Wellgreen Platinum Signs MOU for the Supply of Liquefied Natural
Gas With Northern Lights Energy and With General Electric for LNG
Power Generation and Electrical Equipment
VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwired - Jun 4, 2014) -
Wellgreen Platinum Ltd. (TSX-VENTURE:WG)(OTCQX:WGPLF) is pleased to
announce that we have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)
agreement with Northern Lights Energy, LLC. (Northern Lights
Energy) for the potential supply of liquefied natural gas (LNG)
from Alaska to the Wellgreen PGM-Nickel-Copper project in Canada's
Yukon Territory. The Company has also signed an MOU agreement with
General Electric Canada (GE) for the potential supply by GE of LNG
power generation equipment and services, which the Company expects
would include GE's comprehensive electrical infrastructure
technology for the mine processing equipment, transmission
technology and control & automation equipment.
Together, these MOUs establish the framework for LNG supply and
power generation to meet Wellgreen Platinum's goal of delivering
cost effective and environmentally responsible energy for the
Wellgreen project, where construction activities are anticipated to
start as early as 2016.
MOU with Northern Lights Energy and the Interior Energy
Project
In April 2013, the State of Alaska Legislature approved the
Interior Energy Project to provide financing for the development of
a natural gas liquefaction plant to be located on the North Slope
of Alaska as part of a larger initiative to bring affordable, clean
burning natural gas from Prudhoe Bay to the interior of Alaska.
In January 2014, the AIDEA Board selected Colorado-based
strategic consulting, engineering and construction firm MWH Global
as its private sector partner for the Interior Energy Project and
Northern Lights Energy was established as a special purpose vehicle
to serve as the project company.
The purpose of the MOU with Northern Lights Energy is to
establish a framework for delivery of LNG to the Wellgreen project
consistent with the goals of the Interior Energy Project that
requires that LNG from the project be supplied to certain,
specified customers in Alaska on a priority and preferred basis. It
is anticipated that the project, after it meets these preferred
customers' needs, will have additional supplies of LNG that
Wellgreen may purchase under the terms of the MOU. The parties will
also work together to determine if there are opportunities to make
Alaskan LNG available to provide clean and competitively priced
power to communities in the Yukon along the Alaska Highway, such as
the Kluane and White River First Nations.
"The MOU between Northern Lights Energy is beneficial not just
for Wellgreen, but for Alaska," said Rick Adcock, Managing Director
of Northern Lights Energy. "We look forward to working with the
Wellgreen team as we move forward with our commitment to the
Interior Energy Project."
Wellgreen Platinum's President & CEO, Greg Johnson, states,
"We are very pleased with this agreement with Northern Lights
Energy which fits Wellgreen Platinum's timelines and objectives of
utilizing a cost effective and environmentally responsible source
of energy for the Wellgreen project. We believe this supply of LNG
may potentially bring additional benefits from the Interior Energy
Project to both Alaskans and to Yukon communities along the Alaska
Highway, which currently rely on more expensive and less
environmentally friendly diesel for power generation. This
agreement also demonstrates the opportunities for other
infrastructure-related cross-border working relationships that can
benefit communities in the Yukon and Alaska."
MOU with General Electric Canada for LNG Power Generation and
Electrical Equipment
Wellgreen Platinum has also entered into an MOU with General
Electric Canada. Under the terms of the agreement, GE would provide
products and services for the Wellgreen project, including a
complete power generation and transmission network for the project.
GE is one of the largest companies in the world and a leading power
and automation technology authority.
GE's products include a full suite of integrated power and
automation components, including GE Jenbaucher natural gas
generators, main substations, all applicable motors, drives, motor
control centres and controls throughout the mine surface plants and
underground. The two parties will also work together in the
consideration of the design of control systems, substations and
field bus connected devices, utilizing GE's technology.
"We look forward to partnering with Wellgreen Platinum to
advance the Wellgreen project toward production," said David
Willick - GE Mining Regional Commercial Director. GE has vast
industry experience and a comprehensive array of automation and
power offerings that enable us to provide the robust solutions
required for these large scale projects. We recognize the
importance of the Wellgreen project, not only to Wellgreen Platinum
but to the local and territorial communities as well as to the
global supply of key commodities."
