VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwired - June 22, 2015) - Belmont Resources Inc. ("Belmont", the "Company") (TSX VENTURE:BEA) is pleased to announce it is arranging a non-brokered private placement to raise up to $500,000.
Belmont is an emerging resource company engaged in the acquisition, exploration and development of mineral properties in Canada.
In March 2015, the Company entered into a Letter of Intent to acquire 51% ownership in 32 mineral claims (1,696 ha) known as the "KM 140 Property", in the James Bay Region of Quebec. The Company is completing due diligence on these claims and hoping to secure financing prior to signing a final option agreement for this property.
In June 2012, the Company entered into a property option agreement to acquire four groups of mineral (51) claims, representing 2,254.27 hectares in the Berthiaume, Orvilliers and Joutel Townships, all located within the Abitibi Harricana-Turgeon volcanic greenstone of Northwestern, Quebec. This belt hosts several world-class deposits that have produced both gold and base metals.
The Company has a 100% interest in 3,040 ha. (23 contiguous mineral claims), known as the Lumby/Bufo property located approximately 35 km. northeast of the town of Atikokan. The property adjoins the "Hammond Reef" gold deposit, belonging to Osisko Mining Corp. (former Brett Resources Inc.), along strike to the north-northeast.
In 50/50 ownership with International Montoro Resources Inc., Belmont has acquired and is exploring joint venture opportunities for its two significant uranium properties (Crackingstone - 982 ha & Orbit Lake - 11,109 ha) in the Uranium City District in Northern Saskatchewan.
Further information can be found on the Company's website at www.BelmontResources.com and on www.Sedar.com.
ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Gary Musil, CFO/Director
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