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ArticleGalantas Gold Corporation Completes $100 Million Private Placement To Fund Chilean Mining ProjectsGalantas Gold Corporation successfully closed a private placement offering of Units, attracting strategic and institutional investors including Eric Sprott, Ocean Partners UK Limited, and Melquart Limited. The proceeds will fund exploration and development work on gold and copper projects in Chile while supporting general corporate operations. CanadaFinance and BankingBorden Ladner Gervais LLP
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ArticleImportant Reminder: Total Cost ReportingMany registrants received a reminder earlier this month from the securities regulatory authorities that the enhanced cost disclosure reporting requirements for investment funds will be in force on January 1, 2026.CanadaFinance and BankingBorden Ladner Gervais LLP
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