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Pangolin Diamonds Enters into Agreement to Purchase Amulet Diamond (Botswana) Pty Limited

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TORONTO, ONTARIO (July 25, 2022) – Pangolin Diamonds Corp. (TSX-V: PAN) (the “Company” or “Pangolin”) announces that it has entered into a letter agreement as of July 15, 2022 (the “Agreement”) to acquire from Amulet Diamond Corporation (“Amulet Canada”), an arm’s length party to the Company, all of the issued and outstanding shares of Amulet Diamond (Botswana) Pty Limited (“Amulet Bots”) for nominal consideration, which entity holds certain plant and equipment assets (the “BK11 Assets”) relating to the BK11 Mine, located in Letlhakane, Botswana. The BK11 Assets were originally acquired by Amulet Bots pursuant to the terms of a contractor and sampling services agreement, signed with Firestone Diamonds Limited and dated May 23, 2017.

As at the date hereof, Diacor International Ltd. (“Diacor”), which party is arm’s length to each of Amulet Canada, Amulet Bots and the Company, holds security (the “Amulet Security”) over all of the assets and undertakings of Amulet Canada in connection with the extension of a US$2 million loan (the “Amulet Indebtedness”) made by Diacor to Amulet Canada in May 2017 and has consented to the transactions (the “Transactions”) contemplated in the Agreement, including the discharge of the Amulet Security subject to the terms and conditions of the Agreement. As consideration for the release of the Amulet Security, Pangolin has agreed to use its best commercial efforts to liquidate the BK11 Assets following completion of the Transactions, subject to certain exceptions, and remit to Diacor 90% of the proceeds from such dispositions over a period of up to 18 months (the “Disposition Period”) until Diacor has received US$500,000 in satisfaction of the Amulet Indebtedness.

In connection with the completion of the Transactions, Pangolin has agreed to grant Diacor a general security interest (the “Pangolin Security”) in its assets and undertakings for the duration of the Disposition Period. Regardless of the value of the proceeds remitted to Diacor by Pangolin during the Disposition Period, Diacor has agreed to discharge the Pangolin Security upon the termination of the Disposition Period, at which point Diacor will no longer have any interest in and to the proceeds of any future sales of BK11 Assets, as Pangolin will retain a 100% interest in all such sales and any remaining BK11 Assets.

The Transactions are subject to a number of conditions including, but not limited to, the receipt of TSX Venture Exchange approval, if required. The parties anticipate closing the Transactions as soon as all conditions precedent set out in the Agreement have been met, which is expected by early August, 2022.

Graham C. Warren
C.F.O
Pangolin Diamonds Corp 82 Richmond Street East

Toronto, Ontario M5C 1P1

416-565-4422

About Pangolin 

Pangolin Diamonds focuses on exploring and developing commercial diamond mines in the Republic of Botswana. Management and our advisors are veterans of diamond discoveries and project finance. Pangolin is managed from Toronto, Canada, and Francistown, Botswana, and trades on the Toronto Venture Exchange under the symbol “PAN”. For more information, please view the recent presentations on our website at http://www.pangolindiamonds.com

Dr. Leon Daniels, President and CEO

Email: ldaniels@pangolindiamonds.com

Graham C. Warren, Chief Financial Officer

Email: gwarren@pangolindiamonds.com

Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

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Pangolin Finds First Diamond at Jwaneng South Diamond Project, Botswana, and Completes Groundmagnetic Survey over AK 10 Kimberlite.

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  • The first diamond in the Jwaneng South Diamond Project has been recovered from a soil sample.
  • Indications are that the diamond is close to source.
  • The diamond was recovered from a third phase soil sample grid.
  • A groundmagnetic survey has been completed in the area where the diamond has been found.
  • A groundmagnetic anomaly is spatially associated with the diamond positive sample.
  • A detailed groundmagnetic survey has been completed over the Orapa AK 10 diamondiferous kimberlite pipe.

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Pangolin to Drill Multiple Kimberlite Pipe Targets at Malatswae and Moenyenana Diamond Projects, Botswana

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  • Drilling results expected before the end of Q2.
  • At least 5 kimberlite pipe targets to be drilled and more being developed.
  • All but one target has positive kimberlitic indicators recovered at surface including two with diamonds.
  • 25 diamonds have been recovered from soil samples at Malatswae (sizes >0.5mm and <4mm).
  • Biggest diamond measures 4mm x 3mm x 2mm and has good colour.
  • The drill programme is fully funded.

TORONTO, ONTARIO (January 31, 2018) – Pangolin Diamonds Corp. (TSX-V: PAN) (the “Company” or “Pangolin”) is pleased to announce a drill program at the Company’s wholly-owned Malatswae and Moenyenana Diamond Projects. Drill results are expected to be announced by the end of the second quarter once analyzed and confirmed by a qualified laboratory. The drill programme is fully funded. Continue reading →

Pangolin Reports On Drilling at Motloutse Diamond Project, Botswana

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  • This area covers where the first diamonds in Botswana were discovered
  • Several targets were drilled and no kimberlite was intersected
  • The anomalous kimberlite indicators associated with the drill targets are unexplained and being followed up with additional sampling.
  • A soil sampling and geophysical survey programme is in progress to identify additional target areas.

