-- American West Metals (ASX:AW1) obtained firm commitments to raise AU$10 million through a placement of about 222.2 million shares at a price of AU$0.045 each, according to a Monday filing with the Australian bourse.
The company said it will issue one free option in the series AW1O warrants for every two shares subscribed for in the placement, subject to shareholder approval.
American West Metals plans to use the proceeds to advance exploration and development at its West Desert project in Utah, US, and its Storm copper project in Canada.
The company's shares fell past 16% in recent Monday trade.