And the Options that are about to be created are transferable but will not be traded on the ASX.
And to answer your original question, ItsPrimal, if you participate in the SPP your money goes straight into AZS' bank account for exploration. If you buy the shares on the ASX from somebody else, the money you pay goes into the seller's pocket [less commission] and AZS gets no money for exploration from you.
AZS Price at posting:
3.6¢ Sentiment: Buy Disclosure: Held