GREEN TECHNOLOGY METALS SEYMOUR LITHIUM PROJECT SECURES LOI FOR UP TO C$100M FINANCING SUPPORT
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PERTH, Australia, Dec. 22, 2024
HIGHLIGHTS
-- A Letter of Interest (LOI) has been received from Export Development
Canada $(EDC.AU)$, indicating the potential to provide up to C$100 million in
project financing for the Seymour Lithium Project
-- GT1 has been in formal discussions with EDC since September, providing
preliminary financial modelling and key project information for
assessment
-- EDC, a self-sustaining financial Crown corporation owned by the
Government of Canada, has many years of experience in financing projects,
and its mission is to support Canadian exports and to develop Canadian
international trade
-- EDC's support is contingent upon a comprehensive due diligence process,
covering project economic, technical, environmental and social aspects,
as well as credit approval
-- The Company anticipates finalising financing arrangements for the Seymour
Project in 2025
-- The LOI complements strong interest from additional global commercial
lenders, forming a robust foundation for a diversified financing
structure and reinforcing the Seymour Project's trajectory to become
Ontario's first lithium producer
PERTH, Australia, Dec. 22, 2024 /CNW/ -- Green Technology Metals Limited (ASX: GT1) (GT1 or the Company), a Canadian-focused multi-asset lithium business, is pleased to announce that is has received a Letter of Interest ("LOI") from Export Development Canada ("EDC"). The LOI is in support of EDC's interest to partner with the Company to finance the development of the Seymour Lithium Project and potentially provide a direct lending debt funding package of up to C$100 million.
GT1 has been engaging with EDC since September 2024, providing preliminary financial modelling and key project information for assessment, which has resulted in the issuance of the LOI. The LOI provides GT1 with further confidence in its Ontario strategy and well as highlights the significance of the Seymour Lithium Project and its role in Canada's critical minerals supply chain. EDC's support offers increased sourcing flexibility, enhanced access to low-cost direct lending, and is non-dilutive to GT1 shareholders.
EDC, a self-sustaining financial Crown corporation owned by the Government of Canada, specialises in providing financing solutions for Canadian exporters and has closed over 540 transactions in the renewables and sustainable technologies, power and utilities, energy, mining, telecommunications and infrastructure sectors.
The potential financing by EDC is contingent upon the successful completion of its rigorous due diligence process, securing all necessary internal approvals and meeting typical project finance conditions. This includes an environmental and social review aligned with EDC's Environmental and Social Risk Management Framework.
Following the appointment of GT1's financial advisor, Endeavour Financial and ongoing funding discussions for the Seymour Project's development and construction phases, the Company has attracted significant interest from global commercial lenders, further strengthening the project's financing framework. GT1 is committed to advancing these discussions as part of its financing strategy for Seymour, which will proceed in parallel with ongoing Indigenous consultation, permitting approvals and the project reaching a Final Investment Decision $(FID.AU)$, with completion expected in 2025.
"This marks the first step in our financing strategy for the Seymour project development and we're pleased to have achieved this milestone in 2024. EDC's support potentially increases sourcing flexibility, allows greater access to low-cost direct lending and is non-dilutive to GT1 shareholders. We continue to engage with global commercial lenders as part of our broader financing efforts, but the strong indication of interest from EDC validates the robustness of the Seymour Project and further reinforces our strategy to become Ontario's first lithium producer.
As a Canadian company, EDC's potential support highlights the Seymour Project's significance to Canada's critical minerals strategy. Looking ahead to 2025, GT1 is well-positioned with world-class partners, a solid financing framework and exciting project developments that bolster our confidence in continuing to advance our Ontario strategy. We look forward to working with EDC and progressing with the due diligence and approval process."
-GT1 Managing Director, Cameron Henry
This announcement was authorised for release by the Board of Directors
For further information please visit www.greentm.com.au or contact
InvestorsCameron HenryManaging MediaJacinta MartinoInvestor Relations Directorir@greentm.com.au+61 8 6557 Managerinfo@greentm.com.au+61 8 6557 6825 6825
SOURCE Green Technology Metals
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