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First Phosphate (CSE: PHOS) has moved a step closer to securing a major financial pillar for its proposed mining operations, landing a letter of intent from Denmark’s export credit agency, EIFO. The agreement outlines a potential guarantee of up to EUR 170 million to support the purchase of equipment and services for the company’s igneous phosphate project in Quebec.
The move marks a significant vote of confidence from a top-tier European financial institution. Backed by the Danish state, EIFO carries a AAA credit rating, and its guarantee would be extended to the commercial banks financing the project.
This latest commitment follows a pattern of government-backed support for the venture. It builds on previous interest from the Export-Import Bank of the United States and a recent $16.7 million non-repayable contribution from the Canadian government. By tapping into international export credit agencies, First Phosphate is essentially assembling a multi-national coalition to de-risk its path to production.
READ: First Phosphate Finalizes $16.7 Million Non-Repayable Funding From Government Of Canada
Phosphate is increasingly viewed as a critical mineral, particularly as the automotive industry shifts toward lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries. These batteries are prized for their safety and lower cost compared to nickel-based alternatives. First Phosphate is positioning itself as a key supplier in this ecosystem, aiming to provide a high-purity, North American source of phosphate concentrate that avoids the impurities often found in sedimentary deposits.
The EIFO guarantee remains subject to final due diligence and definitive documentation.
First Phosphate last traded at $1.05 on the CSE.
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