Patriot Battery Metals Inc. (ASX:PMT) Secures $69M Strategic Investment and Achieves Key Operational Milestones
Strategic Investment
Patriot Battery Metals Inc. (ASX:PMT) announced a strategic private placement with Volkswagen Group, raising approximately $69 million. Volkswagen acquired 9.9% of Patriot’s common shares and entered into a binding offtake agreement to supply 100,000 tonnes of spodumene concentrate annually over a ten-year period.
Operational Achievements
The company successfully produced a marketable, on-spec battery-grade lithium hydroxide monohydrate sample from the CV5 Pegmatite, demonstrating the potential for downstream product diversification. Additionally, Patriot was honoured with the “Entrepreneur of the Year” award by the Quebec Mineral Exploration Association (QMEA).
Exploration Progress
Patriot completed an extensive in-fill drilling programme at the CV5 Spodumene Pegmatite, drilling approximately 128,052 meters across 431 holes in 2024. This record-setting campaign supports the ongoing feasibility study (FS). Drilling results also significantly expanded the high-grade Vega Zone at the CV13 Spodumene Pegmatite, reinforcing the Shaakichiuwaanaan Project’s status as a world-class lithium asset.
Financial Update
As of December 31, 2024, Patriot reported cash and cash equivalents of $43.7 million, excluding the $69 million from the Volkswagen strategic investment completed post quarter-end. The company’s equity increased by 21% to $245.1 million, driven primarily by the proceeds from the 2024 flow-through financing.
Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Initiatives
Patriot received the UL 2723 ECOLOGO® Certification for Mineral Exploration Companies, demonstrating its commitment to robust environmental and social practices. The company also published its inaugural annual Sustainable Development Report, outlining its sustainability vision and ESG performance.
Future Outlook
Patriot remains on track to deliver a feasibility study for the CV5 Pegmatite by September 30, 2025, and continues to progress environmental and social impact assessments. The strategic partnership with Volkswagen positions the Shaakichiuwaanaan Project as a cornerstone in North American and European battery supply chains, underpinning the company’s growth and development objectives.
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