Founders Metals secures full ownership of Antino Gold Project with $17M deal and $77M investment from Gold Fields.

Founders Metals has agreed to acquire the remaining 30% stake in Lawa Gold, gaining full ownership of the Antino Gold Project in Suriname. The deal involves $17 million in cash, shares, and up to $21 million in milestone payments tied to project progress. Concurrently, Gold Fields is investing nearly C$77 million for a 19.9% stake in Founders, supporting exploration and development. This consolidation gives Founders complete operational control as it advances the project toward commercial mining and production milestones.