CAPITAL MARKETS

Strong backing for lithium explorer MinRex

Fundraising to give it the funding firepower for big drilling campaign

This article is 3 years old. Images might not display.

The equity is priced at 6.2c per new share.

While undisclosed "Chinese and Australian mining groups" are said to be cornerstoned the raising with an investment of $6.8 million, MinRex said "a 6% introductory fee payable on subscriptions completed from cornerstone investors is also payable to Scott Li (or his nominee), to be settled by the issue of new shares at the same price as under the placement".

MinRex was previously focused on the Lachlan Fold Belt in New South Wales, with its shares trading at levels around 2c for much of 2021.

MinRex's lithium ground was acquired around the turn of the year and includes tenure adjacent to Global Lithium Resources' Archer deposit near Marble Bar.

Earlier this month MinRex appointed geologist Ian Shackleton as its exploration manager, with Shackleton said to have been "fundamental" to the discovery of Archer.

Shares in MinRex last traded at 7.5c, capitalising it at $67.5 million.

Expert-led Insights reports and Analytics tools built on robust data, rigorous analysis and expert commentary covering mining Risk, Projects, ESG, Leadership, and Investor Sentiment.

Expert-led Insights reports and Analytics tools built on robust data, rigorous analysis and expert commentary covering mining Risk, Projects, ESG, Leadership, and Investor Sentiment.

editions

Investor Sentiment Insights 2026

Discover what investors have planned for mining in 2026 in our industry-leading survey

editions

World Risk Insights 2025 (feat. MineHutte ratings)

A detailed analysis of mining investment risks across 120 jurisdictions globally, assessed across six risk categories and an industrywide survey.

editions

ESG Index 2025: Benchmarking the Future of Sustainable Mining

The ESG Index provides an in-depth evaluation of the ESG performance of 60+ of the world’s largest mining companies. It assesses companies across 10 weighted indicators within 6 essential ESG pillars.

editions

Leadership Insights 2025

Leadership Insights reveals key trends in priority mining issues through interviews with 15+ top mining company executives and an industrywide survey.