FINANCING 2025: Some Capital Inflows in Canadian & US Junior Mining

 The junior mining sector in Canada and the USA is thriving in 2025, fueled by rising demand for critical minerals and an improving market environment. This snapshot highlights key capital raises, government initiatives, and the sector’s outlook.

Recent Capital Raises in May 2025: The junior mining sector has seen significant financing activity, with numerous companies securing funds through private placements and strategic investments. Some examples, but far from all, include:

-Taseko Mines (TSX: TKO; NYSE American: TGB): Raised $31.0 million (US$21.5 million) in Q1 2025 through an at-the-market equity offering, issuing 10.6 million shares.

-Fireweed Metals Corp. (TSXV: FWZ): Closed an upsized $46 million brokered private placement and an $8.3 million non-brokered tranche on May 28, 2025.

-New Found Gold Corp. (TSX-V: NFG): Secured a C$49 million bought deal financing and a C$20 million private placement, backed by investor Eric Sprott, announced May 27, 2025. Increases previously announced Bought Deal Financing to C$56 Million; previously announced Private Placement remains at C$20 Million.

-NexGold Mining Corp. (TSXV: NEXG): Completed a C$10 million bought deal private placement in April 2025, with a pro forma cash position of ~$21 million (US$14.5 million) as of March 31, 2025.

-Onyx Gold (TSXV: ONYX): Raised $3 million (May 29) and $8 million (May 22) through non-brokered private placements, upsizing a financing to $11 million with strategic investors.

-Lahontan Gold: Closed an upsized $2.1 million non-brokered private placement on April 30, 2025, issuing 42.7 million units.

-Kodiak Copper (TSXV: KDK): Secured $5.5 million via an oversubscribed private placement on March 18, 2025. A key investor in this financing was Konwave AG, a prominent European resource fund, which became a significant shareholder in Kodiak

-Trifecta Gold (TSX-V: TG): Closed a $5.3 million oversubscribed private placement on May 15, 2025, with Crescat Capital holding a 9.9% stake.

-Radisson Mining Resources (TSX-V: RDS): Upsized a private placement to $12 million, closed on May 15, 2025.

Goliath Resources (TSX-V: GOT): Announced a $20 million bought deal private placement and a $10 million strategic investment from McEwen Mining, alongside $3.2 million from warrant exercises. June2, 2025 it was reported that demand was so overwhelming, especially from institutional investors, that they extended financing by more than CAD 4 million.

-Arizona Gold & Silver Inc. (TSXV: AZS), Oversubscribed Non-Brokered Private Placement (October 3, 2024): They closed a private placement that raised CDN$4,627,527.10 by issuing 15,425,090 units at $0.30 per unit. Notable investors in this financing included Eric Sprott, or an entity associated with him  and Rick Rule.

These examples reflect robust capital inflows, with many financings oversubscribed due to strong investor interest.

Government Support and Pending Funding:

Governments in Canada and the USA are bolstering the critical minerals sector, benefiting junior miners:

  • Canada’s Critical Minerals Strategy: Includes the $500 million Critical Minerals Infrastructure Fund, $192.1 million for research and development, $80 million for Indigenous partnerships, and an extended 15% Mineral Exploration Tax Credit until March 2027, providing ~$110 million for exploration.
  • Ontario Junior Exploration Program (OJEP): Offers up to C$200,000 per project for early exploration, focusing on critical and precious minerals.
  • US Critical Minerals Drive: A new Section 232 investigation emphasizes securing domestic supply chains, potentially unlocking funding for US junior miners.

The junior mining sector in Canada and the USA is flourishing with a wave of new investment, fueled by surging demand for critical minerals, strong government support, and growing M&A activity.

This vibrant market optimism is driving significant capital inflows, boosting shareholder value through enhanced project development and increased market confidence.

In 2025 and beyond the sector is poised for sustained growth, promising further opportunities to elevate shareholder returns.

SP

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