Nouveau Monde Graphite Secures US$297M Equity Financing, Advancing Flagship Mine to FID

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Nouveau Monde Graphite announced a US$297 million equity financing package, comprising a US$213 million private placement and an US$84 million public offering, which, combined with US$335 million in project debt, fully funds its Phase-2 Matawinie Mine.

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• Major Equity Raise

  Nouveau Monde Graphite secured US$297 million in equity financing, consisting of a US$213 million private placement and an US$84 million public offering of subscription receipts.

• Strategic Investor Participation

  The private placement includes significant investments from Investissement Québec (US$61M), Canada Growth Fund (US$82M), and Eni S.p.A. (US$70M), demonstrating strong institutional and governmental support.

• Full Project Funding Secured

  This equity, combined with US$335 million in previously committed senior project debt, provides the full US$632 million required to fund the Phase-2 Matawinie Mine through to Final Investment Decision (FID) and construction.

• Matawinie Mine Advancement

  The financing enables the company to proceed with the design, engineering, and construction of the Phase-2 Matawinie Mine, which is already 80% advanced in detailed engineering and has 50% of CAPEX secured by contracts.

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This substantial financing package, totaling US$632 million (US$297 million in equity and US$335 million in debt), is a transformative event for Nouveau Monde Graphite. It is expected to fully fund the construction of the Phase-2 Matawinie Mine, enabling the company to proceed to a Final Investment Decision (FID). While the public offering is priced at a discount to the current market price, the involvement of strategic investors like Investissement Québec, Canada Growth Fund, and Eni S.p.A., alongside significant project debt from EDC and CIB, de-risks the company's flagship project and provides a clear path to commercial production. This secures the capital needed for a critical minerals project of national importance, positioning the company as a key supplier for the Western world's battery and EV industries.