Vancouver, British Columbia — February 6, 2024 — Dryden Gold Corp. [TSXV: DRY] (“Dryden Gold” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce that it has engaged Matrix Agency Marketing Ltd. (“Matrix”), a Vancouver, British Columbia based full- service marketing and consulting services company focused on the junior metals and mining sector. Matrix will provide a full suite of marketing services to the Company.
Matrix will initially focus on the redesign of all digital and print communications including the Company’s website and corporate presentation materials. They will assist in planning and budgeting for investor relations activities for management. Matrix will also communicate directly with existing shareholders, analysts and prospective investors. They will also assist the Company in expanding its social media platforms.
Under the terms of the Matrix engagement agreement (the “Matrix Agreement”), the Company has agreed to pay Matrix $60,000 over the 12-month initial term of the Agreement. An initial pre-payment of $15,000 has been paid on signing, following which of $5,000 will be payable to Matrix monthly. No stock options or other securities of Dryden Gold Corp. are included in the compensation terms of the Matrix Agreement. However, Matrix may be awarded stock options at some time in the future at the full discretion of the Board of Directors of Dryden Gold Corp. Matrix and or its affiliates currently hold zero securities of Dryden Gold Corp. Matrix has also agreed to the Company’s insider trading policy and will observe the Company’s trading blackouts. Matrix is at arm’s length to Dryden Gold Corp. and has no other relationship with Dryden Gold Corp., except pursuant to the Matrix Agreement. The Matrix Agreement is subject to approval of the TSX Venture Exchange.
In addition, the Company has also retained the services of Laura Stein of New York for shareholder and investor communications. Laura has been providing communications services to the mining industry for over 30 years. Laura will communicate directly with existing shareholders, analysts and prospective investors primarily through email, social media and conference participation.
Under the terms of Laura Stein’s agreement (the “Stein Agreement”), Ms. Stein will receive 250,000 options under the Company’s Employee Stock Option Plan (“ESOP”). The options are priced at $.22 for a term of 5 years and will vest quarterly over 12 months. In addition, the Company will pay a portion of Ms. Stein’s expenses for travel, conference fees, office overhead and other third-party costs in connection with her activities related to Dryden Gold. Laura Stein and/or her affiliates currently hold zero securities of Dryden Gold Corp. Ms. Stein is at arm’s length to Dryden Gold Corp. and has no other relationship with Dryden Gold Corp., except pursuant to the Stein Agreement.
The Stein Agreement is subject to approval of the TSX Venture Exchange and the provisions of the Dryden Gold Stock Option Plan.
Trey Wasser, CEO and Director commented “As we grow Dryden Gold, the marketing function has become a key area we intend to focus on as it relates to communicating with existing shareholders and engaging with potential new investors. We are excited to work with Matrix and Ms. Stein.”
ABOUT DRYDEN GOLD CORP.
Dryden Gold Corp. is an exploration company focused on the discovery of high-grade gold mineralization listed on the TSX Venture Exchange (“DRY”). The Company has a strong management team and Board of Directors comprised of experienced individuals with a track record of building shareholder value through property acquisition and consolidation, exploration success, and mergers & acquisitions. Dryden Gold controls a 100% interest in a dominant strategic land position in the Dryden District of Northwestern Ontario. Dryden Gold’s property package includes historic gold mines but has seen limited modern exploration. The property hosts high-grade gold mineralization over 50km of potential strike length along the Manitou-Dinorwic deformation zone. The property has excellent infrastructure, enjoys First Nations support and proximity to an experienced mining workforce.
For more information go to our website www.drydengold.com.
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CONTACT INFORMATION
Trey Wasser CEO
email: twasser@drydengold.com
phone: 940-368-8337
Maura Kolb, M.Sc.. P. Geo., President
Email: mjkolb@drydengold.com
Phone: 807-632-2368
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