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MTM Critical Metals Ltd
Australia:
Perth, Western Australia
USA:
Houston, Texas
ASX: MTM | OTCQB: MTMCF
ASX Release
26 June 2025
MTM Raises A$50 Million via Strongly Supported Institutional Placement
to Accelerate U.S. Technology Commercialisation
A$50M raised at A$0.55/share from high-conviction institutions, including a cornerstone from a leading
Australian institution, reflecting strong backing for MTM’s U.S.-centric clean tech strategy.
Firm commitments secured to accelerate U.S. deployment of MTM’s proprietary Flash Joule Heating (FJH)
platform for metal recovery and mineral processing enhancements.
Strong support from domestic and offshore institutions highlights MTM’s transformation into a U.S.-focused
industrial technology company.
Proceeds to fund commercial execution across infrastructure, feedstock, R&D, and team expansion.
MTM Critical Metals Limited (“MTM” or the “Company”) (ASX: MTM; OTCQB: MTMCF) has secured A$50 million in firm
commitments from institutional investors via a two-tranche placement at A$0.55 per share. The raise was executed by
Petra Capital as Sole Lead Manager and Bookrunner, and was strongly supported by high-conviction domestic and
international investors. The raise reflects growing institutional recognition of MTM’s transition into a U.S.-centric
industrial technology company and confidence in the commercial potential of its proprietary Flash Joule Heating (FJH)
platform. Funds raised will be applied to commercial execution across infrastructure, feedstock supply, site
development, R&D, and team expansion in the United States.
The raise was anchored by a top-tier Australian institution and backed by a range of international investors. Heavy
oversubscription from Tier-1 and long-only funds underscores growing confidence in MTM’s transition from technical
validation to commercial execution in the U.S.
MTM Managing Director & CEO, Michael Walshe, commented: “This Placement marks a step-change for MTM. The level
of institutional support we’ve received is a clear endorsement of our progress to date and our ambition to become a leading
U.S.-based clean technology platform. We’re now positioned to execute decisively, both on technology delivery and our
broader U.S. expansion strategy.
“The addition of major institutions to our register sends a strong message: this is high-conviction capital backing a clear
strategy with real momentum. With institutional alignment and capital in place, MTM is moving at speed to realise the
commercial potential of FJH and build a scalable, first-mover platform in critical metals recovery. We’re not just proving the
tech, we’re now building the business. With high-grade feedstock secured and commissioning underway, MTM is now
positioned to deliver commercial output from U.S. soil within 12 months.
“The Company, which will soon be renamed to ‘Metallium Ltd’, looks forward to updating shareholders as commercial
delivery milestones are achieved in the U.S. market”.
PLACEMENT SUMMARY
A$50 million raised from institutional and professional investors at A$0.55 per share. This represents:
11% Premium to 20-day VWAP (A$0.494)
4.0% discount to 10-day VWAP (A$0.573)
13.4% discount to last close (A$0.635)
Institutional-only – tightly held and strategically aligned investor base
Enables the next phase of MTM’s U.S. technology deployment and commercial scale-up, with capital to support
near-term execution milestones.
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The Placement provides MTM with the balance sheet strength to:
Commission its 1 tonne-per-day FJH facility at the Company’s 1st commercial plant, in Chambers County, Texas.
Secure and prepare up to four U.S. operational sites for modular build-own-operate metal recovery units
Establish long-term feedstock procurement arrangements across high-grade e-waste, Ga/Ge refinery scrap, and
REE concentrates
Expand internal technical, engineering, and commercial teams at the U.S. campus
Deepen engagement with U.S. federal programs targeting critical minerals supply chain resilience
These initiatives directly support MTM’s objective to deliver industrial-scale, sustainable metals recovery solutions to North
American customers using its exclusive, Rice University Texas–developed FJH platform.
USE OF FUNDS
Proceeds will be directed toward the following key priority areas:
Item
Allocation (approx.)
Site acquisition & infrastructure
~40%
Construction of FJH systems
~25%
Feedstock procurement & logistics
~15%
Team expansion & campus development
~10%
Working capital & transaction costs
~10%
PLACEMENT DETAILS
Firm commitments have been received for a Placement to subscribe for 90,909,091 New Shares to be issued in two
tranches. The first tranche of the Placement for A$24 million, 44,120,544 New Shares, (Tranche One) will be issued under
the Company’s remaining placement capacity (3,244,666 under ASX Listing Rule 7.1 and 40,875,878 under ASX Listing
Rule 7.1A). The second tranche of the Placement for A$26 million, 46,788,547 New Shares, (Tranche Two) will be issued
subject to shareholder approval at a general meeting of the Company to be held on or around 7 August 2025.
Settlement of Tranche One of the Placement is expected on 2 July 2025 with allotment on or around 3 July 2025. Settlement
of Tranche Two of the Placement is expected, subject to shareholder approval at a general meeting of the Company to be
held on or around 7 August 2025, on 13 August 2025 with allotment on or around 14 August 2025
The placement is structured as follows.
