VANCOUVER, BC, Aug. 11,
2022 /CNW/ - Artemis Gold Inc. – August 11, 2022 (TSXV: ARTG) ("Artemis" or
the "Company") is pleased to announce that a blessing
ceremony has been performed at the Blackwater project
("Blackwater" or the "Project") site, located on the
traditional territories of the Lhoosk'uz Dené Nation and the
Ulkatcho First Nation.
The cultural significance of the blessing ceremony is to clear
negative energy and welcome positive energy, preparing the
Blackwater site for the start of construction activities with a
start of early works expected to commence in September 2022. The ceremony gives thanks to the
land for the opportunities and gifts that it has provided.
Steven Dean, Chairman and CEO
commented, "Artemis recognizes that the Blackwater mine site is
located within the traditional territories of the Lhoosk'uz
Dené Nation and the Ulkatcho First Nation. The blessing
ceremony was performed by the Chiefs, Elders and the younger people
of the Lhoosk'uz Dené Nation and Ulkatcho First Nation. The
Artemis team was proud to participate in the blessing ceremony and
grateful to the Lhoosk'uz Dené Nation and Ulkatcho First
Nation for their partnership as we move forward with the
development of the Blackwater Project".
Chief Lynda Price of the Ulkatcho
First Nation stated, "We take this opportunity to acknowledge
our Creator and give thanks for all of the blessings that our
Creator has given to us. We also want to acknowledge and pray for
the protection and wellbeing of the fish and wildlife and all
things that depend on our land and natural resources. We also want
to recognize our ancestors, who were the caretakers of this land
before us. "
Chief Liliane Squinas of the
Lhoosk'uz Dené First Nation stated, "We are grateful to have
been able to collaborate with Ulkatcho and Artemis Gold in the
Blackwater land blessing ceremony. It is an important step in
recognizing not only the ancestors that came before us, but the
opportunities that this project represents to the future
generations."
On behalf of the Board of Directors,
ARTEMIS GOLD INC.
On behalf of the Board of Directors
"Steven Dean"
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
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Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Information
This news release contains certain "forward looking
statements" and certain "forward-looking information" as defined
under applicable Canadian and U.S. securities laws (together,
"forward-looking statements"). Forward-looking
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forward-looking terminology such as "may", "will", "expect",
"intend", "estimate", "anticipate", "believe", "continue", "plans",
"potential", "target" or similar terminology. Forward-looking
statements in this news release include, but are not limited to,
statements and information related to the plans of the Company
regarding the Project and other statements regarding future plans,
expectations, guidance, projections, objectives, estimates and
forecasts, as well as statements as to management's expectations
with respect to such matters.
Forward-looking statements and information are not historical
facts and are made as of the date of this news release. These
forward-looking statements involve numerous risks and uncertainties
and actual results may vary. Important factors that may cause
actual results to vary include without limitation, risks related
to the ability of the Company to accomplish its plans and
objectives with respect to the Project within the expected timing
or at all; the timing of the finalization of definitive documents
related to the PLF and the satisfaction of other conditions
precedent; the timing and receipt of certain approvals, changes in
commodity and power prices, changes in interest and currency
exchange rates, risks inherent in exploration estimates and
results, timing and success, inaccurate geological and
metallurgical assumptions (including with respect to the size,
grade and recoverability of mineral reserves and resources),
changes in development or mining plans due to changes in
logistical, technical or other factors, unanticipated operational
difficulties (including failure of plant, equipment or processes to
operate in accordance with specifications, cost escalation,
unavailability of materials, equipment and third party contractors,
delays in the receipt of government approvals, industrial
disturbances or other job action, and unanticipated events related
to health, safety and environmental matters), political risk,
social unrest, and changes in general economic conditions or
conditions in the financial markets. In making the forward-looking
statements in this news release, the Company has applied several
material assumptions, including without limitation, the assumptions
that: (1) market fundamentals will result in sustained mineral
demand and prices; (2) the receipt of any necessary approvals and
consents in connection with the development of any properties; (3)
the availability of financing on suitable terms for the
development, construction and continued operation of any mineral
properties; and (4) sustained commodity prices such that any
properties put into operation remain economically viable. The
actual results or performance by the Company could differ
materially from those expressed in, or implied by, any
forward-looking statements relating to those matters. Accordingly,
no assurances can be given that any of the events anticipated by
the forward-looking statements will transpire or occur, or if any
of them do so, what impact they will have on the results of
operations or financial condition of the Company. Except as
required by law, the Company is under no obligation, and expressly
disclaims any obligation, to update, alter or otherwise revise any
forward-looking statement, whether written or oral, that may be
made from time to time, whether as a result of new information,
future events or otherwise, except as may be required under
applicable securities laws.
SOURCE Artemis Gold Inc.