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I-ON Digital acquires rights to 21 BLM gold mining claims via assignment from CEO's entity
I-ON Digital Corp.
- Assignment agreement with Tall Ship (owned by CEO) transfers Purchase Agreement rights for 21 BLM mining claims in southwestern US.
- Purchase price $25M; initial escrow deposit $500k; phased transfer of 11 claims at initial closing, 10 after fourth installment.
- In situ gold reserves estimated at 1-1.5M ounces; project also includes PGMs, rare earth elements.
- Company assumes all obligations under Purchase Agreement; no consideration paid to Tall Ship for assignment.
- Closing and digitization of claims targeted for Q3 2026; financing secured via cash, seller finance, IONau, and I-ON common stock.
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