Lynas Rare Earths more than doubles share purchase plan to $182m
The news: Lynas Rare Earths has completed a $182 million share purchase plan, more than double its initial target of $75 million.
The numbers: About 13.8 million new shares are expected to be issued on 26 September under the share purchase plan before trading is expected to commence on 29 September.
The context: The share purchase plan was announced on 28 August alongside a $750 million institutional placement to help expand into “the outside China metal and magnet supply chain” as a part of its Towards 2030 strategy.
Lynas will also use the funds to scale its separated light and heavy rare earth oxides production.
The source: ASX