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Financings

Canterra Minerals Announces $2.0 Million Private Placement Led by Strategic Investor Michael Gentile and Other Strategic Investors to Fund Gold Exploration in Newfoundland

By The Northwire Desk — AI Analysis Oct 07, 2025 · 17:22 CTM · 0.145 Canterra Minerals Corporation
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Executive Summary

  • Canterra Minerals announced a C$2.0 million non‑brokered private placement of 16.6 million units at $0.12 per unit, led by strategic investors including major shareholder Michael Gentile.
  • Net proceeds will fund gold exploration on the Wilding Gold Project in central Newfoundland and provide general working capital.
  • Units consist of one common share plus half a warrant; each warrant allows purchase of an additional share at $0.20 for 12 months after closing.

Key Details

  • Placement Size: C$2,000,000 gross proceeds.
  • Units Issued: 16.6 million units at $0.12 per unit.
  • Unit Composition:
  • 1 common share (the “Share”).
  • ½ of one common share purchase warrant (each whole warrant = right to buy 1 additional Share).
  • Warrant Terms: Exercise price $0.20 per Share; exercisable for 12 months following the closing date.
  • Lead Investors: Strategic investors, notably Michael Gentile (large shareholder and Canadian resource investing leader).
  • Use of Proceeds:
  • Exploration of central Newfoundland projects, specifically the Wilding Lake Gold Project adjacent to Equinox Gold’s Valentine Mine.
  • General working capital purposes.
  • Closing Date: Expected on or around October 30, 2025, subject to customary conditions and TSX Venture Exchange approval.
  • Hold Period: Units and warrants subject to a lock‑up of four months plus one day after closing under Canadian securities law.
  • No Finder’s Fees: The company does not anticipate paying any finders’ fees in connection with the placement.
  • Regulatory Notice: Securities are not registered in the United States and may not be offered or sold to U.S. persons absent an exemption.

Notable Quotes

“We appreciate the continued support of strategic long‑term resource investors. We plan to follow up on the high‑grade gold results from the Wilding Gold Project adjoining Equinox Gold’s Valentine Gold Mine. The goal is to mobilize a drill rig as soon as possible to test these new targets.” – Chris Pennimpede, President & CEO

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