New Century completes IGO placement

ASX-listed New Century Resources has completed a A$23.77-million share placement to fellow listed Independence Group, giving the metals miner an 18.4% stake in the company.

The placement of 158.5-million shares, at a price of 15c each, formed part of a larger A$51.1-million capital raise for New Century, which will also see Independence take up a further A$3.225-million worth of New Century shares under an entitlement offer.