Sterling Metals Gains Approval for Arrangement with QcX Gold

On August 18, 2026, Sterling Metals Corp. announced that QcX Gold Corp. shareholders have approved a plan of arrangement. This decision is part of Sterling's ongoing efforts to merge with QcX under the Business Corporations Act. The arrangement is still subject to typical closing conditions, including regulatory approvals, with an expected finalization date around August 25, 2026.

In a related development, Sterling has also secured an access agreement to conduct mineral exploration on claims in Ontario. The deal involves issuing 210,000 common shares and 250,000 share purchase warrants to the property owner. This transaction is also pending regulatory approval and will be subject to a statutory hold period.