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• Koonenberry Gold secured firm commitments to raise AU$4.0 million through a placement of 200 million new shares, providing funding to accelerate exploration across its New South Wales gold and copper portfolio.
• The proceeds will fund expanded drilling at the Enmore and Lachlan Projects, including Dunedoo, Wilga, Queen of Sheba, Sunnyside and Breakfast Creek, while also supporting exploration activities at the recently acquired Gundagai Project.
• Directors have committed up to AU$225,000 to the placement, subject to shareholder approval, demonstrating continued confidence in the company's exploration strategy.

Koonenberry Gold Limited (ASX: KNB) declined 4.761%, with its share price falling AU$0.001 to AU$0.020 after announcing a AU$4.0 million institutional placement. Although the capital raising strengthens the company's balance sheet and provides funding to accelerate exploration across several priority projects, the issue of 200 million new shares increased the company's issued capital. Capital raisings commonly place short-term pressure on share prices as investors assess the impact of dilution, despite the long-term benefits of increased exploration funding.AU$4.0 Million Capital Raise Supports Exploration GrowthKoonenberry secured firm commitments from professional and sophisticated investors to raise AU$4.0 million, before costs, through the issuance of 200 million new fully paid ordinary shares priced at AU$0.02 each. The issue price matched the company's previous closing price on 16 July 2026 and represented a modest 3% discount to the five-day volume weighted average price of AU$0.0206 per share. Morgans Corporate Limited served as the Sole Lead Manager for the placement. Directors have also committed to subscribe for up to AU$225,000 under the offer, subject to shareholder approval at a forthcoming general meeting.Funding Targets Multiple NSW Gold and Copper ProjectsThe capital raising will enable Koonenberry to accelerate drilling across its Enmore and Lachlan Projects in New South Wales. Planned exploration activities include follow-up drilling at Dunedoo, Wilga, Queen of Sheba, Sunnyside and Breakfast Creek, where management continues to evaluate the potential for further gold and copper discoveries. The funding will also allow the company to maintain simultaneous exploration programs across several high-priority project areas rather than progressing them sequentially.Gundagai Project Adds New Exploration OpportunityIn addition to advancing existing projects, part of the proceeds will support soil sampling together with geochemical and geophysical surveys at the recently acquired Gundagai Project once the acquisition is completed. Management believes the project complements its broader New South Wales exploration portfolio and provides another opportunity to expand its pipeline of gold and copper targets across the Lachlan Fold Belt.Well-Funded Exploration Strategy ContinuesExecutive Chairman Paul Harris said the successful placement provides a clear mandate to continue advancing exploration while maintaining momentum across the company's portfolio. He noted that the additional capital will support follow-up drilling at Enmore, broader target generation throughout the Lachlan Fold Belt and exploration alongside the company's fully funded Newmont joint venture programs. Management believes maintaining exploration activity across multiple projects enhances the company's ability to generate new discoveries and long-term shareholder value.Large Exploration Portfolio Supports Long-Term GrowthKoonenberry controls an exploration portfolio covering approximately 4,360 square kilometres across New South Wales, making it one of the state's larger gold and copper exploration landholdings. The company's immediate priority remains the Enmore Project, where exploration at the Sunnyside Prospect continues to deliver encouraging results, while additional programs across the broader Lachlan portfolio are expected to generate a steady pipeline of exploration news flow over the coming months.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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