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The Guardian
21 hours ago
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- The Guardian
Expedition to ‘real home of the pirates of the Caribbean' hopes to unearth ships and treasure
The Pirates of the Caribbean is a $4.5bn swashbuckling film franchise and Blackbeard and Calico Jack Rackham are among marauding buccaneers who have captured imaginations over the centuries. But almost nothing is known about the life and times of actual pirates. Now a leading British marine archaeologist is co-directing an expedition that has been allowed for the first time to search for pirate ships off Nassau on the island of New Providence, a notorious pirate hideout 300 years ago. No one has until now explored the seabed for their ships and treasure, let alone everyday belongings that could be as valuable to historical research as a stash of emeralds, Dr Sean Kingsley said. 'The potential is enormous,' he added. 'We are expecting to find some really cool stuff because this is the real home of the pirates of the Caribbean. 'Pirates didn't keep journals listing their lawlessness. What happened in Nassau stayed in Nassau. If we want to discover the truth, we're going to have to dive for it.' The Bahamas was a major crossroads for trade and more than 500 ships have been wrecked off New Providence since the 1680s, according to historical sources. But there may be dozens more, with pirate ships among them. In 1718, when Woodes Rogers sailed to Nassau to become its governor, he noted 40 seized ships on the shore that had been 'either burnt or sunk' to destroy evidence and 'about 700 pirates'. In 1696, the privateer Henry Avery sailed to Nassau in his ship, the Fancy, laden with loot. He used some of the treasure to bribe the governor of the Bahamas, establishing Nassau as a base for fellow pirates. Top of the most-wanted hitlist of shipwrecks is the Fancy, a 46-gun flagship. Kingsley said: 'Avery of Plymouth lit the fuse and threw the grenade that started the golden age of piracy after looting a Mughal treasure ship of $108m off India. He then sailed to Nassau in 1696 to lie low, party and for the crew to break up with their cut of the booty. Avery scuttled the Fancy in Nassau. It's the crown jewels of pirate ships. If we were to find anything associated with it, it would be spectacular. Its plunder was the greatest and most successful pirate heist on the high seas.' The New Providence Pirates Expedition – which is dedicated to science, education, entertainment and tourism in the Bahamas – is drawing on historical and archaeological evidence to conduct the first underwater survey, which begins in September. The project has secured the first-ever agreement with the Antiquities, Monuments and Museums Corporation of the Bahamas, a partner collaborator. Kingsley has explored more than 350 shipwrecks in the last 30 years and is the founding editor of Wreckwatch, the world's only magazine dedicated to the sunken past. The affiliated Wreckwatch TV is collaborating with the New Providence Pirates Expedition to bring 'the history, ruined landscape and sea dogs of the golden age of piracy between 1696 and 1730 back to life' through a documentary film, The Mystery of the Pirate King's Treasure. The film's co-director, Chris Atkins, said: 'The Bahamas, with its azure waters and crystal-clear underwater visibility, is a film-maker's dream. For the first time in history, viewers are going to see with their own eyes the places where Blackbeard and gang terrorised the Americas. Somewhere out there are the wine bottles they partied with, the tobacco pipes they smoked, the pieces of eight carelessly lost and so much more. This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to get up close and personal with the real pirates of the Caribbean.' Asked how they will identify pirate shipwrecks, Kingsley said: 'Generally, if you find a Dutch, English or French shipwreck, it has a very specific type of material culture on it. If it's Spanish, it will have olive jars, a good marker. If it's British, it may have Bristol or London tobacco pipes, for instance. On a pirate wreck, you will find French, English and Dutch ceramics and a mix of coins, anything from Arabian to British, and weapons such as stinkpots, explosive weapons used by pirates.' Dr Michael Pateman, the expedition's co-director and the ambassador for history, culture and museology in the Bahamas, said: 'This is the first project to reconstruct the port and landscape where Blackbeard, Calico Jack Rackham, Anne Bonny and the rest of the notorious Flying Gang were based. Anything could still be down there.'
