KNB
Koonenberry Gold Limited
ASX
LSX:Lion supports Koonenberry Gold's acquisition,fundraising
Sentiment:
Investment Announcement
16 October 2024 7:55 PM
Lion Selection Group will invest $350,000 in Koonenberry Gold's $4.5 million fundraising round to support the acquisition of a significant exploration portfolio in New South Wales, maintaining a 6.1% stake in the company.
Capital raise
Koonenberry Gold is undertaking a \$4.5 million capital raising.
Summary
- Lion Selection Group (LSX) is investing \$350,000 in Koonenberry Gold (KNB).
- This investment is part of a \$4.5 million fundraising round by Koonenberry Gold.
- Koonenberry Gold is acquiring a large exploration portfolio (4,410 square kilometers) in NSW.
- The portfolio includes promising gold and copper projects, such as the Enmore project near the Hillgrove gold and antimony project.
- Lion will hold approximately 6.1% of Koonenberry Gold after the fundraising.
- Lion's initial investment in Koonenberry Gold was in March 2024.
- Koonenberry Gold's acquisitions broaden its project portfolio and provide flexibility.
- Lion invests selectively in early-stage exploration projects with high potential and capable teams.
Sentiment
Score: 7
Explanation: The announcement expresses positive sentiment towards the investment and acquisition, highlighting the potential for growth and aligning with Lion's investment strategy. However, the inherent risks of early-stage exploration are acknowledged.
Highlights
- Lion Selection Group (LSX) is investing \$350,000 in Koonenberry Gold (KNB).
- Koonenberry Gold is raising \$4.5 million.
- Koonenberry Gold is acquiring 4,410 square kilometers of exploration ground in NSW.
- Lion will hold approximately 6.1% of Koonenberry Gold after the fundraising.
- The Enmore project is located 20km from the 1.7Moz Hillgrove gold and antimony project.
Positives
- Lion's investment in Koonenberry Gold provides access to a large and promising exploration portfolio.
- Koonenberry Gold's acquisition significantly expands its project footprint and potential.
- The Enmore project presents a short-term, high-potential target.
- Koonenberry Gold has joint ventures with established players like Newmont.
- Lion's investment aligns with its strategy of selectively investing in early-stage exploration projects with high potential.
Risks
- Early-stage exploration projects are inherently risky, with no guarantee of success.
- The success of Koonenberry Gold's acquisitions depends on exploration results and market conditions.
Future Outlook
The success of Koonenberry Gold's acquisitions and exploration activities will determine the future value of Lion's investment. The company expects to maintain a 6.1% stake in Koonenberry Gold.
Management Comments
- 'We were initially attracted to the potential of the Koonenberry project, which has required a patient approach.'
- 'The acquisitions that Koonenberry is now making broaden its work front and provide the flexibility to stay constantly busy, on targets that have been developed by a highly credentialled team who now join with Koonenberry to progress them.'
- 'Lion invests very selectively in early-stage exploration situations and we have to be able to see a highly diligent and capable technical team, multiple discovery opportunities that we feel present attractive scale, and can be invested in at a reasonable price. Koonenberry satisfies all these criteria strongly and will be enhanced by recent acquisition.'
Industry Context
This announcement reflects the ongoing interest in gold and copper exploration in Australia, particularly in regions with a history of high-grade mineralization. The involvement of a larger company like Lion Selection Group signals confidence in Koonenberry Gold's potential.
Next Steps
- Koonenberry Gold will proceed with the acquisition of the exploration portfolio.
- Koonenberry Gold will complete its \$4.5 million fundraising.
- Lion Selection Group will maintain its 6.1% stake in Koonenberry Gold.
- Koonenberry Gold will commence exploration activities on its newly acquired projects.
