Northern Star Resources Limited (ASX:NST) entered into a binding asset sale agreement to acquire Tenements comprising the Millrose Project from Strickland Metals Limited (ASX:STK) for AUD 59.5 million on June 23, 2023. Under the terms, AUD 2 million cash deposit shall be paid on execution of the agreement, cash consideration of AUD 39 million shall be paid on completion along with issuance of 1.5 million shares subject to 12 months escrow. In the event that the transaction does not complete, the deposit will convert into a loan which will be repayable by Strickland to Northern Star within 30 days from the date of termination of the agreement. Completion is subject to limited conditions, which are consistent for a transaction of this nature. Strickland will use the proceeds to undertake large scale RC and diamond drill programs, aggressively upgrade its portfolio of gold prospects to mineral resource status, undertake a 1,500m diamond and 5,000m RC program, continue base metal exploration and assess new opportunities. The transaction is expected to complete no later than 30 business days. Longreach Capital is acting as Financial advisor and Hamilton Locke as legal advisor to Strickland.

Northern Star Resources Limited (ASX:NST) completed the acquisition of Tenements comprising the Millrose Project from Strickland Metals Limited (ASX:STK) on July 25, 2023. Under the transaction, Strickland received AUD 2 million cash deposit on execution of the agreement, cash consideration of AUD 39 million on completion and 1.5 million fully paid ordinary NST shares on completion of the transaction subject to 12 months escrow.