AbraPlata Resource Corp. and Aethon Minerals Corp. announced that they have entered into a definitive combination agreement, dated September 11, 2019, pursuant to which AbraPlata will acquire all of the outstanding common shares of Aethon further to the non-binding letter of intent announced on July 29, 2019.

Upon closing of the Proposed Transaction, the combined company will continue under the name of AbraPlata Resource Corp. and will be led by Aethon's current executive management team, with Mr. John Miniotis being appointed as the President and Chief Executive Officer. Upon closing of the Proposed Transaction, the Board of Directors of AbraPlata will be re-constituted to consist of the following six directors: Robert Bruggeman (Non-Executive Chairman); Hernan Zaballa; John DeCooman; Jens Mayer; Sam Leung; Flora Wood.