Greenland Resources Signs Mandate Agreement With European Bank

Executive Summary

• Greenland Resources Inc. has signed a mandate letter with a major German bank to act as Export Credit Agency (ECA) Coordinator for its Malmbjerg molybdenum‑magnesium project.
• The appointment supports the company’s $750 million debt financing plan and aligns with its strategy to increase German/EU participation in the project.
• The move follows recent milestones, including a 30‑year exploitation license and offtake agreements with leading EU steel producers.

Key Details

• Mandate Letter: Signed with an unnamed major German bank to serve as ECA Coordinator for the Malmbjerg project.
• Role of Coordinator: Manage all tasks up to debt financial close, liaising with Export Credit Agencies such as EKN, Finnvera, and EIFO.
• Debt Financing Scope: Approximately US $750 million of the total US $820 million capex is expected to be funded through debt.
• Strategic Rationale: Enhances German content in the project; Germany is the EU’s largest molybdenum consumer and plans significant defence spending increases.
• Recent Project Milestones:
• Awarded a 30‑year exploitation license (June 19, 2025).
• Signed offtake agreements with major EU steel companies that dominate the German market.
• Project Economics (NI 43‑101): Levered after‑tax IRR of 33.8 % and payback period of 2.4 years using a US $18/lb Mo price.
• Reserves & Production: Proven & Probable reserves of 245 Mt at 0.176 % MoS₂ (571 M lb Mo). Expected average annual production of 32.8 M lb Mo for years 1‑10, representing ~25 % of EU demand and 100 % of EU defence needs.
• By‑product: Magnesium extraction from saline water under development; project aims to monetize magnesium alongside molybdenum.
• Supportive Partnerships: Project backed by the European Raw Materials Alliance (ERMA) and coordinated through EIT RawMaterials.

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