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19 Aug 2026, 06:30 UTC · 1h ago
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Leading Edge Materials closed a first tranche of its private placement, raising C$4,008,000 through the issuance of 16,032,000 common shares at $0.25 per share. — Immediate capital infusion improves the company's liquidity position and enables project advancement.
+0.40Cornerstone shareholder Eric Krafft has provided a binding standby subscription to purchase any remaining Units not taken up by other investors. — Reduces funding risk by guaranteeing the completion of the private placement regardless of broader market demand.
+0.30Proceeds are earmarked for Pre-Feasibility Study work and environmental permitting for the Norra Kärr Heavy Rare Earth Elements Project and the potential restart of the Woxna Graphite mine. — Directs capital toward value-adding technical milestones for core assets.
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The company is still actively seeking alternative capital to fund its polymetallic exploration activities in Romania. — Indicates that the current funding round is insufficient to cover all operational needs across all geographic regions.
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The company successfully closed a first tranche of a private placement to fund projects in Sweden and Romania.
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