Greencastle Acquires Criterium Energy Units

Greencastle Resources Ltd. (TSXV: “VGN”) “Greencastle” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce an initial investment in Criterium Energy Ltd. (TSXV-CEQ) “Criterium”, an emerging, upstream energy company focused on the acquisition and development of oil and gas assets in Southeast Asia.

Greencastle has acquired 6,000,000 Criterium units at a price of $0.04 for total consideration of $240,000. Each unit is comprised of one common share of Criterium and one common share purchase warrant. The warrants are exercisable for a period of five years and allow the holder to purchase up to 6,000,000 additional Criterium common shares at $0.04.

“Greencastle has had a very long and profitable relationship with Softrock Minerals Ltd.. The team at Softrock has reviewed dozens of opportunities, with a view to completing some form of transformational transaction. We are very pleased to have an opportunity to participate with them in the launch of this exciting new energy company. I have had some great discussions with Robin Auld, Criterium CEO, and I think they have a very clear plan for ramping this up,” commented Anthony Roodenburg, Greencastle CEO.

For more information, please visit: www.greencastle.ltd or contact: Anthony Roodenburg, CEO, 416-367-4571 ext. 222.

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