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Blackbird Energy Closing Two Acquisitions; Appoints New VP
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Blackbird Energy Inc. has provided the following update on its operations and ongoing business.
Completion of Additional Montney Land Acquisition and Receipt of Crown LeaseBlackbird is pleased to report that it has closed its previously announced acquisition of 8 additional sections contiguous with its existing Elmworth Project and 77 sections of Montney prospective land in East Wapiti located northeast of the Elmworth Project.
With completion of this land purchase, Blackbird now holds a 36 section contiguous block of land at Elmworth bringing the Company's total Montney prospective land position to 117 sections (74,880 net acres). In addition, Blackbird is pleased to announce that it has received its Mineral Surface Lease from the Alberta Energy Regulator for the construction of its…
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