Culpeo Minerals Limited (ASX: CPO | OTCQB: CPORF) (“Culpeo” or the “Company”) has announced a pro-rata non-renounceable entitlement issue aimed at raising approximately A$595,042 before costs. The capital raising will support the Company’s expanding exploration activities across its copper assets in Chile, particularly at the El Quillay South and Lana Corina projects.
The entitlement issue offers eligible shareholders the opportunity to increase their investment in the Company through a new class of long-dated unlisted options while providing Culpeo with additional financial flexibility as it accelerates exploration and drilling activities across its portfolio.
Figure 1: Culpeo Minerals’ Chilean copper projects or drilling operations. [Culpeo Minerals]
Entitlement Issue Designed to Support Exploration
The Company will undertake a non-renounceable entitlement issue comprising approximately 198.35 million new unlisted options, subject to rounding. Eligible shareholders will receive four new options for every one fully paid ordinary share held on the record date at an issue price of A$0.003 per option.
Each option carries an exercise price of A$0.0175 and expires on 11 July 2028, matching the terms of the existing ASX: CPOAL option class.
The entitlement issue is available to shareholders with registered addresses in Australia and New Zealand. As the offer is non-renounceable, shareholders who choose not to participate cannot sell or transfer their entitlements, nor receive any compensation for unused entitlements.
The offer is not underwritten, although any shortfall may be placed through a shortfall offer in accordance with the prospectus and ASX Listing Rules. Euroz Hartleys Limited has been appointed Lead Manager for the transaction.
| Term | Details |
| Security | Unlisted Options |
| Offer Structure | Pro-rata non-renounceable entitlement issue |
| Entitlement Ratio | 4 New Options for every 1 fully paid ordinary share held |
| Issue Price | A$0.003 per New Option |
| Options Offered | Approximately 198,347,342 New Options |
| Funds to be Raised | Approximately A$595,042 |
| Exercise Price | A$0.0175 per New Option |
| Expiry Date | 11 July 2028 |
| Ranking | New Options issued on the same terms as the existing CPOAL options |
| Eligibility | Shareholders with registered addresses in Australia and New Zealand |
| Lead Manager | Euroz Hartleys Limited |
Table 1: The key terms of the new options. [Culpeo Minerals]
Executive Chair Highlights Active Exploration Pipeline
Interim Executive Chair Geoff McNamara emphasised that the capital raising reflects the Company’s transition into a more active exploration phase.
He stated:
“We are grateful for the support and patience of long-term shareholders while we have been putting the key elements in place for what we anticipate will be a busy period of drilling and additional exploration programmes.”
Mr McNamara said the entitlement issue enables shareholders to increase their exposure to Culpeo while strengthening the Company’s funding position.
He added:
“This Entitlement Issue provides eligible shareholders with the opportunity to increase their exposure to Culpeo through a new class of long-dated unlisted options, while also providing additional funding flexibility as our exploration activity accelerates.”
He also confirmed that drilling has already commenced at one of the Company’s priority targets.
“Drilling is currently underway at El Quillay South, a priority copper-gold target within the Fortuna Project, while we finalise negotiations for the upcoming drilling programme at Lana Corina, where previous drilling has intersected broad zones of copper mineralisation.”
Looking ahead, Mr McNamara highlighted the strategic importance of Culpeo’s Chilean asset base.
“Together, Fortuna and Lana Corina provide our Company with a strong pipeline of high-priority copper targets in Chile’s Coastal Cordillera. Funds raised will support our ability to pursue these and additional drilling and exploration in and around the El Quillay area.”
Figure 2: Geoff McNamara, Culpeo Minerals’ Interim Executive Chairman [Source: LinkedIn / Geoff McNamara]
Funds Target Key Chilean Copper Projects
The proceeds from the entitlement issue will primarily fund exploration and drilling programmes across the Company’s Chilean copper portfolio.
The proposed allocation includes:
- A$250,000 for drilling at the El Quillay Prospect
- A$220,000 for drilling at the Vista Montana Prospect
- A$63,000 to cover offer costs
- A$62,042 for general working capital
In addition to immediate funding, Culpeo noted that if every new option is exercised before expiry, the Company could receive approximately A$3.47 million in additional gross proceeds. However, there is no guarantee that all options will be exercised.
Key Terms of the Offer
The new options will remain unlisted and will be transferable only in accordance with applicable laws and their terms.
Each option entitles the holder to subscribe for one fully paid ordinary share upon payment of the exercise price before expiry. Any shares issued following exercise will rank equally with existing fully paid ordinary shares.
Eligible shareholders should review the entitlement issue prospectus before deciding whether to participate in the offer. The prospectus will provide detailed application instructions and information regarding any available shortfall offer.
Timetable for the Capital Raising
The indicative timetable includes:
- 8 July 2026: Prospectus lodged with ASIC and ASX
- 17 July 2026: Ex-date
- 20 July 2026: Record date
- 23 July 2026: Prospectus dispatched and offer opens
- 4 August 2026: Closing date
- 6 August 2026: Results announced
- 7 August 2026: New options issued
- 11 August 2026: Holding statements dispatched
The Company noted that these dates remain indicative and may change in accordance with applicable regulations.
Figure 3: Timeline table showing key entitlement issue dates. [Culpeo Minerals]
Building a Copper-Focused Portfolio in Chile
Culpeo Minerals continues to focus on discovering and developing high-grade copper systems in Chile, the world’s largest copper-producing nation.
Its flagship Lana Corina and Fortuna projects are located in the Coquimbo Region, approximately 350 kilometres north of Santiago and close to the world-class Los Pelambres mine.
The projects benefit from established regional infrastructure, including roads, power transmission, water access and an experienced local mining workforce. The Company believes these advantages support efficient exploration and future project development while lowering potential operating costs.
Management continues to pursue value creation through systematic exploration, strategic acquisitions and the development of near-surface copper deposits across Chile’s Coastal Cordillera.
Investors’ Outlook
- Last Price: A$0.012 (as at 10:00 am AEST, 9 July 2026)
- Market Capitalisation: A$7.14 million
The entitlement issue represents a relatively modest capital raising that provides Culpeo Minerals with funding to maintain exploration momentum without significant immediate equity dilution. With drilling already underway at El Quillay South and preparations advancing for Lana Corina, investors will likely monitor upcoming exploration results closely.
The structure of the long-dated options also creates the potential for approximately A$3.47 million in additional funding if exercised before July 2028, offering the Company future financial flexibility as exploration progresses.
Disclaimer
This article has been prepared by Colitco in collaboration with Culpeo Minerals as part of a commercial content and investor communications arrangement. Colitco may receive compensation for the production and distribution of this content. This article is intended for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial product advice, investment advice, or a recommendation to buy or sell any securities. The content reflects information available at the time of publication and may not be updated. All figures, data and statements have been sourced from Culpeo Minerals’ official ASX announcements and publicly available sources. Readers should conduct their own independent research and seek professional financial advice before making any investment decisions. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future results. Exploration results are not a guarantee of future resource definition or commercial production.
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