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AngloGold Ashanti boosts its strategic holding in Thesis Gold to 9.7% with a $58.5 million share offering, signaling confidence in the Lawyers‑Ranch project
Thesis Gold & Silver Inc. announced that AngloGold Ashanti will increase its strategic investment to 9.7% of the company’s common shares by purchasing $58.46 million of hard‑dollar and flow‑through shares in a new offering [1].
| At a glance | |
|---|---|
| New AngloGold stake | 9.7% (up from ~5%) |
| Offering size | $58.46 million |
| Share price (common) | C$3.4118 per share |
| Market reaction | Thesis shares up ~5.6% to $3.00 |
The offering consists of three tranches: 8.34 million common shares at C$3.4118 each, 2.02 million BC CEE flow‑through shares at C$4.95 each, and 4.28 million national flow‑through shares at C$4.67 each, generating the $58.46 million gross proceeds [1]. The flow‑through portion will be earmarked for eligible Canadian exploration expenses tied to the Lawyers‑Ranch gold‑silver project, with expenditures required by Dec 31 2027 and renounced to shareholders by Dec 31 2026. Proceeds from the common‑share tranche are slated for working capital and ongoing technical studies at Lawyers‑Ranch [1].
A separate source reported that AngloGold Ashanti’s initial investment in February 2026 amounted to a 5.0% stake acquired via a private placement of 13.8 million shares at $2.79 per share, raising $38.7 million [2]. This figure differs from the 5% stake cited in the August 2026 announcement, suggesting either a different pricing basis or an update to the stake percentage. The discrepancy underscores the limited public detail on the exact share count and pricing of the earlier transaction.
Thesis Gold’s stock rose roughly 5.6% to $3.00 following the announcement, reflecting investor optimism about the reinforced partnership with a major global gold producer and the infusion of capital for project advancement [2]. The move occurred amid broader market attention on junior miners receiving strategic backing from majors, a trend that can lift sector sentiment and influence related equity indices.
The increase to a near‑10% strategic holding signals AngloGold Ashanti’s confidence in the quality of the Lawyers‑Ranch project, but the ultimate impact will hinge on the company’s ability to meet its exploration and permitting timelines.
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