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Financings

Avanti Gold increases private placement to $25-million

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Executive Summary

  • Avanti Gold Corp. increased its private placement size from C$15 million to C$25 million, issuing up to 50 million units at C$0.50 per unit.
  • The net proceeds will fund expanded exploration at the Misisi project (including geophysics and drilling) and provide general working capital.
  • The offering is expected to close around October 20 2025, subject to regulatory approvals.

Key Details

  • Offering Size: Upsized to gross proceeds of up to C$25 million (previously C$15 million).
  • Units Offered: Up to 50 million units at C$0.50 per unit.
  • Unit Composition: Each unit = 1 common share + ½ common share purchase warrant.
  • Warrant Terms: Exercise price C$0.65; exercisable for 36 months from issuance; exercise restriction expires 61 days after issuance.
  • Lead Underwriter & Bookrunners: SCP Resource Finance LP (lead); Haywood Securities Inc., Canaccord Genuity Corp., Raymond James Ltd. (joint bookrunners).
  • Use of Proceeds:
  • Ground geophysics and expansion of drilling programs at the Misisi project.
  • General working capital for operations around the Akyanga gold deposit (NI 43‑101 inferred resource: 41 Mt @ 2.37 g/t Au = 3.1 Moz).
  • Closing Date: Expected on or about Oct. 20 2025, subject to regulatory approvals.
  • Insider Participation: Chairman Sir Sam Jonah and other insiders are participating; related‑party transaction exempt from minority approval as consideration < 25 % of market cap.
  • Regulatory Framework: Offered under NI 45‑106 prospectus exemptions (excluding Quebec); units expected to be freely tradeable in Canada; possible offshore/U.S. private placement under applicable exemptions.
  • Finder’s Fees: Company may pay permissible finders’ fees.

Notable Quotes

“The successful book close of this equity financing, particularly on a significantly oversubscribed basis, demonstrates the strong confidence in our vision and in the quality of our assets.” – Martin Pawlitschek, incoming CEO


Materiality Assessment: Material – Positive (significant capital raise to fund exploration and development activities).

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