John Sagman, COO of Wellgreen Platinum notes "Our agreement with
GE has the potential to expedite development of the Wellgreen
project as an efficient, safe and sustainable operation. In
addition to their leading-edge technology, GE also has the
capability to provide vendor financing packages, maintenance
packages and opportunities to provide power generation solutions to
the First Nations communities near the Wellgreen project."
Yukon Permitting Improvement Initiatives
On April 23, 2014, the Yukon Government announced initiatives to
streamline the mine permitting process and establish clear
timelines for internal review processes associated with mining
applications. Premier Darrell Pasloski explained that revisions to
the Waters Act regulation will "create greater certainty for mining
proponents and the Water Board by establishing commonly understood
timelines for both parties at the administrative review stage." The
amendments set out the list of documents needed to make an
application, a five-day timeline for the Water Board Secretariat to
perform its initial administrative review, and a 30-day timeline
for the Water Board Secretariat to perform its technical review
before applications are considered by the full Water Board. "By
establishing specific timelines for the Water Board Secretariat's
internal review of water licence applications for mining projects,
we are moving forward with our commitment to improve our licensing
and permitting regime," Minister of Energy, Mines and Resources
Scott Kent said.
About Wellgreen
Platinum
Wellgreen Platinum Ltd. is a Canadian mining exploration &
development company focused on the acquisition and development of
platinum group metals (PGM) projects in politically stable,
mining-friendly jurisdictions. One of the largest undeveloped
PGM-nickel-copper deposits outside southern Africa or Russia, our
100% owned flagship Wellgreen project located in Canada's
mining-friendly Yukon Territory is 14 kilometres by all-weather
road from the paved Alaska Highway leading to deep sea ports in
Haines and Skagway, Alaska.
Wellgreen Platinum Ltd. has an experienced management team with
a track record of successful large scale project discovery,
development, operations and financing and is focused on advancing
Wellgreen towards production.
Quality Assurance, Quality Control: The technical information
disclosed herein was prepared under the supervision of John Sagman,
P.Eng., Wellgreen Platinum's Senior Vice President and Chief
Operating Officer and a "Qualified Person" as defined in NI 43-101.
In addition, Mr. Sagman has reviewed and approved the technical
information contained in this news release.
Forward Looking Information: This news release includes certain
information that may be deemed "forward-looking information".
Forward-looking information can generally be identified by the use
of forward-looking terminology such as "may", "will", "expect",
"intend", "estimate", "anticipate", "believe", "continue", "plans"
or similar terminology. All information in this release, other than
information of historical facts, including, without limitation, the
entering into of supply agreements relating to liquefied natural
gas, the potential of the Wellgreen project, engineering and mine
planning, general future plans and objectives for the Wellgreen
project are forward-looking information that involve various risks
and uncertainties. Although the Company believes that the
expectations expressed in such forward-looking information are
based on reasonable assumptions, such expectations are not
guarantees of future performance and actual results or developments
may differ materially from those in the forward-looking
information. Forward-looking information is based on a number of
material factors and assumptions. Factors that could cause actual
results to differ materially from the forward-looking information
include changes in project parameters as plans continue to be
refined, future metal prices, availability of capital and financing
on acceptable terms, general economic, market or business
conditions, uninsured risks, regulatory changes, defects in title,
availability of personnel, materials and equipment on a timely
basis, accidents or equipment breakdowns, delays in receiving
government approvals, the Company's ability to maintain the support
of stakeholders necessary to develop the Wellgreen project,
unanticipated environmental impacts on operations and costs to
remedy same, and other risks detailed herein and from time to time
in the filings made by the Company with securities regulatory
authorities in Canada. Readers are cautioned that mineral resources
that are not mineral reserves do not have demonstrated economic
viability. Mineral exploration and development of mines is an
inherently risky business. Accordingly, actual events may differ
materially from those projected in the forward-looking information.
For more information on the Company and the risks and challenges of
our business, investors should review our annual filings which are
available at www.sedar.com. The Company does not undertake to
update any forward looking information, except in accordance with
applicable securities laws.
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TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or
accuracy of this release."
Wellgreen Platinum Ltd.Greg JohnsonPresident &
CEO1-888-715-7528Wellgreen Platinum Ltd.Chris AckermanManager,
Corporate
Communications604-569-3634cackerman@wellgreenplatinum.com
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