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$20.6M to Power Ballard's Next Growth Phase

Funding accelerates Mt Ida development, drilling, and early gold strategy

Ballard Mining

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.

ABOUT THIS COMPANY
Ballard Mining

ABOUT THIS COMPANY

Ballard Mining

HEAD OFFICE
Level 2, 18 Richardson Street
West Perth WA 6005

Telephone: +61 8 6109 0104
Email: info@ballardmining.com.au
Web: www.ballardmining.com.au

Socials: LinkedIn

DIRECTORS
Simon Lill
Paul Brennan
Tim Manners
Stuart Mathews
James Croser

MAJOR SHAREHOLDERS:

Delta Lithium 41.4%, Aurenne Group 9.6%, Hancock Prospecting 5.6%
Mineral Resources 5.1%, Board and management 5.4%

 

QUOTED SHARES ON ISSUE: 222.04 million

MARKET CAP (at January 28,2026): A$218.71 million

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