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Financings

United Lithium Announces Closing of $2.25M Financing and Appointment of Andrew Bowering as Interim CEO

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Executive Summary

  • United Lithium closed a non‑brokered private placement raising $2,250,000 through the issuance of 15,000,000 units at $0.15 per unit.
  • Net proceeds will fund general working capital, advance exploration across its lithium portfolio, and support due‑diligence and regulatory work for the proposed acquisition of Swedish Minerals AB.
  • The company appointed Andrew Bowering as Interim Chief Executive Officer, replacing Scott Eldridge.

Key Details

  • Offering Size & Price: 15,000,000 units sold at $0.15 per unit; gross proceeds of $2.25 million.
  • Unit Composition: Each unit = 1 common share + 1 common‑share purchase warrant.
  • Warrant Terms: Exercise price $0.30 per share; exercisable for 24 months from issuance; acceleration clause if United Lithium’s share price ≥ $0.60 for ten consecutive trading days (expiry accelerated to 30 days after notice).
  • Resale Restrictions: All securities restricted from resale until 20 March 2026.
  • Related‑Party Participation:
  • Andrew Bowering (Interim CEO) – $300,000
  • Henrik Lundin (Director) – $20,000
  • Iain Scarr (Director) – $25,000
  • Total related‑party consideration $345,000 (< 25 % of market cap, exempt from minority‑approval requirements).
  • Use of Proceeds:
  • General working capital.
  • Exploration activities across United Lithium’s project portfolio.
  • Ongoing due‑diligence, regulatory and transactional work for the proposed acquisition of Swedish Minerals AB (announced 17 Oct 2025).
  • Regulatory Notes: Offering subject to final approval by the Canadian Securities Exchange; no finders’ fees or commissions paid.
  • Management Change:
  • Andrew Bowering appointed Interim CEO, effective immediately.
  • Background: >30 years in mining, capital markets and corporate development; former strategic advisor to United Lithium; prior leadership roles at Millennial Lithium (acquired by Lithium Americas), Prime Mining (acquired by Torex Gold), American Lithium, Apollo Silver.
  • Former CEO Scott Eldridge steps down as President & CEO but remains a director.

Notable Quotes

  • “Andrew Bowering brings extensive experience advancing exploration assets and securing strategic financing, positioning United Lithium for its next phase of development.” – Board of Directors (paraphrased).
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