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Imperial to Surrender Giant Copper Property to the Province of British Columbia

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Wednesday, January 19, 2022

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Jan. 19, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Imperial Metals Corporation (the Imperial) (TSX:III) reports that an agreement has been reached with the Province of British Columbia (Province) for the surrender of Imperials Giant Copper mineral claims located 37km east of Hope, BC, Canada.

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  • VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Jan. 19, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Imperial Metals Corporation (the Imperial) (TSX:III) reports that an agreement has been reached with the Province of British Columbia (Province) for the surrender of Imperials Giant Copper mineral claims located 37km east of Hope, BC, Canada.
  • The decision to now surrender all remaining claims recognizes the challenges of obtaining mineral exploration and development permits in this area.
  • The consideration payable to Imperial for the surrender, covering all prior investment in the Giant Copper claim area, is C$24 million.
  • Imperial also holds a portfolio of 23 greenfield exploration properties in British Columbia.