Rox Resources secures A$350-million debt package for Youanmi gold project

Rox Resources has secured full funding for its Youanmi gold project in Western Australia, a critical de-risking step for the developer. The $350 million USD project finance package ensures the Youanmi gold project, a key asset for Rox Resources, moves from development to operation without further capital raises. This debt facility, announced on 2026-03-09, fully funds the project, minimizing equity dilution for Rox Resources, an Australian mineral exploration company established in 2004. The syndicate structure spreads risk among major international and local banks, providing robust financial backing for a mining project in Western Australia. This financing allows Rox Resources to focus on project execution for its primary gold asset. The lender syndicate, comprising HSBC, Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (SMBC), Westpac, and Societe Generale, demonstrates diverse geographic and sector interests. Westpac, a major Australian bank, provides project finance and advisory services, making its participation in a Western Australian mining project a natural fit for its local portfolio. SMBC, a Japanese bank involved in global infrastructure projects as a lender, expands its mining sector exposure with this Youanmi gold project financing. HSBC, one of the world’s largest banking organizations, adds a significant mining asset to its global project finance book. Societe Generale, despite its two previously verified deals focusing on renewable energy, including a $1.1 billion Saudi Arabian solar project, diversifies its project finance activities into the mining sector with this $350 million USD debt package. This deal showcases a willingness among these lenders to back a development-stage gold project in Australia.