TORONTO, ONTARIO–(Marketwired – Aug. 31, 2016) – Chieftain Metals Corp. (TSX VENTURE:CFB) and its wholly owned subsidiary, Chieftain Metals Inc., (collectively “Chieftain” or the “Corporation”), were served with an application by West Face Capital Inc., as agent for West Face Long Term Opportunities Global Master L.P., seeking the appointment of Grant Thornton Limited as receiver of all of the assets, undertakings and properties of Chieftain. The Corporation has been advised that a court date has been set for next Tuesday September 6th, 2016 in connection with this application.
Chieftain continues to pursue alternative financing; however, there is no assurance that the Corporation will be successful in securing such financing or if such financing discussions will be sufficiently advanced in the available time frame.
About Chieftain
Chieftain Metals Corp. is a public holding company, whose principal business is the acquisition, exploration and development of mineral properties. Chieftain’s business has focused on the development of the Tulsequah Chief deposit located in north-western British Columbia, Canada. Chieftain’s properties consist of 65 mineral claims and Crown-grants covering approximately 32,722 hectares including two previously producing mines.
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