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ICON 0.030 −33.3% ACS 0.070 +0.0% EMPR 0.850 +1.2% CYG 0.140 +0.0% IZN 0.080 +33.3% XXIX 0.110 +0.0% MERG 0.815 −4.1% LEGY 0.880 +0.0% GTWO 9.19 −3.6% CDA 0.920 +3.4% AUMB 0.580 +0.0% BOL 0.075 +15.4% ABRA 13.81 −4.2% GMIN 40.93 −2.8% PBM 0.045 +0.0% AEF 0.150 +3.5% ICON 0.030 −33.3% ACS 0.070 +0.0% EMPR 0.850 +1.2% CYG 0.140 +0.0% IZN 0.080 +33.3% XXIX 0.110 +0.0% MERG 0.815 −4.1% LEGY 0.880 +0.0% GTWO 9.19 −3.6% CDA 0.920 +3.4% AUMB 0.580 +0.0% BOL 0.075 +15.4% ABRA 13.81 −4.2% GMIN 40.93 −2.8% PBM 0.045 +0.0% AEF 0.150 +3.5%
Financings

Western Gold increases financing to $2.3-million

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Executive Summary

  • Western Gold Exploration Ltd. has increased the size of its non-brokered private placement of common shares, raising the total potential offering from a previous amount to up to 17,037,038 shares.
  • The shares are priced at 13.5 cents per share, targeting gross proceeds of up to $2.3 million.
  • Proceeds are designated for exploration drilling programs, related work on mining properties, and general and administrative expenses.

Key Details

  • Transaction Type: Non-brokered private placement of common shares.
  • Share Quantity: Up to 17,037,038 common shares.
  • Price Per Share: 13.5 cents.
  • Gross Proceeds: Up to $2.3 million.
  • Use of Proceeds: Exploration drilling programs, related work on mining properties, and general and administrative expenses.
  • Regulatory Status: Subject to approval of the TSX Venture Exchange.
  • Hold Period: Securities are subject to a four-month hold period in accordance with applicable securities laws.
  • Commissions: The company may pay commissions or finders' fees to eligible parties, subject to exchange approval and legal compliance.
  • Previous Announcement: This increase relates to a private placement originally announced on Dec. 3, 2025.

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