Latest Resource Funding News

Lowell Resources Fund plans to raise about A$10 million through a wholesale placement of nearly 5 million new units at A$2.01 each, matching its recent distribution reinvestment plan price. A Securities Purchase Plan at the same price will follow, aiming to extend the capital raise to retail unitholders.

Galan Lithium is set to become a significant lithium brine producer with its Hombre Muerto West project in Argentina, targeting first sales in the second half of 2026. The company boasts a world-class resource, strong fiscal incentives, and a valuation discount to ASX peers.

Comet Ridge has raised $40 million through a placement and $875,750 via a share purchase plan to fund the acquisition of Santos’ remaining stake in the Mahalo Gas Project and progress development activities.

Western Mines Group (ASX:WMG) has wrapped up its Phase 5 drilling at Mulga Tank, delivering standout nickel-cobalt-copper assays and securing a $250,000 government grant for a seismic survey. Post-quarter, a $2.74 million capital raise led by Lowell Resources Fund boosts its exploration firepower.

Alma Metals is advancing its Briggs Copper Project with ongoing infill drilling aimed at upgrading resources and has boosted its operational capacity by acquiring a new exploration camp. The company completed a $4 million placement, strengthening its balance sheet as it pushes toward a Pre-Feasibility Study.

Regal Partners has reported a doubling of normalised NPAT to at least $90 million for 1H26, driven by record performance fees and strong net inflows. Funds under management climbed 6% to $21.4 billion, underpinned by robust demand across hedge funds and credit strategies.

Riversgold has been granted a 21-year mining lease for its Northern Zone Gold Project near Kalgoorlie, clearing a major hurdle for development and triggering full funding from Mega Resources under a profit-sharing agreement.

Power Minerals has landed a A$1.7 million investment from a prominent international resources fund, reinforcing its financial firepower to push ahead with diamond drilling and metallurgy work at the Morro do Ferro Rare Earths Project in Brazil.

Alicanto Minerals (ASX:AQI) has secured A$30 million through an institutional placement to fund an aggressive drilling campaign at its Mt Henry Gold Project in Western Australia, boosting its cash reserves to about A$41 million ahead of a resource update later this year.

Challenger Gold's Pre-Feasibility Study for the Hualilan Project delivers a robust US$1.45 billion pre-tax NPV, 1.84 million ounces gold equivalent production, and a low upfront capital strategy.

Alma Metals has raised $4 million through an oversubscribed placement to fund critical drilling and pre-feasibility studies at its Briggs Copper Project, reinforcing investor confidence and positioning the company for increased joint venture control.

Nelson Resources has expanded its footprint at the Gold Point Project with new high-grade gold-silver veins and prepared for maiden drilling, while unlocking significant development potential at Yarri through mining lease grants and a $10 million funding deal.