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Financings

Great Plains Metals Closes Over Subscribed Private Placement

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Executive Summary

  • Great Plains Metals Corp. closed an oversubscribed private placement of 23,240,719 units at $0.18 per unit, generating gross proceeds of $4,183,329.42.
  • Each unit consists of one common share and half a warrant; warrants allow purchase of common shares at $0.28 until Feb 25 2028.
  • Net proceeds will be used to advance the company’s Australian resource projects and for working‑capital purposes.

Key Details

  • Units sold: 23,240,719 (each = 1 common share + ½ warrant)
  • Price per unit: $0.18
  • Gross proceeds: $4,183,329.42
  • Warrant exercise price: $0.28 per share, exercisable until Feb 25 2028
  • Use of proceeds: Advancement of Australian property portfolio (drill‑ready exploration) and general working capital
  • Finder’s fees paid: $39,949.98 to Haywood Securities Inc.; $9,000 to Canaccord Genuity Corp.
  • Hold period: Four months, expiring June 26 2026; subject to TSX Venture Exchange approval
  • Additional equity compensation: 2.225 million stock options granted to directors, officers and consultants at $0.21 per share, exercisable over five years (subject to regulatory approval)

Notable Quotes

“We are extremely pleased with the demand for the private placement. The offering was significantly oversubscribed.” – Aidan Bishop, CEO
“Our highly prospective Australian property portfolio has a clear focus on drill‑ready exploration opportunities… We look forward to providing updates in the near future on our exploration plans.” – Aidan Bishop, CEO

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