Chieftain Metals Announces Receipt of Repayment Demand and Notice of Intention to Enforce Security
16.08.2016 | Marketwired
TORONTO, Aug 16, 2016 - On August 15, 2016, Chieftain Metals Corp. (TSX VENTURE:CFB) and its wholly owned subsidiary, Chieftain Metals Inc., (collectively "Chieftain" or the "Corporation"), received from West Face Capital Inc. ("West Face") acting as an agent of West Face Long Term Opportunities Global Master L.P. a repayment demand in the amount of C$26,544,454.94 plus a forbearance fee of C$150,000, plus any costs and expenses. The Corporation also received a notice of intention to enforce the security under the July 4, 2014 loan agreement, subsequently amended on March 31, 2015 and May 10, 2016 pursuant to section 244(1) of the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act (Canada) (the "Notice of Intention to Enforce").Chieftain continues to pursue alternative financing; however, there is no assurance that the Corporation will be successful in securing such financing or if such financing discussions will be sufficiently advanced in the next 10 days when the notice period set out in the Notice of Intention to Enforce expires, at which time West Face may seek to take steps to enforce its security.
About Chieftain
Chieftain Metals Corp. is a public holding company, whose principal business is the acquisition, exploration and development of mineral properties. Chieftain's business has focused on the development of the Tulsequah Chief deposit located in north-western British Columbia, Canada. Chieftain's properties consist of 65 mineral claims and Crown-grants covering approximately 32,722 hectares including two previously producing mines.
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Contact
Chieftain Metals Corp.
Victor Wyprysky, President & CEO
(416) 479-5410
vw@chieftainmetals.com
Chieftain Metals Corp.
Pompeyo Gallardo, CFO
(416)-479-5410
pg@chieftainmetals.com
