Walkabout Resources Ltd (ASX:WKT) has received a vote of confidence as all four members of its board have disclosed that they participated in the recent rights issue.
The recently oversubscribed 1:3 rights issue priced at $0.10 was targeting $6.7 million and received applications amounting to $6.9 million.
When combined with the $3.4 million oversubscribed placement in December, the company has secured over $10 million in funding.
Funds used to fast track Lindi graphite project
Walkabout is fast-tracking the development of the high-grade Lindi Jumbo Project in Tanzania to take advantage of buoyant prices in large and jumbo flake graphite.
Importantly, the circa $10 million in funds raised allows for the continued development of Lindi.
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The company currently holds 70% of four licences at Lindi with an option to acquire the remaining 30% share for US$1 million.
Further activity in Namibia and Ireland
In addition to the Lindi project, Walkabout is also exploring for lithium in southern Namibia at the Eureka Lithium Project.
An initial fast-track program of exploration work is planned to commence in January 2018.
Walkabout is also planning reconnaissance and follow up work in Northern Ireland in relation to exploration for precious and base metals.
As well as conducting work and studies on existing licences, management will be examining acquisition prospects in that region.