Detail
Tranche 1
Tranche 2*
Gross proceeds
A$24 million
A$26 million
Shares issued
44.1 million
46.8 million
Settlement
2-Jul-25
13-Aug-25
Allotment
3-Jul-25
14-Aug-25
Listing Rule Capacity
LR 7.1 / 7.1A
Subject to shareholder approval
Shareholder meeting scheduled for ratification of Tranche 1 and approval of Tranche 2 on or around 7 August
2025.
Lead Manager and Bookrunner: Petra Capital Pty Ltd.
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All New Shares will rank equally with existing quoted shares. The Placement is not underwritten.
The pricing for the Placement represents the following volume-weighted-average-price (VWAP) metrics:
o
13.4% discount to last close (A$0.64)
o
4.0% discount to 10-day VWAP (A$0.57)
o
11% Premium to 20-day VWAP (A$0.494)
FORWARD OUTLOOK
This raise enables MTM to shift decisively from prototype to production, establishing a U.S. platform for scale. The Company
is progressing toward:
Final commissioning of its Texas demonstration facility
Deployment of initial commercial modules
Execution of offtake and downstream partnerships
Completion of its corporate rebrand to Metallium Ltd, aligning identity with its U.S. industrial technology positioning
This announcement has been authorised for release by the Board of Directors.
For further information, please contact:
Michael Walshe
Managing Director & CEO
MTM Critical Metals Ltd
info@mtmcriticalmetals.com.au
+61 8 6391 0112
ABOUT MTM CRITICAL METALS LIMITED
MTM Critical Metals Limited (ABN 27 645 885 463), is an ASX & OTCQB-listed company with management teams in Perth, Western
Australia, and Texas, USA, and specialises in advanced metal recovery technologies. MTM’s 100%-owned USA subsidiary Flash Metals
USA Inc is based in Texas, USA. MTM possess exclusive licensing rights to the innovative Flash Joule Heating technology, a cutting-edge
metal recovery and mineral processing method developed by esteemed researchers at Rice University, USA.
Flash Joule Heating (FJH) is an advanced electrothermal process that enhances metal recovery and mineral processing compared to
traditional methods. By rapidly heating materials in a controlled atmosphere, FJH efficiently extracts metals like lithium from spodumene,
gallium from scrap, and gold from E-Waste, among others. This technology has the potential to revolutionise metal recovery by reducing
energy consumption, reagent use, and waste, offering a more economical and environmentally friendly alternative.
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To learn more, visit:
Websites:
https://www.mtmcriticalmetals.com.au/
Investor Hub:
https://investorhub.mtmcriticalmetals.com.au/
|
/ https://www.flashmetalsusa.com/
Contact:
info@mtmmetals.com.au
+61 8 6391 0112
USA:
12 Greenway Plaza, Suite 1100, Houston, Texas USA 77046
Australia:
Unit 4, 22 Railway Road, Subiaco, Western Australia 6008
PREVIOUS DISCLOSURE
The information in this announcement is based on the following MTM Critical Metals Limited ASX announcements, which are all available
from the MTM Critical Metals Limited website www.mtmcriticalmetals.com.au and the ASX website www.asx.com.au.
Date
Description
24/06/2025
Trading Halt
The Company confirms that it is not aware of any new information or data that materially affects the information included in the original
ASX announcements and that all material assumptions and technical parameters underpinning the relevant ASX announcements continue
to apply and have not materially changed. The Company confirms that the form and context in which the Competent Person’s findings
are represented have not been materially modified from the original ASX announcements.
CAUTIONARY STATEMENT REGARDING VALUES & FORWARD-LOOKING INFORMATION
The figures, valuations, forecasts, estimates, opinions and projections contained herein involve elements of subjective judgment and
analysis and assumption. MTM Critical Metals does not accept any liability in relation to any such matters, or to inform the Recipient of
any matter arising or coming to the company’s notice after the date of this document which may affect any matter referred to herein. Any
opinions expressed in this material are subject to change without notice, including as a result of using different assumptions and criteria.
This document may contain forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are often, but not always, identified by the use of
words such as “seek”, “anticipate”, “believe”, “plan”, “expect”, and “intend” and statements than an event or result “may”, “will”, “should”,
“could”, or “might” occur or be achieved and other similar expressions. Forward-looking information is subject to business, legal and
economic risks and uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in forwardlooking statements. Such factors include, among other things, risks relating to property interests, the global economic climate, commodity
prices, sovereign and legal risks, and environmental risks. Forward-looking statements are based upon estimates and opinions at the
date the statements are made. MTM Critical Metals undertakes no obligation to update these forward-looking statements for events or
circumstances that occur subsequent to such dates or to update or keep current any of the information contained herein. The Recipient
should not place undue reliance upon forward-looking statements. Any estimates or projections as to events that may occur in the future
(including projections of revenue, expense, net income and performance) are based upon the best judgment of MTM Critical Metals from
information available as of the date of this document. There is no guarantee that any of these estimates or projections will be achieved.
Actual results will vary from the projections and such variations may be material. Nothing contained herein is, or shall be relied upon as,
a promise or representation as to the past or future. MTM Critical Metals, its affiliates, directors, employees and/or agents expressly
disclaim any and all liability relating or resulting from the use of all or any part of this document or any of the information contained
herein.
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