KGL Resources Launches A$300M Equity Raising to Fund Jervois Project
Key points
- A$300M equity raising to fully fund Jervois Copper Project
- Institutional placement of A$180M and entitlement offer of A$120M
- KGL retains 48% economic interest in payable precious metals
- KGL largest shareholder to invest up to A$113M
- Expected to position KGL as Australia's next significant copper producer
Full summary
KGL Resources Limited has announced a A$300M equity raising to complete the funding package for the Jervois Copper Project. The equity raising consists of an institutional placement of A$180M and a pro rata non-renounceable entitlement offer of A$120M. The equity raising, combined with a recently signed US$300M precious metals streaming agreement with Wheaton Precious Metals Corp. and existing cash, is expected to fully fund the Jervois project through to production. KGL will retain a 48% effective economic interest in payable precious metals, with core copper revenues remaining unencumbered. The equity raising is expected to strengthen KGL's institutional share register and provide a liquidity buffer, positioning KGL to become Australia's next significant copper producer.
Guidance
Combined funding expected to fully fund Jervois through to production
Outlook
KGL is expected to advance Jervois into production at a time of strengthening copper market fundamentals, with global copper demand forecast to increase by approximately 50% to 42Mt by 2040.
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