Financings
NEVADA KING CLOSES $16.3 MILLION FINANCING INCLUDING A $10.4M STRATEGIC INVESTMENT BY CENTERRA GOLD INC.
Centerra Gold Backs Nevada King With $10M Stake as Atlanta Resource Grows

Executive Summary
- Nevada King Gold Corp. closed a C$16.3 million non-brokered private placement on April 10, 2026.
- Shares were issued at C$0.21 per share, totaling 77,739,774 common shares.
- Centerra Gold Inc. invested approximately C$10.4 million, acquiring 49,681,622 shares (9.9% of post-financing equity).
- Insiders Collin Kettell (Chairman) and Michael Parker (largest shareholder) contributed ~C$5.9 million combined to maintain pro-rata ownership.
- Proceeds are designated for regional and reconnaissance exploration on the Atlanta Gold Mine Project (Silver Park, Atlanta South, Atlanta North, Western Rim) and working capital.
- Centerra received investor rights including financing participation and information rights subject to maintaining ≥5% ownership.
- Shares are subject to a four-month + one-day hold period in Canada expiring August 11, 2026.
- The company noted potential for share consolidation on a 5-for-1 basis, though no assurance is given.
Material Impact
- Strategic Validation: A C$10.4 million investment from Centerra Gold (a TSX-listed producer) represents significant technical due diligence and endorsement of the Atlanta project's quality. This reduces execution risk compared to a standard junior financing.
- Liquidity Injection: The closing adds substantial cash reserves, moving the company from a C$6.2M position (Dec 2025) to approximately C$22.5M post-closing, securing operations through Phase 4 and beyond.
- Insider Confidence: Significant insider participation (~C$5.9M) aligns management interests with shareholders, countering dilution concerns from the placement.
- Dilution Impact: Post-financing share count is ~501.8 million. While dilutive, the capital raised covers a multi-year exploration program without immediate need for further equity raises.
- Market Perception: The deal moves the company from Tier 2 to Tier 1 status on TSX Venture Exchange (achieved Oct 2025) and solidifies its position as a mid-tier explorer with producer backing.
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Company Overview
- Company: Nevada King Gold Corp., a TSX Venture Exchange listed issuer (Tier 1).
- Flagship Project: Atlanta Gold Mine Project in Lincoln County, Nevada, USA.
- Asset Status: Past-producing mine with 100% ownership.
- Resource Base: NI 43-101 compliant resource of 1.02 Moz Au (Measured & Indicated) at 1.14 g/t Au as of June 2025.
- Exploration Focus: Phase 4 program targets satellite oxide deposits (Silver Park East, Atlanta South/North, Western Rim).
- Processing: Metallurgical testing supports heap leach for non-silicified volcanics and milling for silicified material.
- Management: Led by CEO John Sclodnick and Chairman Collin Kettell; new VP Exploration Justin Daley appointed in late 2025.
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