Allied Critical Metals Announces Transformative U.S.$40 Million Financing Package to Fast-Track Tungsten Concentrates Production
Rhea-AI Summary
Allied Critical Metals (OTCQB: ACMIF) announced a U.S.$40 million financing package: U.S.$25 million equity offering and U.S.$15 million project financing to fast‑track the Vila Verde Pilot Plant.
The company says it is fully funded to reach initial production targeting Q4 2026, and secured an off‑take for 50% of pilot production with a 2026 floor price of U.S.$1,000/mtu.
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Positive
- U.S.$40M financing combining equity and project finance
- Fully funded to achieve initial pilot production and 12‑month objectives
- Off‑take for 50% of pilot concentrates with U.S.$1,000/mtu 2026 floor
- Targeting Q4 2026 for first tungsten concentrate production
Negative
- Equity offering of U.S.$25M at $2.05 per share may dilute holders
- Project Facility carries interest tied to SOFR + 2.5% plus fees
- Off‑take covers 50% of pilot output, limiting near‑term spot upside
News Market Reaction – ACMIF
On the day this news was published, ACMIF gained 11.34%, reflecting a significant positive market reaction.
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Highlights:
Strategic investment of U.S.
$40 million comprised of U.S.$25 million equity financing and U.S.$15 million in project financing for the Vila Verde Pilot Plant.Allied Critical Metals is fully funded to achieve initial production at the Vila Verde Pilot Plant and meet its stated objectives over the next 12 months.
Targeting the fourth quarter of 2026 for first tungsten concentrate production from the Vila Verde Pilot Plant.
Off-Take Agreement for
50% of tungsten concentrate production from the Vila Verde Pilot Plant secured with a 2026 floor price of U.S.$1,000 /mtu.Off-Take Agreement provides flexibility for governmental agencies, including the United States Department of War and the Portuguese Ministry of Defence, to purchase tungsten concentrates from the Company.
Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - April 24, 2026) - Allied Critical Metals Inc. (CSE: ACM) (OTCQB: ACMIF) (FSE: 0VJ0) ("Allied" or the "Company") is pleased to announce a non-brokered private placement offering of common shares at a price of
"We are pleased to announce that we have entered into a transformative financing package that will not only fast-track our production of tungsten concentrates but also solidify our balance sheet. The Pilot Plant at Vila Verde is on track this year to bring online tungsten concentrates to a global market that is starved for the metal," commented Roy Bonnell, Chief Executive Officer of the Company. "Securing two strategic investors validates our strategy of fast-tracking tungsten concentrate production and enables us to be fully funded until the mine construction of the Borralha Tungsten Project, both of which are significant milestones for our Company. In a world where tungsten is a precious resource and with pricing is above U.S.
Equity Offering Terms
The Offering will be comprised of common shares of the Company (the "Shares" and each, a "Share") issued at a price equal to the 10-day volume weighted average trading price of the Shares on the Canadian Securities Exchange (the "CSE") at the date of issuance (the "Price"), being
The Company intends to use the net proceeds of the Offering for the development of the Pilot Plant, ongoing exploration and development activities on the Borralha Tungsten Project and for additional working capital.
The Offering is subject to approval of the CSE.
Vila Verde Pilot Plant - Project Finance Terms
Pursuant to a binding agreement dated April 24, 2026, the Existing Strategic Investor has agreed to provide a project financing facility (the "Facility") to the Company either in the form of a bond issue or as a senior secured term loan facility in the aggregate principal amount of U.S.
Vila Verde Pilot Plant - Off-Take Agreement
Pursuant to the terms of the Off-Take Agreement, the Company has agreed to sell to the Existing Strategic Investor,
This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy securities in the United States, nor shall there be any sale of the securities in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful. The securities being offered have not been, nor will they be, registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "1933 Act") or under any U.S. state securities laws, and may not be offered or sold in the United States absent registration or an applicable exemption from the registration requirements of the 1933 Act and applicable state securities laws.
The Canadian Stock Exchange does not accept responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.
About Allied Critical Metals Inc.
Allied Critical Metals Inc. is a Canadian-based mining company focused on the advancement and revitalization of its
The Borralha Project is one of the largest undeveloped tungsten resources within the European Union and benefits from a favourable Environmental Impact Declaration (DIA), positioning the Project for advancement toward feasibility and development. Vila Verde represents additional exploration upside within the same strategic jurisdiction.
Tungsten has been designated a critical raw material by the United States and the European Union due to its strategic importance in defense, aerospace, manufacturing, automotive, electronics and energy applications. Currently, China, Russia and North Korea account for approximately
Further details regarding the Borralha Project are available in the Company's NI 43-101 Preliminary Economic Assessment Technical Report dated April 14, 2026, filed on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca and on the Company's website at www.alliedcritical.com.
ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
"Roy Bonnell"
CEO and Director
Additional information is also available by contacting the Company:
Dave Burwell
Vice President, Corporate Development
daveb@alliedcritical.com
Tel:403-410-7907
Toll Free: 1-800-221-0915
Please also visit our website at www.alliedcritical.com.
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The Canadian Securities Exchange does not accept responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.
Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Information
This news release may contain "forward-looking information" ("FLI") within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities laws. FLI in this release includes, without limitation, statements regarding completion of the Offering; the proposed use of proceeds from the Offering; CSE approval of the Offering; the Facility and the terms thereof; the Offtake Agreement and the terms thereof; and any other activities, events or developments that the Company expects or anticipates will or may occur in the future. Such FLI is identified by, among other things, words such as "plans", "expects", "is expected", "aims", "budget", "scheduled", "estimates", "forecasts", "intends", "anticipates", "potential", "target", "opportunity", "may", "could", "would", "might", "will" and similar terminology, as well as statements regarding outcomes that "will", "should" or "would" occur. Such FLI should be considered carefully, and the reader should not place undue reliance thereon. In addition, reference should also be made to the risk factors listed in the Company's most recently filed management's discussion and analysis and Annual Information Form dated April 24, 2026, all as filed under its SEDAR+ profile at www.sedarplus.ca for a description of additional risk factors. Readers are urged to carefully review those risk factors, which are expressly incorporated by reference into this cautionary note. The Company does not undertake to update any forward-looking information except as required by applicable securities laws.
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