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The CAD$7M raise provides essential funding for Wabamisk/Elmer, de-risking near-term exploration plans and enabling accelerated drilling. Centerra’s stake increase and insider status imply strong confidence and potential pro rata participation, reducing dilution concerns. Although there is dilution from FT and HD shares, the anchor investors and sharpened capital structure likelihood support a positive re-rating as activity ramps over 12 months, consistent with similar small-cap exploration financings that precede significant drilling programs.
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Azimut Exploration announced the closing of a roughly CAD$7 million private placement, combining flow-through and hard-dollar shares to fund its Wabamisk and Elmer projects. Centerra Gold now owns 12.67% and is an insider, with Agnico Eagle and other investors participating. Proceeds will accelerate exploration across Wabamisk, Elmer, Kukamas, and the Northern Nickel Corridor over the next 12 months.
Azimut closes a $7M private placement. Flow-through $5M; hard-dollar $2M.
Centerra increases ownership to 12.67% and becomes an insider.
Most shares acquired by existing holders; funds to advance Wabamisk/Elmer; Kukamas/Northern Nickel activity planned.
TSX-V approval pending; four-month hold period; insider subscriptions included.
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