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VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Oct. 26, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- TriMetals Mining Inc. (TSX: TMI) (the
“Company” or “TMI”) is pleased to announce the closing on October 25, 2018 of the first tranche
of a non-brokered private placement (the “Private Placement”), raising gross proceeds of $450,000 from the sale of
6,428,571 units (the “Units”) priced at $0.07 per Unit.
Each Unit consists of one common share of the Company and one-half of one common share purchase warrant of the Company (each
whole common share purchase warrant, a “Warrant”). Each Warrant is exercisable by the holder to acquire one
additional common share of the Company at a price of $0.11 for a period of 24 months.
The net proceeds from the Private Placement will be used for working capital and general corporate purposes. The Company
is working with other interested shareholders, and finding a positive reception to potentially expand both the size of the
financing and close a second tranche.
Eric Edwards, President and CEO of the Company, and Robert van Doorn, Chairman of the Company, both made investments in the
Private Placement. Messrs. Edwards and van Doorn, each being a "related party" of the Company (as such term is defined under
Multilateral Instrument 61-101 - Protection of Minority Security Holders in Special Transactions ("MI 61-101")), each
subscribed for 500,000 Units. Such subscriptions each constituted a “related party transaction” under MI 61-101. The
Company relied upon exemptions from the valuation and minority shareholder approval requirements of MI 61-101 available pursuant to
sections 5.5(a) and 5.7(1)(a) of MI 61-101, as the fair market value of the subscriptions from Messrs. Edwards and van Doorn are
less than 25% of the Company’s market capitalization.
Mr. Edwards commented, “We are pleased with the support that we have received from our existing shareholders and directors as
the Company makes progress to sharpen its focus on gold exploration in the Western United States, reduce holding costs, and
streamline administration.”
The Units offered have not been, and will not be, registered under the United States Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the
“U.S Securities Act”), or any U.S. state securities laws, and may not be offered or sold in the United States or to, or for the
account or benefit of, United States persons absent registration or any applicable exemption from the registration requirements of
the U.S. Securities Act and applicable U.S. state securities laws. This press release does not constitute an offer to sell or the
solicitation of an offer to buy Units in the United States, nor in any other jurisdiction.
All dollars referred to in this press release, including the Convertible Notes, are in Canadian dollars.
Notes Conversion
On October 19, 2018, the holders of two secured convertible notes (the “Convertible Notes”) in the aggregate principal amount of
$2,296,000 converted 100% of the outstanding balance of the Convertible Notes, plus accrued interest, into an aggregate of
33,398,487 common shares of TMI at an amended conversion price of $0.07 per common share, and the Convertible Notes, and the
security interests provided to secure payment of the Convertible Notes, were thereby extinguished.
Mr. Edwards commented, “The Company is now long-term debt free. In addition to being relieved of the debt service costs,
the Company is released from any security pledges or associated demands.”
Bolivian Arbitration Update
The Permanent Court of Arbitration (the “PCA”), on behalf of the Arbitral Tribunal, advised the Parties to the arbitration of
the passing of Professor Francisco Orrego Vicuña, co-arbitrator appointed by SAS Ltd. in this arbitration, and informed the Parties
as follows:
1. As previously indicated to the Parties on July 12, 2018, the Award was finished and only the review of its translation
remained.
2. The Award was discussed and drafted by the Tribunal in Spanish, one of the languages of the proceedings. Professor Orrego
Vicuña approved and signed the Award in Spanish.
3. The English version of the Award was finalized but was not able to be approved or signed by Professor Orrego Vicuña due to
his unfortunate passing.
4. The Tribunal informs the Parties that it will advise them on November 2, 2018 of the exact date on which the Award will be
issued.
5. The Tribunal will issue the Spanish version of the Award over the signature of all three arbitrators. The English version of
the Award will be issued over the signatures of arbitrators Eduardo Zuleta and Osvaldo Guglielmino, in accordance with the
provisions of the UNICTRAL Rules applicable in circumstances such as those arising from the passing of Professor Orrego Vicuña.