Key Dates
- March 2024: Lion took an initial shareholding in Koonenberry
- October 17, 2024: Lion announced its investment in Koonenberry Gold's fundraising and acquisition
Keywords
Exploration, Gold, Copper, Investment, Koonenberry Gold, Lion Selection Group, NSW, Fundraising, Acquisition
KNB
Koonenberry Gold Limited
ASX
Sector: Materials
Filings with Classifications
Better than expected
21 May 2025 9:08 PM
Investment Announcement
- Koonenberry's drilling results at Enmore exceeded expectations, leading to Lion's increased investment.
Delay expected
19 May 2025 6:24 PM
Exploration Update
- The Phase I drilling campaign is now finished due to extremely wet conditions on site with 10 holes for 3,232.6m completed of a planned 3,000m.
Better than expected
28 April 2025 7:18 PM
Exploration Update
- The drill results indicate a potentially wide structural corridor with significant gold intercepts, exceeding initial expectations for the area away from the granite-sediment contact.
Better than expected
15 April 2025 7:34 PM
Quarterly Report
- The drill results at Enmore Gold Project are better than expected, demonstrating potential for both bulk tonnage and high-grade gold mineralization.
Better than expected
13 April 2025 6:49 PM
Exploration Update
- The second drillhole returned a higher gram metre interval (357.9) than the first drillhole (297.5), indicating improved potential.
Better than expected
6 April 2025 6:22 PM
Investor Presentation
- The intercept of 170m @ 1.75g/t gold incl. 18.3m at 9.95g/t gold from first drillhole at Enmore Gold Project, NSW is better than expected.
Better than expected
3 April 2025 12:51 AM
Investor Presentation Announcement
- The assay results of 170m @ 1.75g/t gold from 77m, including 18.3m at 9.95g/t gold from 172.9m are considered better than expected.
Better than expected
1 April 2025 6:57 PM
Exploration Update
- The assay results from the first drillhole exceeded expectations due to the high-grade intercept and broad zone of gold mineralisation.
- The results validate historical drill results, indicating potential for broad and high-grade gold zones.
Delay expected
16 March 2025 6:42 PM
Exploration Update
- The drilling program has been paused for up to one week due to heavy rains associated with ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred.
Worse than expected
12 March 2025 1:35 AM
Half Year Financial Report
- The company reported a loss of $925,922 for the half-year ended December 31, 2024, indicating worse than expected financial performance.
Capital raise
12 March 2025 1:35 AM
Half Year Financial Report
- The company's ability to continue as a going concern is dependent on raising additional funding either through debt or equity to meet its planned exploration programme.
- The company will be required to raise funds for working capital from debt or equity sources if the above matters are not achieved.
Better than expected
2 February 2025 4:27 PM
Investor Presentation
- The document highlights significant exploration results, including broad, high-grade gold intercepts at Sunnyside, suggesting better than expected potential.
- The commencement of drilling at multiple projects and the joint venture with Newmont indicate a positive outlook and better than expected progress.
Better than expected
23 January 2025 6:03 PM
Quarterly Report
- The company has made transformational acquisitions that have significantly increased the size and potential of its portfolio.
- The company has reported high grade drilling results at the Enmore project.
- The company has completed a capital raise and is well funded.
Better than expected
19 January 2025 4:19 PM
Exploration Update
- The identification of a 4km gold trend and high-grade sampling results are better than expected for an early-stage exploration project.
Better than expected
6 January 2025 5:28 PM
Exploration Update
- The rock chip results are better than expected, with high grades of gold and copper, confirming the potential for significant mineralization.
Capital raise
29 November 2024 12:31 AM
Securities Quotation Application
- An additional 450,000,000 shares are to be issued on December 5, 2024.
Capital raise
28 November 2024 11:47 PM
Annual General Meeting Results
- Approval was granted for a 10% placement capacity.
- Approvals were given to issue shares related to Enmore, Lachlan, and director placements.
Delay expected
28 November 2024 6:42 PM
Investor Presentation
- Planned discovery activity is subject to changes due to various factors including regulatory approvals and inclement weather.