TORONTO, ONTARIO (September 16 , 2016) – Pangolin Diamonds Corp. (TSX-V: PAN) (the “Company” or “Pangolin”) is providing an update from the latest drill programme at the Company’s wholly-owned Motloutse Diamond Project (“Motloutse”), located 150 km east of the Orapa Diamond Mine in Botswana. Continue reading →

Pangolin Begins Drilling Kimberlite Targets at Motloutse Diamond Project, Botswana

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  • The drilling of five kimberlite targets to commence July 27, 2016
  • The area covers where the first diamonds in Botswana were recovered in 1959; their sources have never been discovered
  • Kimberlite targets include AGA-01 and MG-08 as previously announced 
  • Malatswae Diamond Project will be drilled in the second half of 2016 with funds currently in the Company’s treasury

TORONTO, ONTARIO (July 26, 2016) – Pangolin Diamonds Corp. (TSX-V: PAN) (the “Company” or “Pangolin”) is pleased to provide an update for the Company’s wholly-owned Motloutse Diamond Project (“Motloutse”), located 150 km east of the Orapa Diamond Mine in Botswana. A percussion drill programme will commence on July 27th and is anticipated to be completed within the next two weeks. Results from the drill programme will be announced once all material submitted to laboratories in Canada have been analyzed. Continue reading →

Pangolin Identifies Kimberlite Drill Target MG-08 at Motloutse Diamond Project, Botswana

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  • The MG-08 is an oval shaped target measuring approximately 4 hectares in size and the second kimberlite target confirmed within the project area
  • It is a near surface and groundmagnetic anomaly 
  • Anomalous concentration of positive kimberlite indicator minerals recovered at surface
  • The indicator minerals are characterized by surface textures indicative of their source to be close
  • Several other targets are being developed over the next few weeks
  • The Motloutse drill program is anticipated to be completed before the end of July 2016
  • Drilling at the Malatswae Diamond Project is still on schedule for the second half of 2016

TORONTO, ONTARIO (June 13, 2016) – Pangolin Diamonds Corp. (TSX-V: PAN) (the “Company” or “Pangolin”) is pleased to provide an update for the Company’s wholly-owned Motloutse Diamond Project (“Motloutse”), located 150 km east of the Orapa Diamond Mine in Botswana. Several aeromagnetic anomalies have been selected for follow-up with soil sampling, ground magnetic and gravity surveys to identify kimberlite drill targets.  This process identified MG-08 as the second kimberlite target in addition to AGA-01 previously announced (see May 31, 2016 release). Other targets are still being developed as the data is being processed and interpreted. Continue reading →

Pangolin Diamonds to Drill Kimberlite Targets at Motloutse Diamond Project, Botswana

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  • The Motloutse Diamond Project covers the area where the first diamonds in Botswana were recovered in 1959
  • The AGA-01 drill target is an aeromagnetic and gravity anomaly associated with positive sub-angular kimberlite indicator minerals recovered at surface
  • Additional kimberlite targets are also being developed for the drill program
  • It is anticipated the drill program will be completed before the end of July 2016

TORONTO, ONTARIO (May 31, 2016) – Pangolin Diamonds Corp. (TSX-V: PAN) (the “Company” or “Pangolin”) is pleased to provide an update for the Company’s wholly-owned Motloutse Diamond Project (“Motloutse”), located 150 km east of the Orapa Diamond Mine in Botswana. Several aeromagnetic anomalies have been selected for follow-up with soil sampling, ground magnetic and gravity surveys to identify kimberlite drill targets.  This program is nearing completion. Continue reading →

Pangolin Reports Type II diamond from MSC Grid, Malatswae Diamond Project, Botswana

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  • One of seven diamonds from the MSC Grid is a Type II diamond 
  • The Type II diamond is associated with three Type I ab diamonds in an area of 0.32km2 
  • The Type II diamond is also associated with ilmenites with reaction rims, a mantle xenolith fragment and fresh angular olivine, all indicative of a proximal source 
  • Drilling for kimberlite within the MSC Grid will take place in second half of 2016 

TORONTO, ONTARIO (May 16, 2016) – Pangolin Diamonds Corp. (TSX-V: PAN) (the “Company” or “Pangolin”) is pleased to report that one of seven diamonds analysed from the MSC Grid in Botswana is a Type II nitrogen-free diamond. Approximately 2% of the world’s diamonds are classified as Type II diamonds.

