Solstice Gold Corp. has agreed to acquire the Leckie Gold Zone as part of a definitive agreement announced on August 22, 2026, expanding its Strathy Gold Project to approximately 57 square kilometers. The acquisition includes two patented claims totaling 24 hectares and 43 unpatented mining claims covering 9.4 km².
Under the terms of the deal, Solstice will pay C$600,000 in cash, issue 2.0 million common shares subject to a 12-month lock-up period following closing, and transfer 11 unpatented claims. The transaction is expected to close on September 14, 2026, pending approval from the TSX Venture Exchange and other customary conditions.
The Leckie Gold Zone features a 160-meter-deep shaft, underground development on five levels, and more than 23,000 meters of historical drilling. Historical drill intercepts include 4.85 grams per tonne gold over 17.10 meters, 7.24 g/t over 10.45 meters, and 9.10 g/t over 5.24 meters. Of 133 drillholes with available assays, 62% returned intercepts exceeding 3.0 g/t gold over a minimum core length of 1.5 meters.
The acquisition follows Solstice’s completion of its option agreement with Gravel Ridge Resources Ltd. and 1544230 Inc., securing 100% ownership of the Strathy Gold Project, subject to certain royalties. The Leckie Patents are encumbered by a 1% net smelter return royalty held by Stroud Resources Ltd., with a buyback option of C$500,000 per 0.5%.
As a closing condition, Solstice plans to complete a non-brokered private placement of 10.83 million common shares at C$0.06 per share, raising gross proceeds of C$650,000.