Better than expected
28 November 2024 5:22 PM
Annual General Meeting Report
- The successful acquisition of the Enmore and Lachlan projects significantly expands Koonenberry Gold's exploration portfolio and increases its potential for major discoveries.
Delay expected
26 November 2024 8:41 PM
Securities Issue Update
- The issue date of the Placement Shares was delayed by one day, from December 4th to December 5th, 2024.
Delay expected
17 November 2024 6:17 PM
Exploration Update
- The first phase of air core drilling at Atlantis was terminated early due to limitations in the rig configuration and air pressure, preventing the testing of three identified EM conductors and limiting the extent of the surveyed area.
Worse than expected
17 November 2024 6:17 PM
Exploration Update
- The second phase of drilling at the Atlantis prospect did not yield significant copper or gold intersections, despite the presence of trace amounts of sulphides, indicating that the targeted mineralisation may be located further from the drillholes or at greater depth than initially anticipated.
Capital raise
28 October 2024 7:44 PM
Notice of Annual General Meeting
- A $4.5 million capital raising (before costs) is planned through a placement of shares.
- Directors have committed to subscribing for up to $200,000 of the placement.
Capital raise
16 October 2024 7:55 PM
Investment Announcement
- Koonenberry Gold is undertaking a \$4.5 million capital raising.
Capital raise
16 October 2024 7:20 PM
Investor Presentation
- A capital raising of at least A$2,000,000 is planned, with commitments already secured for A$4,500,000.
- The capital raising will fund the acquisition of the Enmore Gold Project and Lachlan Projects.
Capital raise
16 October 2024 6:54 PM
Acquisition Announcement
- A $4.5 million capital raise via a placement of 450 million new ordinary shares at $0.010 per share.
- The placement was supported by major shareholder Lion Selection Group and new investor Lowell Resources Fund.
- Funds will be used for exploration, capital raising costs, and working capital.
Capital raise
14 October 2024 6:49 PM
Trading Halt Announcement
- A capital raising is planned in association with a material acquisition.
Delay expected
12 September 2024 4:15 AM
Annual Report
- Drilling at the Atlantis Prospect was unable to penetrate to planned depths due to hard and silicified ground, resulting in an early termination of the program.
Capital raise
12 September 2024 4:15 AM
Annual Report
- A share placement and fully underwritten entitlement offer raised $2,352,537 before costs in April 2024.
Worse than expected
3 September 2024 7:59 PM
Exploration Update
- The drilling program was significantly shorter than planned due to unforeseen weather conditions, resulting in fewer drill holes and less data than anticipated.
Delay expected
3 September 2024 7:59 PM
Exploration Update
- A significant rain event forced an early termination of the drill program at Atlantis, resulting in a compromised program with only 6 holes completed instead of the planned 16.
Delay expected
30 July 2024 7:16 PM
Exploration Update
- The drill program in June was terminated early due to a significant rain event.
Delay expected
23 July 2024 8:01 PM
Quarterly Report
- A significant rain event occurred after the reporting period, resulting in demobilisation of equipment and crew, delaying further exploration.
Better than expected
12 June 2024 7:55 PM
Exploration Update
- The gold zone has been extended to the east and 200m to the south, expanding the gold footprint to over 500m x 400m.
Delay expected
27 May 2024 7:18 PM
Exploration Update
- The initial drilling program was terminated early due to rig limitations, preventing the testing of the three EM conductors.
Delay expected
21 April 2024 7:02 PM
Project Update
- Drilling at Atlantis was delayed due to unexpected difficult drilling conditions (hard ground).
Worse than expected
21 April 2024 7:02 PM
Project Update
- The drilling at Atlantis did not reach the target depth due to difficult ground conditions, which is worse than expected.
Delay expected
19 April 2024 4:14 AM
Rights Issue Results and Revised Timetable
- The issue and settlement of Rights Issue shares has been revised from the timetable previously announced to the ASX on 8 March 2024.
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