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Majestic Gold Corp. Receives Conditional Approval for Private Placement Financing

Majestic raises capital despite holding $171 million in cash, as a governance dispute continues to loom over the company.

By The Northwire Desk — AI Analysis Jun 17, 2026 · 12:00 MJS · 0.12 Majestic Gold Corp.
Executive Summary
  • Majestic Gold Corp. received conditional TSX Venture Exchange approval for a non-brokered private placement of up to 384,615,385 common shares at CAD$0.13 per share.
  • Gross proceeds target up to CAD$49.23 million.
  • Net proceeds are earmarked for strategic equity investments, acquisitions, joint ventures outside China, technical studies, project advancement, and working capital.
  • A 30-day pro-rata offer was extended to major shareholder Mr. Fan Zhong Kong (~12.79% ownership) to maintain his proportionate stake.
  • Ongoing B.C. Supreme Court litigation seeks an injunction to halt the financing and remove four directors; the injunction hearing is scheduled for June 22, 2026.
  • Post-closing share count is expected to rise to ~1,483,666,095, representing ~36.9% dilution.
Material Impact
  • The financing is dilutive (~37% increase in share count) and priced at CAD$0.13, which values the company at roughly 57% of its cash balance. This effectively pays a premium for cash while issuing profitable mining operations at a discount.
  • The B.C. Supreme Court litigation creates immediate overhang. An injunction could halt the financing, while a successful motion to remove four directors could fundamentally alter corporate strategy.
  • The market has already priced in the dilution and governance fears. The stock declined from ~$0.15 (May 20) to $0.12 (June 16), and has remained flat since the Q1 earnings release on June 1.
  • Impact: Routine - Negative. The conditional approval is a standard procedural step for a TSXV financing. The negative sentiment is already reflected in the price action, and the financing itself is a routine, albeit dilutive, capital raise for a junior miner.
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Company Overview
  • Majestic Gold Corp. is a British Columbia-based junior gold producer operating in eastern Shandong Province, China.
  • Flagship asset: Songjiagou Gold Project, comprising an open-pit and underground (DGZ) mine.
  • Secondary asset: Mujin Gold Project, acquired via a 52% interest in 2025 through subsidiary Persistence.
  • The company also operates through subsidiary Persistence Resources Group Ltd., which is listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange.
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