BRENTWOOD, UK, January 2, 2026 TheNewswire RAB Capital Jersey Limited (“RAB Capital”), a private investment holding company controlled by Mr. Philip Richards (“Mr. Richards”), and Mr. Richards announce that they acquired 1,250,000 units (“Units”) of Viva Gold Corp. on December 30, 2025. (VAU: TSXV) (“Viva Gold”) pursuant to a private placement, at a price of C$0.16 per unit for total consideration of C$200,000. Each Unit consists of one common share and one-half of a non-transferable common share purchase warrant (“Warrant”). Each Warrant can be exercised until December 29, 2028 to acquire one common share of Viva Gold at an exercise price of C$0.24 per share.
Mr. Richards now owns and controls, directly and indirectly, 22,220,000 Ordinary shares and 5,775,000 warrants to purchase common stock (“Warrants“) (which amounts to approx 12.94 % of shares outstanding on a non-diluted basis and approx 4:31 p.m% on partially diluted basis). Prior to this investment transaction, Mr. Richards owned or controlled 20,971,500 shares of common stock and 4,150,000 warrants.
The Unit was acquired by RAB Capital for investment purposes. Mr. Richards and RAB Capital take a long-term view of the investment and may in the future acquire additional securities of Viva Gold, including in the open market or through private acquisitions, or sell securities of Viva Gold, including in the open market or through private dispositions, depending on market conditions, restatement of plans and/or other relevant factors.
RAB Capital is a privately held company that invests in a wide range of assets based on fundamental analysis. RAB Capital currently focuses on investments in small companies, both listed and private, and on real estate development opportunities.
Viva Gold is a British Columbia company with registered office on 20e Floor, 250 Howe Street, Vancouver, BC, Canada V6C 3R8.
This press release is issued in accordance with National Instrument 62-103 – The early warning system and associated issues with takeover bids and insider reporting in connection with the submission of an early tax return warning report. A copy of the early warning report in relation to the foregoing will appear on Viva Gold’s profile on SEDAR at www.sedar.com and can also be obtained by contacting the office on +44 (0) 20 7389 7000 (6 Kilmington Close, Brentwood, United Kingdom CM14 9TB)
RAB Capital Jersey Limited
“Andrew Knatchbull“
Andrew Knatchbull
Financial Director
T: 02073897161
E: Andrew.Knatchbull@rabcap.com
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