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Highlights
- Graphite One raised C$35 million through a public offering to support project development.
- The company structured the offering with shares and warrants to extend funding flexibility.
- EXIM Bank increased potential financing support to $2.07 billion for key project components.
- Strategic investors contributed US$5 million to support the Graphite Creek project.
- The company continues to engage investment banks for additional project funding.
Graphite One Inc. (TSX-V: GPH; OTCQX: GPHOF) continues to advance its vertically integrated graphite strategy, supported by recent share price momentum, rising 9.82% over the past five days and 25.51% over six months to $1.23 (as of March 31, 2026).
The company is progressing the Graphite One Project, designed to span mining, processing, and anode material manufacturing to supply natural and artificial graphite for lithium-ion batteries and energy storage systems, subject to securing project financing. With a focus on establishing a fully domestic U.S. graphite supply chain, Graphite One is aligning its operational development with a structured approach to capital allocation and financing partnerships.
Capital Strategy Aligned with Project Development
As Graphite One advances its integrated project, funding remains closely tied to each stage of development. The company’s approach reflects a combination of equity markets, institutional financing, and strategic partnerships, creating a layered capital structure that aligns with its long-term supply chain objective.
This alignment becomes evident as the company moves from project planning into execution phases, where access to capital supports both infrastructure and production planning.
Equity Raising Supports Near-Term Development
In February 2026, Graphite One closed a marketed public offering, raising gross proceeds of C$35 million through the issuance of 20,002,000 units priced at C$1.75 each. Each unit included one common share and one warrant, with the warrants exercisable at C$2.25 per share over a 36-month period.
This structure extends the funding window beyond the initial capital raise, allowing for potential additional inflows if warrants are exercised. Following the completion of the offering, the company applied to list these warrants on the TSX Venture Exchange under the ticker symbol “GPH.W.A”, linking capital raising with market participation.
Debt Financing Expands Through EXIM Engagement
Alongside equity funding, Graphite One is progressing discussions around debt financing. In December last year, the company received amended, non-binding Letters of Interest from the Export-Import Bank of the United States, increasing the total potential financing to $2.07 billion.
This includes support for both the Graphite Creek Project in Alaska and a planned advanced graphite materials manufacturing facility in Ohio. The proposed financing framework indicates that EXIM may cover up to 70% of total capital costs, with repayment terms extending to 15 years. The Ohio facility component reflects a phased production model, targeting an annual capacity of 100,000 metric tons of anode active material.
Strategic Investments Add to Capital Mix
Last year’s funding efforts also include a US$5 million strategic investment secured through a non-brokered private placement involving Doyon Limited and Aleut, alongside participation from Bering Straits Native Corporation. This capital supports the development of the Graphite Creek deposit and reflects engagement with regional stakeholders connected to the project location. Graphite One is the only Alaskan mining project that has three Alaska Native corporations are shareholders.
At the same time, the company continues discussions with major North American investment banks to finance the remaining portion of capital requirements not covered under the EXIM framework, indicating an ongoing effort to complete the funding structure.
Market Presence and Supporting Initiatives
In parallel with financing activities, Graphite One has taken steps to strengthen its market positioning. The company was ranked No. 8 on the 2026 OTCQX Best 50 list, reflecting its performance among companies trading on the OTCQX platform. It has also engaged ICP Securities Inc. to provide automated market-making services, supporting trading activity and liquidity.
Across these developments, Graphite One’s funding strategy connects multiple sources of capital with different stages of project execution. Equity issuance provides near-term funding, strategic investments support project-specific progress, and potential debt financing aligns with large-scale infrastructure and production plans.
This integrated approach reflects how the company is structuring its financial pathway alongside the development of its graphite supply chain, linking capital inflow with operational milestones.
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