Type II diamonds are often associated with the presence of large diamonds, for example the 813 carat and 1109 carat diamonds produced from the Karowe Mine by Lucara Diamonds are both Type II diamonds.  The Karowe Mine is approximately 105 kilometres northwest from the MSC Grid area. Continue reading →

Pangolin Recovers Two Additional Diamonds and 210 Kimberlite Indicators Within the MTS Grid, Malatswae Diamond Project, Botswana

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  • Two additional diamonds recovered within the 1.5 square kilometre MTS Grid
  • The diamonds are from samples collected less than 110 metres apart
  • A total of three diamonds from the grid supports the presence of at least two diamond-bearing occurrences
  • Thirteen diamonds reported from the Malatswae Diamond Project to date
  • A total of 390 kimberlite indicators recovered to date
  • Three zones of anomalous indicators identified within the MTS Grid
  • Drilling for kimberlite within the MTS Grid will take place in second half of 2016

TORONTO, ONTARIO (May 3, 2016) – Pangolin Diamonds Corp. (TSX-V: PAN) (the “Company” or “Pangolin”) is pleased to provide an update on its exploration programme at the MTS Grid in Botswana. The MTS Grid is a defined area of 1.5 km2 within the Company’s wholly-owned Malatswae Diamond Project, located 105 km southeast of the Karowe Diamond Mine operated by Lucara Diamond Corporation. Thirteen diamonds have now been reported from Malatswae, with the last three derived from the MTS Grid.   Continue reading →

Pangolin Closes $693,453 Private Placement of Units for Diamond Projects in Botswana

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TORONTO, ONTARIO (April 19, 2015) – Pangolin Diamonds Corp. (TSX-V: PAN) (the “Company” or “Pangolin”) is pleased to announce the closing of a non-brokered private placement financing for aggregate gross proceeds of $693,453 (the “Offering”). Proceeds of the Offering will be used to continue the exploration program, inclusive of drilling, at the Company’s priority Malatswae diamond project during 2016.  In addition, the proceeds of the Offering will provide working capital to the Company in order to further its exploration commitments at its other 100% owned diamond projects in Botswana.

The Offering consisted of 13,869,060 units of the Company (“Unit”) at a price of $0.05 per Unit.  Each Unit consists of one common share in the capital of the Company (“Common Share”) and one Common Share purchase warrant (“Warrant”).  Each Warrant entitles the holder thereof to acquire one Common Share at a price of $0.05 for a period of sixty (60) months from the date hereof.  Insiders of Pangolin participated in the amount of $101,600 representing 14.7% of the total Offering. Continue reading →

Pangolin Recovers 177 Kimberlite Indicators and Defines Three Exploration Focus Areas within the MTS Grid, Malatswae Diamond Project, Botswana

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  • A total of 177 kimberlite indicators recovered from 99 soil samples collected within a 0.8 km2 area of the larger grid
  • The majority of indicators have surface textures suggesting a proximal source 
  • Two picroilmenites have fragile surface features suggesting a very close source
  • Most of the garnets have compositions similar to garnets from diamonds
  • A diamond from the grid supports the presence of diamondiferous kimberlites in the area
  • Drilling for kimberlite within the MTS Grid will be undertaken in 2016

TORONTO, ONTARIO March 29, 2016 – Pangolin Diamonds Corp. (TSX-V: PAN) (the “Company” or “Pangolin”) is pleased to report that an integrated study of mineral chemistry and surface textures of kimberlite indicators recovered from soil samples at the MTS Grid has been completed. The MTS Grid is within the Company’s wholly-owned Malatswae Diamond Project (“Malatswae”), located 105 km southeast of the Karowe Diamond Mine of Lucara Diamonds in Botswana. Continue reading →

Pangolin Discovers Third Diamond-Bearing Area and Eleventh Diamond, Malatswae Diamond Project, Botswana

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  • The MTS grid confirmed as a new diamondiferous kimberlite target area
  • The diamond and kimberlitic pyrope garnet with G10 compositions have been recovered from soil samples
  • The diamond is a fragment of a larger stone
  • Many pyrope from other samples have near-source surface features 
  • An additional 470 soil samples from the MTS grid area have been collected
  • Kimberlitic garnets have been visually identified in approximately half of the samples processed to date
  • Drilling for kimberlite within the MTS grid to be undertaken later in 2016

TORONTO, ONTARIO (March 21, 2016) – Pangolin Diamonds Corp. (TSX-V: PAN) (the “Company” or “Pangolin”) is pleased to report the first diamond recovered from the MTS Grid representing the eleventh diamond recovered to date in the Company’s wholly-owned Malatswae Diamond Project (“Malatswae”), located 105 km southeast of the Karowe Diamond Mine of Lucara Diamonds in Botswana.  The presence of diamond in soil sample MTS-DG-093 confirms a third diamondiferous kimberlite target area in the wholly owned Malatswae Diamond Project area.  Continue reading →