Transaction will reduce Monarch's cost of acquiring
McKenzie Break and Swanson properties by $800,000
MONTREAL, March 29, 2019 /CNW/ - MONARCH GOLD
CORPORATION ("Monarch" or the "Corporation") (TSX: MQR) (OTCMKTS: MRQRF) (FRANKFURT: MR7) is pleased to report that it
has sold a 0.5% Net Smelter Return (NSR) royalty on the Pandora property (the "Pandora royalty") to Agnico Eagle Mines Limited.
The Pandora royalty was part of the assets that Monarch acquired from Richmont Mines in October
2017. In return for the Pandora royalty, Monarch's payments for the McKenzie Break and Swanson properties will be reduced by $800,000, as follows:
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Dates
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Payment
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Original
Agreement
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Amended
Agreement
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Status
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December 21, 2017
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Payment in shares
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$600,000
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$600,000
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Paid
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December 21, 2018
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Cash payment
Payment in shares
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$400,000
$600,000
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$400,000
$600,000
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Paid
Paid
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December 21, 2019
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Cash payment
Payment in shares
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$400,000
$600,000
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$400,000
-
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|
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December 21, 2020
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Cash payment
Payment in shares
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$400,000
$600,000
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$400,000
$400,000
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|
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December 21, 2021
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Cash payment
Payment in shares
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$400,000
$600,000
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$400,000
$600,000
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|
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Total
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$4,600,000
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$3,800,000
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"This is a great deal for Monarch, allowing us to reap even more benefits from the Richmont transaction by monetizing a
non-core asset," said Jean-Marc Lacoste, President and Chief Executive Officer of Monarch. "The
McKenzie Break property has gained tremendously in value since we started drilling in 2018, as we have been able to expand the
deposit and confirm its high-grade potential. As mentioned in our March 20, 2019 press release, we are presently analyzing the results of the 2018
drilling on McKenzie Break and planning the follow-up program for 2019."
ABOUT MONARCH GOLD CORPORATION
Monarch Gold Corporation (TSX: MQR) is an emerging gold mining company focused on pursuing growth through its large portfolio
of high-quality projects in the Abitibi mining camp in Quebec, Canada. The Corporation currently
owns close to 300 km² of gold properties (see map), including the Wasamac deposit (measured and indicated resource of 2.6 million ounces of gold), the
Beaufor Mine, the Croinor Gold (see video), McKenzie Break and Swanson advanced projects and the Camflo and
Beacon mills, as well as other promising exploration projects. It also offers custom milling services out of its 1,600
tonne-per-day Camflo mill.
Forward-Looking Statements
The forward-looking statements in this press release involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors
that may cause Monarch's actual results, performance and achievements to be materially different from the results, performance or
achievements expressed or implied therein. Neither TSX nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the
policies of the TSX accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this press release.
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