highly experienced with an impressive track record of success in the discovery, development, financing and monetizing of mining assets for shareholders.
About Homestake Resource Corporation
Homestake owns a 100 percent interest in the Homestake Ridge project, located in the Kitsault Mineral district in northwestern British Columbia, subject to various royalty interests held by vendors. The project is being advanced as a potential high-grade underground mining operation. To date, 268 holes, totalling 77,845 metres, have been completed on the property by Homestake and multiple exploration targets remain to be tested on the 3,617-hectare property. For more information on the Homestake Ridge project please refer to the Homestake's website at www.homestakeresourecorporation.com.
ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF AURYN RESOURCES INC.
Shawn Wallace
President & Director
Telephone: +1 (778) 729-0600
Website: www.aurynresources.com
Email: [email protected]