Yahoo
27-05-2025
- Business
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Gold Hunter Reaches Agreement to Expand Land Package at Great Northern Project with Strategic Acquisitions
Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - May 27, 2025) - Gold Hunter Resources Inc. (CSE: HUNT) (OTCQB: HNTRF) (FSE: 6RH) ("Gold Hunter" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that it has entered into two mineral property purchase agreements to acquire key mineral licenses that will expand and consolidate its flagship Great Northern Gold Project in Newfoundland (the "Transaction"). Figure 1. Map showing Gold Hunter's consolidated Great Northern Project in Newfoundland, upon completion of the Transaction. The mineral licenses to be acquired upon closing of the Transaction are highlighted in yellow, which will increase the total project area by 3,177 hectares (13.78%) to 26,237 hectares. The additions will enhance structural continuity along the Doucers Valley Fault Zone and bridge gaps near the historic Browning Mine and Thor Deposit. To view an enhanced version of this graphic, please visit: These new acquisition targets represent some of the final key pieces Gold Hunter has long targeted to strengthen the structural and geological continuity of its district-scale land package. The additions will enable the Company to further consolidate the property into two cohesive claim blocks that follow the Doucers Valley Fault Zone, a dominant regional structure associated with gold mineralization, as demonstrated at Gold Hunter's Thor Deposit resource estimate and mineralization observed across the property, such as the Rattling Brook mineralization. Strategic Highlights: The target mineral licenses are adjacent to the historic Browning Mine in the southern project area and close a key property gap on the northern side. The acquisitions will bridge gaps between previously held claim blocks, enhancing geological continuity and exploration potential. Expanded footprint will add 3,177.43 hectares, better positioning the Company for systematic targeting, geophysical surveys, and future drilling (increasing the total project size by 13.78% to 26,237 hectares). The expanded ground will include multiple mineral occurrences, that carry gold results such as the Wizard showing, which has, through work of previous land holders, results containing 20 g/t Au from till, rock, and trench samples - underscoring the high prospectivity of the project area1. "We've had our eye on these pieces for a long time," said Sean Kingsley, President & CEO of Gold Hunter. "They complete the puzzle, allowing us to stitch together a more structured and scalable exploration plan across two strategic blocks. The timing is ideal, as these additions will be immediately integrated into our upcoming full-property geophysics airborne survey upon completion of the transaction." The Company advises that, notwithstanding the proximity of location, discoveries of minerals on or at the Browning Mine and Thor Deposit, and any promising results thereof, are not necessarily indicative of the mineralization of, or located on the expanded Great Northern Gold Project, or the Company's ability to commercially exploit the Great Northern Gold Project, or to locate any commercially exploitable deposits therefrom. The Company cautions investors on relying on this information as the Company has not confirmed the accuracy or reliability of the information. The Transaction On May 23, 2025, the Company entered into a mineral purchase agreement (the "Great Northern-Southern Agreement") with Angie Stockley ("Stockley"), Stephen Stockley Agriculture and Fabrication Inc. ("SSAF"), Unity Resources Inc. ("Unity"), Alexander Duffitt and Margaret Duffitt ("Duffitt"), Jeanette Martin ("Martin"), Almar Consultants ("Almar") and Robert John Snook ("Snook" and, together with Stockley, SSAF, Unity, Duffitt, Martin and Almar, the "GNS Vendors"), pursuant to which the Company has agreed to purchase a 100% interest (the "GNS Interest") in and to 127 mineral claim blocks (within 13 mineral licenses) located in Newfoundland and Labrador from the GNS Vendors. In consideration for the GNS Interest, the Company agreed to pay an aggregate of $25,000 to the GNS Vendors upon signing the Great Northern-Southern Agreement, issue an aggregate of 1,400,000 escrowed common shares in the capital of the Company (each, a "Share") to the GNS Vendors on the closing date of the Transaction (the "Closing Date") at a deemed price of $0.08 per Share, and grant an aggregate 2% net smelter royalty (the "GNS NSR") over the GNS Interest at closing, with an option to buyback 1% of the GNS NSR for $1,000,000. In addition, also on May 23, 2025, the Company entered into a mineral property purchase agreement (the "North Central Agreement") with Chad Kennedy ("Kennedy"), United Gold Inc. ("United"), SSAF and Kluane Capital FZCO ("Kluane" and, together with Kennedy, United and SSAF, the "NC Vendors"), pursuant to which the Company has agreed to purchase a 100% interest (the "NC Interest") in and to 39 mineral claim blocks (within 3 mineral licenses) located in Newfoundland and Labrador from the NC Vendors. In consideration for the NC Interest, the Company has agreed to pay $6,000 to United and $6,000 to SSAF upon signing the North Central Agreement, issue 250,000 escrowed common shares to United, 250,000 escrowed common shares to SSAF and 500,000 escrowed