Highlights

• True North Copper secured commitments for an AU$18 million placement, upsized from AU$15 million following strong investor demand, and plans a further AU$2 million Share Purchase Plan at the same AU$0.37 issue price.
• The funding will cover the final AU$7.5 million deferred consideration owed for the Mt Oxide acquisition while financing additional drilling, technical studies and exploration across the company’s copper portfolio.
• Major shareholder Tembo Capital committed AU$2.0 million to Tranche 2, while Non-Executive Chairman Paul Cronin committed AU$500,000, both forming part of the AU$5.8 million second tranche.

True North Copper Limited (ASX: TNC) is an Australian copper explorer and developer advancing a portfolio of wholly owned assets in Northwest Queensland’s Mt Isa region. Its strategy centres on expanding the Mt Oxide resource, progressing the Cloncurry Copper Project towards development and testing regional targets for larger-scale copper discoveries.AU$18 Million Placement Secures Fresh Growth CapitalTrue North Copper has attracted AU$18 million of placement commitments from institutional, professional and sophisticated investors. The transaction involves 48,648,649 new ordinary shares priced at AU$0.37 each. Investor interest allowed the company to increase the raising from its initial AU$15 million target. The offer price represents a 14.0% discount to TNC’s previous closing price and an 8.7% discount to its 15-trading-day volume-weighted average price through 12 August 2026. The financing brings new institutional investors onto the register while providing capital for both acquisition obligations and the next phase of project advancement.Two-Tranche Structure Splits the AU$18 Million RaisingTNC will initially issue 33,095,696 shares to generate approximately AU$12.2 million using its existing placement capacity. Settlement of this first tranche is scheduled for 21 August 2026, followed by issuance around 24 August. A second tranche of 15,552,953 shares is expected to provide another AU$5.8 million but requires shareholder approval at a General Meeting anticipated in October 2026. Tembo Capital Holdings UK Ltd has committed AU$2.0 million to this tranche, while Chairman Paul Cronin intends to participate for AU$500,000, with his investment also requiring the relevant shareholder approval.AU$7.5 Million Mt Oxide Payment Is a Key Funding PriorityA significant portion of the new capital has a clearly defined purpose. TNC will use AU$7.5 million to make the final deferred cash consideration payment to Perilya associated with the acquisition of its flagship Mt Oxide Project. Completing this obligation removes a remaining acquisition payment while allowing the company to direct further resources towards expanding the asset. At Mt Oxide, funding will support continued drilling at Aquila, testing extensions along strike and at depth, defining higher-grade zones and improving the geological understanding of the mineralised system. Resource extension drilling, technical studies and broader exploration are also planned through 2027.Cloncurry PFS Remains a Near-Term Development CatalystPart of the financing will also support advancement of the Cloncurry Copper Project, where TNC is targeting completion of a Pre-Feasibility Study in late Q4 2026. Associated work will assess a potential Ore Reserve while further technical studies examine opportunities to optimise and expand the project. The company views Cloncurry as the development component of its three-platform strategy, complementing resource growth at Mt Oxide and longer-term regional discovery programs. The strategy outlined on page 5 of the announcement identifies Cloncurry as containing 129 kt of copper and 152 koz of gold Mineral Resources, with both open-pit and underground optionality.Share Purchase Plan Could Add Another AU$2 MillionAlongside the placement, TNC intends to raise up to AU$2.0 million through a non-underwritten Share Purchase PlanAustralian and New Zealand shareholders who qualify for the offer may subscribe for new shares worth up to AU$30,000 at AU$0.37 per share, with no brokerage or transaction fees payable. The SPP is expected to open on 25 August and close on 10 September 2026, although the timetable may change. Unlike the placement proceeds allocated across project activities, money received through the SPP is specifically intended for working capital.Funding Supports TNC’s Grow, Develop and Discover StrategyThe enlarged financing provides capital across all three pillars of TNC’s strategy. Mt Oxide represents the “Grow” platform, where the company is expanding the Aquila mineralised system and advancing exploration across a resource containing 220 kt of copper, 5 Moz of silver and 21 kt of cobalt. Cloncurry forms the “Develop” platform, while regional targets underpin the “Discover” strategy. Near-term milestones include additional Mt Oxide assay results, continued Aquila drilling through Q4 2026 and completion of the Cloncurry PFS later in the year. 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