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Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers. |
Death of Ignacio Moreno Fernandez
On September 25, 2023, Ignacio Moreno Fernandez (“Mr. Moreno”), Company Manager and member of the board of directors (the “Board”) of Chilean Cobalt Corp. (the “Company”), passed away after an unsuccessful battle with cancer. Mr. Moreno provided guidance and leadership to the Company since 2017 and served on the Board since April 2022 and will be greatly missed. Mr. Moreno was also a member of the Environmental, Social and Governance Committee.
| Item 7.01 | Regulation FD Disclosure. |
On September 27, 2023 the Company issued a press release regarding the death of Mr. Moreno. The press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated herein by this reference.
The information contained in the press release attached hereto is being furnished and shall not be deemed filed for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to the liability of that Section, and shall not be incorporated by reference into any registration statement or other document filed under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.
| Item 9.01 | Financial Statements and Exhibits. |
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| 99.1 | Chilean Cobalt Corp. September 27, 2023 press release (furnished herewith). | |
| 104 | Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document). |
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
| CHILEAN COBALT CORP | ||
| Dated: September 27, 2023 | By: | /s/ Duncan T. Blount |
| Name: | Duncan T. Blount | |
| Title: | Chief Executive Officer | |
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Exhibit 99.1
CHILEAN COBALT CORP. IS SADDENED TO ANNOUNCE THE DEATH OF COUNTRY MANAGER AND BOARD MEMBER, IGNACIO MORENO FERNANDEZ
BERWYN, PA – (September 27, 2023) – Chilean Cobalt Corp. (OTCQB: COBA) (“C3” or the “Company”), a US-based and US-listed critical minerals exploration and development company focused on its La Cobaltera, cobalt-copper project today announced with great sadness the death of Country Manager and Board Member Ignacio Moreno Fernandez, who passed away after a battle with cancer.
“Ignacio had such vibrant energy and passion for La Cobaltera, for Chile, and for doing everything the right way - both professionally, as well as in his personal life. Through his experience working in both the Chilean government and private sector, his vast knowledge of the country and mining industry provided a valuable contribution towards the creation and development of C3 and will forever be remembered. We will miss his contribution and his friendship. We offer our deepest condolences to his family and many friends.” - Duncan T. Blount, CEO & Director of C3.
Ignacio Moreno Fernandez, 1969 - 2023
About Chilean Cobalt Corp.
Chilean Cobalt Corp. (“C3”) is a US-based and US-listed critical minerals exploration and development company focused on the La Cobaltera, cobalt-copper project, located in the past-producing San Juan District in northern Chile, one of the world’s few primary cobalt districts known globally. C3 has a deliberate focus on building a dynamic and sustainable business with an emphasis on applying leading environmental stewardship, social engagement, and corporate governance practices to its strategy.
Safe Harbor Statement
This news release contains statements that involve expectations, plans or intentions (such as those relating to future business or financial results) and other factors discussed from time to time in the Company's Securities and Exchange Commission filings. These statements are forward-looking and are subject to risks and uncertainties, so actual results may vary materially. You can identify these forward-looking statements by words such as "may," "should," "expect," "anticipate," "believe," "estimate," "intend," "plan" and other similar expressions. Our actual results could differ materially from those anticipated in these forward-looking statements as a result of certain factors not within the control of the company. The company cautions readers not to place undue reliance on any such forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date made. The company disclaims any obligation subsequently to revise any forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date of such statements or to reflect the occurrence of anticipated or unanticipated events.
CONTACTS:
Chilean Cobalt Corp.
Duncan T. Blount
CEO & Director