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• Australian Gold and Copper completed the second tranche of its AU$5.0 million placement after receiving AU$2.55 million from its largest shareholder, GeoZen, following shareholder approval.
• The company also received a refundable Research and Development Tax Offset of approximately AU$987,000, providing additional non-dilutive funding to support exploration activities.
• Completion of the Junee Gold Project acquisition adds a large-scale, drill-ready gold project with seven priority targets, with the maiden drilling program scheduled to commence during the current quarter.

Australian Gold and Copper Limited (ASX: AGC) is an Australian exploration company focused on developing a diversified portfolio of gold, silver, copper and base metal assets across New South Wales. Its project portfolio includes the South Cobar Basin assets, highlighted by the Achilles discovery, together with the newly acquired Junee Gold Project, positioning the company to expand its resource base through systematic exploration and targeted drilling programs.AU$5.0 Million Placement Successfully CompletedAustralian Gold and Copper has strengthened its financial position following the completion of the second tranche of its previously announced AU$5.0 million placement. The final tranche delivered AU$2.55 million through participation by the company's largest shareholder, GeoZen, whose investment was subject to shareholder approval obtained at the Extraordinary General Meeting held on 15 July 2026. Management described the successful completion of the placement as an important milestone that reinforces the long-standing relationship with GeoZen while providing additional capital to advance the company's expanding exploration portfolio.Non-Dilutive Funding Boosts Exploration CapacityIn addition to completing the placement, the company received a refundable Research and Development Tax Offset of approximately AU$987,000 from the Australian Taxation Office in relation to eligible FY2025 exploration expenditure. Management highlighted that the refund strengthens the balance sheet without issuing additional equity, reducing the effective cost of exploration while preserving shareholder value. The additional funding enhances financial flexibility as multiple exploration programs progress across the company's project portfolio.Junee Acquisition Expands Gold Growth PipelineAustralian Gold and Copper has also completed the acquisition of New South Resources Pty Limited, securing ownership of the Junee Gold Project after satisfying shareholder approval and other transaction conditions. The project introduces a large-scale gold-focused exploration opportunity containing seven drill-ready targets within a well-established gold district in New South Wales. Management confirmed that exploration teams are already active on site and expect to commence the maiden drilling campaign during the current quarter, accelerating the company's exploration pipeline.Strengthened Funding Supports Multi-Project StrategyThe combination of placement proceeds, the R&D refund and completion of the Junee acquisition leaves Australian Gold and Copper in a stronger financial position to execute its FY2027 exploration strategy. The company believes the additional capital will support continued resource growth at the Achilles deposit while advancing exploration across the broader South Cobar Basin and the newly acquired Junee project. By expanding both its funding base and project portfolio simultaneously, management aims to generate a consistent pipeline of drilling results and resource growth opportunities.Building a Larger Resource Development BusinessManagement believes the strengthened funding position and expanded exploration portfolio provide a solid platform for future growth. The company continues to advance the 38.5 million silver-equivalent ounce Achilles Mineral Resource while integrating Junee into its broader exploration strategy. With multiple active projects, additional funding secured and new drilling programs scheduled to commence, Australian Gold and Copper is focused on increasing its resource inventory and advancing toward becoming a larger precious and base metals resource development company.Note- All data presented is based on information available at the time of writing.Disclaimer for Kapitales ResearchThe materials provided by Kapitales Research, including articles, news, data, reports, opinions, images, charts, and videos ("Content"), are intended for personal, non-commercial use only. The primary goal of this Content is to educate and inform readers. This Content is not meant to offer financial advice, nor does it include any recommendation or opinion that should be relied upon for making financial decisions. 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