Soma Gold Corp. announces C$7.5M private placement for mine expansion
Soma Gold Corp. announced a non-brokered private placement of up to 10,000,000 shares at C$0.75 each to raise C$7,500,000 for expanding production at the Escondida and Aurora mines and completing ore sorting infrastructure. The Offering closes on June 19, 2026, subject to regulatory approvals. Additionally, the company settled C$25,780,086 of debt with Conex Services Inc. by issuing 23,436,442 shares.

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Soma Gold Corp. announced a non-brokered private placement offering of up to 10,000,000 common shares at a price of C$0.75 per share for aggregate gross proceeds of up to C$7,500,000. The net proceeds from the Offering are intended to fund capital expenditures to expand production at the Escondida and Aurora mines, complete the installation of ore sorting equipment, and accelerate exploration activities at the Escondida property. Additionally, funds will be used for working capital to pre-pay for ore purchases from small legal mines near the Company's mills and for general corporate purposes.
The Offering is being conducted pursuant to the listed issuer financing exemption under Part 5A of National Instrument 45-106 – Prospectus Exemptions, as amended by Coordinated Blanket Order 45-935. It will be made available to purchasers resident in all provinces of Canada, except Québec, and in other jurisdictions where the Offering may be lawfully made. Soma Gold Corp. will file a Form 45-106F19 offering document, which will be accessible under the Company's profile on SEDAR+ and on its website.
Geoff Hampson, CEO of Soma Gold Corp., stated that the financing positions the company to accelerate production growth at both mines while completing ore sorting infrastructure. He noted that these milestones are expected to have a meaningful impact on output and margins. The company also aims to support the formalization of small-scale legal mining operations in the region through ore purchase agreements.
The Offering is scheduled to close on or about June 19, 2026, subject to conditions including the receipt of all necessary regulatory approvals and the conditional approval of the TSX Venture Exchange. In connection with the Offering, Soma Gold Corp. has engaged Integrity Capital Group Inc. to act as its financial advisor. The company may pay a cash commission of up to 7% of the gross proceeds and issue non-transferable broker warrants equal to up to 7% of the number of Shares sold. Each Broker Warrant will entitle the holder to acquire one Share at an exercise price of C$1.10 per Share for a period of 24 months from the Closing Date.
Soma Gold Corp. also announced the completion of a shares-for-debt settlement transaction. The company settled an aggregate of C$25,780,086 owed to Conex Services Inc. in exchange for the issuance of 23,436,442 Shares at a deemed price of approximately C$1.10 per Share.
Offering Details
| Component | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Shares Offered | 10,000,000 |
| Price per Share | C$0.75 |
| Aggregate Gross Proceeds | C$7,500,000 |
| Closing Date | June 19, 2026 |
| Broker Warrant Exercise Price | C$1.10 |
| Broker Warrant Period | 24 months |
Debt Settlement Details
| Component | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Debt Settled | C$25,780,086 |
| Shares Issued | 23,436,442 |
| Deemed Price per Share | C$1.10 |
What is the expected timeline for the installation of the ore sorting equipment and when will the resulting margin improvements be reflected in earnings?
How will the capital injection specifically alter the production guidance for the Escondida and Aurora mines over the next 12 to 18 months?
What are the long-term strategic benefits and risks associated with relying on ore purchases from small-scale legal mining operations in the region?

