Mr. Edwards commented, “We extend our deepest sympathies to the family of Professor Orrego Vicuña. We look forward to receiving
the final award in this matter and to this important next step toward a satisfactory conclusion of this arbitration.”
About TriMetals Mining Inc.
TriMetals Mining Inc. is a growth focused mineral exploration company creating value through the exploration and development of
the near-surface, oxide, heap-leachable Gold Springs gold project in mining friendly Utah and Nevada, USA. The Company
combines a track record of discovery and advancement of large projects, mining and exploration in supportive, low political risk
jurisdictions, in conjunction with key operational and process expertise, and a focus on community relations and sustainable
development. Management has extensive experience in the global exploration and mining industry.
The Company is actively seeking strategic alternatives to advance exploration on its Escalones copper-gold, skarn-porphyry
deposit in Chile.
The Company’s common shares and Class B shares are listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbols “TMI” and “TMI.B” and
the common shares and Class B * shares also trade on the OTCQX market under the symbol “TMIAF” and “TMIBF”. Additional
information related to TriMetals Mining Inc. is available at www.TriMetalsmining.com and on SEDAR at www.sedar.com.
* Note that the Class B shares have no interest in the properties or assets of the Company other than a collective entitlement
to 85% of the net cash, if any, (after deducting all costs, taxes and expenses and the third-party funder’s portion thereof)
received by TMI from award or settlement in relation to the Company’s subsidiary South American Silver Limited’s arbitration
proceeding against Bolivia for the expropriation of the Malku Khota project in 2012 (the “Bolivia Arbitration”).
Forward-Looking Statements
Certain statements contained herein constitute “forward-looking information” under applicable Canadian securities laws
(“forward-looking statements”). Forward-looking statements look into the future and provide an opinion as to the effect of certain
events and trends on the business. Forward-looking statements may include words such as “continue”, “target”, “indicates”,
“strengthening”, “process”, “will” and similar expressions. The statements regarding the existence of prospective gold
mineralization in Central Jumbo and the belief that resource mineralization through North Jumbo to South Jumbo may be connected and
also extended to the north and south, as well as interpretations of exploration results, including the strength
of mineralization, are also forward-looking statements. These forward- looking statements are based on current expectations and
entail various risks and uncertainties. Actual results may materially differ from expectations if known and unknown risks or
uncertainties affect our business or if our estimates or assumptions prove inaccurate. Factors that could cause results or events
to differ materially from current expectations expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements, include, but are not limited
to, risks of the mineral exploration industry which may affect the advancement of the Gold Springs project, including possible
variations in mineral resources, grade, recovery rates, metal prices, capital and operating costs, and the application of taxes;
availability of sufficient financing to fund planned or further required work in a timely manner and on acceptable terms;
availability of equipment and qualified personnel, failure of equipment or processes to operate as anticipated, changes in project
parameters, including water requirements for operations, as plans continue to be refined; regulatory, environmental and other risks
of the mining industry more fully described in the Company’s Annual Information Form and continuous disclosure documents, which are
available on SEDAR at www.sedar.com. The assumptions made in developing the forward-looking statements include: the accuracy
of current resource estimates and the interpretation of drill, metallurgical testing and other exploration results; the continuing
support for mining by local governments in Nevada and Utah; the availability of equipment and qualified personnel to advance the
Gold Springs project; execution of the Company’s existing plans and further exploration and development programs for Gold Springs,
which may change due to changes in the views of the Company or if new information arises which makes it prudent to change such
plans or programs.
Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on the forward-looking statements contained in this press release. Except
as required by law, TMI assumes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new
information, future events or any other reason. Unless otherwise indicated, forward-looking statements in this press release
describe the Company’s expectations as of the date hereof.
TMI Contact:
Eric Edwards
President & CEO
303.584.0606
eedwards@trimetalsmining.com