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Barton Gold Holdings Limited (ASX:BGD)

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Current share price for BGD : $0.820 -0.325 (-28.38%)+
Announcement
Release
22 Oct 2025 8:53AM
Price at Release
$1.145
Full Release
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Summary
Barton Gold Holdings Limited has completed a $15 million placement to institutional investors, led by Franklin Templeton, which now holds an initial ~3.8% interest in the company's expanded equity capital. The placement was priced at $1.25 per share, with 12 million new shares issued. Barton Gold also announced a Share Purchase Plan (SPP) targeting $2.5 million to enable eligible shareholders to purchase additional shares at the same price as the placement. The SPP will open on 23 October 2025 and is expected to close on 6 November 2025, though it may close earlier. The placement and SPP are part of Barton's strategy to strengthen its capital base ahead of its planned 'Stage 1' production commissioning in the Gawler Craton gold district by the end of 2026. Barton Gold Holdings Limited is focused on developing gold production in South Australia, with several major projects and a strategic regional platform.
Key Points
  • $15 million institutional placement completed, led by Franklin Templeton.
  • Franklin Templeton acquires ~3.8% interest in Barton Gold.
  • Placement shares priced at $1.25, with 12 million new shares issued.
  • Share Purchase Plan (SPP) targeting $2.5 million opens on 23 October 2025.
  • SPP allows eligible shareholders to buy shares at the placement price.
  • Barton Gold plans 'Stage 1' production commissioning by end of 2026.
  • Focus on South Australia's Gawler Craton gold district.
IMPORTANT NOTE: This information is autogenerated and has not been reviewed for accuracy or completeness. You should refer to the full announcement here for further information.