common shares to Kluane on the Closing Date, all at a deemed price of $0.08 per Share, and grant an aggregate 2% net smelter royalty (the "NC NSR") over the NC Interest on the Closing Date, with an option to buyback 1% of the NC NSR for $1,000,000. The Shares issued pursuant to the Great Northern-Southern Agreement and the North Central Agreement will be subject to a voluntary escrow arrangement whereby one-third of the Shares held by each of the GNS Vendors and NC Vendors will be released from escrow every six months following the Closing Date. Closing of the Transaction (the "Closing") remains subject to, without limitation, receiving all necessary consents and approvals, including the approval of the Canadian Securities Exchange ("CSE"), as well as the satisfaction of customary closing conditions. Gold Hunter expects to complete the Transaction in the coming weeks. Newfoundland Labrador Department of Industry, Energy and Technology Mineral Occurrence Data System. Qualified Persons and Technical Disclosure This news release, along with all scientific and technical information, has been reviewed and approved by Rory Kutluoglu, a "Qualified Person" as defined under NI 43-101 - Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects and is the consulting technical lead for Gold Hunter. About Gold Hunter Resources Hunter Resources Inc. is a Canadian mineral exploration company focused on acquiring and advancing high-potential precious and base metal projects. The Company leverages data-driven approach to exploration, combining modern techniques with historical datasets to identify and develop district-scale opportunities. Following the successful divestiture of its first consolidated district to FireFly Metals Ltd., Gold Hunter has assembled the Great Northern Project, covering 40 kilometres of strike length across 23,060 hectares. Positioned along the Doucers Valley Fault Structure in one of Newfoundland's most prospective gold belts, the Company is advancing toward a maiden drill program targeting high-priority anomalies. Gold Hunter is committed to responsible exploration, meaningful stakeholder engagement, and delivering long term value to shareholders. On Behalf of the Board of Directors,GOLD HUNTER RESOURCES INC. Sean A. KingsleyPresident, CEO, and Director For more information, please contact: Email: info@ +1 604-440-8474 Investor Relations, Corporate Communications & Media, please contact:Colton Welgan at +1 250-816-5523 or colton@ Website: Neither the CSE nor its Regulation Services Provider (as defined in the policies of the CSE) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release. Forward-Looking Statements: This news release contains "forward-looking information" and "forward-looking statements" (collectively, "forward-looking statements") within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities laws. These statements relate to future events or the Company's future performance and reflect current expectations or beliefs regarding future events, including but not limited to statements regarding the timing for receiving all required consents and approvals for the Closing, the ability of the Company, the GNS Vendors, and the NC Vendors to close the Transaction, the potential of the Great Northern Project, exploration plans, geophysical survey integration, and future drilling targets. Forward-looking statements are inherently subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and assumptions that may cause actual results, performance, or achievements to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. These risks and uncertainties include but are not limited to: the ability of the Company to receive all required consents and approvals for the Closing, market conditions, volatility in commodity prices, exploration and development risks, availability of financing, regulatory or political developments, and changes in project parameters as plans continue to be refined. Ongoing labour shortages, inflationary pressures, high interest rates, the global financial climate and ongoing international conflicts are some additional factors that are affecting current economic conditions and increasing economic uncertainty, which may impact the Company's operating performance, financial position, and future prospects. Collectively, the potential impacts of this economic environment pose risks that are currently indescribable and immeasurable. No assurance can be given that any of the events anticipated by the forward-looking statements will occur or, if they do occur, what benefits the Company will obtain from them. Although Gold Hunter believes the expectations expressed in such forward-looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions, such statements are not guarantees of future performance and actual results may differ materially. The Company does not undertake any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise, except as required by applicable law. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. To view the source version of this press release, please visit
Yahoo
21-04-2025
- Business
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Gold Hunter Resources Inc. (HUNT) to Be Featured on Radius Research's Pitch, Deep Dive and Q&A Webinar
Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - April 21, 2025) - Gold Hunter Resources Inc. (CSE: HUNT) (OTCQB: HNTRF) (FSE: 6RH) ("Gold Hunter" or the "Company" or "HUNT 2.0"), is pleased to invite investors and other interested parties to attend an upcoming interview with Market Radius Research. Martin Gagel of Market Radius Research and CEO Sean Kingsley will discuss Gold Hunter's flagship Great Northern Project in Newfoundland and the company's upcoming exploration plan. The webinar will be a live, interactive online event where attendees are invited to ask the Company questions in real-time following the interview. An archived webcast will be made available for those who cannot join the event live on the day of the Radius Research Pitch, Deep Dive, and Q&A with Gold Hunter Resources Inc. (CSE: HUNT) (OTCQB: HNTRF) (FSE: 6RH) Presentation Date & Time: Wednesday, April 23rd @ 2 PM ET / 11 AM PT Webcast Registration Link: Market Radius Research gives individual investors access to in-depth CEO interviews with deep-dive institutional level discussion and Q&A. Market Radius is hosted by Martin Gagel, former top-ranked technology analyst. By registering for this webinar, you agree to receive email communications from Market Radius Capital, Inc. and from the presenting company (with unsubscribe). Your email will not be further shared. Martin Gagel and Market Radius Capital, Inc. are not registered or licensed to provide investment advice and may own shares in mentioned companies and may be compensated for these services. Content is for information purposes only and is not advice or recommendations and may include incomplete or incorrect information. Investing entails a high degree of risk. This is a production of Market Radius Capital, Inc. About Gold Hunter Resources Inc.: Gold Hunter Resources Inc. is a Canadian mineral exploration company focused on acquiring and advancing high-potential precious and base metal projects. The Company employs data-driven exploration strategies to unlock value in Newfoundland's emerging mining districts. Following the successful divestiture of its first consolidated district to FireFly Metals, Gold Hunter assembled the Great Northern Project, expanding its strike length by 64% to 40 kilometers. Positioned in one of Newfoundland's most prospective gold regions, the Company is committed to responsible exploration and maximizing shareholder value. For further information, please contact: Email: info@ Phone: +1 604-440-8474 Investor Relations, Corporate Communications & Media, please contact: Colton Welgan at +1 250-816-5523 or colton@ Website: Forward-Looking Information: This news release contains forward-looking statements and forward-looking information (collectively, "forward-looking statements") within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities laws. These statements relate to future events or the Company's future performance and reflect management's current expectations and beliefs based on information currently available. Forward-Looking statements are often, but not always, identified by the use of words such as "expects," "anticipates," "believes," "plans," "intends," "potential," "estimates," "could," "may," and similar expressions, or statements that events, conditions, or results "will," "may," or "could" occur or be achieved. Forward-Looking statements in this release may include, but are not limited to, statements regarding the Company's exploration plans at the Great Northern Project, its ability to unlock value through data-driven and systematic exploration, the expansion and advancement of known mineralized zones, the completion and results of the planned VTEM airborne survey, the impact and reach of newly launched marketing and investor relations campaigns, and expectations regarding market awareness, investor engagement, and shareholder value creation. These statements also include any references to comparable projects, peer company activity, and potential strategic transactions in Newfoundland's mining sector. Such forward-looking statements are inherently subject to significant business, economic, operational, and competitive uncertainties and contingencies. They involve known and unknown risks, assumptions, and uncertainties that may cause actual results or performance to differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements. These include, but are not limited to, risks related to fluctuations in gold and other commodity prices; the speculative nature of mineral exploration and development; uncertainties related to interpretation of historical exploration results and resource estimates; operational and technical risks; changes in general economic, financial, market, and political conditions; delays in regulatory approvals and permitting; challenges associated with financing activities; and risks related to the performance of third-party contractors, consultants, and service providers, including those retained for investor relations and marketing initiatives. The Company has engaged multiple third-party marketing and investor relations firms, and while these initiatives are intended to increase awareness and engagement, there can be no assurance they will lead to increased market visibility, trading liquidity, or appreciation in the Company's share price. Additionally, any references to mergers, acquisitions, or corporate activity involving peer companies are based on publicly available information and are not indicative of future outcomes or intentions by Gold Hunter. Forward-Looking statements are made as of the date of this news release and, unless required by applicable law, the Company undertakes no obligation to revise or update them to reflect new information, future events, or otherwise. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements and are encouraged to consult the Company's public filings available under its profile at for further information. 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Yahoo
