Graphite One gets up to $570M (U.S.) from EXIM for GC

Executive Summary

• EXIM Bank issued a non‑binding letter of interest for up to US$570 million in financing, adding to its prior US$325 million LOI and bringing total indicated support to US$895 million for Graphite One’s U.S. supply‑chain projects.
• Graphite One entered into an Investor Relations/marketing agreement with German firm MCS Market Communication Service GmbH, allocating €800,000 for a six‑month European outreach program.
• Both developments support the company’s strategy to build a fully domestic advanced graphite materials value chain (Alaska mine + Ohio processing facility).

Key Details

• EXIM Financing LOI
• Amount: up to US$570 million (non‑binding) for the Graphite Creek mine development in Alaska.
• Combined EXIM support now totals US$895 million (including prior US$325 million LOI for Ohio facility).
• Eligible repayment term: maximum 10 years under OECD Export Credit arrangements.
• Transaction may qualify for special consideration under Section 402 of EXIM’s 2019 re‑authorization (PL 116‑94) to mitigate competitive impact from Chinese export support.

• Graphite One plans to submit a formal application in 2026; final commitment subject to EXIM credit, eligibility, and policy approvals.

• European Marketing & Investor Relations Agreement

• Partner: MCS Market Communication Service GmbH (MCS), Westfalen, Germany.
• Services: content creation, distribution, advertising targeting European institutional and retail investors.
• Budget: €800,000 for an initial six‑month term; early cancellation possible after 60 days; option to continue month‑to‑month thereafter.
• Compensation: fixed cash fee only – no performance‑based elements, common shares, or options.

• MCS is arm’s‑length, holds no equity in Graphite One, and will comply with TSX‑V policies and applicable securities laws.

• Strategic Context

• Project aims to integrate Alaska natural graphite mining (Graphite Creek) with an advanced graphite manufacturing plant in Warren, Ohio, producing lithium‑ion battery anode materials for the U.S. market.
• The Alaska deposit is cited by the USGS as the largest domestic natural graphite resource and among the world’s largest.

Notable Quotes

• “EXIM's extension of its LOI to our company validates Graphite One's strategy to develop a 100‑percent U.S.-based advanced graphite materials supply chain,” – Anthony Huston, President & CEO.
• “We are excited to partner with MCS to heighten market and brand awareness for Graphite One and to broaden the company's reach within the European investment community.” – Anthony Huston, President & CEO.