Pacton Gold Inc (OTCMKTS:PACXF) (CVE:PAC) gained Friday after saying it has entered into a binding letter of intent to buy a 100% interest in the Tardarinna Gold Project in Western Australia’s Pilbara region.
The company said the acquisition of the prospective property, enhances Pacton’s exposure to high-grade, shear-hosted gold within the Pilbara. Exploration targeting is underway and will be followed by field-based exploration across the property, according to Pacton.
Shares of Pacton Gold rose 3.9%, to C$0.265 in Friday’s Canadian trading.
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Under the terms of the letter of intent, Pacton will acquire a 100% interest in Tardarinna through the issuance of 1.25 million common shares. The deal will be formalized by a definitive agreement and is subject to the acceptance of the TSX Venture Exchange, according to Pacton.
The company said as much as 328 grams of gold per tonne has been reported by historical surface samples. In addition, Pacton said shallow eluvial gold workings have been identified in the southeastern quadrant of the project.
Earlier this week, the company said it was increasing its foothold in the Red Lake district in Ontario by buying more claims from Frontline Gold Corp.
The stock slipped 0.88% to US$0.20 on the OTC Markets.
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