Northwire Canada EditionMonday, August 17, 2026
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Financings

Kobrea Closes Previously Announced $8.5 Million Private Placement

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Executive Summary

  • Kobrea Exploration Corp. closed a private placement of 17,000,000 units at $0.50 per unit, raising $8.5 million in gross proceeds.
  • The offering consisted of a brokered tranche (7,753,000 units) and a non‑brokered tranche (9,247,000 units), each with associated cash commissions and finder fees paid to agents.
  • Net proceeds are earmarked for drilling and exploration in Mendoza Province, Argentina, as well as working capital and general corporate purposes.

Key Details

  • Units issued: 17,000,000 (each unit = 1 common share + ½ warrant).
  • Issue price: $0.50 per unit; aggregate gross proceeds: $8.5 million.
  • Warrant terms: Each warrant allows purchase of one common share at $0.75 for 24 months from issuance; exercise prohibited for the first 60 days.
  • Brokered tranche: 7,753,000 units → $3,876,500 gross proceeds. Lead agent: Kernaghan & Partners Ltd.; agents included Beacon Securities Limited and Red Cloud Securities Inc.
  • Broker compensation: Cash commission of $180,090 plus 360,180 non‑transferable broker warrants (exercise price $0.75).
  • Non‑brokered tranche: 9,247,000 units → $4,623,500 gross proceeds.
  • Finder compensation: Cash fees of $180,960 and 364,920 non‑transferable finder’s warrants (exercise price $0.75).
  • Use of proceeds: Primarily for drilling and exploration at Kobrea’s projects in Mendoza Province, Argentina; remainder for working capital and general corporate purposes.
  • Regulatory exemption: Units issued under NI 45‑106 Part 5A and the Listed Issuer Financing Exemption; not subject to resale restrictions in Canada.
  • U.S. securities disclaimer: Securities not registered under U.S. law; cannot be offered or sold in the United States absent registration or an applicable exemption.

Notable Quotes

  • “The successful closing of this financing provides us with the capital needed to advance our high‑potential exploration programs in Argentina and supports our continued growth strategy,”James Hedalen, CEO & Director.
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