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News
Vancouver, B.C. – February 21, 2018 - Highbank Resources Ltd. (TSX.V –"HBK"), (the "Company").
Highbank Resources Ltd., announces that further to our news release of December 15, 2017 the Company has arranged $370,000 in loans from five non-related parties to cover costs of the previously announced 750 tonne bulk aggregate production sample; Swamp Point North ("SPN") site security and maintenance expenses for November 2017 to April 2018; and administrative costs.
Approximately $200,000 was budgeted for the bulk sampling expenditures such as: barging of additional equipment required for site loading and unloading; barging of aggregate from the site to the Port of Prince Rupert; leasing of industrial waterfront in the Port of Prince Rupert; equipment rental; transportation and expenses relating to additional personnel; fuel and supplies; sample processing, and lab testing. Prior to the bulk sample barge and equipment arriving the Company had also arranged for a small barge load of fuel, propane, and gasoline to cover approximately six months site maintenance time.
As per previously arranged loans the terms are as follows. The loans bear interest at 1.5% per month. In consideration for the loans, the Company has also agreed to issue 1,480,000 bonus common shares, at a deemed price of $0.05 per share. The loan and issuance of bonus shares are subject to regulatory approval, and pursuant to the agreements will be subject to a four month +1 day hold period from the date of issuance.
ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF HIGHBANK RESOURCES LTD
"Gary Musil"
Gary Musil CFO/Director
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