David Franklyn, Joint Head of Argonaut Funds Management (AFM), has been nominated for “Rising Star of the Year” by Money Management. AFM’s flagship fund, Argonaut Natural Resource Fund, has returned 27% FYTD 2023 and 200% since its inception (Jan 2020). To register your interest in the Fund, please contact Jenna Converse at jconverse@argonaut.com or 04Read more
Perth head-quartered Argonaut, the specialist natural resources investment banking firm, is pleased to announce the appointment of Ben Clifford as Managing Director – Head of Sydney and Joint Head of Funds Management, effective immediately. Ben will join Argonaut as a member of the firm’s senior leadership team, serve as a Director on the main ArgonautRead more
Argonaut acted as Joint Lead Manager to the A$12.0 million Placement of Ausgold Limited (ASX:AUC) (Ausgold) to continue expansion and development of its 2.16Moz Katanning Gold Project. Funds raised will be used substantially for resource expansion drilling and regional exploration, completion of a definitive feasibility study, advancement of a scoping study for increased plant throughput,Read more
Argonaut acted as Joint Lead Manager to the A$21.6 million Placement of Catalyst Metals Limited (ASX:CYL) (Catalyst) to accelerate development and exploration activities across the Plutonic-Marymia gold belt which will be consolidated by Catalyst following its successful takeover of Vango Mining Limited, subject to the unanimously recommended acquisition of Superior Gold. The Placement was cornerstonedRead more
Argonaut PCF acted as Financial Advisor to Catalyst Metals Limited (ASX:CYL) (Catalyst) on its all scrip $66.0m off market takeover of Vango Mining Limited (ASX:VAN) (Vango). Vango owns the Marymia Gold Project which is located in the mid west region of Western Australia and hosts a 1Moz gold Resource and over 40km of prospective strike.Read more
Argonaut acted as Joint Lead Manager to a $2.4m Placement and $5.9m Non-Renounceable Entitlement Offer for Golden Rim Resources Limited (ASX:GMR). The Capital Raising was underpinned by strong support from a number of new and existing institutional and sophisticated investors. Golden Rim will utilise proceeds to fund further exploration drilling and work programs at its flagship KadaRead more
Argonaut acted as Co-Manager to the $9.0 million Placement for Auteco Minerals Limited (ASX:AUT). The Placement was underpinned by strong support from a number of new and existing institutional and sophisticated investors. Proceeds from the Placement will be utilised towards accelerating regional exploration at Auteco’s highly prospective Pickle Crow Project in Ontario, Canada. Argonaut isRead more
Argonaut acted as Joint Lead Manager and Joint Bookrunner to the $30.0 million Placement for AIC Mines Limited (ASX:A1M). The Placement was well supported by a number of institutional investors alongside existing shareholders, directors and major shareholder FMR Investments. Proceeds from the Placement will be applied to funding initial work related to the Jericho mineRead more
Argonaut acted as Joint Lead Manager to the $9.0 million Placement for Anova Metals Limited (ASX:AWV). The Placement was underpinned by strong support from a number of new and existing institutional and sophisticated investors, including the major shareholders of DC Mines. Proceeds from the Placement will be utilised towards accelerating exploration at the highly prospectiveRead more
Argonaut acted as Financial Advisor to Dardanup Butchering Company (DBC) on its new partnership, which will see Westpork acquire a 50% stake in the 70 year old WA family business. The transaction will strengthen DBC’s position in the market as a processor, wholesaler and food service provider and create substantial business opportunities without any changeRead more
