First Offtake Heads of Agreement Executed
Signed a long-term offtake heads of agreement for 7,500 tons/year of boric acid with optionality to increase to 10,000 tons/year (+33.3% optional increase). Agreement includes fixed pricing, annual escalation, an initial 5-year term with automatic renewal up to 10 years. Represents a bankable commercial milestone to support lender diligence.
Meta Boric Acid Development and IP Protection
Developed a stable, free-flowing meta boric acid with ~80% B2O3 equivalent vs standard boric acid at 56.3% (increase of ~23.7 percentage points, ~+42.1% relative B2O3 content). Filed a provisional patent. Company estimates an intermediary stochiometric price (example given: ~$1,750/ton vs $1,000/ton for boric acid), which in a hypothetical 10,000-ton contract would increase annual revenue from $10.0M to ~$17.5M (+75% in the example). Samples provided to end users for qualification.
Ferroboron Trial Program Launched
Initiated magnet-grade ferroboron crucible testing with the expectation of producing samples for customers in coming weeks. Program targets high-value markets (specialty steel and permanent magnets) to diversify product mix and address domestic magnet supply chain resilience.
Strong Capital Raise Strengthening Balance Sheet
Closed a $36 million public equity offering in early February that was 4x oversubscribed, demonstrating strong investor support and bolstering cash to fund commercial and financing readiness activities.
Active Commercial Engagement and Market Positioning
Completed a March roadshow meeting with 12 end users and distributors; multiple customers requested proposals. Management expects an expanding pipeline of additional offtakes and will begin marketing in Asia in June to replicate U.S. engagement amid a tightening domestic supply deficit.
Progress on Financing Diligence with Export-Import Bank
Engaged EXIM delegates and reported active diligence for an E&P loan with biweekly calls; pursuing EXIM engineering multiplier program eligibility to apply loan proceeds to FEED-level engineering — advancing project finance pathways for Fort Cady Phase 1.