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Highlights
- Andromeda Metals raises $5M to progress Great White Project
- Final investment decision anticipated with solid funding base
- HPA potential adds strategic long-term upside
Andromeda Metals (ASX:ADN) has completed a $5 million capital raise, marking a strategic milestone in its efforts to move towards a final investment decision (FID) for its flagship Great White Project in South Australia. This equity injection comes at a pivotal time as the company sharpens its focus on both kaolin development and high-purity alumina (HPA) potential, positioning itself within the materials sector that continues to garner interest on the ASX200 index.
The placement was priced at $0.013 per share, with investors receiving three free-attaching options for every four shares. These options are exercisable at $0.0195 and valid for two years, subject to shareholder approval. If fully exercised, these options could bring in an additional $5.6 million in working capital, providing further financial stability for project advancement.
With the raise complete, Andromeda now holds an estimated $9.5 million in cash reserves. This capital is set to fund several critical steps including early works for the Great White kaolin project, final plant design, and key legal and technical groundwork necessary for securing long-term project financing. The funds will also support the progression of a scoping study for a potential HPA development – a longer-term value driver with exposure to high-growth markets such as lithium-ion batteries, LEDs, and semiconductors.
Andromeda remains in exclusive negotiations with Merricks Capital for a debt facility of up to $75 million. This would support the $90 million required for Stage 1A+ of the project. According to analysts, most de-risking milestones have already been achieved, including procurement of long-lead items, regulatory approvals, and offtake agreements for initial output. These developments could serve as key catalysts in the company's timeline.
Importantly, the company has achieved 99.9985% purity in recent HPA test work, just shy of the benchmark 5N grade. This milestone enhances Andromeda’s strategic positioning in a sector that complements the broader performance of ASX dividend stocks, offering potential for long-term returns.
Situated in a mining-friendly jurisdiction with proximity to ports and infrastructure, Great White benefits from a straightforward mining process and conventional refining methods – aspects that further support Andromeda’s trajectory.
As discussions progress and the Merricks exclusivity deadline approaches on July 31, market watchers will be closely monitoring the final steps toward full project funding – a potential inflection point for both the company and its standing among materials names on the ASX200 index.
