MiningNews.net speaks with Ballard Mining Managing Director Paul Brennan on the company's next growth phase following a $20.6 million placement to advance the Mt Ida Gold Project. Brennan discusses how the funding and Aurenne Group's backing will accelerate development and support early gold production, outlines the maiden exploration target and 2026 drilling priorities, highlights the role of structural understanding in guiding exploration, and provides an update on next steps at Baldock.