Rio2 Sells Non-Core Royalty Package for US$5 Million

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Nov. 22, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rio2 Limited (“Rio2” or “the Company”) (TSXV: RIO; OTCQX: RIOFF; BVL: RIO) announces that it has entered into a binding agreement to sell a package of Chilean royalty interests to Osisko Gold Royalties Ltd. (“Osisko”) for aggregate consideration of US$5,000,000 (the “Royalty Sale”). The Royalty Sale provides for the sale of Rio2’s 1.5% royalty on the Anocarire Project and its 1.25% royalty on the Horizonte Project, both located in Chile.

Rio2 is currently in an administrative appeal process with the Chilean Government with respect to the rejection of the Environmental Impact Assessment for the development of its Fenix Gold Project, as previously outlined in a press release dated September 7, 2022.

Alex Black, President & CEO of Rio2 Limited, stated, “We are sincerely thankful to Osisko Gold Royalties for their support during this time of challenging market conditions. The monetization of these non-core royalty interests provides Rio2 with a welcome boost to its balance sheet and working capital.”

The Royalty Sale is subject to customary conditions precedent and is expected to close in the coming days.

ABOUT RIO2 LIMITED

Rio2 is a mining company with a focus on development and mining operations with a team that has proven technical skills as well as a successful capital markets track record. Rio2 is focused on taking its Fenix Gold Project in Chile to production in the shortest possible timeframe based on a staged development strategy. Rio2 and its wholly owned subsidiary, Fenix Gold Limitada, are companies with the highest environmental standards and responsibility with the firm conviction that it is possible to develop mining projects that respect the three axes (Social, Environment, Economics) of sustainable development. As related companies, we reaffirm our commitment to apply environmental standards beyond those mandated by regulators, seeking to protect and preserve the environment of the territorieswe operate in.

Forward-Looking Statements

This news release contains forward-looking statements and forward-looking information (collectively “forward-looking information”) within the meaning of applicable securities laws relating to Rio2’s planned development of its Fenix Gold Project and other aspects of Rio2’s anticipated future operations and plans. In addition, without limiting the generality of the foregoing, this news release contains forward-looking information pertaining to the following: the Royalty Sale and its completion, the Company’s plans with respect to the Fenix Gold Project and the Fenix EIA and other matters ancillary or incidental to the foregoing.