Newsfileยท2025-09-24 10:30Core Points - Hayasa Metals Inc. has successfully closed a $2 million private placement, issuing a total of 11,165,282 units at a price of $0.17 per unit, resulting in gross proceeds of $1,898,098 [1][2] - Each unit consists of one common share and one-half of a common share purchase warrant, with the whole warrant allowing the purchase of an additional common share at $0.22 per share [2] - Teck Resources Limited has acquired 934,500 units to maintain a 9.9% ownership stake on a partially diluted basis [2] Use of Proceeds - The net proceeds from the private placement will be utilized for ongoing exploration at the Urasar project in Armenia, acquiring additional property, and general working capital [3] - The company plans to conduct a 2,000-meter drill program at Urasar in 2026 and is considering a pipeline of projects for acquisition [3] Management Commentary - Joel Sutherland, CEO of Hayasa, expressed satisfaction with Teck's continued support and optimism regarding the company's first mover advantage in Armenia [4] Regulatory and Financial Details - The units were issued under the listed issuer financing exemption, and the securities are not subject to resale restrictions for Canadian residents [4] - The company paid $48,420 in finders' fees, which is 5% of the proceeds raised, to various entities involved in the placement [6] - Two officers of the company participated in the private placement, purchasing 588,400 units for a total of $100,028 [7] Shareholder Changes - Dennis Moore acquired 294,200 units at $0.17 per unit, increasing his total ownership to approximately 11.56% of the company's outstanding shares on an undiluted basis, a decrease from 13.31% [10] - If all warrants and stock options are exercised, Moore's ownership could rise to approximately 13.09% on a partially diluted basis [11] Company Overview - Hayasa Metals Inc. is focused on advancing copper and gold projects in Armenia's Tethyan Mineral belt, controlling both the Urasar and Vardenis projects [14]