11-03-2025
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- Yahoo
Gold Hunter Closes +40% Oversubscribed Non-Brokered Private Placement
Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - March 11, 2025) - Gold Hunter Resources Inc. (CSE: HUNT) (OTC Pink: HNTRF) ("Gold Hunter", "HUNT" or the "Company") is pleased to announce the successful closing of its previously announced non-brokered private placement, raising total gross proceeds of $1,706,199.92, more than 40% oversubscribed from the originally planned $1.2 million financing. The Company initially announced on February 5th, 2025, its intention to raise $1.2 million through the issuance of non-flow-through units. Due to strong investor demand, the financing closed significantly oversubscribed, resulting in the issuance of 28,436,665 Units at a price of $0.06 per Unit, generating total gross proceeds of $1,706,199.92. Each Unit consists of one common share (a "Share") and one-half of one transferable common share purchase warrant. (each whole warrant, a "Warrant"). Each Warrant entitles the holder to acquire one additional Share at an exercise price of $0.12 for a period of 24 months from the date of issuance. All securities issued will be subject to a statutory hold period expiring four months and a day from the date of distribution. "The team at Gold Hunter would like to thank all of our continued shareholders, and welcome our new investors to the Company," commented Sean Kingsley, President & CEO of Gold Hunter. "We are excited of what the Great Northern Project can be and look forward to working for each and every shareholder to realize the potential." Insider Participation: Eric Sprott, subscribed for 3,333,333 Units through 2176423 Ontario Ltd., a corporation beneficially owned by him. This investment has increased Mr. Sprott's holdings of common shares to 7.26% on a partially diluted basis and to 9.88% on a fully diluted basis. Mr. Sprott is an insider of the Company and, as such, his participation in the private placement is a related-party transaction under Multilateral Instrument 61-101 - Protection of Minority Security Holders in Special Transactions. The Company is relying on exemptions from the minority shareholder approval and formal valuation requirements applicable to related-party transactions under sections 5.5(a) and 5.7(1)(a), respectively, of MI 61-101, as neither the fair market value of the shares to be purchased on behalf of Mr. Sprott nor the consideration to be paid by him exceeds 25% of the Company's market capitalization. Directors of the Company subscribed for an aggregate of 600,000 Units. Participation by an insider constitutes a related party transaction as defined under Multilateral Instrument 61-101 - Protection of Minority Security Holders in Special Transactions ("MI 61-101"). In relation to the financing, the Company has also paid finder's fees of $25,695.00 and issued 428,250 non-transferable finder's warrants to arm's-length parties, each entitling the holder to acquire one Share at a price of $0.06 per Share for a period of 24 months from today. The Company intends to allocate the funds raised towards general operational expenses and ongoing business activities. About Gold Hunter Resources Gold Hunter Resources is a mineral exploration company committed to the evaluation and development of mineral-rich regions in Newfoundland and Labrador, as well as Ontario, Canada. Our operations are concentrated in areas known for their abundant mineral resources. We're dedicated to unveiling the full potential of our project sites in a manner that prioritizes responsibility and sustainability. On Behalf of the Board of Directors,GOLD HUNTER RESOURCES INC. "Sean A. Kingsley"President, CEO, and Director Direct Contact Information:Email: info@ +1 604-440-8474 Investor Relations, Corporate Communications & Media, please contact:Colton Welgan at +1 250-816-5523 or email colton@ The Canadian Securities Exchange and its Regulation Services Provider do not take responsibility for the accuracy of the content of this news release. Forward-Looking Statement DisclaimerThis press release contains "forward-looking statements" concerning the Company's activities, exploration, drilling, and mineralization projects. These statements reflect the current views and assumptions of the Company's management and involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors that may cause actual results to differ substantially from any future results implied by these forward-looking statements. The Company is under no obligation to update or revise these forward-looking statements if management's beliefs, estimates, or opinions change. Potential risks include operational hazards, geological uncertainties, assay interpretation, securing necessary permits, and financial contingencies. For a comprehensive discussion of these risk factors, please refer to the Company's publicly available documents at To view the source version of this press release, please visit Sign in to access your portfolio
