A$70 Million Share Placement
Silver Mines launches a A$70 million placement to advance the Bowdens Silver Project.
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Petra Capital is serving as sole lead manager and bookrunner for the placement, with Morgans Corporate Limited acting as co-manager.
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The royalty acquisitions funded by the placement are specifically identified as the Fitzroy Royalty and the Asia Metals Royalty.
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Tranche 1 comprises 277,733,713 shares, while Tranche 2 comprises 205,024,908 shares; Tranche 2 settlement is expected on December 2, 2026, with allotment scheduled for December 3, subject to the indicative timetable changing.
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Silver Mines said its reporting of Ore Reserves and Mineral Resources follows the JORC Code, while warning that JORC-compliant estimates may not meet mineral-reporting standards applicable in other countries.
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The investor presentation was authorised for release to the ASX by Managing Director Jo Battershill and will not be lodged with the Australian Securities and Investments Commission because it is not a prospectus, product disclosure statement or other Australian offering document.
Silver Mines Limited is raising A$70 million through a two-tranche share placement at A$0.145 per share, roughly 10% below recent trading levels. Grafa reported the company secured firm commitments from institutional and sophisticated investors to fund development of its Bowdens Silver Project in Australia.
The placement will issue 482.8 million new shares. Market Screener noted proceeds will advance approvals, engineering studies, and acquisitions including the Fitzroy Royalty and Asia Metals Royalty, plus exploration in Australia and the United States.
Two-Stage Settlement Timeline Extends Into December
Tranche 1 comprises 277.7 million shares and will settle September 28, 2026, with trading beginning September 29. Grafa reported Tranche 2 covers 205 million shares and requires shareholder approval at a November 26 meeting, with expected settlement December 2 and allotment December 3.
Royalty Acquisitions and Exploration Drive Capital Allocation
Silver Mines will use proceeds to acquire two specific royalty interests: the Fitzroy Royalty and Asia Metals Royalty. The company also plans to fund community and property purchases, exploration programs across Australia and the United States, plus working capital and business development flexibility.
Petra Capital Leads Bookrunning; Placement Not Underwritten
Market Screener noted that Petra Capital serves as sole lead manager and bookrunner, with Morgans Corporate Limited as co-manager. The placement carries no underwriting guarantee, and the investor presentation is not a prospectus or U.S. offering document, limiting its regulatory scope.
JORC Code Compliance and Reporting Limitations
Silver Mines emphasized its Ore Reserves and Mineral Resources follow the JORC Code, an Australian industry standard. Market Screener reported the company cautioned that JORC-compliant estimates may not satisfy mineral-reporting standards in other countries, and forward-looking statements carry applicable risks and reporting limitations.
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