Spartan Resources (ASX:SPR) secured firm commitments from institutional investors to raise AU$220 million through a share placement to accelerate the restart of operations at its Dalgaranga gold project in the Murchison Region of Western Australia, according to a Thursday filing with the Australian bourse.
The company will issue about 166.7 million new shares at AU$1.32 apiece, representing a 7% discount to its last closing price of AU$1.42 before the placement, the filing said.
Spartan's largest shareholder, Ramelius Resources (ASX:RMS), will participate in the placement, increasing its stake to 19.9% from 18.3%.
The company will have a pro-forma cash position of AU$290 million upon completion of the placement.
Out of the funds, AU$130 million will be allocated to underground mine development, AU$70 million for infrastructure works, and AU$41.5 million for an expanded drilling campaign at Dalgaranga through 2025 and 2026.
The shares are expected to be allotted on Dec.12.
Spartan Resources' shares gained more than 3% in recent Thursday trade, while shares of Ramelius Resources rose past 6%.
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